Electric cars

[toraromki]

Payday loan scams: Expert advice 

When a business claims to offer a loan without running a credit check, it is one of the most typical payday loan frauds. Frequently, those who fall for this con learn that the organization does not offer loans and that they must pay steep interest rates and fees. When a business requests an upfront charge in order to process the loan, it is an additional prevalent scam. The company rarely offers the loan, and this cost is typically very expensive. Read more here

[Didu]

The Good Cat is getting closer to SG. 😁   Meow meow.......come ....meow meow...come  😸

2022 GWM Ora Good Cat for Malaysia – 47.8 and 63.1 kWh variants; up to 500 km EV range; est from RM140k

Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced its entry into Malaysia just yesterday, and one of the models that will be coming our way is the Ora Good Cat. The all-electric hatchback was showcased during yesterday’s event, but it’ll be some time until the Good Cat (also called the Haomao) is launched here, as we were told that GWM’s first products will only enter the market in the fourth quarter of this year.

Ahead of the Good Cat officially going on sale, Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia has begun accepting pre-bookings for the electric vehicle (EV). All variants will come with an electric motor rated at 143 PS (141 hp or 105 kW) and 210 Nm of torque driving the front wheels, allowing for a top speed of 152 km/h. One-pedal driving is available and there are five drive modes available (Normal, Sport, Eco, Eco+ and Auto).

Both the Tech and Pro will come with a 47.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that can provide up to 400 km of range following the NEDC standard. It takes about 46 minutes to get from a 0-80% state of charge (SoC) with DC fast charging (CCS2 connection) at 60 kW. As for pricing, both the Tech and Pro are estimated to start from RM14X,XXX, with the latter likely being higher up the scale due to its positioning above the Tech in the line-up.

After the Pro is the Ultra, which is estimated to retail from RM15X,XXX. For the higher asking price, the Ultra offers up to 500 km of range thanks to a more substantial 63.1-kWh ternary lithium battery.

The charging kit for the Pro and Ultra is identical to the Tech and Pro, although the times aren’t. With AC charging, it takes around an hour for a full charge and getting from a 0-80% SoC requires about 40 minutes. At the very top of the pack is the Ultra G, which shares the same specifications with the Ultra, but will comes with more equipment to justify its asking price that is estimated to be from RM16X,XXX.

https://paultan.org/2022/07/08/2022-gwm-ora-good-cat-for-malaysia-estimated-price-specs/

[inlinesix]

 

[Voodooman]

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-antics-turn-owners-130031862.html
 

i think i am one of them who is crossing out Tesla due to EM. 

[DOBIEMKZ]

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/07/30/bmw-i4-ix-battery-fire-recall/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000016&fbclid=IwAR0SUIbLIDTLcnQlagCOcKWL4THuYb332XJW_niylCH4RnoXJPYAAx7PpIk

2022 BMW i4 and iX recalled over potential battery fires

Owners advised to park outside, told not drive or charge cars

JONATHON RAMSEY, Jul 30th 2022 at 3:47PM

The 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, iX xDrive50 and iX M60 battery-electric battery-electric vehicles are being recalled due to the potential for battery fires. Thankfully it's a tiny population of just 83 vehicles at the moment. But BMW and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association advise owners not to drive their vehicles, not to park them inside or near other vehicles and structures that could catch on fire, and not to charge them. It's possible that the battery pack cells in the affected populations suffered a defect during manufacturing. After a few incidents overseas and in the U.S., a BMW investigation found that a cell's cathode plate might have been damaged when the cells were made. If cathode debris gets loose inside the cell, it could cause a short circuit that results in a fire.

Twenty-seven examples of the i4 are being recalled, 56 examples of the iX. BMW says it isn't aware of any accidents or injuries derived from the issue.

It sounds similar to what happened to the Chevrolet Bolt battery packs. In Chevy's case, a torn anode and a torn cell separator had the potential to short circuit the battery and cause a fire. And as with Chevrolet, the BMW batteries came from a supplier; BMW developed the cells at its Battery Competence Center, but Samsung SDI and CATL handle mass production. BMW said the cells at issue came from Samsung SDI.

