Author: Michael Khan

The latest generation of Lexus RX is officially launched globally in Japan (1/6). This is the fifth generation Lexus RX marketed worldwide. This latest Lexus RX is built using the GA-K platform. The Lexus RX measures 4,890 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width and 1,695 mm in height. When compared to the previous model it is 25 mm wider and 10 mm taller. Its wheelbase is 2,850 mm, 60 mm longer than its predecessor. This GA-K platform application makes the latest Lexus RX has a lighter weight of 90 kg and a lower center of gravity by 15 mm.…

Motorcycle manufacturer from the United States, Harley-Davidson has launched an electric mountain bike, the Serial 1 BASH/MTB. Previously, in August 2021, the manufacturer introduced the MOSH/CTY and RUSH/CTY models for urban and commuter drivers. To complete the variant, now comes BASH/MTB. The BASH/MTB frame is the same as the MOSH/CTY but with the SR Suntour NCX 50mm seat post. However, this bike is not equipped with front and rear suspension. The spoke rims are wrapped in Michelin E-Wild tires, so this e-bike can only do light off-roading. With no suspension at both ends, this e-MTB rating is more towards a…

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will launch the electric version of the XUV300 in the first quarter of 2023. According to Autocar India, Tuesday (31/5/2022) the launch of Mahindra’s first electric SUV will be carried out earlier in the second half of this year so that it can be marketed from January 2023. A source said, for the production version, the electric XUV300 will use the name XUV400. Mahindra said, there will be quite a lot of differences between the ICE XUV300 and its electric SUV version. The electric SUV will be 4.2 meters long, which means 200mm longer than the…

The Mini Moke, which we have known as the legendary beach car, will make a comeback with an electric powertrain. Moke International has announced the production of the electric Moke in the UK. The electric Mini Moke will be first delivered to customers in the UK and France from June. Moke International claims to be the first traditional automotive brand to fully use electricity. The electric Mini Moke uses 33 kW electric drive and a range of 75 miles (120 kilometers). The top speed is 100 km/h (62 mph). Moke International did not provide details on the size and type…

Strom, a Danish e-bike company, has released their latest series of electric bikes, the City M 2.0. By the company, the City M 2.0 is an urban electric bike that comes with the latest technological features and at an affordable price. By Strom the electric bicycle has been dubbed “the future of commuting” and has a similar design to its predecessors. With a design similar to the previous series, Strom claims to provide many improvements to the City M 2.0. The Strom City M 2.0 comes with a timeless traditional bicycle design and is perfect for city commuters or recreational…

The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept will be unveiled for the first time in Europe at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​at the end of June. The Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​runs from June 23-26. In addition to the Lexus Electrified Sport Concept, visitors can also see various other electric vehicles such as the Lexus RZ 450e and UX 300e which will be displayed on Electric Avenue, a show area dedicated to EV. The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept is billed as a spiritual successor to the Lexus LFA offering an impressive coupe design and EV performance, although not all details…

Ekoenergetyka, a Polish charging infrastructure provider, has just announced a long-term contract with the Paris public transport operator RATP. In the long-term contact worth 37 million euros, Ekoenergetyka will provide the supply of a fast charging system for the RATP electric bus fleet. The first order of the new framework agreement includes 349 charging stations for electric buses. So far, it’s still unclear which charger model to use. The collaboration between Ekoenergetyka and RATP has existed since 2018. At that time the cooperation between the two companies had a two-year term with an option for another year. In January 2021,…

Tata Motors has signed an agreement to purchase Ford’s production facility in the western state of Gujarat to be used for the production of electric vehicles. Tata Motors is the largest manufacturer in the Indian electric vehicle market. The Indian government itself offers billions of dollars in incentives to companies to build an electric vehicle industry in India. The memorandum of understanding between Tata Motors and Ford was announced on Monday. Under the agreement Tata Motors took over the land, assets and all eligible employees working at the Sanand facility. It did not say how much Tata Motors had to…

Hyundai is now focusing on developing electric vehicles globally. This is evidenced by the various electric model vehicles that continue to be launched in many countries. In this regard, conventional models whose sales were deemed not very profitable were forced to be discontinued or discontinued. One of them is the Sonata sedan. The sedan has stopped production. Company insiders reveal that the Sonata will indeed be discontinued at the Hyundai plant, as its assembly line will be changed to produce more electric vehicles. See also: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan Appears in a Beautiful Render Images Hyundai is currently…

Gaussin announced that it has officially signed an exclusive contract agreement with Charbone Hydrogen to assemble and supply Gaussin APM vehicles and zero emission ATMs in Canada for 20 years. Under the agreement, the two companies have agreed to create a joint venture to accelerate the deployment of Gaussin’s smart and emission-free vehicles in the region. This agreement also further expands the focus of Charbone Hydorgen as an American (US) provider of green hydrogen technology solutions powered by renewable energy, to procure, assemble and supply a wide range of zero emission hydrogen and electric prime movers and trailers, targeted at…

