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14 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
However, the company has now settled on what it describes as the 'final configuration of the aircraft'.
'It's a completely new aircraft design, it's a new system, it's fully electric, it's 18 rotors, it's something the world hasn't seen as such. So it requires a lot more interaction with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA),' it explained.
The full-size electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle can carry two people and be flown autonomously, remotely, or by an onboard pilot.
It has a top speed of 68 mph and a range of 22 miles, making it well suited to short urban hops.
Despite the large number of rotors, Volocopter claims the VoloCity is four times quieter than a conventional helicopter, making for a more peaceful ride.
The company has gained permits to fly in crewed or uncrewed configurations for trial flights in cities such as Hamburg, Dubai, Helsinki, and Singapore.
14 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"Ford's decision to fully electrify America's bestselling vehicle of the past 40 years wasn’t made lightly. In good years, the company sells close to 900,000 F-Series trucks, generating more than $40 billion in annual revenue. If the F-Series were a company, it would bring in more money than Coke, McDonald’s, Nike, or Starbucks. It's also been a technology showcase for Ford, becoming the first pickup outfitted in lightweight aluminum body panels to improve fuel economy."
"The electric F-150 is thus both an existential imperative and a massive opportunity to repeat a category-defining hit. And whether Ford succeeds isn't important merely for the company. Only about 3% of U.S. auto sales were electric last year, while Europe approached 20% and China accounts for more than half of all EVs sold worldwide."
"...for the Lightning to become a smash, it needs to appeal both to buyers who are already in on the $27 billion electric vehicle market and to those who are in the $124 billion pickup market."
Ford reportedly will official launch the Lightning on April 26, 2022.
13 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
Dubbed 'Seal'..."the standard range model will have a maximum combined range of 341.7 miles, while the long-range version will have a 435-mile range. The top variant will have a maximum range of 404 miles.
"The top two variants are equipped with a 150kW and a 230kW rear-mounted electric motor respectively, while the top variant has a front and rear motor power of 390kW."
13 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"Rimac this week announced that it has signed off on the final cold-weather tests for the Nevera, which took place at Pirelli's Sottozero Center located near the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. The tests focused on fine tuning of systems like the stability and traction control, as well as the ABS. Rimac also tested the Nevera's available Pirelli P Zero Winter tire. The standard tires are a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S."13 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"The latest creation to come out of the GM design laboratory is this racy SUV that looks like the electric version of the Chevrolet Blazer. The cool-looking design comes courtesy of Jason Chen, a creative designer for GMC, and we have to say that if GM decides to go in this direction when the Blazer does go electric, it should attract plenty of buyers."13 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"McLaren displayed its all-electric, off-roading racing vehicle, the Odyssey, in from of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, joined Cheddar News to discuss bringing the heavy-duty vehicle to a new racing series with an emphasis on sustainability — and even gender equity with a male and female team of two drivers required. 'This is McLaren's first-ever Odyssey, which is an EV. Looks like an SUV — but not really much of an SUV — that we raced five times around the world in various locations where climate has impacted the world,' he said."12 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"The latest move in the team's history has been described by Nissan as a 'natural step' as it continues its 'Ambition 2030' plan that aims to launch 23 electric models, including 15 new EVs and 100% electrification by 2030."
"Nissan is clear on its full commitment to Gen3 which will see a programme until the end of 2026. Beyond that, the Gen4 era is being brainstormed presently, with a special summit being organised for the Monaco E-Prix event at the end of April."
12 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"Slightly longer and lower than the RAV4, the bZ4x was co-developed with Subaru, which is fielding the nearly identical Solterra."
"...the dual-motor bZ4X adds just 13 ponies, for a total of 214 horsepower. That stands in stark contrast to the similarly configured versions of the ID.4 (295 horsepower), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 (320 horsepower), and the Polestar 2 (408 horsepower).
"The two bZ4X models have nearly identical battery sizes of 63.4 kWh (in the single-motor version) and 65.6 kWh (in the dual motor). Their EPA range estimates are adequate but not class leading: 242/252 miles (Limited/XLE) for the front-drive version and slightly lower for the all-wheel-drive model at 222/228 miles."
12 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"The E1 World Electric Powerboat Series is a championship racing series created specifically for electric boats, dreamt up by Alejandro Agag, the founder of Formula E and Extreme E championship series, and Rodi Basso, a former Director of Motorsport at McLaren with a background in Formula 1."
"The 100% electric racing boat -- designed by Sophi Horne -- is powered by a 150 kW Kreisel battery and an outboard motor developed by Mercury Racing...which can handle tight and technical circuits on the water, reaching speeds near 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph)."
12 Apr 2022 | Synopsis
"The Magneto 2.0 uses the same electric motor as the original Magneto concept, but instead of the previous 285 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, it now makes 625 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque."
"This is a weird test vehicle."
But it does show the potential of electric powertrains for off-roading, and the flexibility they afford engineers and designers. Jeep increased the Magneto's power output and regenerative braking relatively easily
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