Unlike the Bolt, though, authorities advise the BMWs not be driven nor charged. The fix is a trip to the dealer for a new battery. BMW won't begin mailing notification letters until September 19, but said it will contact owners by phone immediately. Those seeking further information before then can call BMW customer service at 800-525-7417, or contact the NHTSA at 888-327-4236 and mention campaign number 22V541000. For some reason, at the time of writing, the NHTSA site doesn't list the iX recall, only the i4. Owners can refer to the i4 recall paperwork or visit the NHTSA recall site and enter their VINs to check the status of their EVs. The automaker also said it would "provide owners with alternate transportation until parts become available."

It's the second recall in two months for the i4 and iX. In June, the EVs were called in for a potential software glitch in the driver's display when the vehicles were put into Valet Mode.

[Jamesc]

On 7/26/2022 at 9:50 PM, mrluice3 said:

Where can I get a loan with really bad credit ?

I get a lot of sms for loans with bad credit.

Msg me your phone number and I send the sms to you.

[Jamesc]

6 minutes ago, paydayadvice said:

If you need a quick but high-interest loan 

Do you have quick and low-interest loans?

[Ct3833]

 

.....Mercedes-Benz EV Makes World Record Completing 1,000 Km On Single Charge.....

https://www.vehiclesuggest.com/mercedes-benz-ev-world-record-completing-1000-km-single-charge/

 

[DOBIEMKZ]

https://insideevs.com/news/601147/bmw-i3-sedan-catches-fire-china/?adv=0&fbclid=IwAR0AP5maUdFeYZE9_helToI_rcwMAO1YUDRsj8_pY8NCyXJptaGfCPqYybU

BMW i3 Sedan Test Drive In China Goes Badly, Car Catches Fire

The new i3 is a China-only long-wheelbase electric version of the latest 3 Series.

Jul 29, 2022 at 3:05am ET By: Andrei Nedelea

China got an electric BMW 3 Series before the rest of the world with the new i3 sedan, as the Bavarian automaker is trying to steal some sales away from the extremely popular Tesla Model 3. But during a recent test drive in Zhengzhou, China, the i3 caught fire forcing its occupants to quickly exit the vehicle.

Small flames could be seen under the car, and even though at one point in the video posted by CnEVPost they do seem to get bigger, they never engulf the vehicle and the fire looks like it stays contained to the same area. We’re pretty sure that is not a battery pack fire, especially given that it’s located towards the rear of the vehicle where the traction motor is.

Perhaps this is why it didn’t suddenly burst into flames surrounding the entire vehicle from underneath, like we’ve seen in so many EV battery pack fires. These usually result in the complete destruction of the vehicle, but in this case the i3 sedan probably lived to drive another day with some repairs, although the incident will surely be investigated by both BMW and authorities.

According to the source article, the China-only i3 began reaching customers last month when 1,613 units were reportedly delivered. Apparently, the vehicle isn’t as appealing to customers as BMW had thought, and it’s nowhere near as popular as the Model 3 which is still seen as the best deal in the segment.

The BMW i3 sedan is only sold with a single-motor eDrive35L model that makes 282 horsepower and 400 Nm (295 pound-feet) of torque. It draws from a 70.3 kWh battery pack with a net capacity of 66.1 kWh and in China it has a claimed range 526 km (327 miles), although the figure would be closer to 400 km (250 miles) if calculated on the European WLTP test cycle, and even less as per the EPA.

[Didu]

Another EV option for 7 seaters, go to Life section in today's Straits Times  😁

Car review: Seven-seater Opel Zafira-e Life offers space but not pace

Opel Zafira-e Life launched in Singapore

The 134bhp and 260Nm of torque offered from the Opel Zafira-e Life, alongside its voluminous interior should see to all your family's needs. Based on the same platform that underpins the voluminous Opel Vivaro-e, the Opel Zafira-e Life converts its generous proportions into spacious seating for seven, instead of room for cargo.

And there's also a mighty 134bhp electric motor which delivers a total of 260Nm of torque to look forward to, handy when you've got the whole family and luggage to tow, and good for a zero to 100km/h sprint time of 9.2 seconds.

