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  1. Anushe Fawaz
    Xiaomi's first-ever electric vehicles from the SU7 series can hit a top speed of 165mph by Anushe Fawaz In 2021, Xiaomi announced that it will be exploring the Electric Vehicle industry and designing it for the mass market. Now, the company is adding its first-ever EV to its product range. In China, car manufacturers must apply for regulation by a government body before they can sell their cars in the market. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) also shares information regarding those automobiles. Hence, Xiaomi has initiated an application for its first-ever EV in China, and the MIIT has posted a filing that reveals key information about the three main cars in the SU7 series. Xiaomi is developing three electric cars, SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max, as part of its Xiaomi SU7 series. These will be contract-manufactured by Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. Ltd (BAIC) and not Xiaomi. The SU7 and SU7 Max differ in areas such as top speed and battery technology. The SU7 has a top speed of 210kmph while the SU7 Max hits 265kmph. Furthermore, the curb weights for the SU7 and SU7 Max are 1980kg and 2205kg respectively. The Xiaomi SU7, previously named the MS11, is an electric sedan with overall dimensions of Length: 4997 Width: 1963 Height: 1440. In the Xiaomi SU7, there are two powertrain options: an RWD with a 220kW motor and an AWD with a 275kW + 220kW motor setup. The filing by MIIT also reveals a third car, SU7 Pro, but there isn’t much information available about it at the moment. Nevertheless, customers could be getting more variants in the future as part of the SU7 sedan series. Here’s a list of the specs as shared in the report for cars in the SU7 series: Overall dimensions (mm): Length: 4997 Width: 1963 Height: 1440 (1,440mm without the LiDAR sensor) Fuel type: pure electric Maximum speed (km/h): 265 Total mass (kg): 2655 Steering type: steering wheel Curb weight (kg): 2205 Number of axes: 2 Wheelbase (mm): 3000 Tire specifications: 2 wheel options (19” and 20”) 245/45 R19(19”) and 245/40 R20 and 265/40 R20 (both are 20”) Number of tires: 4 Rated passenger capacity (including driver) (number of seats): 5 Wheelbase (front/rear)mm: Front wheelbase: 1693 Rear wheelbase: 1699 Approach angle/departure angle (degrees): 13/16 Has an Anti-lock braking system According to CarNewsChina, the SU7 will have its in-car system powered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS. HyperOS is “a Human-centric Operating System” that will help integrate devices, cars, and smart home products. Additionally, the production for the car is said to begin in December 2023, and the sales commence in February 2024. Via AndroidAuthority
  2. zikalify
    Electric vehicles to reach price parity with ICE vehicles in 2027, says Gartner by Paul Hill The analyst company, Gartner, has announced that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will reach price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2027. This will be an important milestone for electric vehicles (EVs) if it comes true because one of the reasons more people don’t buy one is because they’re expensive. While the prices of EVs may reach price parity with similar ICE vehicles, Gartner warns that the EV networks, which are needed to charge vehicles, could become an inhibitor to the adoption of the technology. Commenting on this fact, Jonathan Davenport, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, said: ‘Unless countries take actions to incentivize EV drivers to charge outside peak electricity consumption periods, the switch to EVs may put an additional strain on both the power generation capacity and the distribution infrastructure.’ Aside from reaching price parity, Gartner said that more than 50% of carmaker models will be EVs by 2030. It said this change will come about over time due to governments around the world tightening regulations on the sale of new ICE vehicles. Three years ago, the UK government announced that the sale of new ICE vehicles would be prohibited after 2030, forcing people to buy EVs. In addition, London and Birmingham have their low-emission zones in place now which means that only newer ICE vehicles can enter the zone without paying a fee. Actions like these in different countries around the world, especially in developed nations, will push the adoption of EVs. Gartner also released its forecast on how many EVs will ship next year. In the case of cars, it said 2022 shipments totalled 11.1 million units. In 2023, this is going to jump to 14.9 million shipments, and in 2024, shipments should reach 17.8 million. The 2024 figure is an increase of 19% year-over-year meaning that adoption is growing at a decent rate. With prices for EVs set to become comparable with ICE vehicles in 2027, this could further speed up adoption. Source: Gartner
  3. Omer Dursun
