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1303: 09 Dec 2021 | Tesla Model 3 and Mo...

Martyn Lee
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 VOLKSWAGEN CLOSES THREE NEW PARTNERSHIPS TO AMP UP EV PRODUCTION

- Volkswagen has entered into three new partnerships related to electric vehicle batteries, as the German automaker looks to transition its entire portfolio of cars, trucks and SUVs to zero-emission vehicles by 2040.

- The three separate partnerships, all of which were announced Wednesday, are with materials technology group Umicore, battery specialist 24M Technologies and Vulcan Energy Resources, a company that is planning to open a lithium brine project in Germany.

- Volkswagen’s joint venture with Umicore will supply the automaker’s European battery cell factories with cathode materials, a key building block of lithium-ion batteries. The JV will have an initial production capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours, with the aim of scaling to up to 160 gigawatt-hours by 2030.

- Volkswagen said it was investing in battery startup 24M, which is developing a battery that has a semi-solid electrode.

- The final partnership with Vulcan includes a binding contract for what the companies describe as “carbon neutral” lithium sourced from Germany.

- All three agreements are part of Volkswagen’s plan to invest €30 billion ($34 billion) in electric vehicles. In Europe alone, VW said it would build six battery gigafactories by the end of the decade, with a production capacity of 240 gigawatt-hours overall.

Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/08/volkswagen-closes-three-new-partnerships-to-amp-up-ev-production/

TESLA MODEL 3 AND MODEL Y NEW FEATURES AND CHANGES LEAK THROUGH TEST PROGRAM

- A bunch of new features and changes coming to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have leaked through a test program in Europe.

- Tesla has submitted new versions of the Model 3 and Model Y for testing to European authorities and the documents have leaked on a European Tesla forum:

- it looks like Tesla is finally moving Model 3 and Model Y’s 12-volt battery to a li-ion battery.

- There’s a new higher performance motor coming to the Model 3 Performance.

- Tesla is now building the new Model Y Performance in China with a new AMD Ryzen chip for the MCU, and it is resulting in an impressive performance update.
While not 100% clear, it looks like the chip is going to make its way to the Model 3, too.

- With the 2021 version of the Model 3, Tesla made the vehicle quieter with double-glazed acoustic glass.
Now the 2022 version is also going to get the same glass for the rear window, which should further improve acoustic performance.

Original Source : https://electrek.co/2021/12/08/tesla-model-3-y-new-features-changes-leak/

BMW TO INTRODUCE SATURDAY SHIFTS DUE TO HIGH I4 DEMAND

- BMW plans to introduce Saturday shifts at its Munich plant in the first quarter of 2022 to keep up with the high demand for the new i4 electric model. The waiting time for the electric sedan is currently said to be around nine months, but could soon climb to a year.

- When asked by the business magazine, BMW is said to have referred to the high flexibility of its production system. The company explained verbatim: “We are therefore in a position to expand the volume, for example by adding additional shifts, and thus to meet the gratifyingly high demand.” However, the plans for the coming year have not yet been finalised, so that no details can be given.

Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/12/08/bmw-to-introduce-saturday-shifts-due-to-high-i4-demand/

BMW IX GRABS FIVE-STAR RATING IN EURO NCAP CRASH TEST

- The European New Car Assessment Programme has published a new round of results from its latest crash test session, and the numbers are looking particularly great for the BMW iX. So much so that the electric SUV has grabbed all five stars awarded by Euro NCAP. It is worth mentioning the evaluations have gradually become more severe, meaning a five-star rating today is considerably more valuable than it was say 20 years ago.

- The BMW iX tested by Euro NCAP was a black left-hand-drive xDrive40 model that had to be crashed for a good cause to determine how safe it would be in the event of an accident. At the end of the day, it went home with a five-star rating in all test categories. It earned an impressive 91% in adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 81% for safety assist tech.

- This xDrive40 entry-level version is currently not available in the United States but it could arrive in North America as early as March 2022.

- The sturdiness of the iX also stems from the implementation of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the side and rear sections as well as the roof. As for the standard safety tech, BMW equips its large electric SUV with systems such as lane departure warning, attention assistant, and speed limit recognition. At an additional cost, buyers can opt for the Driving Assistant Professional package encompassing steering and lane guidance assistance.

Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/12/08/bmw-ix-safest-vehicle-ever-euro-ncap/

TESLA LETS DRIVERS PLAY VIDEO GAMES BEHIND THE WHEEL FOR A YEAR


Original Source : https://jalopnik.com/the-fact-you-can-game-while-driving-a-tesla-reminds-us-1848173921

GOTION HIGH-TECH BEGINS BUILDING BATTERY PLANT IN HEFEI

Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/12/08/gotion-high-tech-begins-building-battery-plant-in-hefei/

FLEETS ‘URGENTLY’ SEEK PAYMENT SOLUTION FOR EV BUSINESS MILEAGE

Original Source : https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2021/12/07/fleets-urgently-seek-payment-solution-for-ev-business-mileage

BIDEN ORDERS FEDERAL AGENCIES TO EXPANDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET
 
· Original Source : https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/12/08/biden-government-purchasing-climate-change

FORD CHINA WILL SOURCE BATTERIES FROM CATL AMID EV TRANSITION

Original Source : https://fordauthority.com/2021/12/ford-china-will-source-batteries-from-catl-amid-ev-transition/

AUDI CONFIRMS R8 SUCCESSOR WILL BE TOTALLY ELECTRIC

Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/audi-r8-electric/

COCA-COLA’S ‘CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY’ TRUCK GOES FULLY ELECTRIC

Original Source : https://www.electrichybridvehicletechnology.com/news/buses-commercial-vehicles/coca-colas-christmas-holiday-truck-goes-fully-electric.html

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