Author: Michael Khan

The UK is serious about electrification. Most recently, the UK government plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points to 300,000 by 2030. That number is ten times the current number of electric vehicle charging points in the UK. To achieve this, the UK government is setting up £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion) for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy. One of the focuses of the program is to increase the number of fast charging points for electric vehicles so as to meet the needs of longer trips. This is to meet the needs of EV owners who do not…

Tesla, recalled their 947 production vehicles due to delays in the rearview image display. In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report the rear view image may not be displayed immediately when the car is moving backwards. The recall covers Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles from 2018-2019 that are equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and running certain firmware. In a Reuters report on Saturday, March 26, 2022, the 947 vehicles did not comply with rear visibility safety standards. To solve this problem, Tesla will carry out an over-the-air software update to solve the problem. According to…

Opel has expanded its range of electric vehicle models with the introduction of the Rocks-e Kargo which was designed specifically as a light commercial vehicle. Named Rocks-e Kargo, this emission-free car measures 2,410 mm in length, 1,390 mm in width and 1,520 mm in height. Even though it looks small, Opel Rocks-e Kargo offers a flexible cargo space of more than 400 liters and is able to support a payload of up to 140 kg. With a turning radius of only 7,200 mm and an electric range of up to 75 km (WLTP1), this German car manufacturer’s Sustainable Urban Mobilty…

Italian car manufacturer Maserati unveiled its new Grecale sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Tuesday, 22 March. This marks their step in expanding their reach and part of a strategy towards an era of electrification. The launch was originally planned for November last year. But Grecale’s launch was delayed due to a global chip shortage. Maserati, which is in the Stellantis group, said that Grecale will be available in the second half of this year. This car will be available in three versions. Two four-cylinder mild hybrid cars with a performance of 300 and 330 horsepower. Then, a high-performance hybrid car…

It is common knowledge for electric vehicle manufacturers to delay production. But what GM did was different and against the existing trend. GM has just announced that it has started production of the Cadillac Lyriq at its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. Production of the Cadillac Lyriq is nine months ahead of the original schedule. GM declined to reveal the exact number of orders that became real purchases. But the company said it would take more orders for the Lyriq on May 19, 2022. Scheduled, Cadillac will be present at dealers in the first half of this year. The Lyric is…

Samsung SDI, a manufacturer of batteries and electronic materials from South Korea, has opened the opportunity to build an electric vehicle battery factory in the United States, as reported by Teslarati Monday (21/3/2022). Speaking at the InterBattery 2022 exhibition in South Korea last weekend, Samsung SDI CEO Choi Yoon-ho said the company could build an electric car battery factory in the US, depending on future demand. “We are considering various ways to increase production capacity there as many auto companies have offered us partnerships,” said Choi. Samsung SDI is the only major South Korean battery manufacturer that does not yet…

Luxury sports car maker Porsche AG has set more ambitious sales targets for its electric vehicles. Porsche AG Chief Executive Oliver Blume at the group’s annual press conference said they are targeting more than 80 percent of newly sold Porsche vehicles to be fully electric by 2030. That target previously applied to Porsche’s overall electrified model, which also includes plug-in hybrids. “Porsche AG is also maintaining its long-term target of a minimum operating margin of 15 percent,” said chief financial officer Lutz Meschke. See also: Porsche opens up opportunities for cooperation with Apple, develops electric vehicles? Volkswagen and major shareholder…

Recent data shows that Tesla still dominates the electric vehicle market in the US. Tesla has long controlled the electric vehicle market share in its home country. However, with more and more car manufacturers releasing versions of their electric vehicles, Tesla’s dominance in the electric vehicle market in the US will be eroded a bit. But for now, the US electric vehicle market is still very dependent on Tesla. By 2020, Tesla hold 79% of new electric vehicles registered in the US. For 2021 data has been released by Experian, and Tesla’s market share in the US is down slightly…

Audi has just launched its newest concept car, the A6 Avant E-tron, a luxury electric vehicle that appears to be production ready. The A6 Avant E-tron is built on a new EV platform called the Premium Electric Platform or PPE. This platform is the result of the development of Audi with Porsche. According to company representatives, the A6 Avant E-tron is the first “true look at future production models” to be built on a PPE platform. See also: Audi creates an electric vehicles factory with a production capacity of 150,000 units per year in China The A6 Avant E-tron is…

Various commercial electric vehicles ranging from trucks to buses in the world have competed to show their reliability under extreme climates. Volta Trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of fully electric commercial vehicles, has completed its cold-weather truck testing program within the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. This extreme weather testing program is part of a rigorous series of vehicle tests designed to ensure that the fully electric Volta Zero trucks will deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability and durability when serial production of customer specification vehicles begins later this year. Citing its official website on Friday (18/3/2022),…

Jeep introduced its first electric SUV concept image via its official Instagram account. Based on the company’s information, this electric SUV is scheduled to be launched in early 2023. “Today, we’re revealing concept images of the first-ever 100 percent battery-electric Jeep SUV. This vehicle is the next step towards achieving our brand’s vision of Zero Emission Freedom, and will launch early next year,” Jeep wrote in its post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CakZ85Yri21/ Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, said that Jeep’s first electric SUV will be built using the STLA architecture. In addition, it is claimed to be the first off-road Jeep with pure electric…

Korean tire manufacturer, Hankook Tire, announced that it will launch the new iON tires as the first tire family designed specifically for premium high-performance electric vehicles. This was announced as the company’s form of making a decisive contribution from a tire choice perspective to advance the mobility transition to zero-emissions vehicles. Characteristics of this new iON tire development include a further reduction in rolling resistance, particularly at lower rolling-noise and high resistance. See also: Why electric vehicles must use special tires? Compared to conventional tires, Hankook iON tires are claimed to provide a more pleasant driving experience overall and can…