Author: Michael Khan

Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future has announced Xuefeng Chen as global CEO replacing Carsten Breitfeld, who was removed by the company’s board The announcement sent Faraday’s shares up 1.4% in extended trading. Chen, who most recently served as CEO of the company’s China division and has spent nearly two decades in the auto industry. Faraday’s CEO change came after there were grave doubts about the company’s ability to complete the first delivery of its FF 91 luxury electric vehicle. Los Angeles-based Faraday Future also said in September it had reached an agreement with its largest shareholder to resolve the governance…

Liux presents the debut model of the Animal electric crossover which uses sustainable materials and is available from early 2024 with a starting price of 39,000 euros. The Animal electric crossover itself can be ordered today with a 200 euro deposit. Spanish electric car start-up Liux, founded in 2021, said it still needed capital to implement its plans. Spanish leasing company OK Mobility is going forward to become one of the potential financiers and customers. If enough capital is raised, the Animal electric crossover should be produced from October 2023 and available from the first quarter of 2024. Liux Animal…

Since its launch in 1991, the Nissan Serena has always been a vehicle closely related as an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) that fits the needs of families thanks to its spacious cabin, convenient utilities and advanced technology. In 2022, the Japanese manufacturer has just introduced the latest generation of the Nissan Serena, which this time doesn’t only come in an MPV model with an internal combustion engine but comes with an e-Power or hybrid engine variant. “We have planned and developed the new Serena so that the whole family can spend their precious time together, having fun,” said Nissan Executive…

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has officially started deliveries of the Freightliner eCascadia semi-electric truck to Penske after five years of testing, and refinement. Deliveries made Monday at Penske Truck Leasing in Reading, Pennsylvania. Penske and Daimler have been collaborating since 2018 to develop the fully electric eCascadia and eM2 semi-truck models. Penske is recognized as one of the early adopters of electric commercial vehicles. The company has invested heavily in testing, maintaining and constructing charging infrastructure to support the electrification of commercial vehicles “Interest in electric vehicles continues to grow as our customers seek to further reduce emissions,” said…

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a $1 billion fund to expand electric commercial vehicle charging infrastructure, specifically medium and heavy duty trucks. The California Public Utilities Commission will allocate 70 percent of funds to electric truck charging infrastructure with the remaining 30 percent going towards charging light duty EVs in or near multi-unit residences. “It’s the highest priority,” Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said. “We have very stringent state goals established by the Air Resources Board to electrify medium- and heavy-duty trucks and they need charging infrastructure in order to electrify their fleets.” Funds will be prioritized for low-income and…

India’s electric motor, Ultraviolette F77, has just been launched in the Indian market. The latest F77 is the premium model of the manufacturer and is also the most expensive electric sports bike available in India. For those who don’t know, Ultraviolette is a local EV startup with the F77 as its first product. The F77 comes with an updated frame and a newly built battery which was just shown off during a brand demonstration. India’s electric motor, Ultraviolette F77, has just been launched in the Indian market. The latest F77 is the premium model of the manufacturer and is also…

Renault Trucks demonstrated the designs of its two all-electric heavy duty trucks, the E-Tech T and E-Tech C, and has opened orders for both models. The arrival of the electric heavy-duty range from Renault Trucks marks a major step forward in the manufacturer’s commitment to decarbonizing road freight transport. Renault Trucks is currently the only company offering electric mobility for all uses, from 650 kg cargo bikes to 44 t electric tractors and construction trucks, whose designs have already been published. These new models will be used for regional distribution and construction and have a specific design for their electric…

In a bid to increase EV adoption in the country, Tata Motors has joined hands with HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, to offer an Electric Vehicle Dealer Financing solution to its authorized passenger EV dealers. Under this scheme, Tata Motors will provide its dealers additional inventory funding over and above their ICE finance limit with attractive pricing linked to Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR). The repayment tenure will range from 60 to 75 days. Furthermore, the bank will also offer additional limit to cater to high demand phases, which will be available to dealers 3 times in a…

Electric vehicle sales continue to rise, despite challenging economic times with increasing inflation and energy prices. According to Roland Berger’s latest “Automotive Disruption Radar” (ADR 12), the share of electric vehicles in the analyzed countries is up to an all-time high of 13.2 percent – almost twice the share from the previous 12 months (6.9 percent) and quadrupling since ADR8 in 2020 (3.3 percent). The twice-yearly report, which tracks 26 automotive indicators across 22 countries, also signals a shift away from traditional ownership models. Interest in car-as-a-service (CaaS) models has increased by 11 percent since 2019. “The recent economic challenges…

