Electric Mobility News

Europe's carmakers are telling governments they must help build electric car charging points and provide consumer subsidies to boost sales of battery-powered vehicles and assist the industry in meeting stringent new emissions rules.

Inspired by new ultra-thin solar panels developed for satellites, a project led by Toyota Motor Corp is experimenting with a sun-powered Prius that it hopes will one day require no plugging in. In the Japanese government-funded demonstration project, Toyota engineers fitted solar panels designed by Sharp Corp to the hood, roof, rear window and spoiler to see how much juice the sun can generate. The electricity from the panels goes directly to the drive battery, so the Prius can charge while moving or when parked.

Automobili Pininfarina will seek help from both the top engineering firms in the world for its future cars as well.

Kinetic Green today announced signing an MoU with MahaMetro to provide its electric three-wheels Kinetic Safar, to offer affordable last-mile connectivity. Under this MoU, the e-Rickshaws will be used to provide last mile rides at Rs. 10 to the passengers of Nagpur MahaMetro.

Mahindra Electric has performed the complete thermal, structural, electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic compatibility (EMI-EMC) of critical parts like battery enclosures, battery management systems using Dassault Systemes 'Simulia' applications

The ongoing 2019 Frankurt Motor Show has some exciting launches happening around it and German automaker Mercedes-Benz has previewed the next iteration of the S-Class with the Vision EQS Concept. Now, the Mercedes Vision EQS is based on an all-new EV platform and promises a 700 km range. The manufacturer describes the new concept as a full electric luxury saloon concept, giving a glimpse at the its technology in a saloon for the future and an all-new flagship offering for its EQ line-up of electric vehicles.

With an exterior length of 4150mm and a width of 2150 mm, it stands tall on the 22 inch wheels which clearly distinguish the Audi AI:Trail is an off-roader. With a ground clearance of an impressive 343 mm it can ford through water more than half a meter deep.

Electrification is one of the themes at the ongoing 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show and going with the theme, Hyundai Motor has showcased the 45 electric vehicle concept, which symbolises the future direction for Hyundai's electric vehicles.