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The electric vehicle (EV) market is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by a combination of technological advancements, governmental policies, and changing consumer preferences. As we navigate through the landscape of sustainable transportation, the electric vehicle industry stands at the forefront of this transformative era.

The Surge of Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles have moved from the fringes to the mainstream, with sales figures skyrocketing across the globe. This growth is not just a testament to the increasing environmental awareness among consumers but also highlights the industry's response to the demand for cleaner, more sustainable modes of transportation.

New Information About KIA EV9

KIA EV9

The Internet has received fresh information about the new electric car of the Korean automaker KIA. A large family electric crossover KIA EV9 should be presented in the first half of 2024. It will go on sale at the end of this year or at the beginning of next year.

Million Wuling Hongguang MINI Sold

Wuling Hongguang MINI EV

The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture has officially announced that the smallest electric electric vehicle in the world, the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, has become the world champion in sales of small electric vehicles. Since its launch on July 24, 2020, its sales have reached 1.11 million units. In 2022 alone, more than 400 thousand of them were bought.

New EV Brand Afeela by Sony and Honda

brand AFEELA by SONY and HONDA

A joint venture between Sony and Honda unveiled a new prototype of an electric car called Afeela during Sony's presentation at CES in Las Vegas. The brand will appear on the first production electric car of the joint venture, which will go on sale in North America in 2026.

Renault Launches Electrification Kits

Citroen C2 by R-FIT

France's Renault, which was one of the first to electrify its model range, has teamed up with R-FIT to offer owners of the legendary Renault 4, Renault 5 and Twingo first-generation electrification kits.

Audi Unveiled The Activesphere EV Concept

Audi Activesphere EV Concept

Audi has finally unveiled the Activesphere EV concept it promised last summer. The crossover is designed for off-road driving, complete with a strong bottom, lifting suspension and convenient ways to carry sports equipment. The rear part can be transformed into a loading area where there is enough space, for example, for your electric bicycles. However, it has a sedan-like profile and all the amenities of past concepts, including a spacious, bright interior designed to relax while the car is in self-driving mode.

Skoda introduced Enyaq Coupe iV 60

Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 60

Skoda expands the model range of its first electric coupe-crossover with an interesting version. The new Skoda Enyaq Coupe has become cheaper thanks to a 62 kWh. The new version was named iV 60.

Polestar 2 2023 Revealed

Polestar 2 of the 2023 model year

Official photos of Polestar 2 of the 2023 model year have been published on the official website. The electric liftback from Volvo has been facelifted. The design of the electric car was updated in the style of the Polestar 3 crossover. Instead of the radiator grille, a plastic plug appeared - it covers numerous sensors of the car. The bumpers have also been slightly modified.

Legendary British Brand EV Hatchback Been Presented

Vanwall Vandervell S

The famous Vanwall brand returns and prepares a new Vandervell S model. The electric car will go on sale from the third quarter of this year at a price of 128,000 euros and a total of 500 such cars will be produced.

Nice New Robot To Charge Your RAM

Ram Charger

When you think about charging an electric car, you usually don't think about robots. But in it's quest to make the charging process of new Ram Revolution EV truck as convenient as possible, Ram Trucks has introduced a robot, that can autonomously charge your electric vehicle by rolling under it on its own. Just like a regular robot vacuum cleaner.

Dongfeng Voyah unveiled Zhuiguang

Dongfeng Voyah Zhuiguang

Dongfeng Voyah electric car brand has unveiled its third model for the Chinese market. The Zhuiguang electric sedan is about five meters long with a twin-engine all-wheel drive and has a power of 375 kW and is available with two types of batteries (82 and 109 kWh).

Toyota Hilux Will Be Electric

Toyota President Akio Toyoda

Toyota built and presented an electric Hilux pickup truck, but did not name the parameters of the power plant. At the same time, Toyota President Akio Toyoda once again reminded that electric cars are not the only way to reduce harmful emissions.

Dartz Introduced Freze Froggy EV BEACHSTAR

Latvian company Dartz, known for its exclusive luxury SUVs, has introduced an inexpensive electric convertible Freze Froggy EV BEACHSTAR. It goes on sale at a price starting from 15,000 euros.

Tesla Roadster In Production Before Cybertruck

Tesla Roadster

The new Tesla Roadster will be the next production model of the brand. The electric supercar will go into production in July 2023. This became known to the Autoevolution website. At the disposal of journalists got documentation with Tesla's plans for the coming years.

Steam Installed Into Tesla

Tesla has integrated the Steam gaming aggregator into the new Model S and X models — you can play Cyberpunk, Elden Ring and thousands of other projects right on the dashboard. The company is ready to offer a number of games in its electric vehicles through the integrated Tesla Arcade system: for example, such games as Cuphead and Sonic the Hedgehog 1 are available to users.

