Author: Michael Khan

CATL announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with VinFast for the development of electric vehicle “skateboard” chassis. CATL will assist in the engineering of the VinFast electric vehicle through the development of a “skateboard chassis”. CATL, a manufacturer of electric vehicle battery cells, intends to explore various forms of cooperation on the CIIC skateboard chassis in addition to the current cooperation on the supply of CTP (cell-to-pack) batteries between the two companies. Meanwhile, CATL, which only focuses on developing EV batteries, is very susceptible to various disturbances. Especially now that the competition between EV battery makers has…

Nikola, the zero-emissions commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it has received an order for 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Zeem Solutions. Zeem’s purchase order for 100 Nikola Tre BEVs will help meet the demands of current Zeem customers at their California depots and other locations. The Nikola Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicle (BEV) has entered commercial production and is immediately available to supply customers such as Zeem. Zeem itself is known as an EV Fleet-as-a-Service Provider which combines electric vehicles, charging solutions, maintenance, and other services as a fixed operational cost, fleets can…

Panasonic will begin construction of a new battery cell plant in the state of Kansas in November 2022. The production facility in Kansas will be the second in the US after Gigafactory 1 in Nevada, which is co-operated with electric vehicle giant Tesla. In July, Panasonic identified a site in De Soto for the construction of the company’s battery factory. Meanwhile the state of Kansas has approved a state incentive application submitted by Panasonic. The production facility in Kansas will produce cells with the 2170 format beginning in late March 2025, with an initial annual production capacity of 30 GWh.…

The trend of electric cars in the world does not only come from major automotive manufacturers, the world’s modifiers are also “stimulated” to prove their abilities. One of them is the Tommy Pike Custom which converts a 1987 Nissan Sunny into an electric pickup and uses a power source from a Nissan Leaf. The pickup was exhibited at the Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) 2022 event in Las Vegas, United States. The idea of ​​converting an old pickup like that was actually done and was present at SEMA 2021 by presenting the Ford F-100 Eluminator Concept. The pickup is implanted…

As the world shifts towards sustainable ecosystems, motorcycle manufacturers are also moving in the same direction. Two-wheeler manufacturer from India, Royal Enfield, has started the same step by testing prototype electric motorcycles in various locations around the world. Reportedly, having invested in a dedicated infrastructure focused on electric vehicles, Royal Enfield has also hired relevant individuals to enhance its electric motorcycle development in India and the UK. However, while other manufacturers, such as Kawasaki and Triumph, are already in the advanced stages of introducing production-ready electric motorcycles, Royal Enfield is rumored to be launching its electric motorcycles in 2025. This…

Long before the Tata Tiago EV, Tata Motors had launched the Tata Tigor EV electric car as a new car in India. Launched as a new car in 2021, the Tata Tigor EV is also Tata Motors’ first electric sedan. Like its late sibling, the Tata Tigor EV electric car is also priced at a very affordable price. Tata Motors is selling the cheapest Tigor EV starting at 1,249,000 rupees. The body measures 3,993 mm in length, 1,667 mm in width, 1,532 mm in height and has a 2,450 mm wheelbase. In addition, in terms of performance, the Tata Tigor…

After revealing the interior of the Volvo EX90, the Swedish manufacturer has leaked the infotainment system of the company’s flagship electric vehicle. Volvo says the infotainment system on the EX90 will provide “the right information at the right time”. The EX90 is the successor to the XC90 that uses an electric powertrain and new software. In a video shared on YouTube, the company says that the information displayed on the infotainment screen and instrument cluster will adapt to what you are currently doing, the rider. Users can talk on the phone, drive on the highway or park backwards and the…

Audi will cut the production volume of the all-electric e-tron GT while on the other hand the manufacturer will cut the production volume of its flagship combustion engine A8 at Neckarsulm To achieve this by shifting personnel to the production of electric vehicles. According to information from local German news outlet Heilbronner Stimme, employees affected by the production cuts for the A8 will be moved to produce the e-tron GT in Böllinger Höfe. “Program adjustments for the Audi A8 will be carried out in conjunction with an increase in the production volume of the Audi e-tron GT,” said plant manager…

General Motors will use the energy resources needed to power all of its US facilities on clean energy by 2025. This is in line with the acceleration target announced in September 2021, which is 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial 2050 target set in 2016. “We believe it is very important for ourselves, for our customers and for the future of the planet to step up our efforts and achieve ambitious targets that bring us closer to a more sustainable world,” said Kristen Siemen, GM’s chief sustainability officer.…

Just like the Cybertruck, the Tesla Semi has been around for a long time despite experiencing several production delays. But now, electric commercial vehicles are closer to release even than the Cybertruck electric pickup truck. The Tesla Semi has just been assessed by the US EPA and awarded a Certificate of Conformity for trade flows. The certificate provided the legal basis for Tesla to start selling the Semi electric truck. This is in line with Elon Musk’s tweet earlier this month saying that Tesla plans to start deliveries of the Semi to PepsiCo on December 1. Five years since the…

