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Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup, has just inaugurated the world’s largest electric bus depot. The electrical depot has an area of ​​more than 400,000 square meters consisting of 24 buildings and offers space for 478 electric buses. The Guinness World of Records recorded the place as the largest electric bus depot in the world. The area can accommodate 478 electric buses. Chinese manufacturer Yutong received an order for 741 electric buses from Qatar at the end of 2020. The electric buses from Yutong were all delivered by July 2022. Meanwhile, orders appear to have increased, and Yutong…

The Dodge name is synonymous with muscle or muscle that is consistently displayed in their production cars. So, when the era of electrification comes, the manufacturer from the United States still wants to make a sturdy and strong EV. This is evidenced by Dodge when showing off the Charger Daytona SRT Concept which will debut this week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Dodge tinkered with almost everything about the concept, from retro-inspired interior and exterior colors to a sound called the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system. See also: Dodge unveils Charger Daytona SRT concept as a preview of its…

Hyundai Motor Company is pleased to announce that its heavy-duty truck model XCient Fuel Cell powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has operated over 5 million km in two years in Switzerland. Since 2020, the South Korean automaker has exported 47 Hyundai XCient units to 23 companies in Switzerland as a hydrogen-powered zero-emission commercial fleet for logistics, distribution and retail business needs. Mark Freymueller, Senior Vice President and Head of Innovation for Hyundai’s Commercial Vehicle Business said that the XCient Fuel Cell is the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy duty truck to reach 5 million km cumulatively in real-life customer operations.…

So far this year, 17.7 percent of new vehicles in California were Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs). The percentage represents 250,486 electric vehicles (BEV), fuel cell electric (FCEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). In 2022 so far, 209,702 BEVs were sold in the state of California, compared to 183,933 EVs sold throughout 2021. ZEV adoption in the state is up 42.7 percent during 2021, and 126.9 percent during 2020. Tesla with its portfolio leading the sales chart. The US electric vehicle giant has sold more than 69,306 Model 3s in California, more than all other EV manufacturers combined. For its entire…

The Skoda Enyaq RS iV carries an 82-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can use up to 135 kW DC fast charging. Skoda says the Enyaq RS iV takes six and a half seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) from rest on its way to an electronically regulated 112 mph (180 km/h). The Enyaq iV RS will go on sale next year to continue Skoda’s commercial success as more than 100,000 electric SUVs have been sold since the model was launched in 2020.

The Velocifero Jump is an electric motorcycle produced by the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Taizhou. This motorcycle has a sporty and futuristic design. With an eye catching engine due to its open frame, it gives the impression of a light and agile moto. The Velocifero Jump electric motorcycle is powered by a hub motor engine which is known to have some problems in its performance. Because hub motors are usually known for their direct mounting model on the wheel hub. Thus, making heavy unsprung and uneven distribution of power. Motors that use hub motors are much cheaper when manufactured. This means…

The Coastrunner EV is an electric buggy manufactured by the Dutch company, Savage Rivale. This electric Bguggly comes with a fairly modern design with sculpted fenders, thick side sills, LED lights, a foldable canvas roof, and a sturdy bumper with skid plate. Specifically, the Coastrunner EV uses a single electric motor at the rear that produces 67 hp (50 kW / 68 PS) and 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque allowing a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). The installed 20 kWh battery provides a range of approximately 200 km (124 miles).

Tesla has started a software update for their electric vehicle with the label 2022.40.1. This software update offers various improvements for Tesla electric vehicles. The most important improvement is the increase in charging efficiency, both when using the Tesla Supercharger and other non-Tesla DC fast chargers. Improved charging efficiency is achieved by updating the thermal control to account for the power output of each charging station. Improved charging efficiency promises faster charging times and lower energy costs. “During DC fast charging, the thermal system controls have been optimized for each charging station’s power capability, improving both charging and on-route battery…

General Motors is recalling the GMC Hummer EV and BrightDrop EV600 electric van because of an issue that could allow water to get into the car’s battery pack. A total of 735 GMC Hummer EVs, 2022 and 2023 models, and 89 2022 GM electric vans were affected. The recall was due to a simple engineering failure, in which the flanges on the battery solid cover may not be properly lined. According to Green Car Reports, GM’s decision to recall this model was due to three reports coming in in August that there was a problem with water getting into the…

After successfully marketing the Hummer EV electric pickup, a leading automotive manufacturer from the United States (US), GMC, has just added to its electrified vehicle portfolio by launching a new electric pickup called the Sierra EV. This latest electric pickup comes with 3 variants consisting of Denali Edition 1 as the highest variant, AT4 and also Elevation. All three variants are built on a dedicated ‘Ultium’ EV pickup truck platform, which is capable of a range of up to 643 km (400 miles) on a full load. “That means there’s nothing left in terms of haulage, towing and power. From…