    Elon Musk in talks to license the Tesla FSD to major automakers by Omer Dursun During an earnings call on Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the company is in talks to license its Full Self-Driving (FSD) to another automaker. While Musk refrained from disclosing the potential partner's name, he emphasized that licensing FSD had always been part of Tesla's long-term strategy. Tesla's FSD technology is known for its advanced capabilities, surpassing most other driver-assist systems. It empowers Tesla vehicles to autonomously navigate local roads, including handling traffic signals, intersections, and vulnerable road users. Despite its technological prowess, Tesla's FSD has faced scrutiny for perceived aggressiveness and its propensity to push the limits of road safety for users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been actively investigating the Tesla Autopilot accidents. The latest Califonia crash, which resulted in the tragic loss of life, has raised concerns regarding the safety and autonomous driving capabilities of Tesla EVs. The NHTSA said it investigates whether advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were used during the crash. Tesla's driver-assist technology has pushed the boundaries of what's safe for customers to use on public roads. We're not trying to keep this to ourselves. We're more than happy to license it to others. -Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Licensing FSD to another automaker marks a significant step for Tesla's autonomous driving technology. However, it is crucial to note that Tesla's FSD remains in development, and its readiness for general use is yet to be determined. Meanwhile, Tesla enabled other brands' EVs to utilize its Supercharger stations. It announced access to 12,000 North American Superchargers to Ford EV drivers starting in Spring 2024. Ford and General Motors will adopt Tesla's open-source charge port standard for its 2025 model-year vehicles as part of this partnership. These efforts by Tesla and other automakers to collaborate on charging infrastructure will assuage concerns about inconsistent charger availability for non-Tesla EV owners. Source: The Verge
  4. Omer Dursun
    Another investigation opens into Tesla Autopilot after fatal California crash by Omer Dursun Tesla's Autopilot system has been under a lot of scrutiny lately following reports of an unusual number of crashes involving Tesla vehicles and the possibility that the company misled investors and consumers about the efficacy of Autopilot. The United States has started a new special probe into the incident to learn more about the facts behind a recent deadly accident involving a Tesla vehicle. The crash, which resulted in the tragic loss of life, has raised concerns regarding the safety and autonomous driving capabilities of Tesla EVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken the lead in conducting the investigation. According to the NHTSA, the driver of a Subaru Impreza was killed in the accident when it collided head-on with a Tesla Model 3. Several days later, a three-month-old passenger in the Tesla passed away from injuries incurred in the crash. ADAS systems, such as Tesla's Autopilot, can help drivers with tasks such as steering and braking, but they do not make the vehicles autonomous. The NHTSA said it is investigating whether advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were used during the crash. This is the latest in a series of fatal Tesla crashes that have raised questions about the safety of ADAS systems. In December 2022, the NHTSA opened two new special crash investigations into Tesla vehicles where ADAS systems were suspected of being in use. The NHTSA has opened more than three dozen Tesla special crash investigations since 2016, with 20 crash deaths reported. The agency is also conducting a comprehensive review of Tesla's ADAS systems. Tesla, on the other hand, maintains that its Autopilot system is designed to enhance driver safety and that proper usage guidelines are provided to users. The results of the NHTSA's investigation into the recent California crash are unknown. Still, the agency said it would "take appropriate action" if it found that ADAS systems were a factor in the crash. Source: Reuters
  5. zikalify
    Rivian rollout begins in Europe, says Amazon by Paul Hill Amazon has announced that Rivian electric vans will begin rolling around European roads in the coming weeks to help Amazon reduce its emissions. The Rivian vans have already been deployed in the United States for nearly a year. While Amazon’s Rivian vans are new additions in Europe, the company has already begun using other electric vans, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters, and walkers to deliver 120 million packages. The company said that the Rivian vans will first appear in Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf in Germany. “Amazon is committed to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040, and reducing our delivery-related emissions is a critical part of this goal,” said Rocco Bräuniger, Country Manager for Amazon.de. “Last year we delivered more than 45 million packages in Germany with electric vans and e-cargo bikes, and these new additions from Rivian will help us deliver packages more sustainably and to more customers.” Since Rivian vans hit the road in America last year, Amazon has expanded its fleet to more than 3,000 vans that operate in more than 500 cities. By 2030, Amazon aspires to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on roads globally to reduce its carbon emissions. Interestingly, Amazon and Rivian have been trialing preproduction vehicles in Europe since last year to adapt the vehicle to European roads. In the end, it made the vehicle shorter and thinner than the US version to better navigate Europe’s cities. “Together, Amazon and Rivian designed and built a state-of-the-art electric vehicle from the ground up, and unlike anything else on the road today,” said Neil Emery, Amazon, Director, Global Fleet & Product. “The safety and comfort of our drivers were top of mind for us throughout this process, and we’ve raised the bar on both with the vehicle we are rolling out in Europe today.” The company said that the European variants have been adapted so they deliver better performance, safety, and durability in various climates and geographies. Hopefully, Amazon will keep us apprised about the further expansion of these vehicles in Europe. In today’s announcement, it didn’t mention where it plans to expand to next but it has plenty of countries, with varying climates and geographies, to choose from.
