Author: James Bryant

Electrogenic, a British company specializing in electric vehicle conversions, has recently announced the release of its plug-and-play kit for classic Porsche 911s. The kit, called the E62 911 package, is designed to make electromodding easier and more accessible for any mechanic. The company has already delivered the first customer example, which started life as a 1985 G-Body 911 but was backdated to look like the 2.7 RS. The E62 911 package includes a cutting-edge electric powertrain that delivers 215 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. This is enough to get the car off the line and up to 60 mph…

Nissan, in collaboration with EV adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey, has embarked on an ambitious journey to become the first group to drive from the North to the South Pole in a single journey. The adventure started at the 1823 North Magnetic Pole, where the Ramseys began their journey in an all-electric Ariya after undergoing a comprehensive safety assessment. The journey will take the team through North, Central, and South America, covering over 16,777 miles (27,000 km) before reaching the South Pole in December. This challenge, named Pole to Pole, is the biggest and most exciting adventure for the Ramseys,…

Mercedes-Maybach, the ultra-luxury sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, is set to debut its first fully electric SUV, the Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV, on April 17, 2023, at Auto Shanghai in China. This marks a significant milestone in the automaker’s journey towards zero-emission vehicles. This will not be the first time Mercedes-Maybach has teased an SUV concept; five years ago, it revealed a concept vehicle at Auto China Beijing. However, the German automaker has since made significant changes to its plans. In 2021, Mercedes unveiled a Maybach SUV concept model of its EQS electric sedan, which it claimed was “near-production” at…

South Korean electronics giant, LG Electronics, is reportedly making its foray into the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure business. The move is in line with LG Group’s strategy of having its major subsidiaries, including LG Electronics, provide all services from charger manufacturing to charging solutions and platforms, according to a Korean media report. Last year, LG Electronics acquired AppleMango, a South Korean manufacturer for EV chargers. The report suggests that LG’s charging infrastructure division has commenced operations and could unveil the “LG Electric Vehicle Charger” as early as April. However, it remains unclear whether the charger will be an AC…

Apple’s Project Titan has been one of the most secretive endeavors in the automotive industry. The company has been working on this project for many years, with its ups and downs. Although it was reportedly almost scrapped at one point, it is now back to full speed. Thanks to regulatory filings and other public information, we get glimpses of what’s happening behind the scenes. Recently, macReports reached out to the DMV in California and pulled public records of autonomous vehicle testing, giving us a better understanding of the project’s progress. In California, every driver and vehicle involved in autonomous technology…

Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) is set to begin mass production and delivery of batteries based on its new materials technology, M3P. This technology is expected to outperform nickel and cobalt-based batteries and is cheaper to produce. CATL’s chairman, Zeng Yuqun, said that M3P batteries will have a greater energy density and will perform better than lithium-ion phosphate batteries, which is currently a market CATL dominates. Speaking at an online investor briefing, Zeng said that CATL had been struggling to come up with a technologically feasible and competitive product based on solid-state batteries, a competing technology…

Amprius Technologies, a California-based company that emerged from a research project at Stanford University, announced today that an independent test lab has verified the performance of its high-energy, high-power lithium-ion battery with a silicon anode platform. The battery, which boasts a capacity of 500 Wh/kg and 1300 Wh/L, was tested by Mobile Power Solutions in Beaverton, Oregon. The lab assessed the battery’s compliance, safety, and performance and found that its cell model provides over 504 Wh/kg and over 1321 Wh/L at 25C. In simpler terms, Amprius’ battery cell has a runtime that is 200% longer than graphite cells, despite…

Gogoro, the leading company in battery swapping technology for light electric vehicles, has expanded its operations to Singapore in a partnership with Cycle & Carriage Singapore (C&C) and food delivery service foodpanda. The pilot, which uses Gogoro 2 electric scooters, will offer insights to accelerate the adoption of sustainable mobility in Singapore. Gogoro’s battery-swapping architecture enables riders to swap batteries in a matter of seconds instead of spending hours charging them, making them ideal for commercial use such as delivery scooters. “Enabling these delivery riders to adopt smart sustainable electric transportation can have an accelerated impact on a city,” said…

Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturer, is once again inviting high school students in grades 10-12 to unleash their creativity and take part in the 11th annual Drive for Design contest. This year’s challenge is to sketch their vision for a Ram EV pickup truck, with entries due by April 21, 2023. The Grand Prize winner will get the chance to work as an intern in the Ram Truck Exterior Design Studio during the summer, as well as receiving a Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16 tablet worth over $2,400. Additionally, the winning sketch will be shared across Stellantis’ social media platforms. Two…

Rivian, the American EV manufacturer, has released a new over-the-air (OTA) software update for its all-electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV, offering several improvements to its customers. One of the key features of this update is the integration of Tesla Supercharger locations that feature the Magic Dock CCS connector. With the new software update, Rivian owners can now select Supercharger locations with Magic Dock connectors using the Navigation app’s charger filters or the Rivian mobile app (version 1.12 or later). However, to charge at these locations, owners must still download the Tesla mobile app. See also: Tesla’s Magic Dock Adapter…

Tesla’s commitment to innovation and efficiency has once again been demonstrated with the recent delivery of the world’s largest casting press to its Gigafactory Texas. The 9,000-ton Giga Press is expected to be used for the production of the highly anticipated Cybertruck, which is set to revolutionize the electric pickup truck market. Tesla’s partnership with Idra, the manufacturer of the large casting press, has been a fruitful one. The automaker has successfully integrated large cast parts into the Model Y, replacing 70 different parts with a single rear body piece, and the front underbody will also follow suit. This has…

InstaVolt, the UK-based electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has expanded its rapid charging hub in Banbury, Oxfordshire. With 32 chargers, the site is now one of the largest charging hubs in the UK, doubling its charging capacity. The Banbury hub is situated on the M40, one of the UK’s busiest motorways, making it an ideal location for EV drivers to recharge their vehicles. As part of the expansion, InstaVolt installed 16 new 120 kW chargers alongside its existing array of eight 125 kW rapid chargers and eight 150 kW Alpitronic chargers. The Banbury hub now includes twelve wider access bays…