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Despite the pace at which sales of electric passenger vehicles are growing, and the promise they hold for lowering worldwide carbon emissions, there is a major conflict between the way EV designs are evolving and how that threatens to create serious problems for the sustainability of automotive supply chains.
Historically, the primary deterrent to consumers adopting EVs has been range anxiety, given the comparatively lower MPGe of battery packs versus fuel tanks in IC-engined cars, and the far lower availability of charging points relative to fuelling stations. In response, automotive OEMs are building EVs with ever-larger batteries, with a view to enabling EVs to complete their day-to-day journeys and make it back home without needing to recharge. More…

BMW aims to elevate its servicing with AI-driven proactive care

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Well – AI is pretty much everywhere these days. We have AI-driven apps, services, and toasters and soon enough anything we can think will have been touched by the “magic” of AI. BMW Group, not to be left in the dust, takes a leap in revolutionizing customer service with the introduction of Proactive Care. This AI and data-centric platform promises a plethora of cutting-edge services, offering customers tailored solutions based on their vehicle’s needs and their preferences, thereby – apparently – redefining the realms of connected vehicles and customer service. Proactive Care is touted… More…

Ride1Up’s original Prodigy e-bike hits $1,895, Anker SOLIX power station first discount, more


Ride1Up just launched its new V2 e-bike, but you can score the original Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. It’s being joined by the first discount on Anker’s just-released SOLIX C1000 power station at $749, as well as Hover-1’s Night Owl folding e-scooter at $610 off. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…

Honda unveils new urban EV concepts

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Honda is is set to unveil a range of concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo, including a mysterious Specialty Sports Concept, a sustainable small hatchback named Sustaina-C, and the CI-MEV, an autonomous-ready heavy quadricycle. We didn’t even have a photo for the Specialty Sports Concept, but an NSX-style sketch found in the “Honda Dream Loop” illustration might be a good indication of what to expect. This concept is fully electric, but obviously we’ll have to wait a while to learn anything about its specs or performance. Next in line is the Sustaina-C Concept,… More…