PF40 Developed by Pininfarina

Eysing PF40 by Pininfarina

Eysing is a Dutch company born out of a passion for automotive design. The founders of the company have long begun to design and build for themselves an electronic moped based on the design of the classic Dutch motorcycle Eysink Alpenjager of 1938.

Ford Bronco Will Become an EV Only in 2029

Ford Bronco 2021

Ford will release a new generation Ford Bronco only in 2029. At the same time, only one of its versions will receive an electric power plant. This forecast was made by AutoForecasting Solutions analysts.

British Startup Munro Vehicles Presented MK_1

MK_1

British startup Munro Vehicles presented its debut model MK_1. Extreme electric SUV will go into production in 2024. This is reported on the official website of the manufacturer. The New Munro MK_1 is an electric alternative to the iconic Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler.

BMW XM Сrossover Has Entered Production In The USA

BMW XM Сrossover

The most powerful and expensive BMW - XM crossover has entered production in the USA. The flagship crossover of the German brand is the first independent model from the BMW Motorsport division for many years. Its competitors are the Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus.

Mercedes-Benz EQT Presented by Mercedes-Benz Vans

Mercedes-Benz EQT

Mercedes-Benz Vans (this division is responsible for passenger commercial models) presented two new electric models of the brand. The serial Mercedes-Benz EQT has already been fully declassified, and the status of the concept car shows a house on wheels based on it - Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT Marco Polo, which in the status of a serial sample should go into production in 2023. At the same time, an optional Marco Polo Module "kitchen" unit is already available in EQT.

Tesla Began Deliveries Of The Tesla Semi

Tesla Semi

The American company Tesla began deliveries of the Semi electric truck, the production of which was launched in October five years after the premiere and three years after the originally planned date. The cost of the model starts from 150 thousand dollars. Unlike the prototypes presented earlier, the Semi production truck received new door handles and modified optics.

Pininfarina's Battista Is The Fastest EV

Pininfarina's Battista

Pininfarina Battista has recently been put into production, and it is already setting records. The legendary Italian bus manufacturer has announced that its debut battery-powered hypercar is the fastest car in the world. Attention, not just the fastest accelerating electric car, but also the fastest accelerating car of the legal road traffic period.

GMC Sierra EV Denali Extra Details Revealed

GMC Sierra EV Denali 2024

General Motors has unveiled the GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 electric pickup truck,and it is definitely not going to compete with the most affordable models of this segment. The car will go on sale only in 2024 at a price of $ 107,000. 

Next Boxster To Be EV

A test prototype of the upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster electric car of the next generation was spotted near Stuttgart. In the Porsche lineup, the 718 Cayman and Boxster models are more affordable versions of sports cars, their cost starts at about $60 thousand.

Switzerland Is Developing An EV

QUANTiNO twentyfive

The Swiss company nanoFlowcell is preparing for production a very unusual electric car QUANTiNO twentyfive. Its peculiarity is that it does not require charging. This is reported on the official website of nanoFlowcell. The Quantino electric car has been developed since 2015.

nFrontier Miniature Electric Car UILA Presented

nFrontier

At the Formnext 2022 exhibition in Frankfurt, the Berlin company nFrontier presented a miniature electric car UILA, built on an industrial 3D printer Stratasys F770, which is already being prepared for mass production. Printing allows you to reduce costs and carry out some customization of each machine.

Mercedes Dynamic Driving — Subscribe For $1200

Mercedes EQS

Mercedes is not the only automaker in the modern market that limits the functionality of its cars. Access to the "capabilities" of your MB, you can reach for a fee! The upcoming "Acceleration Increase update" will make it possible to use a more productive engine mode, but it can only be activated on a paid subscription basis.

EV Fiat 500e Abarth Look

Fiat 500e

This bright yellow compact car is none other than the Fiat 500e in its new charged version from atelier Abarth. This is not just a charged version, but an electric sports car. Details were revealed on the official website of the Stellantis concern. Abarth has been tuning the Fiat 500 and other models of the brand since 1949, but for the first time engaged in an electric car.

The Second Toyota EV Is The bZ Crossover

Toyota bZ

The other day Toyota will present the concept of an electric crossover – the bZ Compact SUV Concept. This is the second all-electric car from the bZ line. bZ stands for Beyond Zero. The first bZ4X model went on sale earlier this year.

How Fast Do You Charge HUMMER EV

GMC Hummer EV

The American journalist conducted a charging test of the popular Hummer EV. As it turned out, it took Kyle Conner 2 hours and 32 minutes to replenish the battery from zero to one hundred percent. The result was achieved thanks to the use of a 350 kilowatt station.

