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Ford Unveils Mustang Mach-E Rally
Ford has unveiled the Mustang Mach-E Rally at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an off-road version of their EV.
The Mach-E Rally features circular fog lights, motorsport tow hook, tires with a knobbier tread for off-road traction, and a prominent rear spoiler.
While specific details about its off-road upgrades, powertrain, and price are still under wraps, the Mach-E Rally is expected to be available for orders in the U.S. and Europe this autumn.
The idea for the Mach-E Rally came from a rallycross enthusiast in Ford’s ‘Always On’ team, which monitors customer feedback and social media to inform the development of updates and new models.
The vehicle was driven up the Hillclimb course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by 2019 World Rally Champion Ott Tänak.
The most powerful versions of the Mach-E currently are the all-wheel-drive GT and GT Performance, with their dual motors combining to produce 480 horsepower and up to 634 pound-feet of torque.
It’s speculated that these models could be the starting point for the upcoming Rally trim, but official confirmation from Ford is still pending.
The Mach-E Rally features a new bashplate for extra protection of the underfloor battery, and it’s described as “super-stable” on both tarmac and other surfaces due to precise acceleration control and the low weight of the battery.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44543539/ford-mustang-mach-e-rally-revealed/
Hyundai Motor CEO Suggests Possible Adoption of Tesla’s Charging Network
Hyundai Motor CEO Chang Jae-hoon hinted at the possibility of the company adopting Tesla’s proprietary charging network, the North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug.
Chang stated that the company is considering what customers want and is evaluating the efficiency of the NACS system and how much it would benefit Hyundai’s customers.
Previously, Chang had expressed concerns about technical issues and the potential for losing ground to Tesla in the EV charging market.
Hyundai cars use an 800-volt electrical architecture for faster charging, while Tesla’s Superchargers operate at a lower 500-volt system. Connecting Hyundai cars to Superchargers could result in longer charging times.
Other automakers, including Volvo Cars, Ford, General Motors (GM), and Rivian, have already announced their adoption of Tesla’s Superchargers.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/14/business/industry/Korea-Hyundai-Motor-
Xiaomi’s First EV Platform Could Feature an 800V, 100 kWh Battery
A leaked image suggests that Xiaomi’s first EV platform may feature an 800-volt system with over 100 kWh of battery power.
Xiaomi Automotive, the young EV division of the Chinese electronics giant, has yet to reveal its first model but has been making significant progress.
The company has set up its headquarters in Beijing, where it plans to produce up to 300,000 vehicles per year.
The leaked image of a battery, posted by MetaAuto on Weibo, shows a battery with the Xiaomi logo and lists specifications including a voltage of 726.7V, 139 Ah, and 101 kWh.
The high voltage suggests the battery will support 800V fast charging, and the large capacity could deliver impressive range for a sedan.
Xiaomi Automotive has not confirmed the authenticity of the image, but the company is expected to deliver a sedan equipped with LiDAR with production starting in the first half of 2024.
https://electrek.co/2023/07/14/leaked-image-xiaomi-first-ev-battery-platform-800v-100-kwh-china/
Mitsubishi Halts Production in China Amid EV Competition
Mitsubishi Motors has indefinitely suspended production in China and plans to reduce staff due to difficulties in adapting to the swift transition to electric vehicles in the world’s largest car market.
The decision comes as foreign automakers face stiff competition from domestic brands in China.
Mazda’s CEO warned that the Chinese market is entering a phase where “only the strongest will survive.”
Mitsubishi’s joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) will seek a turnaround by reviewing their business management in China and “optimizing the workforce.”
Japanese car sales in China have suffered due to a slow rollout of electric vehicles and a price war initiated by Tesla. In June, the market share of Japanese brands in China’s auto market fell to 17.8%, down from 21.5% in the same month last year.
Mitsubishi’s joint venture with GAC had halted production since March after sales of its new petrol-based Outlander sport utility vehicle did not meet expectations. Mitsubishi has yet to introduce a pure electric vehicle in China.
https://www.ft.com/content/a4d5c3de-0b0e-42b5-b30f-c53d719af81e
Nio Hits a New Milestone with 25 Million Battery Swap Services
Nio has reached a new milestone by providing over 25 million battery swap services, with 5 million of these services provided in the last 102 days, averaging about 50,000 services per day.
The company currently operates 1,553 battery swap stations in China, with 424 located along highways.
Nio’s first battery swap station was completed in Shenzhen on May 20, 2018. Initially, car owners were skeptical, but the service has gained wide acceptance over the years due to its convenience.
It took Nio 29 months to reach its first one million battery swap services, and four years to reach 10 million. The company reached 20 million battery swaps in just nine months, or 273 days, from the 10 millionth milestone.
