Author: Andy Williams

The Wiener Linien transport company has ordered 60 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro vehicles. Low-floor buses with zero local emissions will be delivered from next year until 2025. By the end of 2025, Wiener Linien will convert nine of its more than 100 routes to operation with the all-electric eCitaro. The approximately twelve-meter long solo vehicles are truly impressive with their latest generation of lithium-ion batteries (NMC 3). The battery capacity of 392 kWh each ensures a long operating range. Current collectors (technical term: pantograph) also enable rapid charging at up to 300 kW and in this way increase the range and operating…

Although under the auspices of the same alliance, Mitsubishi explained that they have not yet decided whether to invest in electric vehicles that will be produced by Renault. In general, Renault does separate factories between production for electric cars and conventional engine cars. This is done to make the production process easier in the future. As reported by Reuters, Mitsubishi Chief Executive, Takao Kato, said that his party would still consider steps to invest in the electric car. “It is important to get a full understanding from our shareholders and board members, and for this reason, it is necessary to…

Aftermarket parties in the United States, SEMA are used by automotive industry supporters to present their flagship products. Not only that, world automotive brands also use it to introduce new lines, both in the form of concept models and the latest finished products. As did Nissan, where the Japanese car manufacturer presents several modified models. One of them is the Ariya, a fully battery-powered crossover SUV that has a futuristic style. They also collaborated with custom experts from the Tommy Pike Customs (TPC) workshop to transform Ariya. The car is given a classic touch with wood accents. These details are…

The Zeekr 001 electric car itself is a development of last year’s Lynk & Co Zero concept. Then by Geely produced under a new brand and placed as a pure electric car to compete with Tesla. This car was originally considered a coupe model with a stocky body because it has quite large dimensions. It is 4,970 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,560 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 3,005 mm. This makes the cabin practically very spacious. Zeerk 001 is built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), with a larger SEA1 platform for D to F segment…

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…