Fisker Ocean Is Already In Line

Fisker Ocean

Fisker has started assembling its first electric crossover Ocean at production facilities in Austria. Fisker intends to gradually increase production volumes. The company plans to release more than 300 units in the first quarter of 2023, and in the next quarter their number will increase to more than 8 thousand units.

Lucid 7-seat Electric Crossover Gravity Revealed

Lucid Gravity

The opportunity to order Gravity will open in early 2023. The newest electric car will "get" to the USA or Canada only in 2024. Customers outside of these countries will have to be more patient. At the moment, the company does not even disclose prices. However, it's safe to assume that the EV will be expensive when even the "initial" Air starts at $87,400. 

EV Porsche Macan Characteristics revealed

EV Porsche Macan

Porsche intends to launch an all-electric version of the Macan crossover in 2024. It is already known that the model will be built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric), and now there is information about the power plant. The Macan EV will share components and assemblies with the Taycan - two electric motors will be installed on the front and rear axles, in total they will produce 612 hp and 1000 Nm of torque.

Audi To Release Q8 E-tron

AUDI Q8 e-tron

Audi has prepared for the release of a new electric crossover Q8 e-tron, as well as a modification of the Sportback. Both of these versions will be offered with all-wheel drive and three powertrain options: Q8 50, Q8 55 and top-end SQ8.

The New Volvo EX90 - 600 Km Range and 5G Inside

SUV Volvo EX90

Volvo Cars has finally introduced the all-electric seven-seater SUV Volvo EX90. Starting with this model, the company plans to produce a new electric car annually to electrify the entire model range. The all-wheel drive Volvo EX90 is equipped with two permanent magnet electric motors providing an output power of 380 kW (517 hp) and 910 Nm of torque.

TOGG Was Officially Presented In Turkey

TOGG

Global technology brand Togg (Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girishim Grub) plans to produce 20,000 cars in 2023 at its plant, said CEO Gyurk Karakash. The grand opening of the plant, which will produce the country's first electric car, took place on October 29 in the Gemlik district of the industrial province of Bursa, and the first car rolled off the assembly line at a ceremony attended by the President of Turkey. So far, the first GG model has no name, as well as exact technical characteristics.

Lamborghini Electric Era Will Begin In 2028

Lamborghini is already ready to enter the electric era, which will begin in 2028 with the launch of the first mass-produced electric model of the brand. This was told by the company's CEO Stefan Winkelmann and technical director Reuven Mohr. At the same time, it was emphasized that the appearance of the electric Lamborghini will not be the end of the brand's use of traditional internal combustion engines.

Porsche Became The First To Introduce Gen3

Porsche Became The First To Introduce Gen3

Formula E will present Gen3 in the 2023 season. Porsche became the first automaker to introduce its Gen3 racer, and took a closer look at the differences between its 99X Electric racer and the outgoing Gen2 cars. To begin with, the Gen3 electric racer receives a significant increase in power from 100 kW (134 hp) to 350 kW (469 hp) in qualifying mode thanks to a twin-engine all-wheel drive powerplant.

Electric Volvo EX90 Details Spotted

VOLVO EX90

Volvo continues to fuel interest in the successor to the XC90, which received the EX90 index. The premiere of the model is scheduled for November 9, but we know some details. In a special video, Volvo demonstrated a system of active dampers in the lower part of the car's bumper, a roof spoiler, retractable door handles, special-design wheels and window frames that form a single smooth surface - all these elements are designed to reduce air resistance.

XPENG AEROHT Unveiled The Latest Version

XPENG AEROHT

XPENG AEROHT, an affiliate of XPENG, unveiled the latest version of the world's first fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying car on XPENG 1024 Tech Day. Designed for both air flight and road driving, the flying car conveniently features a sleek rotor fold-away system for seamless conversation between driving and flying. It is equipped with a new flight control system equipped with fault-tolerant control functions and a dual-engine backup system to ensure safety.

BeyonCa Unveiled It's First Model

BeyonCa Gran Turismo Opus 1

The manufacturing company BeyonCa was founded by the former executive director of Volkswagen Group Su Weiming. The BeyonCa Gran Turismo Opus 1 looks as unconventional as possible for a sports car. The exterior in the best Chinese traditions turned out to be too pretentious, with an abundance of strange shapes and a characteristic front part. The dimensions of the model are only partially disclosed. So, the length of the model will be as much as 5.2 meters, and the wheelbase is about 3 meters.

