Author: Michael Khan

Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said that his company will launch an electric vehicle that can go up to 100 kilometers per hour (over 62 mph) in four seconds. This step Ola took as a first step to gain a foothold in the fledgling and growing EV sector in India. In the video presentation, Aggarwal offers a number of details about the Indian-made vehicle. The electric car will have a range of more than 500 kilometers per charge, a glass roof and assisted driving capability. The EV will also come without a key and without a doorknob. The company plans…

Classic-style motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, is reportedly preparing to make an electric motorcycle for 2026 later. The Royal Enfield electric motorcycle is claimed to be equivalent to a conventional motorcycle with a 250-300 cc engine. Citing Bikedekho.com, Royal Enfield’s electric motorcycle is reportedly in the works. This classic-style motorcycle maker has expressed a desire to try an EV or electric vehicle. Moreover, EV itself is an unavoidable space for today’s automotive manufacturers. However, Royal Enfield has made it clear that they are not in a rush to release their electric motor. Royal Enfield doesn’t want to sacrifice quality, performance and…

Indian brand Mahindra is getting serious about the electric era. The company recently announced five new electric SUV concept cars featuring future production models for the XUV and BE sub-brands. The concept electric car uses Mahindra’s new EV skateboard platform called Inglo which uses components from VW Group’s MEB architecture. Mahindra introduces a new design language that is “heartcore”. The five new electric SUV concept cars are divided into two brands namely BE (05, 07, and 09) and XUV (E08 and E09). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quOHHVVYWlo Despite some similarities, the tamoil BE branded SUV is more futuristic than the XUV which may be…

Switch Mobility has just signed a strategic partnership to deploy 5,000 electric buses across India. Switch Mobility’s electric buses are deployed in districts and cities across India where Chalo operates. Under the agreement, Switch Mobility will supply the EiV12 electric bus variant to Chalo. EiV12 is an electric bus which is specially designed for the Indian market. There are two vehicle variants – the standard with a floor height of 90 centimeters and a variant with the vehicle floor being 40 centimeters above the road level. Both variants use the same drive which can produce 235 kW at peak and…

It’s almost impossible to miss the Bowlus travel trailer when you see it. A polished exterior with an aero-minded retro style is offset by a truly modern interior. Bowlus claims it is the world’s first electric RV. There are also electric concepts and other trailers featuring pure electric power, but the Bowlus could be the first to market with something that can be purchased. To that end, Bowlus also says Volterra is the first travel trailer to feature an induction cooktop, and the first to feature integrated high-speed satellite internet. Underpinning all of this is the new battery system from…

Volcon has announced a UTV powered by a GM electric propulsion system called the Volcon Stag UTV. For the GM electric propulsion used, it is not specifically discussed. The company only mentions using a battery cell module as well as “a number of supporting components from GM.” The Volcon Stag UTV will start at $39,999 and is slated to launch in summer 2023. This four-seater UTV comes with a 42 kWh battery and an electric powertrain that produces 125 hp (93 kW / 127 PS) and 265 lb-ft (359 Nm) ) torque – with an overboost pushing things past the…

A video posted by Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker shows the installation of batteries in the production Ocean electric SUV. In the 15-second video, Henrik Fisker shows the process of installing the Ocean electric SUV battery in less than 2 minutes including tightening all 26 bolts using a sophisticated robot. The robot used to install the battery for the Ocean electric SUV is controlled by factory workers. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFFvGiDGuu/ In March, Fisker began production of the Ocean prototype and continues to provide finishing touches prior to the start of production and prior to customer delivery. The Ocean electric SUV comes in several…

BorgWarner announced a partnership with South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company on Wednesday, August 10. In a press release on the BorgWarner website, Hyundai will use the Integrated Drive Module (iDM) or the iDM146 integrated drive module made by BorgWarner to power its electric vehicles. BorgWarner said the iDM146 will be used as the newest driver for the Hyundai A-Segment EV (small size) which is targeted for production in the third quarter of 2024. According to a note from Electrek, this is the second time Hyundai has worked with BorgWarner on its new EV engine. “Our partnership with Hyundai…

Rivian is testing dual-motor versions of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV in the wild. In a Tweet, CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian is currently putting dual-motor versions of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV for testing through the New Zealand winter. In March, the company announced it would offer dual-motor versions of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The dual-motor version of the R1T pickup and the R1S SUV will be cheaper than the four-motor version, starting at $67,500 for the R1T and $72,500 for the R1S. The four-motor R1T retails at $79,500 and the R1S at $84,500. https://twitter.com/RJScaringe/status/1556465499889958913…

One important aspect for EV adoption is the availability of chargers. Today many retail outlets are installing chargers in their stores to meet the needs of consumers who will charge their EVs. Previously we had reported that Starbucks and Volvo were working together to install chargers into several outlets of the coffee giant from the US. Most recently, IKEA reached an agreement to bring its Electrify America fast charger to more than 25 stores in the US. With this deal you don’t have to worry about charging the EV when shopping for furniture at IKEA. The launch will bring more…

Elon Musk tweeted that the first deliveries of the Tesla Semi Truck will begin in 2022, while the first deliveries of the Cybertruck electric pickup truck will follow in 2023. This is Tesla’s first official statement regarding the anticipated delivery of the Tesla Semi. Previously, the Tesla CEO had notified the public about the launch of the Cybertruck market mid-2023. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1557236629412007937 Going back to back, the Tesla Semi electric truck was introduced back in 2017 and was supposed to launch in 2019. Development prototypes have been making regular appearances on the streets since 2018, production was then pushed back to…

The REE P7-B electric box truck has just been launched to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly delivery vehicles. The REE P7-B builds on the modular P7 architecture and is a Class 3 vehicle targeting the medium-haul delivery market. From the outside, the P7-B is rather plain with a large windshield, high-visibility doors and protruding fenders. As a delivery vehicle, one concern is the cargo box which can carry 812 cubic feet (23 cubic meters / 22,993 liters) of goods. The P7-B also has a payload capacity of 4,409 lbs (2,000 kg), and a vehicle weight rating of 14,000 lbs…