The Kia e-Niro electric car is believed to be the ambulance fleet for the national healthcare organization East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) in Nottingham, United Kingdom. This organization has actually started looking for the right electric vehicle for them since almost three years. Finally, they decided to use the Kia e-Niro as an official vehicle to pick up non-emergency patients. “We are constantly evaluating the available electric vehicle offerings, which change and improve with new products being launched year after year. These vehicles have an excellent range and the manufacturer is very well established in this area of…

Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks has announced that it has partnered with the UK’s global refrigerated commercial vehicle body maker, Paneltex. In the cooperation agreement, Volta Trucks appointed Paneltex, which is believed to be the supplier of cargo truck bodies for the Volta Zero 16 and 18 ton electric trucks. The partnership was announced at the CV Show, Birmingham, UK, some time ago. In addition, in a step to innovate in the commercial vehicle market, Volta Trucks is also trying to provide better integrated solutions by increasing technology functionality and optimizing payloads through better cargo and cab/chassis integration. See also:…

Zero Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle manufacturer from the United States will launch a new electric motorcycle for the adventure segment. According to a Motorcycle.com report, Zero Motorcycles has submitted an additional VIN application in late 2021 designating the DSR/X as the 2023 model. The document shows the new brand and type nomenclature with the SDS platform branching out into the FST (Street) and FSTX (Adventure) segments. The new Zero Motorcycles model uses a Z-Force 14.4 and 15.3 battery configuration. This makes the adventure electric motorcycle have a range of more than 163 miles or about 262 kilometers per single charge.…

Saudi Arabia is projected to build three electric vehicle factories in the near future. This was revealed by Saudi Arabian Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday (25/5/2022). The first electric vehicle factory refers to the Lucid electric vehicle plant set up in the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) near the main Red Sea trading port. The electric vehicle factory is targeted to be able to assemble 150,000 electric vehicles within two years. The Saudi Public Investment Fund itself is the majority shareholder in Lucid Al-Falih said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…

CATL has just announced that it will provide batteries to European electric bus maker Solaris as it transitions to sustainable urban mobility in Europe. The battery that will be used by the Solaris electric bus is a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that uses CTP (cell to pack) technology. The LFP system promises long life and thermal stability in the battery and will provide significant advantages in safety and temperature resistance, said CATL. See also: CATL Plans to build EVs battery plant in U.S. to supply Ford and BMW Meanwhile, CTP technology gives the battery energy density and eliminates the…

Scania announced collaborative product development partnership with transport technology company, Einride. Under the partnership, Einride, a leading provider of digital, electric and autonomous delivery solutions, will operate a total of 110 Scania electric Heavy Duty trucks from the second half of 2022. “We look forward to the start of this important partnership as we expand across Europe. These 110 trucks will make a major contribution to increasing our fleet, while we will continue to work closely with renowned industry players like Scania to drive innovation and product development in the global transportation industry,” said Ellen Kugelberg, Chief Product Officer (CEO)…

Chinese car company, Beijing Estech Technology Co. plans to evoke a classic Mini car with an electric touch. This was revealed after the image of the proposed patent spread on the internet. In the image, Beijing Estech Technology looks as if it cloned the first-generation Mini classic. Even some of the elements found in the British car were brought back, such as retro wheels to number plates with old designs. The Drive website states that Beijing Estech Technology will install the battery in the front of the car. It’s just not clear what the strength of the battery that will…

Mercedes-Benz has received orders for 450 eVito electric vans from two of its customers in the UK and Switzerland. Northgate Vehicle Hire, UK-based vehicle rental company Northgate Vehicle Hire, has ordered 350 eVito electric vans. Meanwhile Swiss parcel service Quickpac placed an order for 150 eVito electric vans for their fleet. Northgate will be the first rental company to offer the Mercedes eVito to its customers in the UK. Northgate already offers the Volkswagen Abt E-Transporter, Peugeot e-Expert and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. With the addition of eVito to its fleet, Northgate is offering its UK customers another electric transporter option. See…

Volta Trucks, as a leading manufacturer of fully electric commercial vehicles confirms that it has selected Carrier Transicold as the sole supplier of refrigerated equipment for the 16 ton Volta Zero electric truck model. Carrier Transicold is a leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cooling solutions part of Carrier Global Corporation. This agreement follows a project in which Carrier Transicold engineers worked closely with the Volta Trucks development team to integrate a fully electric ‘Iceland’ model without the engine and PowerBox technology into the new Volta Zero. See also: Volta Trucks bring urban delivery EVs…

As part of their electrification plan, US food delivery company Sysco has agreed to purchase 800 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks from Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) The first units of eCascadia will arrive at the Sysco’s Riverside, California location later this year. All units are planned to be delivered to Sysco by 2026. Sysco targets 35 percent of their fleet in the US to use electric powertrains by 2030. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth and will ultimately help us reach our goal of reducing our direct carbon emissions by 27.5 per cent by 2030,” said…