Author: Michael Khan

Alice, the world’s first all-electric passenger plane finally takes off for the first time. The plane, developed by Eviation Aircraft, reached an altitude of 3,500 feet during an 8-minute flight over Washington. The Alice, powered by two 640-kilowatt electric motors, was gliding unhindered as it was spotted at 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27 from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake., Washington. Alice is targeted at the commuter and cargo market and will operate flights ranging from 150 to 250 miles. This is the same as a standard flight from New York City to Washington, D.C. which is about…

Solaris and Hermes signed a contract for ten Trollino 18s electric buses which are scheduled to arrive in the city of Arnhem in the first half of 2024. Dutch transport company Hermes will get an electric bus equipped with a traction battery with a capacity of about 90 kWh. The trolleybus ordered also allows a “several dozen kilometers” range without the above wires. The battery of the bus will be charged using mobile charging technology with overhead lines. The Solaris Trollino 18 will be powered by a 240 kW electric motor. The signing of this contract marks the first Solaris…

The concept of off-peak hour to charge the EV seems to be abandoned. So for EV owners, it’s better to charge the vehicle during the day, not at night. According to a study from Stanford University, the research team found that the pricing scheme designed to make consumers consume more power at night. At night, the so-called “off-peak hour” does not show electricity savings. “We were able to show that with less charging at home and more charging during the day, the US West would require less generating and storage capacity, and would not waste as much energy from solar…

The XPeng Aeroht X2 has passed a special operational risk assessment in Dubai by the Joint Authority for Rules-making on Special Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) of Unmanned Systems (JARUS). With this graduation Aeroht X2 was granted permission to make its first public flight there, said the flying car division of XPeng Motors. The XPeng Aeroht X2 will conduct the first overseas public flight demonstration in Dubai and it marks a global step for the XPeng Aeroht. The flight demonstration will be held at the 42nd GITEX GLOBAL event in Dubai featuring more than 4,000 companies and more than 100,000 participants…

Heliox announced a partnership with US commercial vehicle group Paccar to supply DC chargers for electric trucks in North America and Europe. Heliox has been known as a charging infrastructure specialist. The deal between Heliox and Paccar involves the DAF Paccar brand in Europe and the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands in North America. In Europe, Paccar will offer 40 kW mobile chargers and stationary fast chargers with outputs ranging from 150 kW to 360 kW. In North America, Heliox will supply 40 kW and 50 kW mobile chargers to Paccar dealers and customers. Mobile chargers are used to test whether…

The Jakarta government stated that by 2023 it would add 100 new electric buses. Currently they have operated as many as 30 units of an electric-based bus fleet. “We have launched 30 Transjakarta (electric) buses. Next year Transjakarta will continue to add at least 100 Transjakarta electric buses,” said Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria Previously they had tested electric buses before they were operated for public transportation by cooperating with several new bus brands, one of which was Golden Dragon (SAG). The electric bus used is SAG type XML6125JEVJ0C3 which is an electric bus from China measuring…

Daimler Trucks has announced that the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric truck, which was just introduced at IAA Transportation 2022 yesterday, has received a vehicle order letter (SPK) for 50 units. The order came from a German logistics company, Hegelmann Group. Through the signing of the ‘Letter of Intent’, the eActros LongHaul electric truck will soon be produced and delivered starting in 2024. “The greater the success, the greater the responsibility. We are open to challenges and at the same time we are striving for sustainability in our industry,” said Siegfried Hegelmann, Managing Shareholder at Hegelmann Group citing the official Daimler…

BYD and Castrosua are collaborating to build electric buses that will pave the way in Spain. This collaboration is carried out to produce electric buses with a length of 12 meters that are adapted and of course environmentally friendly. The 12-meter BYD-Castrosua eBuses will be built on a BYD chassis with an electric powertrain and incorporate a Castrosua NELEC body to provide Spanish customers with a high-caliber electric transport solution. The strategic partnership between BYD and Castrosua is committed to producing tailor-made products that meet the demands of the Spanish market through an agreement framework for the development, manufacture and…

BMW, a car manufacturer based in Germany, on Monday (26/9/2022) introduced its newest electric SUV, the BMW iX1. This electric SUV uses a dual motor system that sends most of the power to the front wheels. The BMW iX1 has a “BOOST Mode” that produces 313 horsepower and 364 pound-feet of torque. With a 64.7kWh battery, this electric SUV can cover a distance of 413 to 439 kilometers (257 to 273 miles), depending on the choice of wheels and tires. Meanwhile, the BMW iX1 takes less than 30 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent. Then, this electric SUV…

Zero Motorcycle has just launched a new electric motorcycle, the Zero DSR/X, which is perfect for touring and adventure enthusiasts. Reporting from Cycle World (18/9/2022), in appearance this electric motor has similarities to the SR/S model. But everything has been updated for on-road and off-road capabilities. On paper, this electric motor uses a Z-Force 75-10X drive with a mid-drive type. The drive is capable of generating power of 75 kW or the equivalent of 100 hp at 3,650 rpm and a maximum torque of 225 Nm. With a battery of 17.3 kWh, this electric motor can go up to 75…

