Author: Michael Khan

The Volkswagen Team Switzerland, under the leadership of long-distance electric vehicle expert Felix Egolf, successfully drove the all-electric ID.7 Pro S for 794 kilometers (493.4 miles) on a single battery charge, taking a total of 15 hours and 42 minutes. This distance exceeds the model’s maximum WLTP range of up to 709 kilometers. The drive took place on public roads within the Zug metropolitan area, south of Zurich, and included a variety of driving conditions such as main roads, motorway sections, and hilly country roads. Eight drivers participated in the two-day event, achieving an average energy consumption of 10.3 kWh…

Tata Motors has commenced construction of a new automotive manufacturing facility in Panapakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone as the first company to produce Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) models in India. The greenfield plant will focus on building next-generation Tata and JLR cars, including electric vehicles (EVs). At the groundbreaking ceremony, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran stated, “We are pleased to make Panapakkam as the home of our next generation of cars and SUVs, including electric and luxury vehicles.” The project represents a significant investment of approximately 90,000 million rupees (around €968 million), with the goal of reaching an…

The Chinese investor ADM Group has finalized an agreement in Pakistan with Malik Enterprises and Indus Valley to develop 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. This initiative involves a significant investment of $90 million by ADM Group in charging infrastructure, while Indus Valley will provide the necessary land. Malik Enterprises is tasked with the installation and licensing processes. Malik Khuda Bakhsh, CEO of Malik Enterprises, indicated that approximately 1,000 stations will be established in Karachi and throughout Sindh, while 1,500 stations are planned for Punjab. The remaining 750 stations will cater to electric vehicles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.…

Indian bus body builder Veera Vahana, in collaboration with energy startup Exponent Energy, has launched the Veera Mahasamrat EV, touted as the fastest-charging electric bus in the world. This new model features an impressive 320 kWh LFP battery pack operating at 650 volts, which can be rapidly charged in just 15 minutes using Exponent Energy’s advanced 1 megawatt (MW) charger. According to Exponent Energy’s announcement on LinkedIn, the Veera Mahasamrat EV is designed to cover a distance of 650 km with two brief stops for rapid charging at designated highway charging stations. The bus is powered by a 190 kW…

In collaboration with Foxconn, Sharp has unveiled its LDK+ electric minivan concept, designed to prioritize stationary time and transform the interior into an extension of the living room. A standout feature of this concept is a massive 65-inch display positioned in the rear, which enhances the user experience. However, it may take several years before Sharp’s first electric vehicle (EV) reaches the market. Despite ongoing challenges in the global economy affecting the EV sector, Sharp is among the latest brands to announce plans to enter the electric vehicle market. The LDK+ concept is equipped with AI technology and solar panels,…

Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis have agreed to work towards resolving differences concerning tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China. The talks come as the European Commission seeks to balance trade relations with China while addressing concerns over potential subsidies in China’s EV industry. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, Dombrovskis indicated that the European Union remains open to continuing negotiations on price commitments for Chinese EV imports. Both sides expressed a willingness to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Currently, the European Commission has reportedly lowered its…

India’s cabinet has approved a 109 billion rupee ($1.3 billion) scheme to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce pollution and transition to cleaner fuels. The initiative, named the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE), aims to promote the use of e-two wheelers, e-three wheelers, e-ambulances, and e-trucks, Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday. The scheme will provide 36.79 billion rupees in subsidies, with a first-time allocation of 5 billion rupees for the deployment of e-ambulances and another 5 billion rupees for the replacement of old polluting…

General Motors (GM) is set to make its mark in South Korea’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the Chevy Equinox EV, officially certified for launch. The new electric SUV will face tough competition from Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, one of the leading EVs on its home turf. GM has been ramping up its presence in Korea, revealing plans earlier this year to introduce four new models, two of which are electric. The first, the Cadillac Lyriq, went on sale in July, marking GM’s debut Ultium-based EV in the Korean market. Priced at 106,960,000 won (approximately $80,000), the luxury electric SUV offers…

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Mooving, an electric vehicle (EV) solutions provider, have announced a collaboration to develop a widespread battery-swapping network throughout India. The initiative will leverage Mooving’s technology and HPCL’s extensive retail presence, aiming to install 500 automated battery-swapping stations over the next 12 months. The partnership grants Mooving access to over 22,000 HPCL retail outlets across the country, marking a significant step forward in enhancing India’s EV infrastructure. The initiative is expected to promote the adoption of electric mobility by introducing a Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, which could reduce EV acquisition costs and provide…

Tesla has officially introduced a new color option for its Model 3 sedan in the United States, adding the Quicksilver paint to its lineup. This addition marks an expansion of Tesla’s customization offerings for the Model 3, catering to growing customer demand for more diverse color choices. The Quicksilver color, characterized by its dynamic, multi-coat finish, has been a popular choice in European markets, where it has been available for both the Model Y and Model 3 for several years. Tesla describes the Quicksilver paint as having “metallic highlights and dark undertones,” which create a “liquid metal effect that accentuates…

CATL and BYD continued to hold the top two positions as the world’s largest battery makers in the first half of the year, both slightly increasing their market share, according to data from South Korean market researcher SNE Research. Global battery consumption for electric vehicles (EVs) totaled 364.6 GWh in the January-June period, up 22.3 percent from 298.1 GWh in the same period last year. CATL’s battery installations reached 137.7 GWh, a 29.5 percent increase from 106.3 GWh last year. The Chinese power battery giant maintained its leading position with a 37.8 percent market share, the only supplier exceeding 30…

With the addition of 320 new electric buses, Delhi now boasts the largest electric bus fleet in India, totaling nearly 2,000 units. These buses, provided by Tata Motors, offer a range of 225 kilometers and will operate on various routes: 114 buses will depart from the Sukhdev Vihar Depot, 150 from the Kalkaji Depot, and 120 from the Naraina Depot. The Delhi government announced the procurement of these buses in February. Despite this addition, the electric buses still represent a small fraction of the 7,683 buses servicing Delhi. However, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena emphasized that more electric units would…