Caterham Announced Electric Model

Classic Caterham 7

British sports car and kit manufacturer Caterham Cars has announced an ambitious three-step electrification plan of the brand after 2030. It includes the production of the Caterham 7 petrol engine for at least another 10 years and the development of its electric "twin". There are also plans to create a new aerodynamic electric roadster that will build on the traditional values of Caterham: lightness, simplicity, maneuverability and performance. This was stated by Caterham Cars CEO Bob Leishley.

Why Fastback Ora Lightning Cat Looks Like Panamera

Fastback Ora Lightning Cat

The Chinese concern Great Wall Motor has started selling a new fastback on the local market. The car is produced under a separate brand Ora and is called Lightning Cat. Externally, the novelty resembles a Porsche Panamera. According to irsource, car prices start from 189.8 thousand Yuan (26.000$) 

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Is a Highly Demanded EV

Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Demand for a new Volkswagen ID.Buzz exceeded expectations. The retro-style electric minivan has already collected 20,000 orders, which means it will have to wait more than a year. The fact is that in 2022 they plan to produce 15,000 Volkswagen IDs.Buzz, of which 6,000 electric cars will be handed over to dealers as test cars, and 9,000 will be delivered to customers.

The Electric Toyota bZ4X Premiere Of The Serial Version

Toyota bZ4X interior

Most recently, in the spring, the electric Toyota bZ4X debuted at the Shanghai International Auto Show. The premiere of the serial version took place the other day. The bZ4X model is similar and approximately equal in size to the RAV4 model. The new car is based on the e-TNGA platform

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Will Be Released In a Limited Version

Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric car

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric car will be available for order from November 9 only in the "First Edition" configuration, and other variants are planned to be released later. The new model, which Hyundai called The Electric Streamliner, uses almost the same technology as the IONIQ 5. The model can be equipped with a 58 or 77.4 kW battery. However, thanks to the use of the latest technology and its extremely streamlined shape (it has a drag coefficient of only 0.21 Cd), the IONIQ 6 can exceed the maximum claimed range of the most efficient IONIQ 5 by 64 miles.

Launch Of The First LUCID Studio In The Middle East

LUCID showroom

Saudi Arabia's State Investment Fund (PIF) and the country's sovereign wealth fund own 61% of Lucid Group shares. In total, they have invested about a billion US dollars in the company. It is not surprising that Saudi Arabia will become one of the main deployment markets for Lucid.

Jaguar E-type Is a New ECD Automotive Design Project

Jaguar E-type

Perhaps you know the company ECD Automotive Design according to her projects for the restoration of Land Rover cars, in particular the classic Defender. The American company became famous, including the installation of powertrains from Tesla in the original cars.

The Dubai Police Fleet Has Been Replenished With Hongqi

Hongqi E-HS9

Everyone knows that the Dubai police often use expensive sports cars. Among the brands: Bentley, Lamborghini and Ferrari. But now the Chinese Hongqi electric crossover has been added to the fleet. In early October, the Dubai police held a solemn ceremony of commissioning the Hongqi E-HS9 electric crossover, which was attended not only by the heads of the Dubai police and representatives of the Chinese brand, but even an honor guard on horseback.

Fresh GMC Sierra EV Denali Looks Nice

GMC Sierra EV Denali

GMC Sierra EV Denali is officially presented by the GMC company. The electric pickup, which will be located one step below the Hummer EV, will not appear at all soon, at the beginning of 2024. The price will be 108,695 dollars. Like the related Chevrolet Silverado EV, the GMC pickup is based on the Ultium platform.

The Rolls-Royce Spectre Is The Ideological Heir To The Phantom

Rolls-Royce Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Spectre electric car, announced just over a year ago, was only 40% ready this summer. Judging from the announcement, today the manufacturer has declassified the model completely – however, leaving a number of significant details behind the scenes. It is noted that it will become serial only in the last quarter of 2023.

The New Electric Hatchback Chery Wujie Pro Is Presented

Chery Wujie Pro

Chery has released an electric hatchback Wujie Pro with a range of 400 km. The novelty received an electric power plant. The length of the car is 3402 mm, width - 1680 mm, height - 1550 mm. The wheelbase is 2160 mm. The hatchback stands on 16-inch wheels. All lighting equipment is diode.

Cadillac Introduced The New Celestiq Sedan

Cadillac Celestiq sedan

Cadillac has introduced a production model of the Celestiq sedan. The new model will become the company's flagship electric car and will go into production in December 2023. Each copy is planned to be assembled on an individual order. Prices start at 300 thousand dollars and can grow indefinitely, depending on the preferences of the client.

Jeep Avenger received a battery of 54 kWh and a power reserve of up to 550 km

Jeep Avenger

As part of the Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris), Stellantis presented the first Jeep electric car. The 2023 electric Jeep Avenger is equipped with a single 154 horsepower (115 kW) engine with 260 nm of torque.