  6. zikalify
    Semiconductor materials to face Chinese export controls from August by Paul Hill Chinese authorities have announced that there will be export controls placed on gallium and germanium-related items. While it may sound innocuous, these two metals are crucial for the semiconductor, telecoms, and electric vehicle industries, according to Bloomberg. Worryingly, China is responsible for 94% of the world’s gallium production so these control could eventually see rising prices for tech gadgets, electric vehicles, and more. Both metals are byproducts from processing coal and bauxite among other things so rising prices could see production ramp up elsewhere but it would still mean we see a period of higher prices. Under the new rules, which come into force on August 1, exporters will have to apply for licenses for the two metals. They will also need to report the details of the overseas buyers and what the buyer plans to do with the metals. China’s decision to put up export controls comes just days after the Dutch government decided to impose its own controls on the export of advanced machinery needed for making some chips. China called on the Dutch government to safeguard international trade and remove the barrier, according to Tom’s Hardware. The Dutch restrictions come at the request of the US. The small Western European nation already limited access to EUV machines but the latest control stymie the export of DUV machines too. The export controls from the Netherlands are not due to go into effect until September 1, one month after China’s controls come into force. Consumers shouldn’t immediately see high prices on electronics as it will take a while for increased prices to feed through, but unless this decision is reversed, higher prices will eventually be passed on. Aside from restricting access to advanced machinery from China, Western nations are also increasing their capacity to produce semiconductors. This week, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, is in Japan trying to boost cooperation between the EU and the East Asian country. Source: Ministry of Commerce PRC (translated) via Bloomberg
  7. Aditya Tiwari
    Tesla Cybertruck update: Deliveries expected to start in Q3 2023 by Aditya Tiwari Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally spilled the beans regarding the Cybertruck delivery date. The company will host a "great delivery event" for the electric pickup truck most likely in the third quarter of 2023, he told investors during an earnings call on Wednesday. Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019 when Musk had a tongue-in-check moment as its supposedly bulletproof armor glass cracked during the on-stage demo. It was recently spotted at Giga Texas where its comically large windshield wiper was being tested. The machine offers an electric range of up to 500 miles and can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, depending on the configuration. "Regarding the Cybertruck, we continue to build Alpha versions of the Cybertruck on our pilot line for testing purposes. It's a great product and we are completing the installation of the volume production line at Giga Texas," Musk told the investors. The pricing information was not available on the Tesla website at the time of writing. It is expected to be revealed closer to the Cybertruck delivery event. Musk said that Cybertruck's mass production will start slow and accelerate over the course of time, much like all product launches that follow an S curve. "As with all new products, it takes time to get the manufacturing line going. And this is a very radical product. It's not made in the way that other cars are made," he added. Source: Tesla via Digital Trends
  8. Aditya Tiwari
    Caught on video: Tesla Cybertruck's unbelievably large windshield wiper in action by Aditya Tiwari Tesla's yet-to-be-released pickup truck is again in the news, this time for its massive windshield and the question of how it will be cleaned. A new video shows a drone view of the Cybertruck at the Texas Gigafactory and possibly the first reported instance of its gigantic wiper in action. As seen in the video that was first picked by Electrek, a Cybertruck is placed on a rotating stand in front of a wind tunnel. A worker can be seen holding a spray bottle in their hand and he appears to be testing the large wiper blade. The video shows the Cybertruck from multiple angles including a short timespan (at around 13:40) where the comically large wiper is moving and cleaning the massive windshield. The single wiper is long enough to cover most of the windshield including a big part of the passenger side as well. Also, the video shows a couple of tripods placed around the Cybertruck, one above the wind tunnel and one on the side. It's unclear if the tripods are holding cameras as well. A similar large wiper installed on a Cybertruck prototype was previously shared on Twitter back in December 2021. But Elon Musk clarified that it's not a production wiper. "The wiper is what troubles me most. No easy solution. Deployable wiper that stows in front trunk would be ideal, but complex," Musk said while replying to a different tweet. The Cybertruck was first announced in November 2019, and since then, its release date has been pushed multiple times. Available in three configurations, it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and offers a range of up to 500 miles. Source: Brad Sloan via Mashable
  9. zikalify
    Waze users can now find compatible EV charging stations by Paul Hill Waze users can now add their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to be shown places where they can charge their EV. Google, which owns Waze, said that finding chargers is not always easy due to inconsistent, outdated, or unreliable information. In some cases, drivers go to a charging station only to find they can’t find or use it. As Waze is a giant collaborative effort from its users who submit the latest information all of the time, Google decided to add this new feature to the app. Users can then keep information about charging stations up to date to help others avoid wasted trips. If you find inconsistencies between reality and information on Waze, you can also input newer information to warn others. Commenting on the feature, Waze said: “Waze is committed to making it easier and more accessible for EV drivers to charge your vehicles. Whether you’re preparing for a long summer road trip or heading across town to a soccer game, you can rest assured Waze will help you find a charging station along the way.” As Waze and Google Maps are run by the same company, Google could let information from Waze feed over to Google Maps to help even more EV owners. If you’re on Waze, Google says the feature will roll out globally over the coming weeks.