The Tesla Cyberquad, which was launched last year, is experiencing a product recall for failing to comply with the requirements of mandatory federal safety standards for teenage ATVs. The recall comes after an incident involving a Tesla Cyberquad that flipped over while being driven by an eight-year-old child and a 36-year-old woman. As a result, adults have bruises on their shoulders. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said the ATV did not meet safety standards related to mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure. Many safety requirements, such as driver training, dissemination of safety information, age recommendations, and other safety…

British car manufacturer, Lotus recently launched their latest electric SUV with great power, the Lotus Eletre. The Lotus Eletre was born thanks to the designers who combined the Emira sports car and the Evija electric car to make the Eletre. As the first hyper-SUV for Lotus, this car comes in a five-door configuration. In appearance, this SUV has an aggressive yet fierce design. The sharp grille is paired with the main LED technology. Likewise with the use of bumpers with sharp corners. With this design, the Lotus Eletre has good aerodynamics and control. On the side, the profile of this…

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. together with its business partner, Gachaco Inc., officially started the production and sales of the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e in Japan. Honda Power Pack Exchanger e: is a battery device that can be exchanged, it can simultaneously charge the power unit on the Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) e:. Users can also have access to a fully charged MPP e whenever needed at the battery exchange station and enable efficient use of electric mobility products without waiting for the battery to be recharged. Product details and other explanations regarding the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e…

After issuing a statement to stop production of the Fiesta in June 2023, Ford chose Puma to replace the role and continue the success of the Fiesta in the era of electrification. As a farewell to the longest-running brand in its portfolio, the manufacturer released a two-minute video that bids farewell to the Ford Fiesta as well as a look at the new battery-powered Ford Puma. FYI, the Ford Fiesta has been on sale for 47 years over nine generations. Production currently takes place in Cologne, Germany. The end of production of the Fiesta will also mark the end of…

Tesla released two new colors (Midnight Cherry and Quicksilver) for the Model Y produced at Giga Berlin. That means customers from Europe and the Middle East who are the targets of the Giga Berlin can get the new color choice. However, both colors come at a fairly expensive cost. Midnight Cherry asks for €3,200 while Quicksilver costs €3,000. Both color packages are only available for the Model Y AWD or Performance package. The standard Model Y configuration is limited to the older color options. And here’s a slick promo video for the new two-color Model Y. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOTECH2ZjDI

Uber decided to deploy electric cars in some parts of New Delhi, India to meet the mobility needs of its customers. The company will expand the number of electric cars and regional access in the coming months. Customers who want to try Uber electric cars are only available for pre-scheduled trips. “As India’s leading mobility app, we are committed to supporting the Indian government’s emissions goals. Expect to see more electric vehicles, be it two, three or four wheelers in Indian cities in the coming months,” an Uber spokesperson told Techcrunch. The electric car is available through the ‘Reserve’ feature…

Volkswagen proves that it is very serious in the development of electric cars in the world. Proven to take several strategic steps, such as partnering with Canadian quantum technology company Xanadu. The purpose of this partnership is to build a research program to improve the performance of quantum algorithms in order to simulate battery materials, which will be implemented in electric vehicles. In addition, what is interesting about this collaboration is that it aims to develop battery materials that are safer, lighter and more cost-effective. “This new strategy will explore value chain opportunities for electric vehicle batteries with electrochemical processes…

BMW targets half of all its new cars to be electric by 2030. However, the German manufacturer also believes hydrogen will be more in demand. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, said, currently the hydrogen market lags several years behind electric vehicles. But, in the future it will soon become a big player. “After electric cars, which have been around for about 10 years and are improving rapidly, the next trend is hydrogen,” said Zipse Zipse added, if later hydrogen-powered cars were more scalable, the technology would be the coolest thing to drive. In the last two decades, BMW is one of…

Tesla’s early investor, Tim Draper, funded $3 million in a flying car project owned by Californian startup Alef Aeronautics. This flying car named Alef Model A was developed for seven years and has a different concept from flying cars in general. Launching the Reuters page today, Thursday, October 20, 2022, the unusual appearance of this flying car is in its body parts which on the sides can turn into wings after takeoff. This new concept makes Draper dare to invest funds for the flying car. “I put in more money when I saw that they had made a prototype of…

Microlino Spiaggina is the latest concept model from Microlino that was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. The Microlino Spiaggina was inspired by iconic 1960s micro-vehicles, such as the Fiat 600 Jolly and Citroen Mehari. The Microlino Spiaggina comes with a canvas roof with white and blue stripes and an open back and sides for windy rides in warm weather. Wooden floors in the passenger and trunk compartments as well as all-weather upholstery give the interior a water-resistant design. Microlino says his concept is a fun idea that has been in the making for years and is now finally becoming…