ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

Tesla to recall 2,400 Cybertrucks over safety issues

Tesla has announced a recall of 2,431 of its recently launched Cybertruck pickups in the US, citing a potential risk of drive power loss which could heighten the chance of crashes.

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Electric air taxi test flight successfully conducted in Japan

Joby Aviation, Inc., a company specialising in electric air taxis, has successfully completed its first international exhibition flight in Japan. The flight recently took place at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka.

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Google parent company partners with Hyundai to build EVs

Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.

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Tesla plans new battery designs for Cybertruck and robotaxis: report

Tesla is working on four new battery designs, including ones for its upcoming Cybertruck and robotaxis, according to a recent report by The Information. As per the report, this plan is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on suppliers and cut costs. 

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Ola electric hits $7 billion valuation after e-motorcycle launch and battery plan

Ola Electric Mobility, India’s leading e-scooter manufacturer, saw its valuation soar to 586.64 billion rupees ($6.99 billion) on Friday, following the launch of its new line of electric motorcycles.

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Tesla reduces prices of Model Y, X and S EVs in US

Tesla has officially reduced the pricing of three of its EVs: Model Y, Model X, and Model S, in the US. Each model will now cost US$2,000 each, as per an official announcement by the EV company.

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Xiaomi's first EV to be priced under $70k

Xiaomi's first electric vehicle, the SU7, will be priced under $70,000, according to Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, in a recent statement. Jun added that the Xiaomi SU7 aims to be "the best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car" available in the market under the 500,000 yuan ($69,424) price tag.

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Apple stops electric car project: report

Apple has stopped work on 'Project Titan', the tech giant's electric car project, according to a source familiar with the matter. The decision comes a decade after the reputed tech company begun the project, despite no official announcement being made thus far.

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Audi launches Electric Vehicle charging station in Tejgaon

Located in the Audi service cente in Tejgaon, Audi Bangladesh recently introduced the first electric charging station for electric vehicles in the country. 

1y ago

Is Dhaka ready to embrace Electric Vehicles?

Is Dhaka ready for Electric Vehicles?

1y ago

Audi launches its electric SUV in Bangladesh

Audi has launched its electric SUV, the e-tron, in the Bangladesh market. The vehicle was unveiled on January 21, at the Audi showroom in the capital's Tejgaon area.

1y ago

Meet Baagh, a new local electric vehicle maker

Meet Baagh Eco Motors, a company that is making electric vehicles in the country to reduce import dependency. The company has already developed several battery-powered vehicles including solar cars, motorcycles, solar vans, solar eco taxis, etc. These vehicles were recently inaugurated and exhibited at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka.

2y ago

Rolls-Royce Spectre: The fully-electric super coupé

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently announced their brand new Rolls-Royce Spectre, which is being hailed as the world's first ultra-luxury electric super coupé. 

2y ago

Palki: An affordable locally assembled Electric Vehicle on its way

In today’s world, many countries are now changing lanes and embracing electric vehicles (EVs). In the past decade, we have seen a tectonic shift in the automotive industry - we have seen brands like Tesla, Rivian and NIO take off. We have also seen conventional automakers like Volvo, GM, Nissan and Ford fast-track their EV product line. Globally, electric vehicle sales figures have soared to a record high. Countries like Norway, Germany and Netherlands have adopted electric vehicles swiftly. Even in China, the electric car market own consists of 28% now, which is a massive pie compared to just five years back. 

2y ago

Can electric bicycles be the new choice for Bangladeshi commuters?

Today, we look into electric bicycles and how they can be considered to be an alternative mode of transport for people who are looking to minimise their expenses.

2y ago

India to see Audi-powered electric auto-rickshaws soon

Three-wheeler rickshaws are an essential mode of transportation in many parts of Asia. Keeping that very target audience in mind, Nunam, a German–Indian start-up called is bringing three electric rickshaws to the Indian market.

2y ago

Designing the future Electric cars to car designers

Traditional vehicle design tends to have large front grilles which allow increased airflow and designers need to make sure that enough air is getting to the engine whilst keeping the front of the car presentable.

2y ago
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