NASA Technologies Will Allow Charging Electric Vehicles In A Few Minutes

It will allow charging batteries at a much higher speed than is possible at existing charging stations.

NASA's conductor cooling technology, developed for use on the International Space Station and for future lunar and Martian missions, will be useful for terrestrial electric vehicles. It will allow charging batteries at a much higher speed than is possible at existing charging stations.

XPeng G2 In Action

XPeng X2

More than 150 people witnessed the demonstration flight, which took place on the opening day of the GITEX Global tech show in the World Trade Center of the capital of the Arab Emirates. XPeng Company conducted the first public flight of the XPeng X2 electric flying car in the UAE. Importantly, it took place with permission from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).

Renault Introduced The Mobilize - Family Of Compact Electric Vehicles

Mobilize HIPPO

Renault Group has announced the launch of a new Mobilize sub-brand, which is intended to produce compact electric vehicles for carsharing and delivery services. The prototype EZ-1 was shown. Now three electric machines of different purposes have been made on its basis at once.

Foxtron Model B by Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)

Foxtron Model B

The Taiwanese company Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), known in the world as a supplier for the famous iPhones, has already prepared a second model under its Foxtron automotive brand. Meet the novelty - the Model B electric ketch. The electric car is made in the corporate style of the brand and resembles the Model E sedan presented last year from the front. The back of the novelty is about the same, with LED lights. Cars differ only in body types. 

Chinese Niutron Has Unveiled The NV Crossover

Niutron NV

Behind the startup Niutron (full name Niutron New Energy Technology) stands a prominent Chinese businessman Li Yinan, a former Huawei top manager, technical director of Baidu and founder of Niu Technologies, which has been producing electric scooters since 2014. Niu motor vehicles are well known not only in Asia, but also in Europe, the annual production of the company in 2020 exceeded 600 thousand units. 

Davinci DC Classic - Exciting EV Motorcycle

Davinci DC Classic

It's always nice to see electric motorcycles that are designed for fun and excitement. Many have heard of Davinci, the Chinese electric motorcycle manufacturer that debuted the DC100 at the Chongqing Motorcycle Show. Now that deliveries of the DC100 are expected to begin soon, the manufacturer has decided to release another version of the DC100 in the form of a Classic, which gives a retro touch to this powerful electric motorcycle. 

NIO Has Launched A 1000 Km Range Sedan EP5

NIO EP5

Chinese company NIO finally started delivering a new sedan called ET5 to local dealers. Sales of the electric car will start in the near future. The ET5 EV is the second sedan from NIO, following the ET7.

ACTROS EVs Presented At The IAA Transport Conference In Hanover

Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul

Daimler Truck, one of the most viral commercial vehicle manufacturers, has unveiled its first battery-powered heavy–duty electric truck - Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul - with a new electronic axle and a 500 Km power reserve. Mercedes-Benz will produce eActros LongHaul both in the form of a truck and in a rigid version from the moment of launch, and serial production will be carried out at the Wörth truck company plant.

The Citroen Oli Concept Looks Outstanding

The Citroen Oli

Finally! Now you can find out everything you need to know about the new Citroen Oli concept, and it's an electric vision for the brand's future. What catches the eye in the first place: radical new styling; Oli designed to be sustainable and affordable; 40kWh battery and up to 248 miles of range; vehicle will be ossibly on sale in 2030. The new Citroen Oli concept has been revealed in Paris, and this quirky-looking SUV gives you an idea of what to expect from the brand in future years. 

BMW 5-Series All-electric Spotted

BMW 5-Series all-electric (coming soon)

The next-generation BMW 5-Series will use all types of power plants: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and all-electric. In the summer, insider information appeared that the model would receive two battery modifications at once, and now eyewitnesses were able to confirm it by photographing the corresponding prototypes with documentation from the manufacturer on the windshields.

The Potential Motors Adventure UTV Electric SUV Is Available For Pre-order

Potential Motors Adventure UTV electric SUV while tests.

In recent years, the field of off-road electric vehicles has been developing rapidly, and the number of startups in this fast-growing market is constantly growing. One of the developers of off—road electric vehicles is Canadian Potential Motors, a young company based in New Brunswick (Canada), which produces electric vehicle control systems for manufacturers of SUVs and low-tonnage electric vehicles. The company has now debuted its first adventure car with an all-electric UTV after raising a venture capital investment of just over $5 million.

