EV

Affordability Is King in a Chinese Automotive Market Where Wuling Hongguang’s Mini EV Beats Tesla in Sales

published 2020 年 12 月 18 日 18:30

While domestic-made Model 3 had sold like hotcakes in China, Wuling’s mini EV overtook Tesla’s yearly sales in a mere three months by touting rock-bottom prices, more specifically, at a wallet-friendly ¥30,000. ... more

Volkswagen Goes All-in on Electric Cars for the Next Five Years with €73 Billion Investment

published 2020 年 11 月 30 日 18:30

Ten billion Euros may not suffice when vying for EV supremacy. Case in point, Volkswagen indicated during its latest five-year strategic meeting that it will raise its funding for EV R&D to €73 billion, the breakdown of which is as follows: €35 for BEV development, €27 for digital transformation, and €11 for HEV development. ... more

Globally Discarded Batteries of Electric Vehicles Can Satisfy All Demand of Energy Storage System by 2030

published 2020 年 11 月 25 日 18:30

Lithium-ion battery is practically ubiquitous as it can be found from smartphones and notebooks to electric vehicles and battery energy storage system. Will an excess demand in raw materials occur as the usage of the particular product increases? ... more

Ford Unveils Its E-Transit Cargo Van, Priced at US$45,000

published 2020 年 11 月 25 日 18:30

On November 12, Ford officially unveiled its second mass-produced EV, hot on the heels of the electric Mustang Mach-E. Capable of carrying a max load of 2,000 kg, the newly released E-Transit represents a new effort by Ford to dominate the commercial market. The EV has a 200 km mileage on a single charge, with a price tag of US$45,000 and an expected delivery date at the end of 2021. ... more

Tesla Loses Leadership Position in European EV Market with 20% YoY Decrease in Market Share in 3Q20

published 2020 年 11 月 24 日 18:30

Although Tesla is the undisputed king in the global EV market, the automaker has encountered much resistance in Europe this year. As of 3Q20, Tesla’s share in the all-EV market in Europe fell by 20% YoY, its throne usurped by Volkswagen and Renault. ... more

BMW's Next-generation EV, the Flagship SUV iX Is Officially Showcased

published 2020 年 11 月 18 日 14:50

BMW's pure-electric next-generation vehicle was officially presented on Nov 12, 2020. The BMW iX is the first representative SUV for the electric flagship series. Its estimated WLTP range is 600 kilometers. The iX uses about 21 kWh of electricity per 100 kilometers. It still carries the signature BMW kidney grille design. In the hottest SUV market, iX is expected to take a certain portion of the market share for this high-end German brand. ... more

Racetrack War Emerges Again for Electric Vehicles. Will Model 3 Surpass Taycan in Nürburgring?

published 2020 年 11 月 16 日 18:30

A winner has yet to be determined from the battle of electric vehicle between Porsche and Tesla. The latest situation on the battlefield is that Tesla Model 3 Performance has achieved a result of 7 minutes and 44 seconds from Nürburgring, and presses up to the throne of Porsche Taycan. What exactly is going on? ... more

Subpar EV driving range? Tire pressure may be to blame

published 2020 年 11 月 06 日 18:30

If you find your electric car’s total driving range diminishing with each charge cycle, you might want to hold off on a trip to get your battery checked out. Instead, tire pressure may be the culprit. ... more

Increasing Sales in Electric Vehicles Creates Worries for US Farmers

published 2020 年 10 月 30 日 18:30

Electric vehicles are the only transportation that experienced a contrarian growth under the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, though US farmers have been rather anxious about the rapidly expanding waves of electric vehicles since there is now one less solution for the corn that they mass planted. ... more

Foxconn Hints That It Will Be Revealing an EV Platform at Hon Hai Technology Day

published 2020 年 10 月 15 日 18:30

Taiwan-based technology conglomerate Hon Hai Precision Industry, which is also known internationally as Foxconn Technology Group, will be holding the first-ever “Hon Hai Technology Day” (HHTD) on October 16. The first round of invitations for the event were sent on September 23. The invitation bears the slogan “3＋3＝∞” that signifies the company’s commitment to wholescale transformation and the bullish outlook on business opportunities in new industries. Foxconn released more promotional materials for the event at the end of September. ... more