  10. zikalify
    Tesla Model S and Model X start at $89,990 following price cuts by Paul Hill Tesla’s most expensive vehicles – the Model S and Model X – have received price cuts of 5% and 9% respectively to stoke demand, Reuters has reported. The decision from the company is pretty interesting given the massive price inflation we are seeing for goods around much of the world, nevertheless, Tesla thinks attracting customers at lower prices is the best choice right now. In addition to the discounts mentioned above, the Plaid editions of the Model S and Model X have also received discounts. The Model S Plaid is down by 4% and the Model X Plaid has been reduced by 8% - prices start at $109,990. The price drops, which are already available through Tesla’s website, mark the fifth price adjustment this year. Last week at Tesla’s Investor day, CEO Elon Musk said that many people wish to own Tesla vehicles but the prices a prohibitive so the company is looking for ways to make them more affordable. The company has not commented on the latest price drops so it’s unclear how permanent they’ll be or how the company has managed to cut prices. The new prices apply in the United States but it’s not clear if pricing in other markets has changed at all. It’ll be interesting to hear from the company in future quarterly earnings calls whether it saw a pick up in the number of sales as a result of these price drops. Source: Reuters
  11. zikalify
    Elon Musk announces Full Self-Driving Capability Beta rollout to all in North America by Paul Hill Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced via Twitter that the Full Self-Driving Capability Beta is now available to anyone in North America if they request it through the in-car display, and assuming they bought this option. The Full Self-Driving Capability includes all the features of Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot, but also identifies stop signs and traffic lights and slows the car to a stop. The package will also soon include Autosteer on city streets. Drivers that want the Full Self-Driving Capability features are required to pay an additional $15,000 on their car purchase. New capabilities that get added to the tier will be delivered to customers through over-the-air updates. Importantly, drivers still need to be attentive when using Full Self-Driving Capability (FSDC) – despite the name. Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to anyone in North America who requests it from the car screen, assuming you have bought this option. Congrats to Tesla Autopilot/AI team on achieving a major milestone! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2022 The FSDC Beta began rolling out in 2020 to a limited number of customers. By October this year, that small group had ballooned to 160,000 customers, according to The Verge. The Beta required drivers to have a certain safety score in Tesla’s built-in Safety Score feature, and they needed to have driven at least 100 miles with Autopilot. Customers that forked out the $15,000 – no small sum – and were still waiting for the feature will definitely be glad that they can now access the Beta. If you’re planning on using the features yourself, be sure to pay attention on the road despite the increased automation. Source: Elon Musk (Twitter) via The Verge
  12. zikalify
    Amazon spending €1 billion to accelerate drive to net-zero by Paul Hill Amazon is turbocharging plans to reach net-zero with a €1 billion investment in Europe, according to a Reuters report. The money will be invested over the next five years in electric vans, trucks, and low-emission package hubs around the continent. As a knock-on benefit of moving to electric vans, Amazon hopes it’ll encourage the adoption of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Last year, the company had 3,000 electric vans in Europe responsible for the delivery of more than 100 million packages. In three years, it hopes to have more than 10,000 electric vans delivering orders. These vans focus on last-mile delivery, but the company also wants 1,500 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) for the transportation of packages between its hubs within the next several years. Presumably, the electric vehicles that will be used in Europe will be the same as those in the United States, which are built by Rivian. The company started rolling these vans out in several large U.S. cities during the summer to help it reach its net-zero pledge by 2040. It said that it hopes to have a huge 100,000 EVs operating in the U.S. by 2030. The introduction of these vans should smooth operations in Europe for the company. Many cities, including London and Birmingham, are introducing low-emission zones where only vehicles that meet certain standards can enter.