The Premiere Of The New Generation Of Polestar Next Month

Polestar 3

The premiere of the new generation Polestar with the nameplate 3 will take place in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Already on October 12, a presentation of a hot novelty will take place, which many Polestar fans are waiting for. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlat and the head of the design department of Polestar Maximilian Missoni will perform in an unusual role for themselves - the hosts of a special event. The author of the article draws attention to the fact that the announcement of the event revealed interesting details from the new model - Polestar 3. 

Wiesmann Launches Pre-orders For It's First Electric Car

Project Thunderball convertible

The German automaker Wiesmann has announced the launch of pre-orders for the brand's first electric car. In order to book a Project Thunderball convertible, you need to make a deposit of 3 thousand euros. The cost of the new model will be at least 300 thousand euros. For this money, the future owner receives a stylish retro-style electric car with a very powerful power plant, which is responsible for 2 electric motors with a total capacity of 680 horsepower. 

Skoda Octavia Is Coming To Market

Electric Skoda Octavia

An electric Skoda Octavia is likely to go on sale later this decade as the Czech firm rapidly bolsters its EV line-up. Before a zero-emissions version of the brand's biggest seller is launched, Skoda will refresh its current ICE and plug-in hybrid Octavia variants, due to hit showrooms in 2024. 

New Baojun KiWi EV Launched In China

Baojun KiWi EV

Baojun KiWi EV 2023 is officially presented in China with three models at a price of 87 800-102 800 yuan (12 500-14 700 US dollars). The car is a mini-electric vehicle of the SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) joint venture and is the world's first production car powered by new energy, equipped with autonomous driving technology from drone manufacturer DJI (this technology is available only for top models).

Volvo Is Working On The Next Generation XC90

VOLVO XC100

It's no secret that Volvo is working on the next generation XC90 and its electric version. Recently, there have been a lot of rumors on the web that concerned its name and the start date of production. The company recently announced the official debut date of the EX90. The electric car will be shown on November 9. In addition, it is known that he will receive unique security systems that will work from several sensors located both outside and inside the car.

EV Is Coming After Legendary R8

Audi E-tron GT

The successor to the legendary Audi R8 is preparing to go into production in the middle of the decade. According to Audi insiders, the supercar has not yet been officially approved, but work is in full swing. It won't be called the same R8 and will get a completely new exterior, so it won't look exactly like the old model.

Rolls-Royce continues testing Spectre EV

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Rolls-Royce continues testing the first Spectre electric car. This time, the car was spotted on the legendary Nurburgring highway, where it underwent chassis tests. Despite the fairly decent weight, Spectre showed itself well in turns. And this is not by chance, because when developing an electric car, the British paid special attention to the chassis. 

VW ID. Aero: Electric sedan unveiled

Volkswagen ID. Aero

As you all know, Volkswagen has abandoned the PASSAT, the next victim of the marketing department may be the Arteon Liftback, at least in the North American market. According to Automotive News, the model will leave the United States by 2024. Instead, we welcome a newcomer: electric car ID. Aero.

Mercedes-benz And Rivan Partners For Electric Van Production

Mercedes-benz And Rivan Partners For Electric Van Production

Stuttgart, Germany & Irvine, California – Mercedes-Benz Vans, full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership. The partnership will enable the companies to cooperate on the production of electric vans. 

Ford Electric SuperVan on the Nurburgring track

Ford Electric SuperVan

The Ford SuperVan electric van made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. The return of its power plant reaches a crazy 2 thousand horsepower. And one would think that this is just a cool show car, but the car was spotted on the Nurburgring track. 

Chevrolet Showed An Inexpensive EV For Modern Youngsters

Chevrolet Equinox EV

The new Chevrolet Equinox EV is officially presented in the USA. The crossover of the fourth generation has radically changed and has become an EV CAR. Soon, It will be shown to the public at the auto show in Detroit. The model will go on sale only from the fall of 2023. According to the General Motors concern, its cost will be $30,000.

Peugeot 308 Received An Electric Modification

The Peugeot 308 line will be supplemented by an electric version. Sales of the electric car will start in the middle of next year. This is reported by the official website of the Stellantis concern. The new Peugeot e-308 (that's what the electric car was called) received an improved power plant from its younger brother, the e-208. Its power increased from 136 to 156 hp, but the torque remained unchanged - 260 Nm.

Volkswagen has resumed production of electric minivans

Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Volkswagen has resumed production of electric minivans and ID.Buzz vans at a facility in the German city of Hanover. Recall that the production of these electric vehicles was suspended at the end of June, immediately after Volkswagen discovered problems with the quality of batteries. The forced pause dragged on for about a week, but now all the shortcomings have already been eliminated and the assembly of the machines can be continued. 

