The 3rd generation Volkswagen Tiguan might include a fully electric variant alongside PHEV and ICE versions, according to recent rumors. Tiguan Mk3 will be unveiled in 2024, and go on sale a year later.
CATL launches battery swapping service EVOGO
CATL, the world’s biggest battery cell manufacturer will enter into the battery swapping business. Chinese firm launched a separate brand for the battery swapping service called EVOGO.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe overtake diesel models for the first time
European electric vehicle sales overtook diesel models for the first time in December 2021, according to Financial Times. EV sales made up a fifth of the total sales in West European countries.
Ssangyong sold for $255 million to Korean consortium
Edison Motors has officially acquired the financially troubled Ssangyong. Mahindra&Mahindra, the leading stakeholder of Korean SUV manufacturer, decided to sell %75 of its stake in June 2020, and Ssangyong has applied for bankruptcy in December 2020.
Volvo set to start selling its first autonomous vehicle this year
Volvo will start selling its first autonomous vehicle this year in California. It will be an electric SUV comparable to XC90.
Sony debuts VISION-S 02 electric SUV as it confirms plans to enter EV business
Sony officially announced that it has plans to enter electric vehicle market in the near future. Japanese firm also debuted VISION-S 02 concept SUV.
14 Upcoming Electric Cars in 2022
2022 will be a year that almost every automaker is going to offer at least one fully electric vehicle.
Northvolt officially starts production of battery cell in Sweden
Northvolt becomes the first European company in Europe to produce battery cells. Swedish battery start-up is backed by Volkswagen, Volvo, and Ikea.
Tesla produces more than 90 Model Ys per hour in China
The latest drone footage shows that one Tesla Model Y produced every 38 to 44 seconds at the Giga Shanghai. That means that the annual production rate of factory is at a whopping 683,000 vehicles.
EV Range Tests Explained: Comparison Between EPA Ratings, WLTP, NEDC, and CLTC
There are four common EV range tests that have been in use all over the world. These are EPA, WLTP, NEDC, and the new Chinese standard CLTC.
