Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rejected an investment by Ford Motor Co. for a battery assembly plant, which would have created 2,500 jobs, due to concerns over the involvement of CATL, a Chinese-controlled supplier. A spokesperson for Youngkin stated that the proposal would serve as a front for the Chinese Communist Party and could compromise economic security and personal privacy. The governor also said that companies … Continue reading Virginia Governor cries wolf over CATL battery plans

At the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new showroom in Alor Setar, Lee Motors will also give Kedah a boost by introducing three BMW i Charging spots – two super-fast chargers and one regular charger – powered by RExharge. Lee Motors is building a new Auto Care showroom in Alor Setar, Kedah. It should be ready to open in the first part of 2024. The showroom … Continue reading Lee Motors Launches New BMW i Charging Facilities, Breaks Ground for Alor Setar Showroom

Today UMW Toyota Motor and SEDC Energy gave the Premier of Sarawak, Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, a Toyota Mirai. This shows their commitment to creating ‘Mobility for All’ and ‘Happiness for All’, while also working to reduce carbon emissions and certainly in-line with their vision of a cleaner future with … Continue reading UMW Toyota Motors Leads Clean Mobility with Mirai Delivery to Sarawak Premier

Please read on to find out, you might be surprised just how much EV is contributing to the mining of these materials. We have done this in a question and answer format. Some people are concerned that the EV industry is consuming a lot of elements that requires mining, what are the elements that are involved and how many percent of their global use is … Continue reading All the elements used in EV and how much of it is being used by EVs

You need to know what kind of tech is underpinning your electric vehicles and there is a lot of tech to look at, today we want to examine the two different kinds of motors that turn your wheels. The difference we are talking about is in the way the magnetic field is arranged and how it can affect the performance of the motor. One type … Continue reading EV BASICS: What is an axial flux motor and is it better than radial flux motors

EV batteries make up a significant portion of the cost of the vehicle, it is the single most expensive component in a battery electric vehicle so it is worthwhile for you to take every action possible to make sure that it lasts as long as possible. Here are some general tips for taking care of the battery in an electric car: Why do EV manufacturers … Continue reading Everything you need to know about taking care of your EV battery

Lithium-ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that has been widely used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles in recent decades. They are known for their high energy density, low self-discharge, and relatively low maintenance compared to other types of batteries. The history of lithium-ion batteries dates back to the early 1970s, when a team of scientists at Oxford University first observed the potential … Continue reading EV Basics: Everything you need to know about lithium-ion batteries

#EV #ElectricVehicles #MercedesBenz #ChargingNetwork #ElectricVehicles #ClimateChange #Sustainability Mercedes-Benz says they are bringing the electric vehicle revolution to the next level with the rollout of its high-power charging network in North America. This ambitious project, announced at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz, MN8 Energy, one of the largest solar energy and battery storage owners and operators in the US, and ChargePoint, … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Announces Global Charging Network. Should all car companies build charging infra?

Volvo Car Malaysia had a fantastic 2022, recording its highest ever sales performance of 3,194 units sold in the year on the back of seven consecutive years of growth. This represents a 43 per cent increase from 2022, largely driven by its newly launched Electric Vehicles and Plug-In Hybrids. The two vehicles that played a major role in the Swedish brand’s great performance were both … Continue reading Electric vehicles charge Volvo sales up 43%

But dont expect prices to match affordable ICE cars anytime soon, or ever even. In 2021 demand for electric cars surprised everyone, even Tesla and in 2022 the numbers continued to double and as we arrive in 2023 the auto industry will hit the inflection point towards zero emission vehicles. Despite all the posturing in the West and Japan, it seems that China’s BYD, SAIC-GM-Wuling, … Continue reading 2023 is the year EV will explode