  13. Karthik Mudaliar
    Foxconn partners up with NXP Semiconductors for its EV efforts by Karthik Mudaliar The US' NXP Semiconductors and Taiwan's Foxconn have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop platforms for electric vehicles. Foxconn is the world's largest electronics manufacturer and is also known best for assembling Apple's iPhone. Over the years, Foxconn has expanded into newer areas like electric vehicles and even semiconductors, striking deals with US startup Fisker and Indian conglomerate Vedanta. In a statement, Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) said: “Hon Hai sees the disruptive challenges and the potential for innovation in today’s automotive industry. This is a prime opportunity given our particular electronics expertise. NXP’s longstanding expertise and leadership in the automotive area, its innovative products and its laser focus on safety, security and quality provide the foundation for the collaboration we are activating today." According to Reuters, Foxconn plans to provide components or services to 10% of the world's EVs by 2025 to 2027. The company will leverage its assembly knowledge to lower manufacturing costs for car-making. NXP will be the preferred supplier for Foxconn's automotive business development. Foxconn will also integrate NXP solutions to produce module products while NXP can provide customer-oriented designs. Via: Reuters
  14. zikalify
    Xiaomi plans electric vehicle factory to produce 300,000 cars per year by Paul Hill According to a Reuters report, Xiaomi is planning to build a factory that can produce 300,000 electric vehicles per year in Beijing. The company’s CEO, Lei Jun, revealed last October that he hoped the firm could be mass-producing electric vehicles in 2024 and this newly announced factory will help towards that goal. The news about the Beijing plant was announced by Beijing E-Town on its official WeChat account according to Reuters. The factory will be built in two phases – though details were not given. It was also revealed that Xiaomi will build its EV headquarters, sales, and research offices in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone. Prior to this latest bit of information, Xiaomi said in March that it would be spending $10 billion on a new electric car division over the next decade. It got the ball rolling in August after it finished the business registration for the EV unit. With its EV division, Xiaomi will be going up against the likes of Tesla and Xpeng. China is one of, if not the biggest, market for EVs so it should do quite well there. If the company does decide to bring its vehicles to the international market it may or may not be a success. It’s known for its lower prices so this could make them popular but at the same time, it is a Chinese firm and China’s relations with Western countries can’t be described as good right now due to a number of political factors.
  15. MJacobs
    Apple's self-driving car plans are accelerated by former Tesla Autopilot software executive by Moshe Jacobs Apple has acquired former Tesla Autopilot software executive employee Christopher Moore, as reported by Bloomberg. Christopher Moore's onboarding is the latest in Apple's efforts to accelerate its self-driving car plans. The hiring of Christopher Moore presents an interesting dynamic to Apple's self-driving car project. Moore has, in the past, refuted arguably unrealistic statements made by Tesla's CEO Elon Musk in regards to the proficiency of Autopilot performance being able to reach Level 5 autonomy within a couple of years. Christopher Moore is said to report to Stuart Bowers, yet another employee who formerly worked at Tesla and was picked up by Apple. In the past 5 years, Apple has been, not-so-secretively, working on an electric self-driving vehicle codenamed Project Titan. While it seems that Apple's exact goals are unknown with what it hopes to achieve, as can be evidenced by the constant rotation of management as well as its shift in plans from building a vehicle to compiling autonomous driving software and back again to building a vehicle, the Apple Car project is seemingly still accelerating forward. In regards to its self-driving software, Apple is said to be implementing LiDAR scanners and video cameras for awareness of the surrounding environment. Whatever transpires from Project Titan, whether solely autonomous software or a full-fledged self-driving vehicle, it will sure to be just another notch on Apple's belt.
