Author: David Smith

Evergrande New Energy Vehicle, the automaker’s offshoot of Chinese real estate developer Evergrande Group, appears to be still in trouble and could be taken over by another automaker. Meanwhile the first supplier is already demanding full payment before delivery, according to local media reports. The Evergrande NEV started the pre-sale of the Hengchi 5 on July 6, with only one version being offered at a subsidized price of RMB 179,000 ($26,690). Evergrande NEV said that the first 10,000 vehicles will be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Evergrande NEV only produced about 200 units of the first Hengchi 5…

SK Group reportedly bought a controlling stake in Atom Power, an energy solutions company from the United States for 150 million US dollars. The purchase of the shares was made by the company to make further inroads into digital power distribution and electric vehicle charging, Yonhap reported. SK Inc. and SK Energy Co. will jointly acquire a major stake in North Carolina-based Atom Power. Atom Power is well-known as a provider of smart power control and electric vehicle charging solutions Atom Power develops digital circuit breakers that enable more effective and sophisticated control and adjustment of electrical infrastructure, such as…

BMW is reportedly using batteries for its upcoming electric vehicle from China’s EVE Energy Co Ltd. The Bavarian automaker’s move makes it follow Tesla, which uses a battery consisting of a large cylindrical cell. Reuters in its report said EVE will build a production base in Debrecen, Hungary to supply BMW. The new battery will make its way into vehicles as it hits the market in 2025. The EVE battery that will be supplied to BMW is cylindrical, like the 4680 battery Tesla produced this year. The cells were 46 mm (1.8 in) in diameter by 80 mm (3.1 in)…

As if not wanting to be left behind in the world of electrified vehicles, Dodge has finally released an electric-powered concept car for the first time. The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV is officially shown to the public as one of their electric car line ups. This car will go into production next year, so there will be some additional devices that Dodge made. Not wanting to change the shape of an identical muscle car, this brand gives a body similar to a conventional Daytona Charger. One thing Dodge has promised is that it won’t silence the EV market because…

Tires for electric vehicles require different specifications than those used in conventional motorized vehicles. Electric vehicle tires require lower rolling resistance, better grip on asphalt and significantly lower noise. Electric vehicles have different characteristics from conventional vehicles, for example in terms of traction and vehicle weight. The weight of an electric vehicle is quite large because it has to carry a battery pack weighing between 1 to 3 tons. Traction on electric vehicles is sudden, more instantaneous than conventional vehicles, so it requires a different rubber compound from rubber for ordinary car tires. The rubber compound must be strong against…

Polestar announced that the O2 concept electric vehicle will become a production model under the name Polestar 6. The O2 electric roadster concept itself was introduced by the company earlier this year. The model went into mass production and is expected to launch in 2026 under the name Polestar 6, according to a press release. The O2 electric roadster concept debuted in Los Angeles in March, continuing the Polestar Precept concept’s vision of future design, technology and sustainability. Plans to make the O2 electric roadster Concept a production model were revealed by the CEO of Polestar in July. In an…

The Spanish electric motorcycle company Ray recently launched its flagship product. With a futuristic design, this electric motorcycle can cover hundreds of kilometers on a single charge. This electric motorcycle is named Ray 7.7. The first time the design is observed, it immediately makes the eyes do not want to take their eyes off this electric motorcycle from Spain. The word futuristic and also sporty can describe the body design of this electric motorcycle. Of course, the model that attracts attention makes us curious about the selling price. But before discussing the price, let’s first look at the specifications of…

Mercedes-Benz has officially released interior images of the EQE electric SUV ahead of its global introduction on October 16. Mercedes-Benz calls the EQE “a versatile variant of the EQE executive sedan.” The German manufacturer promises the EQE will be more dynamic than the larger EQS SUV and act as the newest model in Mercedes-Benz’s EQ family. The EQE electric SUV is said to have a hyperanalogue theme and will come with an MBUX Hyperscreen that houses three larger screens under a single piece of glass. The Mercedes-Benz EQE has a turbine-inspired exterior air vent like a sedan. In fact, the…

Porsche Cars North America announced a partnership with Cherry Street Energy to install a solar microgrid to be used for EV chargers at its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche targets the solar-powered Microgrid to be used to supply most of the energy its headquarters will need within a year. Cherry Street Energy estimates the installed solar microgrid will generate 2,050 megawatt hours of power annually. The resulting energy will reduce Porsche’s annual CO2 emissions by 3.2 million pounds per year. The amount is equivalent to avoiding 3.6 million miles of driving in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. “Powering…

Belgian racer Stoffel Vandoorne (Mercedes-EQ) successfully won the Formula E world title this season after finishing second at E-Prox Seoul, South Korea, August 13-14 2022. The former McLaren F1 driver has a total of 213 points, 33 points ahead of Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) in second place who collected 180 points. Edoardo Mortara (Rokit Venturi Racing) is in third place in the final standings with 169 points. Mercedes-EQ, which was also strengthened by the Dutch racer, Nyck de Fries, also emerged as the constructors’ champion with a total of 319 points. Behind him are Rokit Venturi Racing (295 points)…

Arrival Van is one of the mainstays of electric vehicle startups from the UK. This electric van has achieved EU certification and received the All-European Vehicle Type Approval (EUWVTA). Arrival says it has successfully completed all the functional and safety tests required to achieve the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval

Pre-orders for the MG4 Electric have been opened for consumers in the European market. According to the company, the first 1,000 orders of the MG4 Electric confirming the purchase are guaranteed to be delivered before the end of 2022. At the end of June, the company gave details about the MG4 Electric compact electric car for the European market, and a few days ago also revealed the price for the UK market. The MG4 Electric for the UK market starts at 25,995 pounds or around 30,800 euros. The variant that uses a 64 kWh battery costs at least 28,495 pounds…