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On Wednesday, Mazda confirmed that it will bring its new battery-electric vehicle to the US later in 2021. It's called the MX-30, and it's an attractive compact crossover that has been on sale in Europe for a few months already . It's the first full EV to join the Mazda lineup. The MX-30 will be joined in time by a series hybrid version that uses a rotary engine as a range extender, as well as a new plug-in hybrid for an as-yet-unseen larger vehicle, plus a US-made hybrid crossover. The MX-30's technical specs probably won't win any bench races. There's a 107 kW (144 hp), 271 Nm (200 lb-ft) electric motor that drives the front axle, and a 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that has a 124-mile (200 km) range under the generous WLTP testing format. And DC fast charging tops out at a maximum of 50 kW, which equates to a 36-minute pitstop to get back to 80 percent state of charge on road trips. Further Reading The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a crossover you’ll actually enjoy driving … [Read more...] about Mazda’s electric MX-30 goes on sale in the US this fall

Although it hasn't announced plans to give up internal combustion engines completely, the future is definitely an electric one for Audi. In February, the company revealed its third battery electric vehicle, the e-tron GT , which joins the e-tron and e-tron Sportback SUVs in dealerships this summer. And following the svelte e-tron GT by year's end is a pair of smaller, more affordable crossovers, called the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron, unveiled online on Wednesday. (And if that's not enough, we have some news on Audi's other new BEV platform, but we can't tell you about that until next week.) As the name suggests, the Q4 fits in between the brand's Q3 and Q5 crossovers. Based on its exterior dimensions, it's only slightly smaller than the Q5, although the benefits of a bespoke BEV platform make for a much more voluminous interior, particularly for those in the back. Further Reading As important as the Beetle? Two days with Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 If … [Read more...] about Everything we know about Audi’s next electric crossover, the Q4 e-tron

electric vehicle sector in the country, according to CEEW Centre for Energy Finance's (CEEW-CEF). The think tank also noted that the authorities need to work towards reducing the high upfront cost of electric vehicles (EVs) and enhancing charging infrastructure. " Electric mobility is poised to be at the forefront of India's green recovery. In the coming years, the central and state governments need to reduce uncertainty by rolling out detailed and clear long-term policies," CEEW CEO Arunabha Ghosh said in a statement. Further, targeted efforts are needed to solve critical challenges such as higher upfront cost of EVs, lack of end-user financing, consumer's range anxiety, and inaccessible charging, he added. Besides, the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II scheme has achieved only 4.25 per cent of its sales targets till now, the think tank noted. "One major barrier could be that many potential EV buyers are unaware of the financial incentives … [Read more...] about Clear, long term policies needed for EV sector growth: CEEW-CEF

Vingroup’s billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong is taking an unexpected step entering the world's largest electric car market. Vingroup’s billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong Bloomberg has cited a source as saying that Vingroup Group (VIC) of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the US for its VinFast auto company, which is expected to mobilize about $2-3 billion. VinFast expects a valuation of at least $50 billion or even up to $70-75 billion. With this valuation, the capitalization of VinFast will surpass the famous car maker Ferrari (capitalization at $52 billion), Honda ($51 billion), Ford ($49 billion), Kia ($30 billion) ... and only behind some famous brands such as Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, GM, BMW and others. This is an unexpected move, but it is in line with his aim of conquering the top market in the world. The information was released when Vuong’s VinFast company began receiving the first orders for electric … [Read more...] about Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong plans billion-dollar IPO in the US

Over the last few years, the writers of the ongoing Batman title and its spin-offs have greatly expanded the cast of heroes and villains operating in Gotham City. Current writer James Tynion IV is wasting no time picking up the tradition set by his predecessors, Tom King and Scott Snyder, of bringing in new allies and enemies for the Caped Crusader, with more new Gotham characters including The Gardener in Batman #107 and Miracle Molly who makes her first appearance in May. With the much-hyped May debut of Miracle Molly imminent, we can't help but notice the tidal wave of new blood that currently populates Gotham City. Rebels, hunters, and vigilantes alike have all tried to make their mark on the DC Omniverse over the past few years, but are these new allies and foes the permanent modern faces of Gotham? Join us as we catalog the new kids on the block and evaluate their potential staying power. Without further ado, let's meet the new Gothamites! Punchline James Tynion IV … [Read more...] about Batman’s cast has expanded – meet all the new Gothamites