BMW To Unveil Its First Electric 5-series Sedan, The BMW i5 Is Set To Go On Sale In October

At the 2023 BMW annual meeting, the automaker announced more details about the new car to us, and at the same time showed us its first pure electric 5 Series model, which is scheduled to The BMW i5 launched in October.

Since the launch of the 5 Series in 1972, BMW has produced more than 10 million 5 Series vehicles in the more than 50 years. However, the BMW 5 Series will get a major upgrade this year: it will be fully electrified.

Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, said at the BMW Group Annual Meeting: "The pure electric BMW i4 M50 demonstrates how BMW perfectly combines dynamic performance and electric mobility. Models. Purely electric performance models from BMW M GmbH will also be included in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan lineup.

According to Zipse, the BMW i5 will be the brand's first electric 5 Series sedan and will give the brand a "truly unique selling point." According to reports, this i5 is scheduled to be launched in October, and will then "tour" around the world in 2024. BMW said it will continue to expand its pure electric lineup.

Production of the new car is expected to start in the next few months at the Dingolfing plant in southern Bravia, BMW's largest manufacturing plant in Europe. BMW said the i5 will maintain its traditional position between the company's midsize sedan, the 3 Series, and its luxury sedan, the 7 Series.

While no pricing was announced, BMW hinted that the brand would bring a "low-priced electric car" to its lineup, but several rivals, including Mercedes-Benz, have apparently dropped lower-priced models.

The all-new 5 Series is "more dynamic and comfortable than ever" with iDrive 8.5, the curved display on BMW's iX electric SUV, and new digital services.

In addition, BMW also confirmed that the i5 sedan will usher in a high-performance M version and a wagon version. Zipse said that after the electric BMW i450 became the best-selling BMW M model in 2022, the BMW 5 Series lineup will also welcome a pure electric M car, claiming: The pure electric BMW i4 M50 shows how BMW combines power performance and electronics. The perfect combination of mobility.

BMW said its orders remained ample due to its attractive lineup of all-electric vehicles, but remained cautious in 2023 amid rising interest rates and inflation.

Pickpook is not yet clear about the specifications of the i5 M (which can be called the i5 M60), but considering its size is close to the M5 fuel car, we expect it to bring the ultimate performance similar to the Tesla Model S Plaid.

BMW also confirmed that the new 5 Series will not just be petrol and electric. "The flexible powertrain architecture means that the new BMW 5 Series Sedan can offer pure electric and plug-in hybrid models, and adopt a 48V mild hybrid system."

In fact, BMW revealed a lot at its annual conference, especially about electric vehicles. BMW has confirmed that the upcoming redesigned X2 will be joined by an all-electric version called the iX2. The car will be unveiled later this year alongside the new iX1.

Porsche Plans Cayenne EV And Another High-performance Pure Electric SUV After Macan

After Porsche's initial public offering, it announced the launch of the Macan EV. Since then, it has increased its investment in the electrification strategy and even became the most valuable automaker in Europe. After today's earnings report, Porsche has more good news.

The German brand announced that it will achieve record profitability in 2022 and plans to launch two new electric models, a pure electric version of the Porsche Cayenne (Cayenne EV) and a higher positioning future model. Name the SUV.

Porsche's new high-end pure electric SUV is "positioned higher than the Cayenne", which may be a larger and more luxurious product than the Cayenne. It is expected to compete with the upcoming Land Rover electric car, electric Cadillac Escalade or Other large three-row electric SUVs compete.

Porsche's specific pure electric product plan is as follows:

• The number of new Cayenne plug-in hybrid models to be launched will increase to three;
• Macan pure electric version will be delivered in 2024;
• The Porsche 718 will launch a pure electric version around 2025;
• The pure electric version of the Cayenne will come after the pure electric version of the 718;
• A new series of high-end pure electric SUVs has been added, based on the SSPSport platform.

AutoCar reported that Porsche's new SUV will be a large seven-seater SUV, code-named "K1". Similar to the Cayenne, its audience is those who like ultra-luxury, high-tech crossovers, and it is expected to go on sale in 2027, aiming to "provide strong performance and autonomous driving" capabilities.

It has been conceived and planned for three years and will be unlike any previous Porsche production car, with a length of more than 5 meters and a shape "part sedan, part crossover," said a source with knowledge of the early designs. Boundary car".

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume described the car, internally code-named K1, as a "very sporty interpretation of an SUV" that will take the form of a raised coupe "designed to bring powerful performance and autonomous driving, as well as a completely new experience in the car."

