But since the rules are new, we need to give others time to adjust safety packages. Xpeng Motors is boasting that its all-electric Xpeng G3 scored the highest result of 92.2% in Chinese C-NCAP safety test, reportedly 8.6% above the next electric car. The 5-star result with the high percentage rating is heavily related to the… Continue reading Xpeng G3 In Now The Safest Plug-In In China According to C-NCAP
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Solaris Wins Biggest Electric Bus Contract In Europe For 130 Vehicles
Within less than a month, Solaris received three volume orders for hundreds of electric buses. Solaris, the Polish bus manufacturer (part of CAF Group from September 2018 on), just won Europe’s biggest contract for 130 articulated electric buses for Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The total value of 130 Solaris Urbino 18 electric for Warsaw… Continue reading Solaris Wins Biggest Electric Bus Contract In Europe For 130 Vehicles
Magnax Yokeless Axial Flux Motor Promises 98 Percent Efficiency
This motor design also offers more power density and lower weight than radial motors. One of the arguments traditional carmakers use for the survival of combustion engines is that it still has many development possibilities. Variable compression and the SPCCI cycle would be examples of that. Electric motors’ energy efficiency is around 90 percent. But… Continue reading Magnax Yokeless Axial Flux Motor Promises 98 Percent Efficiency
Next-Gen BMW 5 Series To Have Two Or More Electric Variants
Let’s get on with it. Much like GM and a few other automakers, BMW announced major plans for some 25 electrified models by 2025. More recently, the automaker’s CEO Harald Krüger — who’s now leaving the company in a few weeks — said those efforts will happen ahead of schedule, by 2023. Moreover, of the 25 electrified… Continue reading Next-Gen BMW 5 Series To Have Two Or More Electric Variants
Electric Pickup Trucks Will Soon Be A Solid Reality
At least this is what the MyEV.com editor believes. You already know that Canadian farmers in Alberta find it very funny that someone wants to sell electric pickups. Not our readers, for sure. Mainstream automakers don’t think that way either, what led Jim Gorzelany, MyEV.com’s editor, to write a very interesting article for Forbes on… Continue reading Electric Pickup Trucks Will Soon Be A Solid Reality
Nobe 100 Reveals All Its Remaining Secrets, Such As Specs
With a little help from Nobe’s founder, Roman Muljar. If you had the chance to read our latest article on the Nobe 100, you must have seen there were lots of unanswered questions left. And they were not good for the business, so we contacted Roman Muljar, one of Nobe’s founder, to get the explanations… Continue reading Nobe 100 Reveals All Its Remaining Secrets, Such As Specs
Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Now In Production
Body panels are now being stamped. Rivian has just announced that production of some parts for its R1T electric pickup truck is now underway. It seems Rivian will beat Tesla in launching an electric truck. These parts are almost surely for pre-production prototypes. Those trucks will be utilized for extensive testing purposes along with evaluation… Continue reading Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Now In Production
Electric Vehicle Production In Indonesia To Start By 2022
Indonesia hopes to catch onto the EV revolution. Indonesia’s government is working to attract automotive manufacturers, who would launch production of electric vehicles and batteries by 2022. There is a big chance for it as Indonesia offers access to battery material resources (nickel laterite ore) and tax incentives. According to Reuters, already “a number of… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Production In Indonesia To Start By 2022
AstraZeneca Is Willing To Electrify 16,000-Strong Fleet By 2030
Huge fleet orders for electric vans expected in the coming years. AstraZeneca, the global pharmaceutical company, recently joined the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to switch its vehicle fleet to electric. The plan is to replace around 16,000 cars with electric counterparts by 2030. The first step is 808 by 2019: 120 EVs in the UK… Continue reading AstraZeneca Is Willing To Electrify 16,000-Strong Fleet By 2030
All About The Bentley EXP 100 GT (Live Photos & Videos)
Extraordinary design, exceptional performance and superb range for the upcoming electrifying century. Bentley EXP 100 GT unveiled for the centenary of the brand reimagines the Grand Tourer for the world of 2035. It is all-electric, zero-emission with the option of fully autonomous driving. While Bentley doesn’t yet offer any all-electric models, it imagines that in… Continue reading All About The Bentley EXP 100 GT (Live Photos & Videos)