Author: Michael Khan

Australian company Team Global Express has placed an order for 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks, the company said yesterday. It is Volvo’s largest order for electric trucks to date in Australia. Volvo’s electric truck is targeted to hit the streets of Sydney during the first quarter of 2023. The shift to sustainable trucking is occurring in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to increase. “It’s clear that more and more transport companies around the world now want to start the journey towards electric, zero-emission transports. Volvo is first out with heavy electric…

The automotive manufacturer from the United States (US), Ford Motor Company, through its commercial vehicle provider division, Ford Pro, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Post DHL Group (DHL) as the largest logistics company in the world. Under the memorandum of understanding, Ford Pro and DHL will collaborate on providing sustainable services by accelerating the deployment of Ford electric vans used for DHL’s worldwide logistics operations. Hans Schep, General Manager of Ford Pro Europe said: “Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group now share a greater vision of sustainability and a shared commitment to electrification solutions. “This agreement…

Subaru Solterra received a five-star safety rating from the Euro New Car Assessment Program (Euro-NCAP) after undergoing a series of safety tests and crash tests. In the Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road Users Protection and Safety Assist categories, the Solterra, which is an electric car, scored above the minimum threshold required. The maximum score is given for the ability of this SUV to protect child occupants aged 6 and 10 years in frontal and lateral impacts. The success of the Subaru Solterra in achieving this satisfactory value is none other than the new electric platform jointly developed…

After launching Saudi Arabia’s first electric car brand named Ceer in November. The company which is a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (“Foxconn”) has signed a land purchase agreement worth 359 million Riyals equivalent to approximately 92 million euros in King Abdullah Economic City (“KAEC”) which will be used to develop the Ceer manufacturing facility for electric vehicles. A dedicated factory will be built on the land for the new electric car brand Ceer, with construction slated to start in early 2023. This site has more than 1 million square meters.…

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…