He added: "We have thus emphasized and strengthened our sporty luxury positioning. We have observed a growing profit pool in this segment, especially in China and the United States." "Perfect match for the Chinese market."

Due to the positioning and size of the Cayenne and this new SUV, we can expect its battery capacity to far exceed the Macan's 100kWh size.

In addition, for this type of luxury model, we think that both cars may bring optional dual-motor all-wheel drive models, and even a Turbo GT performance version with three or four motors. Of course, the pricing of the new car may also be eye-popping, and insiders also said that it will far exceed the current fuel version of the Cayenne.

Insiders say the K1 will have a distinctive silhouette, with a Porsche-standard ultra-short nose, a highly curved windshield and a curved roof that extends to the hatchback tailgate. It is also said that to give it suitable off-road capabilities, its ride height and ground clearance will also be tuned via a sophisticated air suspension with multiple settings.

The PPE platform will usher in its debut with the electric Macan in 2024, and it has been confirmed that the first generation model will use an 800V electrical system and bring a single motor (rear wheel drive) or dual motor configuration, with power up to 603bhp and 737lb ft.

The insider believes the K1 will feature a 920V electrical system, charge faster than the Macan and offer oil-cooled cooling for the motor, though its battery is still being kept under wraps, but should have a capacity of over 100kWh and a WLTP range of over 435 Miles.

Elsewhere, the K1 plans to feature all-new chassis technology, including an electronically controlled four-wheel steering system that provides a 5° steering angle to the rear wheels for increased maneuverability at low speeds in town and greater steering at high speeds. flexibility. The feature is said to work in conjunction with an electronic differential to provide a torque-vectoring effect between each rear wheel.

According to the news, the interior of the Porsche K1 will provide "a brand new experience with a focus on space". This will be thanks to the new key architecture of Porsche's SSP platform, such as the low cabin floor, ultra-thin battery pack, etc., and the rear footwell similar to the J1 platform used by the existing Taycan.

According to Porsche's goal, the car company will make its electric vehicle sales reach 80% by 2030. However, the release pace is slightly slower than that of Chinese car companies, American car companies and even the parent company Volkswagen.

More Information About Tesla Cybertruck Leaked, Cancels Front Middle Seat

Photos taken by attendees at the Investor Day event revealed some interesting details about the Cybertruck production beta, one of which is the vehicle's five-seat configuration, which will reportedly be the version that will eventually hit the market.

Early Tesla investor and EV advocate Matthew Donegan-Ryan tweeted after the Investor Day event that the Cybertruck pre-production model shown at the Investor Day event About 5 percent smaller than the prototype, Tesla eliminated the front middle seat, which the prototype had, in a six-seat configuration.

The early Tesla investor also pointed out that all Cybertruck models will only be available in five-seat configurations, information purportedly from Tesla employees.

If the early Tesla investor's information is accurate, it means the Cybertruck can carry fewer people than competing products, such as the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, both of which offer six-seat configurations.

Therefore, I believe that some Tesla enthusiasts and some Cybertruck reservation users will be disappointed that the sixth seat of the pickup has been cancelled.

Still, other EV advocates have suggested that the Cybertruck's "missing" sixth seat may have something to do with the all-electric pickup's safety. In the original Cybertruck prototype, the front middle seat was facing the car's huge touchscreen.

Optimizing the safety of the front middle seat can be quite tricky, and air bag placement alone can be challenging. Of course, eliminating the middle seat in the front row can also reduce the production cost of Cybertruck, which is beneficial to Tesla.

Donegan Ryan also revealed some other information about Cybertruck, which is organized as follows:

• The CyberTruck's hood can be opened like the Model X, but the front bumper/grille area cannot be opened like the F-150 Lightning.
• CyberTruck will have two versions: one is a dual-motor version, and the other is what I call a performance version (don’t know the official name), which should be equipped with three motors.
• All CyberTruck models will be equipped with rear-wheel steering.
• CyberTruck will be equipped with the largest central control display in Tesla's history, 18.5 inches (17 inches for Model S and X), no instrument screen, no head-up display, and the second row of control screens are similar to Model S/X.
• The CyberTruck steering wheel has round left and right sides and a flat top/bottom.
• Air suspension is standard.
• The CyberTryck's doors don't open automatically like the Model X's, and there are release buttons on the B- and C-pillars to open the doors.