  16. zikalify
    Tesla becomes latest firm to surpass $1 trillion market cap by Paul Hill Tesla has become the latest firm to surpass a $1 trillion market cap following the biggest order it has ever seen from rental car company Hertz. According to Reuters, it’s normal for car companies to sell large numbers of poorly-selling cars to rental firms like Hertz and they don’t typically make a fuss about it. This time, however, the sale of the cars to Hertz shows that electric vehicles are becoming more of a mainstream product and this is what has caused the boost to Tesla’s market cap. At the time of writing (15:37 UTC-4) Tesla’s stock was up 12.68% compared to the day’s opening price on the back of the Hertz news and its market cap is currently sitting at $1.02 trillion. At this market cap, it’s the most valuable car company and joins an exclusive club of firms that have surpassed this market cap. The club includes Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Hertz interim CEO, Mark Fields, seemed to be bullish on electric vehicles when talking to Reuters, saying: “Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we've only just begun to see rising global demand and interest.” His bullishness on the sector is not unfounded. In London today, a zone called the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was expanded by 18 times across the capital. Drivers with older polluting cars wanting to drive in this zone will be made to pay a hefty fee. The intention is to push more people onto public transport and to switch to electric vehicles to bring down pollution in the capital. It’ll be interesting to see where Tesla’s market cap goes from here. While the company definitely has more potential yet, its outspoken CEO, Elon Musk, could inadvertently hurt the company’s value by being controversial on social media.
  17. Chandrakant
    Renault unveils Megane E-Tech Electric car at IAA Munich Motor Show by Chandrakant Isi At the Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA) 2021, Renault has introduced its Megane E-Tech Electric hatchback. It is inspired by the MORPHOZ concept car showcased by the French auto-maker in 2019. According to Renault, this vehicle is a culmination of its expertise spanning over a decade. The company has sold over 400,000 electric vehicles in Europe thus far. Built on Renault's CMF-EV platform, the Megane E-Tech Electric has a 4.2-meter length. This car has the thinnest battery height at 11 cm. The car will be available in two powertrains. The top model will deliver 215 horsepower whereas the base trim will max out at 130 horsepower. #IAA21 | Welcome to the future with our all new Megane E-TECH 100% #electric: ✔️"Made in ElectriCity" 🇫🇷 ✔️Unique with an innovative design ✔️At the cutting edge of technology ✔️Sustainable To know more: https://t.co/TCYUm0jIS8 pic.twitter.com/s7oBp5lv4P — Renault Group (@renaultgroup) September 6, 2021 The car-maker will let you choose between 40 kWh and 60 kWh battery packs. The smaller pack will offer a range of 300 km on a single charge. The 60 kWh pack will provide enough juice to go 470 km without a top-up. Of course, these test numbers don't necessarily hold in the real world. Even if your Megane E-Tech Electric vehicle runs out of charge, you can replenish 300 km worth of charge in half an hour at 130 kW charging stations. The car comes with a fancy OpenR infotainment system based on Google Automotive OS. The top model sports a 12-inch touchscreen while the base variant will settle for a 9-inch panel. CNET reports that the Megane E-Tech Electric car comes with special access for rescue teams in the unfortunate event of a crash. Working in collaboration with French firefighters, Renault claims to have worked out a way to contain battery fire in mere five minutes. To put things in perspective, putting out EV battery fire takes several hours. Sometimes it may even take days as The Grand Tour host Richard Hammond's electric supercar Rimac Concept One burned for days after the crash.
