One of the biggest unknowns regarding the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck was and still is its size, but a set of new photos posted online on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum shed some light on the matter. In the images (embedded below), a release candidate (RC) Cybertruck is stopped at a Tesla Supercharger, and a Rivian…
Polestar confirmed the next step in diversifying its manufacturing footprint. Manufacturing of Polestar 4 in Hangzhou Bay, China, will be complemented with manufacturing in Busan, South Korea, expected to start during the second half of 2025. An agreement has been reached between Polestar, Geely Holding and Renault Korea Motors (RKM), that will bring contract manufacturing…
‘THE COMPETENCE CENTER OF BMW’S BATTERY CELL’ A Glimpse into the Future BMW Group is making strides in electric vehicle technology with the establishment of the Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf. This advanced facility is dedicated to creating premium battery cells that will power their upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicle models from 2025. BMW…
Hyundai unveiled its 2024 Kona Electric SUV to U.S. media in Baltimore, Maryland. The all-new Kona is positioned as an upscaled multiplayer in the small SUV segment, led by an all-electric variant that offers advanced safety, convenience, and outstanding electric range of 260 miles based on preliminary Hyundai internal estimates. The second-generation Kona offers one…
Lithium Nickel Manganese Battery The demand for efficient, high-performance batteries has surged in recent years, driven by the proliferation of electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems. One of the notable innovations in battery technology is the Lithium Nickel Manganese (LiNiMn) battery. Lithium Nickel Manganese batteries have emerged as a vital component in powering…
Tesla has just introduced a new entry-level, rear-wheel-drive version of the Model Y in the United States, with a very attractive starting price. The new Tesla Model Y RWD jumps into the lineup in the spot vacated by the recently removed Model Y AWD (equipped with 4680-type cylindrical batteries). The price of the base version…
Generative AI which helps in creating a real-world environment, can contribute in conducting practical algorithms, which acts as a training model for vehicles. New Delhi: The automotive industry in recent years has seen technological advancements which no one could have ever imagined. It has showcased several new technologies and practiced them in the forefront. Generative…
Under the new rules, China will require export permits starting Dec. 1 for high-end synthetic graphite, as well as key forms of natural graphite. Beijing’s move to restrict graphite exports will have a disproportionate impact on foreign makers of electric vehicle battery components who have not yet shifted to using as much synthetic material as…
Mercedes-Benz, one of the pioneers in the automotive industry, set a precedent by becoming the first automaker to integrate ChatGPT into their vehicles. This decision was driven by the technology’s rapid evolution and positive reception within the company. By Syed Shazil Hussain Generative AI, which can produce realistic images, videos, audio, and text, is estimated…
The Volkswagen Group (which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and more) reports 2,343,700 global vehicle sales during the third quarter of 2023 (up 7.4 percent year-over-year). The total volume after the first nine months of 2023 amounted to 6,715,800 (up 10.9 percent year-over-year). In terms of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales, the progress is…