Tesla Model X Flame Red Real Car Debut Chinese Option Costs 25,000 Yuan

Tesla’s latest red color is called Flame Red, and its text name is Ultra Red. It is an optional configuration in the domestic market, and the price is 25,000 yuan. The appearance of Flame Red has replaced the previous Chinese Red. The real car of this color scheme was unveiled.

At the gate of Tesla's Fremont factory, some netizens took pictures of the Model X with the new color scheme of Flame Red. From the picture, compared with Chinese red car paint, the color of Flame Red is deeper and more textured. It should be pointed out that, the two car paints are the same in process, and both use multi-coating technology.

It is understood that Tesla has launched three kinds of red car paints for different models in the global market. Among them, there is only one kind of red for Model 3 in the world, which is Chinese red; Model Y provides dark night cherry red car paint in the European market. Except for Europe, other markets are also Chinese red; and the latest Model S and X models use this flame red paint uniformly.

If you recently ordered Model S and X with Chinese Red paint, you can change the Chinese Red paint to Flame Red for free. Although the difference between the two is $500, the owner does not have to pay for it this time. This point is quite conscientious.

In addition to the flame red, the purchase of white, gray and blue Model S and X requires an additional price of 13,000 yuan. If you choose black, you don’t need to add money.

Tesla Ramps Up Hiring At Texas Plant To Prepare For Summer Production Of Cybertruck

Tesla is stepping up the recruitment of employees at the Texas Gigafactory in order to start production of the highly anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup this summer, which is also the first time the company’s CEO Elon Musk Plans revealed on the fourth quarter earnings conference call.

Tesla has updated its recruitment page on its official website, which now includes 26 openings related to Cybertruck, 23 of which are in the manufacturing department.

Tesla began hiring specifically for the Cybertruck in early November 2022 and added more positions later that same month. And now, the electric car brand has significantly increased hiring for jobs related to Cybertruck production.

As of March 9, 2023, the Cybertruck-related manufacturing openings listed on the Tesla Inc. job page are as follows:

• Equipment Technician - Castings
• Operations Manager - Stamping
• Maintenance Manager - Stamping
• Equipment Technician - Body Shop
• Dimensional engineer--body in white
• Robotics Engineer - Stamping
• Production Supervisor - Final Assembly
• Process Engineering Manager - Body in White
• Senior Quality Engineer - Stamping
• Dimensional Engineering Manager - Body in White
• Senior process engineer--body in white
• Process engineer--drive unit
• Senior Equipment Engineer--Body in White
• Battery Pack Maintenance Planner
• Equipment engineer--drive unit
• Deputy Production Manager - Final Assembly
• Senior Laser Equipment Engineer - Stamping
• Tool and Die Engineer - Stamping
• Senior Equipment Engineer, CNC - Body in White
• Maintenance and reliability engineer--body in white
• Robotics Senior Equipment Engineer - BIW
• Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager - BIW

Some of these positions, such as dimensional engineer and senior equipment engineer, have been hiring since late last year, but it's not clear whether Tesla is hiring more people for these jobs or has not yet found the right candidates.

Pickpook noticed that this is only a small part of Tesla's recent large-scale recruitment activities. Tesla has posted a raft of new job openings over the past few months, including in its service division, and has increased its workforce by 22% last year, adding nearly 29,000 new hires.

As for the Cybertruck electric pickup, Musk confirmed that the vehicle will start limited production this summer and expects to achieve mass production in the first quarter of 2024.

Tesla's Next-gen Small Electric Car Targets Fully Autonomous Driving, Half The Cost Of Model 3

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in 2020 that he was confident that a small electric car with fully automatic driving and a price of about US$25,000 would be launched within about three years.

After more than two years, there is finally news of this cheap electric car. Elon Musk said that Tesla is developing a next-generation small electric car that mainly operates in autonomous driving mode.

Although Elon Musk did not disclose the name of this new car, nor did he provide a specific release schedule, specifications and functions of the new car, but he emphasized that the new car is part of Tesla's product roadmap, and the manufacturing cost is only half that of Model 3. A self-driving vehicle that most people can afford.

Elon Musk also expects the small electric car to operate almost entirely in self-driving mode, emphasizing Tesla's most critical goal now when the vehicle is self-driving.

Last week, Tesla confirmed that it will set up a factory in Mexico. Local government officials revealed that the investment is as high as US$1 billion. The American media pointed out that the new super factory can start production in 2024 at the earliest.

Elon Musk also expects that the above-mentioned cheap small electric car will be produced in the Mexican factory. Judging from the positioning, the new car is expected to become Tesla's largest car model in the future.