Hyundai Motor started construction of a US$5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery factory located in Georgia, United States. Hyundai plans to start commercial production in the first half of 2025 at a large factory in Bryan county about 30 miles west of Savannah, which will have an annual production capacity of 300,000 units. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and several invited guests attended the event and all applauded the investment that will eventually add 8,100 jobs. Kemp said that since 2020 Georgia has announced 30 projects related to electric mobility that will eventually generate $13 billion in investment and nearly 19,000…

German automaker Mercedes-Benz recently formed a partnership with Apple Music and Universal Music Group to develop what it claims is the best audio experience in any car on the market today. “This new collaboration builds on the integration of Dolby Atmos immersive audio in Burmester’s high-end 4D and 3D sound systems offered in Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the latest MBUX generation,” Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. From a survey it conducted, Mercedes-Benz found that more than 76% of drivers believe the realistic spatial sound in their vehicle is a fairly important feature that determines their decision when making a vehicle purchase,…

Korean automotive manufacturer Kia Corporation announced the price of a hybrid car aka Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Kia Niro 2023. This model is the second generation of electric SUV crossover that is Kia’s mainstay. The price of the new Kia Niro PHEV 2023 in the US market starts at USD 33,740 for the EX model, while the price of the new car for the SX Touring variant is USD 39,490. Quoted from the Kia page today, Monday, October 24, 2022, the Kia Niro PHEV 2023 crossover car is larger in dimensions than the previous generation to be more comfortable…

Mercedes-Benz secures a supply of high-quality lithium used in battery production with Rock Tech Lithium Inc. Starting in 2026, Mercedes-Benz will supply its battery partners with raw materials to accelerate the production of fully electric vehicles. Rock Tech Lithium then supplies its lithium hydroxide batteries to battery partner Mercedes-Benz from converters based in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. “The large quantities of lithium sourced directly from Rock Tech will help Mercedes-Benz to advance the localization of advanced battery cell production in Europe,” said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer in a statement. Wires.…

Daimler Truck and Gehring Technologies signed an agreement for the development of electric motors specifically for commercial vehicles. Gehring is known as the maker of traction drive in electric vehicles. This includes construction for the “truck-e-fied” prototype as well as further development and testing of new production processes. “Truck-e-fied” is called differently from the electric truck electric drive units that Daimler Trucks use. “This design combines the characteristics of an efficient electric motor with high automation capabilities and process reproducibility – essential prerequisites for large-scale automotive production,” writes Daimler Truck. It is known that suppliers mainly rely on hairpin technology…

Mercedes Benz has struck a preliminary agreement with an offshore wind power supplier to supply up to a quarter of its energy needs by 2027. As energy prices worldwide have soared over the past year, automakers have rushed to react in order to keep their operating costs down drastically. One of the things car manufacturers are doing is investing in renewable energy solutions. In this case, the German automaker has chosen to invest in several wind power projects . Due to the drastic decline in Russian oil imports, German automakers are also required to be creative in managing their energy…

European auto parts supplier companies that manufacture internal combustion engine components are starting to face serious challenges. This is because several countries are already preparing to switch to electric cars. The crisis is a serious challenge because the potential for electric vehicle sales is still very high. So they have to do development including investing in large amounts to answer future needs. But at the same time, there has been a decline in revenue due to slowing sales of conventional vehicles. Several large companies have felt the negative impact of the change. The situation is made worse because many European…

Hankook Tire announced that it has launched its newest radial truck and bus tire (TBR), the Smart iON AU06+. This tire is a new commercial tire and the first to be introduced in the iON product portfolio as a premium electric vehicle (EV) tire in the Korean market. This new tire is a brand new and upgraded version of Hankook’s Smart City AU06 tire which was the first tire specifically for electric buses previously launched by the company in 2020. Citing the official website on Tuesday (18/10/2022), the Smart iON AU06+ tire is designed by combining Hankook’s innovative EV tire…

EU and US officials are holding talks to discuss how to make European electric vehicle manufacturers equal status with US companies in the US market. This is to avoid discrimination due to the US Inflation Reduction Act. The European Union complains that while it provides tax breaks or government subsidies for purchases of US electric cars such as Tesla, the United States makes such support dependent on certain cars, or parts thereof, made in the United States. “Last month the Tesla Model Y was the most sold car in Germany,” European Commission vice president Valdis Dombrovskis, who is responsible for…

Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco was awarded the ‘Sustainable Bus of the Year 2023’ in the intercity category, for Crossway Low Entry Hybrid Natural Gas, biomethane compatible, bus. This is the third title won by Iveco Bus which includes the renewable fuel version XTL (X-To-Liquid), after previously winning awards for ‘Sustainable Bus of the Year 2018’ and ‘Sustainable Bus of the Year 2020’. The award jury panel consisted of seven representatives from major European magazines. In awarding the title, the judges evaluate factors such as safety, comfort, noise level, recyclable components and the manufacturer’s sustainability commitment as well as the…