Mahindra Presents New SUV XUV400YU

Mahindra XUV400YU

Mahindra Company (India) presented an electric SUV XUV400YU.The car is made in the standard brand style. According to the automaker, the exterior was created with an eye on the EXUV300 concept. The exterior of the new model is a restyling of the petrol Mahindra XUV300. The electric car can be distinguished by new bumpers, a blind pseudo-grille and new rear lighting equipment. 

4xe Day Event by JEEP

JEEP Recon

The 4xe Day event took place today. On it, the American manufacturer Jeep presented three battery-powered novelties at once. They will go into production in the next two years. All this is part of a large-scale strategy to electrify the JEEP model range, in which half of the model range in the United States will be electric. In Europe, it is planned to completely get rid of models with internal combustion engines.

Bollinger Motors Is Focused On Commercial Models

The American company Bollinger Motors, known for its project of electric SUVs and pickups, decided to refocus on the production of commercial models. The firstborn of the new direction was the B4 light truck with a cab over the engines and a power reserve of up to 320 km. This is reported by the manufacturer's press service.

Mercedes EQ: more models – with even more range

Mercedes EQG

The Mercedes-Benz brand is placing particular emphasis on the development of its EQ-line of electric vehicles: many production models have already been released, and the following novelties are being prepared. One of the most anticipated is the Mercedes EQG electric SUV. Firstly, this is an electric embodiment of the legendary Mercedes G-class, and the electric drive promises to improve both dynamics and cross-country ability at the same time. 

The Exterior Of The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV ELECTRIC SPORTS COUPE Is Revealed

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV ELECTRIC SPORTS COUPE

Maserati has not officially presented the GranTurismo Folgore EV yet, but Italians are increasingly publishing photos with the car, as well as the video, posted a couple of days ago. The video completely reveals the appearance of the novelty. Editorial note: the electric version of the sports coupe will go on sale no earlier than 2023. 

Porsche Panamera EV to step up from 2nd generation Taycan

The latest spy shots clearly show that Porsche is preparing a planned upgrade of the Panamera. But in the future, the model may get something more. The publication Autocar found out from sources within the company about the plans of the brand. So, it became known about the development of the electric Panamera EV. Rumors about this have been circulating for several years now. The model seems to be based on the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture. It will also form the basis of the second generation Taycan.

The revived DeLorean showed two new concepts

DeLorean

One of them will be released on public roads in 2024. While DeLorean was showcasing its Alpha5 at Pebble Beach, two more interesting concepts were on display at the nearby DeLorean House. Alpha5 Plasmatail 2024 and Omega 2040 offer a glimpse of what will happen to the brand in the near future. 

DeLorean Alpha5 Debuts at Pebble Beach Show

DeLorean Alpha5

The four-seater electric coupe will go on sale in 2024. In May of this year, the revived DeLorean introduced the electric Alpha5. The automaker was able to draw attention to its new product, including thanks to some of the chips used in the original DMC-12.

The fastest Tesla sedan has a competitor from Lucid

Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance

The world's first super-luxury three-box will debut on the market in the first half of 2023. The young startup Lucid is preparing to bring to market a direct competitor to the Tesla Model S Plaid. If earlier the Air sedan claimed the role of the most long-range sedan in the world, then the Lucid Air Sapphire is now aiming for the title of the world's fastest three-volume.

The Chery sub-brand has launched a new model on the market.

Jetour Dasheng crossover

The Jetour Dasheng crossover is available with both petrol and hybrid powertrains. The Chinese company Jetour, which is owned by Chery Corporation, has just launched its new Dasheng crossover, rightfully called the "Chinese Lamborghini Urus", on the market.

GAC launches sales of SUV powered by Toyota

GAC Trumpchi Emkoo

Trumpchi Emkoo debuted with some tempting price tags. The Chinese corporation GAC has launched the Trumpchi Emkoo crossover with a hybrid power plant from Toyota. The starting price for a stylish model is 132,000 yuan (19,350 US$). In the top configuration, the price tag for a car already reaches 172,000 yuan (25,230 US$). 

Dodge announces insane Charger Daytona SRT electric car

Charger Daytona SRT

The muscle car drives like a Dodge, looks like a Dodge and feels like a Dodge, but it's also electric. The international concern Stellantis has announced new products from the Dodge brand. One of the most interesting was the Charger Daytona SRT electric car. The name refers to the legendary Charger Daytona, which in 1970 became the first car to hit 200 mph on a NASCAR track.

Lincoln Model L100: the face of the brand's future electric cars

Lincoln Model L100

The car pays homage to the company's first luxury car, the 1922 L sedan. Lincoln is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Formally, it was founded in 1917. However, in 1922 it was acquired by Ford, which still owns the brand. It is this year that is considered the year of birth of Lincoln in its current form.