BMW Unveils "X5", The Most Popular Luxury Medium And Large SUV

The real car has been unveiled, and the domestic version is expected to come out soon. The new car continues BMW's family-oriented design language, but the style change is more obvious. The shape of the headlights is sharper, and the internal light source layout has also undergone major changes. The same changes also occurred on the front bumper. The front grille of the new car will be A luminous design will be adopted to enhance the recognition and sense of the future.

The side lines are relatively sharp, which effectively creates a sense of power. With the large-sized dense-spoke rim, the overall aura is full, and the taillight style has also become the latest family style. The interior adopts a similar layered light source layout, and the visual effect after lighting Outstanding, more three-dimensional.

The interior has not been photographed this time, but referring to the official picture, we can see that the changes are more obvious. The center console has been replaced with the latest integrated large-size screen, and the latest iDrive 8.5 car-machine system has been introduced, which has effectively improved the performance of the car. In addition, the center console adopts a design that is biased towards the driver's side, bringing a stronger sense of wrapping and protection.

It is worth mentioning that the car also has a device similar to a luminous light strip on the center console, and it is marked with the words X5. After being lit, it can be used as an ambient light and can also show its identity.

In terms of power, the new BMW X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i and X6 xDrive40i are equipped with a new-generation 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine, and are still supported by a 48V light hybrid system. The maximum power of the system is increased to 280kW, and the maximum torque is increased to 519N m . The 0-96km/h acceleration time is shortened to 5.2 seconds.

The X5 M60i xDrive model continues to be equipped with a 4.4T twin-turbocharged V8 engine, and a 48V light-hybrid system is also added. The system has a maximum power of 390kW, a maximum torque of 750N m, and an acceleration time of 0-96km/h of 4.2 seconds.

In addition, the plug-in hybrid version still exists. The X5 xDrive50e PHEV replaces the previous xDrive45e. The maximum power of the system is increased to 360kW, the maximum torque is increased to 700N m, and the acceleration time from 0-96km/h is increased to 4.6 seconds. In terms of transmission, the above All models are equipped with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission.

Rivian May Produce 62,000 Vehicles In 2023, 24% Increase Than Expected Production

U.S. electric carmaker Rivian Automotive told employees it could produce 62,000 electric vehicles this year, above the production target it announced to investors last week, according to people familiar with the matter.

As soon as the news came out, Rivian's stock price rose as high as $17.48, an increase of 11%. As of 3:25 p.m. New York time on March 3, Rivian shares were trading at $16.84.

In an all-hands meeting on March 3, Rivian executives said Rivian’s 2023 production plan was to produce as many as 62,000 vehicles, compared with the average analyst estimate of 62 million vehicles before Rivian’s initial production plan was revealed, according to people familiar with the matter., 797 vehicles are basically the same.

But after analysts revealed estimates, Rivian said on February 28 that it expects to produce 50,000 electric vehicles in 2023. Rivian’s shares then suffered their biggest drop in nine months and are still below where they were before the company disclosed its production targets.

A spokesperson for Rivian declined to discuss the latest production target reported by foreign media, saying that the target was announced at an internal meeting and reiterated the production target (50,000 vehicles) announced by the company on the 2022 earnings conference call.

A number of electric vehicle startups are catching up with market leader Tesla, and Rivian is seen as the frontrunner. In 2021, Rivian went public in the United States and became the sixth largest public company in the history of the United States.

However, due to the shortage of parts and other supply problems, the company faced great challenges in increasing production, and finally failed to achieve an annual output of 2.5 in 2022. million electric vehicles.

Rivian currently has three electric models, including two for consumers — the R1T electric pickup and the R1S electric SUV. Rivian also makes electric delivery vans for Amazon, one of Rivian's largest customers and one of its largest investors.

New Tesla Model 3 Real Car Spy Photos Leak: Suspected Lengthening, Major Interior Changes

Due to the camouflage covering, the specific situation cannot be seen clearly, so we can only deduce from some details.

It is expected that the new car will add a camera at the end of the headlight group to further improve the vehicle's "visual" ability and enhance the Tesla FSD automatic driving assistance system. performance, and may also introduce a 360° panoramic image function.

It is worth mentioning that the car is suspected to have been lengthened, focusing on the front and rear of the car , but the overall is relatively limited and may reach 4.7 meters, so the performance of the rear space may be optimized.

