Author: Michael Khan

British-headquartered multinational mining company Anglo American has officially unveiled the prototype for the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck. This mining truck is designed to operate under everyday mining conditions at the PGM Mogalakwena mine in northeastern South Africa which is also the world’s largest open-pit platinum group metal mine. With the launch of this eco-friendly mining truck, Anglo American intends to replace its 40 conventional truck fleet which claims to use about one million liters of diesel each year. In addition, the truck is part of Anglo American’s nuGen Zero Emission Haulage Solution (ZEHS) to create a green hydrogen…

Tata Motors has just launched their Ace EV electric vehicle. This electric vehicle is an electric version of the Tata Ace that uses an internal combustion engine. This electric commercial car has overall dimensions of 3,800 mm in length, 1,500 mm in width, 2635 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,100 mm and a grond clearance of 160 mm. The Tata Ace EV has the same design as the internal combustion version. But about the features, the interior of this electric commercial car gets a 7-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. See also: Tata Motors Unveils Avinya EV…

Daimler announces that it has re-created a new innovation by launching a new generation of rearview camera technology (MirrorCam) for Mercedes-Benz trucks. Since April 2022, Mercedes-Benz Actros, Arocs and eActros trucks have been equipped with the detailed development of MirrorCam technology which plays a vital role in every vehicle and has been awarded with several innovation awards in the world. “Intensive discussions with our customers and their experiences from day-to-day operations form the basis for us to make further adjustments to individual technical parameters, resulting in greater added value, especially in terms of appearance and safety,” said Prof. Uwe Baake,…

DS Automobiles’ latest concept car illustrates that future cars don’t need conventional brakes. Where, a set of ordinary disc brakes, will be replaced with regenerative braking technology to regulate the speed. This technology was developed with the Formula E DS team and uses the exact same electric motor in its racing cars. This technology will regulate the braking of the two-door coupe producing 804 hp and 8,000 Nm of torque, with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 2.0 seconds. And, take advantage of the 350 kW charging technology that charges the battery in just five minutes. “Formula E…

The Tata Group wants to venture into the world of semiconductor and EV battery manufacturing. The Indian conglomerate’s plans come as his country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, wants to make India a leader in semiconductor production in a bid to reduce its dependence on imports from other countries. Speaking with Bloomberg, N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Group’s main holding company, Tata Sons Pvt, announced the company’s plans. Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Shailesh Chandra added, that the recent coronavirus-related lockdown in China has worsened the supply of semiconductors. Chandra admits that Tata Motors is looking for alternatives to…

Sweden’s leading truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, has now officially opened orders for its line of heavy-duty electric trucks consisting of the Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. The Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric electric trucks are targeted by Volvo Trucks as versatile electric haulers for local (short-haul) transport tasks. While the FMX Electric can be used on off-road terrain, so it can be used in a wider variety of applications, although especially in the construction industry. Serial production will begin in the fall at Tuve’s CO2-neutral plant in Gothenburg, Sweden and will increase gradually. See also: Volvo Trucks…

The 19-ton Scania electric truck has entered service in Norway’s Svalbard area, which is one of the northernmost inhabited arctic regions in the world. The electric truck is operated by the Norwegian postal service company, Posten Norge, and is tasked with distributing all packages, mail and deliveries in the municipality of Longyearbyen by electric vehicle. See also: 15 Scania L230 Electric Trucks Ready to Operate in Singapore “Posten Norge has started using the northernmost electric truck in the world in its regular operations at Longyearbyen, latitude 78 degrees, to the delight of employees and customers, and I hope this serves…

Nikola Corporation announced that it has started production of the Nikola Tre BEV truck and has started the delivery phase to consumers. At the Coolidge, Arizona, United States (US) factory, Nikola has produced 2,500 trucks. However, the plant is currently undergoing expansion so it is expected to be completed in 2023 and is ready to produce up to 20,000 trucks per year. See also: Everything You should know about Nikola Tre electric truck “We started production of the Tre BEV on March 21 here at Coolidge and today we are celebrating this milestone and the early delivery of the truck…

Tata Motors, an Indian automotive company, now dominates the electric car market in its own country. Who would have thought that the company’s success without pouring a large investment alias success with a frugal way. Tata Motors started production of its electric car in just an unused room in one of its flagship factories. There is no luxury technology used to make electric cars, everything is done using the hands of workers. His first electric car was the Nexon SUV which was actually a petrol vehicle. Then the car body is attached to an electric battery using only the hands…

Ola Electric is now in the top spot in India’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market, just five months after launching its first e-scooter. According to government data, Ola recorded sales of 12,689 units of e-scooters in April, higher than the achievement of the biggest electric scooter player so far, Hero Electric. Ola Electric is now in the top spot in India’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market, just five months after launching its first e-scooter. See also: Ola introducing XFC fast charging tech with 0 to 100 percent charge in five minutes According to government data, Ola recorded sales of 12,689…

Investments in infrastructure for the production of electric cars are indeed rife by several global manufacturers today. Most recently, there is Stellantis NV which will increase production of electric vehicles at the Windsor and Brampton factories. Stellantis NV has also prepared funds of up to C$ 3.6 billion or the equivalent of US$ 2.8 billion with funds from the government. The Canadian government will spend up to C$529 million and the Ontario government up to C$513 million to support the automaker. “Both factories will add jobs,” Stellantis Chief Operating Officer Mark Stewart was quoted as saying by Reuters, Tuesday (3/5).…

Tata Motors Just unveils Avinya EV Concept which carries electricity mobility based on GEN 3 architecture, this Indian car manufacturer said it will sell its Avian Tata its production version in 2025. In terms of exterior, the Avociation is described as a vehicle that combines elements of the SUV, minivans, and hatchbacks, but the silhouette looks more like a low minivan, because it has a very short hood, sloping windshield, long wheelbase distance, large diameter wheels and small overhang. Simple surface and futuristic style sign likely displaying the language of future design, as well as full wide LED blades at…