Nio announced at the inaugural Nio Power Day event on July 9, 2021, that it aims to have more than 4,000 battery swap stations worldwide by the end of 2025, with 1,000 of these stations located in overseas markets.
The company plans to add 1,000 battery swap stations in China this year, bringing the total to 2,300 by the end of 2023. In Europe, Nio currently operates 19 battery swap stations.
As of today, Nio also has 1,501 supercharging stations in China with 7,372 charging posts and 1,296 destination charging stations with 9,254 charging posts.
https://cnevpost.com/2023/07/14/nio-milestone-25-m-swap-services/
DHL Group Launches Volvo Electric Trucks in Berlin with €2.3 Million in Funding
Deutsche Post DHL has introduced 13 Volvo electric trucks to its zero-emission fleet in Germany. These trucks will be used in Berlin to collect mail from commercial clients.
The German government funded the rollout with over two million euros. The trucks are of the Volvo FL Electric type, with a gross weight of 16.7 tonnes, up to 130 kW of power, and a range of up to 300 km.
The trucks will collect letters and parcels from major customers and Deutsche Post branches in the Berlin area and distribute them to depots in the capital. They will also pick up items from the bases and deliver them to recipients.
Charging will take place overnight at DC pillars on the premises of the Schönefeld mail centre, near the BER airport. Each Volvo truck can take a maximum of 150 kW.
Deutsche Post DHL has had experience with this model since May 2022. The company announced at the time it would procure 44 Volvo electric trucks in Europe, including 40 FE Electric and FL Electric.
Globally, DHL Group targets a share of 60% of electric vehicles in logistics by 2030 and will operate more than 80,000 electric vehicles within ten years.
Slovakian Electric Cars Will Be Cheaper Than Diesel Ones by 2029
According to an analysis from the Slovak Institute for Environmental Policy, as emission norms continue to increase the price of cars running on fossil fuels, electric cars are becoming more cost-efficient.
The analysis suggests that people could save up to €2500 when buying an electric vehicle five years ahead of the EU’s combustion engine ban.
The price of cars running on fossil fuels will continue to rise due to emission norms, while manufacturers will scale up electric car production in preparation for the 2035 EU ban on selling new cars with combustion engines.
This means the price of electric and fossil fuel cars will converge in 2028, and electric cars will begin to win the race.
For larger SUVs, the difference is even more significant, and electric cars will start to beat fossil fuels in two years.
In two years, buying an electric car will save its user an average of €7500 during its lifetime. By 2035, owning a Peugeot 2008 will be 40% more expensive than its electric counterpart.
Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Cheaper and Safer Alternative on the Horizon
As the world moves towards electrification, the energy storage industry is increasingly dependent on critical raw materials like lithium and cobalt, making the diversification of battery chemistries crucial for long-term growth.
Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are emerging as a potential alternative to lithium-ion technologies in many applications, driven by concerns about energy security and geopolitical considerations in the supply chain.
Currently, Na-ion batteries are mainly produced in pilot plants and a few smaller factories, but announced capacities from various raw material manufacturers could exceed 100 GWh over the next three years.
IDTechEx forecasts that by 2025, around 10 GWh of Na-ion batteries will be installed as manufacturing capacities increase and existing lithium-ion lines are converted to Na-ion production.
The average cell cost for Na-ion batteries is currently $87/kWh, but this could drop to around $40/kWh by the end of the decade, equivalent to about $50/kWh at the pack level.
Sodium-ion batteries are unlikely to replace lithium-ion batteries entirely, especially in applications where volumetric energy density is a priority, such as electric vehicles. However, they could dominate in commercial energy storage, where cost control is a priority.
Sodium-ion batteries could also be an attractive alternative for standard range electric cars, which do not fully utilize the energy density of lithium batteries, thanks to their higher charging speeds and less capacity loss in cold temperatures.
Alpine’s Electric Vehicle Platform: A Focus on Flexibility
Alpine, Renault Group’s sports and racing brand, has developed its own APP platform, a bonded-aluminum chassis that can accommodate a variety of battery and electric motor configurations, as well as an internal combustion engine.
The APP platform, short for Alpine Performance Platform, will underpin the next A110 sports coupe, a cabriolet version, the A310 2+2 coupe, and other future models.
The decision to develop their own platform was influenced by the E-Ternite concept, a full-electric version of the current A110, which demonstrated that Alpine had the expertise to electrify the brand without an external partner.
The APP platform will have an 800-volt electric architecture, but it can also accommodate other drivetrains, including potentially a hydrogen-powered combustion engine for “ultra high performance” applications.
The platform is 200 kg lighter than competitors’ platforms, can be lengthened by up to 420 mm and the track widened by 80 mm, and the battery configuration is also flexible.
Power output for planned models ranges from 250 to 500 kilowatts; battery size is planned to be 77 to 100 kilowatt hours.
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/alpines-ev-platform-prioritizes-flexibility
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