There is not much effective information about the interior, but according to @新浪车车, the horizontal wood grain trim on the center console of the new Model 3 may be canceled and replaced with ABS bonded foam non-woven fabric. The higher density may give the vehicle a more modern interior design.

The power system is also the focus of this update. According to previously exposed news, the new Tesla Model 3 may be optimized for the battery and power system, and may use 4680 batteries to further improve battery life.

It is also reported that some production lines at Tesla's Shanghai Super Factory will be shut down until the end of February and upgraded to allow for new domestic models.

Chinese Manufacturers Set A New Record For Electric Manned Aircraft With Pure Electric Flight Of 250 Kilometers

Pickpook learned from the official account of Fengfei Aviation that the eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing, electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft company Fengfei Aviation Technology announced that its eVTOL aircraft - Shengshilong No successfully completed a flight of 250.3 kilometers under a single charge state, setting a new record for the range of a 2-ton eVTOL aircraft in the world.

The flight test was completed at Fengfei Jining Test Base on February 23, and the real and complete flight process was recorded through video and third-party equipment.

The long-distance flight video shows the complete flight stages of vertical takeoff, forward transition, fixed-wing cruise, reverse transition and vertical landing, with a single flight range exceeding 250 kilometers.

According to public information, the previous record was 248.8 kilometers (154.6 miles) set by Joby Airlines in the United States.

Fengfei Shengshilong No. 4 aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 2 tons, pure electric power, 5-seater design, and can fly autonomously.

It adopts a compound wing configuration, uses the rotor to take off vertically, and then performs a forward conversion after flying to a certain height, and then cruises quickly and horizontally like a fixed-wing aircraft, with a speed of over 200 km/h.

eVTOL aircraft do not require traditional airports with runways. Compared with helicopters, they are quieter, more environmentally friendly, safer and more reliable, and lower in cost.

In the future, they will be widely used in urban air travel and intercity travel scenarios in metropolitan areas. Data shows that more than 14 million people in my country suffer from extreme commuting time (more than 60 minutes one way), and eVTOL is also considered to be an important solution to solve ground traffic congestion, reducing hours of ground traffic time during peak hours to 15-20 minute.

The long-range mission was carried out at Fengfei eVTOL test base in February, and the mission covered 20 circles on the scheduled flight track. Although "Shengshilong" No. 4 is equipped with advanced avionics equipment, in order to ensure the objectivity and effectiveness of the test results, the aircraft was equipped with a third-party avionics equipment (Stratus 3) during the test and was tested on the ForeFlight system. Recording and verification of actual flight distances. As an independent professional system, ForeFlight has been widely used in the aviation field.

Omer Bar-Yohay, Global President of Forward Aviation Technology, said: "Based on the continuous optimization and rigorous testing of the previously verified models, Forward Flight has accumulated a large amount of actual flight data, which will help Shengshilong's development iteration and airworthiness certification. This ultra-long-distance flight The test has fully and truly demonstrated the excellent performance of Fengfei aircraft, and we are very happy to continue working towards the goal of obtaining EASA airworthiness certification in 2025."

In addition, for the carrier aircraft V2000CG Keruiou, which is on the same platform as Shengshilong, Fengfei has jointly formulated the basis for the type certification with CAAC and the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and successfully passed the civil aviation expert review meeting in early February this year. items are closed.

The type approval basic submission draft and the G-1 issue summary have been formally submitted to the Civil Aviation Administration, which also marks that the airworthiness work of the V2000CG model will enter the stage of "compliance plan formulation" in an all-round way.

Founded in 2017, Fengfei Aviation Technology is committed to providing global customers with safe and reliable air logistics operation systems and air three-dimensional travel solutions.

The R&D and airworthiness center was established in Germany, the business and operation center was established in the United States, and the manufacturing and production center was located in China.

According to the strategic plan of "from small to large, from objects to people", Fengfei's eVTOL autopilot aircraft has completed nearly 10,000 conversion flights, and it is the first to realize eVTOL in scenarios such as island logistics, organ transplantation, emergency material transportation, and commercial logistics. The application of technology landed.

Fengfei Aviation Technology officially stated that the company has strong vertical integration capabilities. The flight control avionics, three electronics and core components all have completely independent intellectual property rights. Composite core technology.

Ram Confirms First Electric Pickup Will Be Known As RAM 1500 REV

The Ram 1500 REV is an all-electric vehicle, the production version of the concept prototype Ram Revolution, and will be based on Stellantis' STLA Frame platform.

The car will make its official debut at the Super Bowl, which kicks off on February 12, and more details will be announced, with production and deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024.