Various efforts have been made by many parties to be able to get an electric car battery that is cheap but has great power so that the range is wider as well. In addition, it must also be able to be refilled quickly so that it is efficient. Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy has now unveiled a new anode-free battery pack designed to cut cell costs by as much as 50%. Not only that, according to the company’s statement, Tuesday, September 13, this battery can provide a driving distance of up to 600 miles (965 km). According to , founder…

Cruise, an autonomous taxi service, said the company will expand self-driving services to Phoenix, Arizona, Austin and Texas in the next 90 days, said General Motors (GM) Cruise Chief Executive Kyle Vogt. Vogt said Cruise is aiming for $1 billion in revenue by 2025, half of GM’s current annual investment rate. Previously, Cruise started running self-driving cars in San Francisco at night using a Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle. “Cruise operates as many as 70 driverless AVs simultaneously in San Francisco, and plans to double or triple that number by the end of the year,” said Vogt. Vogt said its Austin…

Mercedes-Benz’s seriousness in developing electric-powered trucks continues to be shown, one of which is introducing the eActros LongHaul prototype at the IAA Transportation 2022 event. Through this eActros LongHaul Mercedes will present a transport truck designed for long trips. By using a battery with a capacity of 600 kWh, Mercedes claims the eActros LongHaul can run up to 500 km per full charge. The eActros LongHaul itself is a continuation of the eActros electric truck which was released in 2021, the advantages of this LongHaul model are its mileage and carrying capacity. However, at this time the display on the…

Tesla put a lot of resources and efforts on hold and postponed several projects to develop its humanoid robots. This electric car manufacturer specifically recruits programmers to develop a humanoid robot called the Tesla Bot or Optimus. Tesla hopes to employ thousands of humanoid robots at its factories. In the InsideEVs report, Tesla did not say exactly when the plan would be realized. But in the list of “new jobs” on its official website, the company owned by Elon Musk announced it was looking for experienced programmers to develop Optimus Robot software. The company has publicly acknowledged that it plans…

Xos announced a further expansion of its infrastructure offering to support EV riders by offering DC fast chargers. This charger compatible with passenger and commercial electric vehicles will have five charger models offering different kilowatt-hour charges and are available as standalone, wall-mounted and portable, offering 30kW to 300kW. The five chargers include: a 30kW portable EV charger, a 30kW wall-mounted EV charger, a 60kW EV charger, a 150kW EV charger, and a 300kW EV charger. For fleet owners and operators, chargers can be monitored via the Xosphere fleet management platform, which allows you to remotely monitor and control charge profiles…

Volkswagen seems to be getting serious about bringing a variety of environmentally friendly electric cars around the world. This time, one of its products, the Volkswagen ID.4 for the first time entered the Asian continent market. South Korea was chosen to be the first country on the Asian continent to get this one electric SUV. In this car launch event in South Korea, Dr. Silke Bagschik as the person in charge of the Volkswagen AG E-Mobility production line said that the presence of the ID.4 as the first electric car in South Korea would pave the way for VW in…

Volvo Trucks has just announced that it is testing a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCEV) which is claimed to have an operational range of up to 1,000 km comparable to conventional truck models. The test is Volvo’s first step before starting trials with its customers in commercial traffic or public roads in 2025 with selected customers in Northern Europe and followed by additional trucks in more countries over the coming years. Jessica Sandström, SvP Global Product Management at Volvo Trucks said that the FCEV truck would be well suited for long distance and heavy duty and requires energy. They…

Transport for Greater Manchester is said to have ordered 50 electric double-decker buses from bus maker Alexander Dennis, the yellow vehicle is scheduled to be launched next year or September 2023. The electric buses will be built at the Alexander Dennis factory located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire and will operate in Wigan and Bolton, England. The 50 new buses will be funded from the municipal area of ​​the local government. The zero-emission double-decker bus created by Alexander Dennis will be the first to carry the Bee Network brand for London’s fully integrated transport system comprising buses, trams, walking and cycling,…

The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is an electric-powered prototype heavy vehicle that is claimed to be able to cover a distance of up to 500 km on a single battery charge. The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is slated to be ready for production in 2024. Fast charging from 20-80% takes only 30 minutes. This is thanks to the new invention of the Lithium iron phosphate cell technology (LPF) material which ensures a long service life and is also more energy efficient. Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks said that this heavy commercial vehicle is an expansion of the portfolio of battery powered…

Kawasaki has signed an agreement with the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, to cooperate in the development of a hydrogen engine for motorcycles. While Kawasaki is known to be active in developing alternative and sustainable engines for motorcycles, this new alliance with Toyota will take it a step further. Although already at an advanced stage when it comes to hydrogen technology, Kawasaki wants a new deal with Toyota to help accelerate the process of developing this hydrogen engine. In addition, Toyota recently launched the Toyota Mirai, the world’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car, of which more than 2,600 units…