Author: Floyd Hawkins
Floyd Hawkins
Floyd Hawkins is an EV reporter at EVMagz.com, covering global electric vehicle launches, battery technology, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility trends across major markets. Outside of reporting, he enjoys casual weekend fishing, experimenting with homemade pizza recipes, and long evening walks.
BAK Battery, a Chinese battery manufacturer, is set to construct a factory for cylindrical cell production with an annual capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours. The facility, which will also include a research and development center, will receive an investment of 13 billion yuan (approximately 1.8 billion euros). The complex will occupy a 300,000 square meter area in the city of Changzhou, Jiangsu province, however, a timeline for construction has not been disclosed yet. See also: CATL to supply BMW with EVs cylindrical battery cells from 2025 The cylindrical cells that will be produced at the facility are currently unknown. In 2021,…
Avis Budget Group and EverCharge have teamed up to bring a large number of EV charging stations to George Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas. The stations will cater to the fleet of EVs and PHEVs offered by Avis and Budget for rental at the airport. EverCharge’s patented SmartPower technology will be used to manage and control the electric loads, ensuring optimal charging for each vehicle and allowing for more stations to be installed without straining the energy grid. See also: EverCharge Unveils COVE, Its First Single-Family Home Charging Solution The Houston airport partnership serves as a model for fleet…
GMC announced that production of the 2024 Hummer EV SUV started Monday, and customers will receive deliveries by end of Q1. The automaker announced the start of production during a GMC business update event, where the Hummer EV was described as the “most sought-after vehicle in the world”. The Hummer EV was first introduced in 2020 as a truck and later that year, an SUV version was revealed. The truck version began production later in 2020 and the first unit was delivered by GM just before the end of 2021. Both the truck and SUV versions have seen strong demand,…
Audi Is Preparing All-Electric 4×4 SUV to Compete with Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Audi is planning to launch a new all-electric 4×4 SUV, aimed at competing with the Land Rover Defender and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, according to a recent report. The upcoming vehicle will feature a boxy design and will be built on the same ladder platform that is being used for the revival of the Scout brand. As reported by Autocar, Audi executives are close to giving the green light for this new project, which will be separate from the Activesphere concept. The company’s Head of Design, Marc Lichte, has confirmed that the new SUV will not be built on the Porsche…
The value of used Teslas has declined dramatically in recent months. A recent survey by CarGurus showed that the average price of a used Tesla has dropped from $67,915 in July 2022 to $49,967 today, a decrease of 26% or $18,000. The average price of a used Model 3 is now $40,386, while the Model Y’s average used price is $54,930. The average used price of the Model S and X are $53,304 and $71,779, respectively. High-mileage 2017/18 Model 3s can be found for less than $25,000, and 2019 Model 3s with under 60,000 miles can be purchased for around…
Ampol, an Australian petroleum company, has teamed up with SEA Electric to introduce integrated charging solutions in Australia. The partnership aims to offer seamless charging options, including the opportunity for drivers of SEA Electric vehicles to charge at Ampol’s petrol stations on the road. This move is seen as a first in the industry and will involve the AmpCharge network. Both companies have a proven track record in the electric vehicle space in Australia, with Ampol receiving funding from the government to install EV chargers on highways and working with Tritium, an Australian firm, for the necessary equipment. The specific…
Rivian, a new player in the automotive industry, has introduced a unique feature in its electric vehicles called Kneel Mode. This feature allows for easier entry and exit of the vehicle by lowering its height. Upon activation, which takes just five seconds, the EV will lower to a height of around 10 inches from the ground, making it much easier for passengers to get in and out. In All-Purpose or Conserve Modes with a standard ride height, the vehicle will drop by as much as 1.4 inches. The lowered position will be maintained until the EV is driven again. With…