Tesla has installed 40,000 supercharger stalls worldwide. Charging infrastructure is one of the most important requirements for promoting electric vehicles. Tesla announced a new milestone, the installation of 40,000 Supercharger stalls on Tuesday (22/11/2022). The new milestone was reached just five months after in June, Tesla celebrated the installation of its 35,000th Supercharger stall. This means that an average of around 1,000 Supercharger stalls are installed every month during this time. Previously, the achievement of installing 30,000 Supercharger stalls was reached in November 2021. It took Tesla seven months to add another 5,000. https://twitter.com/TeslaCharging/status/1595114899595591681 This suggests that Tesla is now…

LG Chem will invest more than $3 billion to build a battery cathode plant in Tennessee to meet high demand in North America. This is one of the first major EV investments from a South Korean company in the United States since The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August. LG Chem’s battery cathode plant in Tennessee is targeted to start operations in the second half of 2025 and the plant will create more than 850 new jobs, LG Chem said in a statement. The plant is targeted to have an annual production capacity of 120,000 tonnes of cathode material…

InoBat Auto signed protocols and declarations of intent with the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the construction of a new gigafactory in Serbia. InoBat completed a detailed review of several European countries and has selected the Republic of Serbia, alongside other locations with suitable criteria for setting up a gigafactory and the associated value chains for the manufacturing and recycling of battery cells for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. This declaration of intent represents the decision and mutual support of both parties to establish a facility in Serbia and if finalised, the relevant Serbian authorities will work…

The Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, openly invited Tesla to invest more in the country with a long history of the automotive industry. Salvini in a webinar praised Elon Musk, calling him one of the world’s “major innovative geniuses”. Salvini said the Italian car industry would greatly benefit from Tesla and invited the Texas-based company to set up its next Giga Factory in the country. Italy itself has a long automotive history with many vehicle brands coming from the Mediterranean country such as Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini and others. Salvini said that Tesla would have the full support…

Hyundai says the IONIQ 6 electric sedan has earned the highest safety rating from an independent vehicle assessment organization in Europe. The IONIQ 6 received a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) in four categories, the company said in a statement. Euro NCAP tests the IONIQ 6 in four assessment categories, including adult occupant safety, rear-seat child safety, safety assist systems, and pedestrian and bicycle safety on the road The IONIQ 5 using the same platform has also received a maximum five-star safety rating from the European organisation. The IONIQ 6 is the second…

The BMW CE-04 electric motorbike looks more stylish after getting a new graphic touch. Quoting from Rideapart, this is the handiwork of an artist from Italy, Flycat. Flycat itself is no doubt about its work. But this time he made the BMW CE-04 appear fresher. His 30 years of experience have made the BMW CE-04 have an urban style. Flycat gives a touch of graffiti all over the body of the BMW CE-04. Of course the design seems to vary on the electric motor. “With this project, BMW Motorrad Italia wants to celebrate the truest and most inclusive urban art,…

Lion Electric today celebrated the signing of a global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the Biden Administration at COP27 in Egypt, targeted at supporting a path to 100% zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) sales by 2040. The MOU has also set a goal for 30% of MHDV sales to be electrified by 2030, further reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis, and its goals to create a carbon-free power sector by 2035. “As an original signer, we recognize the Global MOU’s significance and are ready to collaborate with our policy partner group, CALSTART, and other global organizations…

Due to the long break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Motor Show (TMS) automotive exhibition will be held again in October 2023, but with a new name, the Japan Mobility Show. This exhibition will attract many new participants as well as start-up players “outside the mobility framework” to once again enliven the world-class automotive exhibition. There is no word yet on who will be making their debut at the show. However, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) will start recruiting exhibitors later this month. “We set a framework for mobility so that other industries can join the event.…

The United States has a very ambitious plan – to phase out sales of commercial vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2040, the US energy secretary agreed at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt on Thursday. That means in just 17 years there will be no new school buses, trucks, delivery vans or tractor trailers with internal combustion engines. The US targets 30 percent of new commercial vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030 and then to 100% by 2040. “We must work together across oceans and borders to achieve our clean energy goals,” said US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.…

Tesla announced the recall of more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States due to occasional taillights not turning on. The recall follows the company’s recall Friday of nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the US due to an issue that could cause the front passenger’s airbag to not deploy properly. In a filing published Saturday, November 19, 2022, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the electric vehicle maker said the recall regarding the taillights covers some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. As with most Tesla recall notices, the fix will be a simple over-the-air…

Recalling or withdrawing units that are damaged during production is the responsibility of each manufacturer. Tesla as one of the leading electric car manufacturers also does this. This is in order to provide maximum service to consumers. For recall matters, Tesla entrusted General Motors with repairing the electric vehicle. Quoted from CarScoops, GM claims that its dealers have repaired more than 11,000 Tesla EVs nationwide since 2021. The business is growing and comes at a time when Tesla is still perfecting its own service model. At the Detroit automaker Investor Day event on Thursday (17/11/2022), in New York City, General…