  18. hellowalkman
    Breakthrough tech makes car battery "happy", fully charges in 10 minutes by Sayan Sen Dr. Rachid Yazami, most famously known for his invention of graphite anode for use inside Li-ion batteries, has claimed he's now developed a technology that can charge electric vehicles (EV) in as little as 10 minutes. In an interview with The Register, Yazami said the following: We developed new tech which is the fastest charging tech for batteries in the world. Recently, we completed high-density battery charging in ten minutes. If you compare that to Tesla at 70 minutes, we are seven times faster. In order to achieve this, Yazami is using a technique called "Non-Linear Voltammetry" (NLV) which regulates the voltage at different levels. If you imagine these levels as steps, then on a certain step the voltage necessary is kept constant until it reaches a higher step. Upon doing this, the voltage is altered to a suitable amount necessary for the new step. The process continues and ultimately, the battery is said to be fully charged when the highest step is reached. Hence why the approach is called Non-Linear Voltammetry; since the voltage is gradually raised in steps. Yazami believes that this technique helps "to make the battery happy" and consequently increases the speed of charging as it improves the battery's resilience. However, Rachid Yazami isn't the only one researching and developing fast-charging batteries. Earlier this year, StoreDot, a company that specializes in Extreme Fast Charging (or XFC) batteries, announced that it has produced a next-gen car battery which can charge a two-wheeler EV in just five minutes. Source: The Register | Image via Tesla
  19. Jay Bonggolto
    Apple hires former CEO and co-founder of an electric vehicle company by Jay Bonggolto Image via Canoo Reports about Apple developing an electric vehicle to compete with Tesla and other EV manufacturers popped up in 2015 after CEO Tim Cook reportedly gave his go-signal a year prior. The tech giant went on to hire top talent to fill positions for its EV project codenamed Titan and poached key people from other firms, including Doug Betts, who was quality lead at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The project was later discontinued. Now, Apple may be reviving its EV ambitions. The company confirmed that it has recruited Ulrich Kranz, formerly the senior executive at BMW AG’s electric car division. He was also the co-founder and CEO of Canoo, an EV company based in Torrance, California. Citing sources privy to the matter, Bloomberg reports that Kranz will help oversee Apple's EV project. Kranz joined Apple approximately a month after he left Canoo. Prior to his role at Canoo, Kranz served as a Senior Vice President at BMW, where he worked for three decades, as per his LinkedIn profile. He developed some of the firm's vehicles, including the BMW i3 and the i8. In 2016, Kranz left BMW to provide consultation services for an investment firm and EV startups. Apple's move to hire someone with decades of automotive experience marks the company's growing EV push. Kranz will report directly to Doug Field, a former Tesla executive who now leads Apple’s car project. That said, it might take a couple of years before we see an actual Apple vehicle on the road, seeing as the effort is still in its infancy. Source: Bloomberg
  20. indospot
    StoreDot creates car battery that can charge in 5 minutes by João Carrasqueira Image credit: Sky News StoreDot, an Israeli company focusing on battery technology for electric vehicles, has announced (via Sky News) the successful production of new fast-charging batteries that can be fully charged in just five minutes. In partnership with China-based EVE Energy, the company managed to produce 1,000 units of the battery in China, using existing production lines for lithium-ion batteries at one of EVE's factories, meaning production costs shouldn't increase on account of new production equipment. This achievement also proves the commercial viability of the technology, StoreDot says. Back in December, CEO Doron Myersdorf talked about the project and explained that the fast charging speeds can be achieved courtesy of the replacement of graphite in the batteries' anode with metalloids such as silicon. Silicon can be used to either improve energy density - thus, capacity - or the charging speeds, but not both, and StoreDot is focused on the latter. As such, the company is giving up some of the battery's range - roughly 10% to 15% - in exchange for fast charging. It's not clear, however, just how long these batteries would last, since a clear point of comparison isn't given. Myersdorf believes that charging anxiety - the fear of taking too long to charging an electric vehicle or having to wait for a charger to be free - is the biggest hurdle to EV adoption, which is why that's StoreDot's focus. Most chargers can take upwards of one hour to charge a typical car battery, and there's also a good chance that charging stations will be occupied when customers need to charge up. The battery technology allows it to charge faster without requiring a different charger, so charging points wouldn't have to be designed specifically for it, thus charging speeds would see a bump across the board, reducing wait times for users. StoreDot has been working on technology like this for a while. Back in 2019, it demonstrated a two-wheeled vehicle charging up in just minutes, and last year, it did the same with a commercial drone, both of which were world firsts. This time around, though, it's doing it with a standalone battery that's expected to be commercially viable. The first-generation samples are more so proof of concept that the technology is scalable enough to be widely adopted, and they use germanium instead of graphite. Second-generation samples are planned for the end of the year, and StoreDot hopes to move to silicon for those. However, full commercialization isn't expected until 2024 or 2025.
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    LG to develop electric vehicle components in joint venture by Paul Hill LG has announced a joint venture with Magna International Inc. (Magna) called LG Magna e-Powertrain. Together, the companies will begin manufacturing e-motors, inverters and onboard chargers for a variety of car manufacturers. In its announcement, LG said that the joint venture will couple Magna’s abilities in electric powertrain systems and automotive manufacturing with LG’s expertise in component development for e-motors and inverters. The two hope that LG Magna e-Powertrain will give them both an advantage in the electric powertrain market which is expected to grow significantly this decade. Commenting on the news, president of LG Electronics Vehicle component Solutions Company Dr Kim Jin-yong said: “Manufacturers need to be disruptive to maintain leadership positions in electrification and, through this deal, LG is entering a new phase in its automotive components business, a growth opportunity with enormous potential. We believe that the combination of our in-house prowess and the experience and extensive history of Magna will transform the EV powertrain space faster than if we proceed alone.” LG said that the joint venture will include over 1,000 employees located at LG locations in the United States, South Korea and China. It said that the transaction is due to close in July but is subject to several conditions including regulatory approval and LG shareholder approval.
