Author: Varnika Jain
Varnika is an aware and proud citizen of India. She is working towards nation-building and sustainability. Therefore, she has decided to enjoy the advanced business of Electric Vehicles. She is headed to get the news out of cutting-edge versatility, completely mindful that solitary EVs are inevitable in India.
Tesla FSD v12 Alpha Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, recently made an exciting announcement that Tesla Full Self-Driving Alpha 12 (FSD Alpha 12) is now an official software build at Tesla. Elon Musk himself had the opportunity to test an alpha build of FSD Alpha 12 and was absolutely blown away by the experience. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1684471747104616448?s=20 FSD Alpah 12 is expected to be a game-changing upgrade over its predecessors, including the latest release, V11.4.6, which was made available to customers in the United States just a few days ago. The continuous improvement of FSD is based on Tesla’s vision-only…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), renowned for producing exceptional SUVs like Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery under the esteemed Land Rover brand, as well as crafting luxurious Jaguar vehicles, has set its sights on a remarkable milestone. During the investor’s day meetup of JLR stakeholders held on 12th June 2023, the anticipated portfolio of JLR unveiled five new electric cars laying the stone for a prosperous future, JLR envisions achieving a revenue surpassing £28 billion in the fiscal year 2024. Backing of Tata Motors to JLR Tata Motors recently, invested £4 billion in the UK to establish a state-of-the-art electric vehicle…
EV Price War in China Tesla is equipped to increase their sales in China using a price-reduction trap for the second time, which is a blow to the existing Chinese brand in the Chinese market. Why? you wonder. Don’t wonder, I’ll tell you why, it is a simple game of demand and supply. When prices are reduced for a commodity, consumers shift from the expensive commodity, and Tesla fairs in this concept. The introductory cost of the Model 3 has been decreased by 13.5% to 229,900 yuan ($33,515), and the initial price of the Model Y has been reduced by…
STLA Medium EV Platform Stellantis headquartered in Amsterdam was born in 2021 with the amalgamation of Italian and American companies namely Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French PSA Group. On Wednesday, the company in an attempt to electrify the global market made a 435-mile Battery Electric Vehicle Platform called STLA Medium this is a remarkable state-of-an-art facility that will be a sunset factor on range anxiety. Characteristics of the STLA Medium EV Platform Energy Efficient Embedded power This platform allows multiple brands to have their passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs in the C and D segments all hosted on a single…
Škoda to Unveil Six New EVs Škoda Auto, the Czech carmaker, has announced its intention to accelerate its electric mobility campaign and transformation by launching four all-new e-vehicles and two updated Enyaq family models. This move will expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) range to six models by 2026. The company is expected to invest a total of 5.6 billion euros in e-mobility by 2027. Škoda Auto’s plan to introduce a range of electric SUVs includes a “Small” BEV in the small SUV segment, a “Compact” with the official name Elroq in the compact SUV segment, a spacious “Combi” estate…
BYD Yangwang U8 BYD’s sub-brand, Yangwang Auto, has just given us a sneak peek into their latest offering, the Yangwang U8 SUV. The automaker has released the official interior images before the vehicle’s debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, where it will be available for pre-sale along with the Yangwang U9. Introduced in January, the BYD Yangwang U8 is a high-end SUV designed to compete with the all-electric Mercedes G-Wagon and Hummer EV. It is a “million yuan” car with top-of-the-line features and technology. Interior With an interior theme dubbed “Halo Cockpit,” every seat is draped in luxurious brown…
Tesla Price Reduction in Singapore Tesla announced on Friday that it had reduced the prices for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Singapore by 4.3% to 5% respectively. This move follows similar price cuts in markets such as China and the United States as the company looks to boost demand for its electric cars. Tesla has reduced prices for the Rear-Wheel Drive versions of Model 3 and Model Y by S$4,000 ($3,020) and for the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive versions by $5,000. The reason behind the price reduction The U.S. electric vehicle maker has been reducing prices…
Tesla Model Y Tesla has done it again! The US-based electric vehicle manufacturer has released yet another version of its highly popular Model Y electric crossover. The current version is more affordable, however, there is a condition that comes with it. Lower Range and 4680 Battery Cells The latest addition to the Model Y lineup promises a lower range on a single charge, with the automaker’s cutting-edge 4680 battery cells under the hood. At a price of $49,990, the cheapest Tesla Model Y variant offers a range of 450 km on a single charge, which is lesser compared to the…
Rivian Switches to LFP Batteries Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) startup, has announced its plan to switch its entire lineup to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company has already optimized its manufacturing processes and introduced LFP batteries and Enduro drive units in its EDV 500 and 700 vans. It plans to offer LFP versions of its R1S and R1T models soon. Production and Financial Performance of Rivian in Q1 After facing underwhelming production numbers and weak financials in 2022, Rivian started 2023 positively with better-than-expected Q1 results. The company has set a target of producing 50,000 units this year…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously admitted the need for a more affordable Tesla, one that is cheaper than the Model 3, to gain a foothold in emerging and developing markets across the globe. While the Model 3 is the company’s best-selling electric vehicle, it has faced fierce competition in markets like China from local rivals like BYD and SAIC. To stay ahead of the competition, Tesla has been teasing two new electric vehicles, one of which could be the cheapest ever from the brand. The company may still have a substantial lead in terms of sales, but its lineup…