Hongqi upgraded its only electric sedan

Hongqi E-QM5 Plus electric sedan

The novelty received a larger power reserve and a new color palette. The Chinese state-owned corporation FAW has launched the upgraded Hongqi E-QM5 Plus electric sedan on the market. From the usual E-QM5, the car with the Plus prefix looks no different. 

Acura introduced a hybrid racing car Acura ARX-06

Acura ARX-06

The car will be shown publicly at Monterey Car Week. Acura, owned by the Japanese Honda, has demonstrated a new racing car Acura ARX-06. The public debut of the model will take place on August 19 as part of the Monterey Car Week auto show.


Latest Models and Innovations

Every year, the EV market welcomes a slew of new models, each more innovative than the last. From sedans and SUVs to futuristic concept cars, manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of what electric vehicles can be. These advancements are not limited to just aesthetics and performance; significant improvements in battery technology are making EVs more accessible and practical for the average consumer.

Charging Infrastructure Expansion

One of the critical factors in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles is the availability of charging infrastructure. Recent years have seen a substantial increase in the number of charging stations, both public and private, around the world. This expansion is crucial in addressing range anxiety and making EVs a viable option for more people.

Government Policies and Incentives

Governments worldwide are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the electric vehicle market. Through a combination of tax credits, subsidies, and stringent emission standards, policymakers are encouraging both manufacturers and consumers to make the shift to electric.

Tax Credits and Subsidies

Financial incentives remain a significant driver for many consumers considering an EV. These incentives, which vary from country to country, make electric vehicles more financially attractive and can significantly lower the cost of ownership.

Emission Standards and Regulations

Stringent emission standards and regulations are forcing automakers to rethink their vehicle lineups and invest heavily in electric models. These regulations, aimed at reducing pollution and combating climate change, underscore the global commitment to transitioning towards cleaner transportation options.

Market Leaders and Their Strategies

Tesla continues to dominate the EV market, thanks to its innovative technology, strong brand, and aggressive expansion strategy. However, it's not alone; several emerging competitors are vying for a share of the pie, each bringing their unique strengths to the table.

Emerging Competitors

New players in the EV market are challenging the status quo, offering vehicles that cater to various segments of the market. These companies are not just competing on price but also on technology, design, and the overall driving experience.

Consumer Trends in EV Adoption

Consumer attitudes towards electric vehicles are evolving. While range anxiety and the initial cost of EVs remain concerns for some, the overall perception is shifting. Technological advancements and a broader understanding of the benefits of electric vehicles are driving adoption.

Range Anxiety and Solutions

The fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station, known as range anxiety, is a significant barrier to EV adoption. However, with improvements in battery technology and the expansion of charging networks, this concern is becoming less of an issue.

The Role of Technology in Adoption

Technology plays a crucial role in the adoption of electric vehicles. From advancements in battery life to the integration of smart technologies, these innovations are making EVs more appealing to a broader range of consumers.

The Future of Electric Vehicles

The future of electric vehicles looks bright, with continuous advancements in technology paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient transportation system. Innovations in battery technology and the integration of autonomous driving features are expected to be significant drivers of growth in the coming years.

Battery Technology Innovations

The next frontier in the EV market is battery technology. Innovations in this area are expected to increase range, reduce charging times, and lower costs, making electric vehicles an even more attractive option for consumers.

Autonomous and Electric Vehicles

The convergence of autonomous driving technology and electric vehicles represents the next step in the evolution of transportation. This combination has the potential to revolutionize how we think about travel, offering cleaner, safer, and more efficient options for the future.

Conclusion

The electric vehicle market is at a pivotal moment, with significant growth and innovation reshaping the landscape of transportation. As we look to the future, it's clear that electric vehicles are not just a passing trend but a fundamental shift towards a more sustainable and efficient mode of transportation.

FAQs

What are the main benefits of electric vehicles?

Electric vehicles offer numerous benefits, including reduced emissions, lower operating costs, and a quieter, smoother driving experience.

How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?

Charging times can vary widely depending on the type of charger and the vehicle's battery capacity. Typically, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes for a rapid charge to several hours for a full charge.

Can electric vehicles handle long-distance travel?

Yes, with advancements in battery technology and the expansion of charging networks, many electric vehicles are now capable of handling long-distance travel.

Are electric vehicles more expensive than traditional cars?

While the initial purchase price of an EV can be higher, tax credits, subsidies, and lower operating costs can make them more economical in the long run.

What is being done to improve the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles?

Governments and private companies are investing heavily in expanding the charging infrastructure, including the development of fast-charging stations and increasing the availability of public and private charging options.