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    Tesla reduces Full Self-Driving upgrade price by $1,000 for Enhanced Autopilot owners by Usman Khan Lodhi For owners of Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot package, the price of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade has been reduced by $1,000. FSD offers owners a plethora of driver-assist features, including the promise of level-five autonomous driving, which the firm hopes to integrate with forthcoming software updates. Recently, Tesla began rolling out its FSD package in a beta release to a limited group of owners. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has remarked that the price of the package would be increased as Tesla adds more capabilities to it. The price increased by $1,000 to $8,000 in July, and after the beta release began, FSD's price skyrocketed to $10,000. Many of the features in the FSD package were previously offered under the "Enhanced Autopilot package." The price to upgrade from the Enhanced Autopilot package has kept changing in the past. In an overnight change, Tesla is now offering the upgrade for $5,000, which is $1,000 less than the earlier pricing. Tesla hasn't conveyed a reason for the change and is not expected to do so, as it dissolved its PR department earlier this year. Source: Electrek
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    Dyson pulls the plug on electric vehicle ambitions by Boyd Chan It's been over two years since Dyson's plans to build an electric car came to light, having collected £174 million in funding from the UK government in a bid to rid the country of petrol- and diesel-based vehicles by 2040. Seemingly, Dyson was set to leverage its acquisition of Sakti3, a solid-state lithium-ion battery startup snapped up back in 2015, to deliver the powertrain for an electric vehicle of its own. Unfortunately, the dream of electric vehicles fizzled out for the business, according to an announcement made by the company on its website. Having originally been slated for release next year, the unveiling of its EV was postponed to 2021 after gaining board approval to build a car manufacturing plant in Singapore late last year. However, since then, it seems that the project's prospects to turn a profit have apparently dried up. In a public statement regarding its automotive endeavours, Dyson said: "The Dyson Automotive team have developed a fantastic car; they have been ingenious in their approach while remaining faithful to our philosophies. However, though we have tried very hard throughout the development process, we simply cannot make it commercially viable. We have been through a serious process to find a buyer for the project which has, unfortunately, been unsuccessful so far. I wanted you to hear directly from me that the Dyson Board has therefore taken the very difficult decision to propose the closure of our automotive project." The company made particular mention that the termination of the project was not due to "product failure, or a failure of the team" but would persevere with its £2.5 billion investment program to support new technologies. In the meantime, Dyson will turn its attention to the manufacture of solid-state batteries as well as other fundamental technologies including "sensing technologies, vision systems, robotics, machine learning, and AI". Unfortunately, as is the case with many large-scale project terminations, there is the potential for significant staff impact. While the company has noted that it has "sufficient vacancies to absorb most of the people into our Home business" there will be some who may not be able to transition into new roles. However, while citing that "the route to success is never linear", James Dyson said that this "is not the first project which has changed direction and it will not be the last".
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    Tesla customers can now attach photos with their repair request via the Tesla mobile app by Ather Fawaz Tesla and Elon Musk have consistently been in the headlines for the past few months. From fiery solar panels to price hikes in China to Musk and Jack Ma debating on artificial intelligence. Today, the company announced on Twitter that the Tesla mobile app has a new feature whereby the car owners can attach photos detailing the damage with their repair requests. Customer: There’s a dent on the front-ish-side-quarter-half panel, under the second fold. Tesla: Tesla: you can now send us a photo through your Tesla mobile app when scheduling service Customer: cool, I didn’t know that Tesla: blame our social media team pic.twitter.com/fkIXOCMvg3 — Tesla (@Tesla) August 30, 2019 In the past, people have complained of long waiting times for Tesla repair work. Certainly, the prominent YouTuber, Marques Brownlee, talked about how it "took forever while waiting for it [Tesla Apollo] to come back" in his video. But the company has been trying to reduce these times. Back in January, Tesla announced that it will be making more spare parts available at repair centers and how it wants its electric cars to preemptively call a tow-truck in case a problem is detected. This new feature is another attempt by Tesla to cut down on waiting times. The company hopes that by giving the technicians and repairmen a chance to look at the damage in advance, they can request parts from the factory earlier and make better preparations for the repair work itself.