Ram is clearly behind in the electric pickup market. It is reported that Ford and Rivian have already launched electric pickup trucks first. In addition, General Motors also released its latest electric pickup, the GMC Sierra, in October 2022.

In mid-January this year, Tesla's chief designer Franz von Holzhausen said that the design of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup has been completed and will be put into production soon.

BMW i Vision Dee Prototype Launched At CES 2023, An Electric Car Of The Future

At the Consumer Electronics Show CES 2023, BMW announced the electric sports sedan 'i Vision Dee' with a futuristic design, focusing on the luxury segment and aiming to become a rival of BMW. Apple Car.

i Vision Dee uses some of Amazon's voice recognition technology, but mainly the approach still prioritizes applications via BMW's software.

The company has provided software updates to millions of its vehicles since 2019 and will continue to do so in the future, BMW says it will focus on data protection, guiding the developers build apps - utilities for electric vehicles and seamlessly integrate digital systems.

When using the i Vision Dee, drivers can choose from five different levels of information to display using the "Mixed Reality Slider" on the dashboard, which includes actual directional cues enhance and inform social networks.

The entire windshield functions as a large screen. BMW's next generation voice assistant, called Dee, can assist the driver, recognize the driver's identity, automatically open the door, etc..

It is worth noting that the i Vision Dee has up to 240 inches. The e-ink paint segment is individually controlled, which can change the full color and display style. It is expected that the car will be available in 2025 at the earliest.

Lightyear 2 Solar Car Released: Priced At Less Than 40,000 Euros, Mass Production Starts In 2025

Earlier last year, the Dutch company Lightyear launched its first solar electric car Lightyear 0, and now the company has launched its second model at CES 2023, named Lightyear 2.

Pickpook learned that Lightyear is a Dutch electric car startup company dedicated to making solar cars. The goal is to produce a car that does not depend on the grid to further reduce emissions.

Judging from the official preview, Lightyear 2 seems to still adopt the coupe shape of Lightyear 0, with a higher ground clearance, almost making the car look like a two-door crossover.

Lex Hoefsloot, CEO and co-founder of Lightyear, said: "Lightyear 2 will quickly realize our mission of providing clean transportation for everyone, everywhere. It is the first vehicle that allows consumers to prioritize sustainability while simultaneously An electric car that doesn't compromise on practicality."

Like Lightyear 0, Lightyear 2 differs from conventional electric vehicles with solar panels on the roof, hood and rear, and the company says Lightyear 2 can reduce a driver's lifetime carbon dioxide emissions to half. The car offers a range of more than 800 kilometers, which is quite a bit more than the Lightyear 0 with a WLTP rating of 625 kilometers.

It is reported that Lightyear 0 solar panels are said to provide 70 kilometers of battery life per day under ideal sunlight conditions, but the official has not announced how much this data is for Lightyear 2. It is worth mentioning that Lightyear 2 can also supply power to the grid.

Many parameters of Lightyear 2 have not been announced. The company said that the car is expected to start mass production at the end of 2025. The first markets to be listed are the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Surprisingly, the car is expected to sell for less than 40,000 euros, which is much cheaper than Lightyear 0's price of more than 260,000 dollars

Mercedes-Benz Plans To Build A Global Charging Network Covering China, Open To All Electric Vehicles

According to reports, Mercedes-Benz, a subsidiary of Daimler, will build a global charging network covering North America, China, Europe and other major markets to support its charging when conditions permit before 2030. market to achieve the goal of full electrification.

Mercedes-Benz announced that it will begin construction of charging stations in North America. The company says that by 2027, it will have 400 high-power charging stations in the United States, containing 2,500 chargers, most of which will be located in urban centers and near major roads and retail centers in major cities.

While the charging network doesn't yet have a name, it will be the first visible result of a partnership between Mercedes-Benz, energy producer MN8 energy and EV charging network company ChargePoint. The charging network will be open to all electric vehicles to encourage the rapid adoption of electric vehicles.

So far, Mercedes-Benz has mainly relied on third-party charging networks. So building an entirely new charging network is a bold move for the company.

Report said that with the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the company can not only obtain new revenue streams in the emerging electric vehicle charging market, but also provide the best charging experience for car customers.

Currently, Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its "electric first" strategy. In July 2021, the company said it would be fully electrified in markets where conditions permit by 2030. The company unveiled measures to accelerate its transition to all-electric vehicles, including plans to build a battery factory. (Little Fox)