This electric motor is animated via a 50kWh battery, which is less than the 75kWh you get in the commercial vehicle, but still enough for a WLTP range of 238km. And charging can be done in a jiffy, with the Zafira-e Life taking a claimed 30 minutes to recharge from flat to an 80% state of charge. Charging via alternating current meanwhile, tops at 11kWh, which will allow you to fully charge the MPV's batteries in 4.5 hours.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/news/article.php?AID=26920&CT=n

[DOBIEMKZ]

Toyota exec: US’ 50% EV goal for 2030 a long shot due to lack of consumer demand

https://www.teslarati.com/toyota-us-50-percent-ev-goal-long-shot-demand-problem/?fbclid=IwAR1pa2XxiPoMhOy2gxeQh6SbRiwqc6inW1uxlSzs6Mryeyblm42bJ_esmxU

By Simon Alvarez

Posted on August 25, 2022

Jack Hollis, Toyota Motor North America’s executive vice president of sales, recently shared some of his thoughts about the United States’ efforts to push the adoption of electric vehicles. The executive’s stance is quite simple: the US’ 50% electric vehicle goal for 2030 is a long shot due to a lack of consumer demand. 

Last year, the Biden administration announced a rather ambitious target. If the Biden administration’s goals are met, then 50% of the US’ new vehicle sales will be battery-electric by 2030. Numerous carmakers have responded appropriately to the targets, with some also noting that they could hit 40% to 50% BEV sales by the end of the decade. 

Hollis, however, does not believe that these goals are realistic. In a recent webinar, the Toyota exec noted that the mass adoption of all-electric cars would likely not develop as fast as EV advocates suggest. This, according to Hollis, is because consumer demand is just not sufficient. BEVs also cost too much, and the infrastructure is not yet there. 

“I don’t think the market is ready. I don’t think the infrastructure is ready. And even if you were ready to purchase one, and if you could afford it … they’re still too high,” Hollis said. 

As noted in a Forbes report, battery electric vehicles commanded 5.2% of the new vehicle market in the United States in the first half of the year, a notable rise from last year’s 2.5%. About 66.1% of BEV sales in the United States were from Texas-based electric car maker Tesla. 

Hollis does not buy the hype around the rising popularity of EVs and their growing market share. According to the executive, Toyota introduced hybrids over 20 years ago, but even with popular cars like the Prius, the market share of hybrids in the United States is still less than 10%. 

And hybrids, Hollis noted, are now familiar to customers. They’re also affordable, and they do not cause range anxiety. Hybrids also do not rely as heavily on raw battery materials like lithium, some of which come from foreign countries with complicated foreign relations. “It took 25 years to get to less than 10% (market share) for hybrids — which is affordable, which is done with resources that are available,” Hollis said. 

“The consumer isn’t demanding it at that level. The consumer is not screaming, ‘30% or 40% by tomorrow.’ And when you start pushing consumers into things they’re not ready for, some other consequence will occur,” Hollis said. 

It should be noted that despite Hollis’ rhetoric, Toyota is jumping on the BEV trend, though its bZ4x crossover has been beset by problems. The vehicle has been recalled because its wheels may fall off, and recent communication to owners revealed that Toyota had given bZ4x customers the option to have their vehicles repurchased. 

 

[DOBIEMKZ]

😮Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China😮

The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack.

https://insideevs.com/news/607366/polestar-2-battery-replacement-china-high-cost/?fbclid=IwAR00z0QCSG8mOljgTswufCEDBOStS2W15jJXsVJSH6ocr9nd0TX_KEjgWKI

Aug 30, 2022 at 11:52am ET

By: Andrei Nedelea

The Polestar 2 is built in China where it costs from 298,350 yuan (just over $43,000), but one owner was quoted far more than that for a replacement battery pack. The owner damaged his dual-motor long range Polestar 2 in an accident and it was deemed necessary to replace the battery pack as it had been dented inward and was no longer safe for use.

When the owner, a certain Mr. Huang, took his damaged car to be repaired at the dealership, he was quoted a whopping 540,000 yuan ($79,200) for a new battery pack to be installed. That is one and a half times more than what Mr. Huang paid for his Polestar 2, which doesn’t sound like it can be economically repaired.

According to CN EV Post, which quotes local Chinese sources, they reached out to Polestar to confirm if this was the going rate for a Polestar 2 battery replacement. They got an official statement back saying that the actual rate was 400,000 yuan ($57,900), suggesting that Mr. Huang may also have been charged for other repairs that were needed on his car.

[Spurman]

8 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

😮Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China😮

The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack.

https://insideevs.com/news/607366/polestar-2-battery-replacement-china-high-cost/?fbclid=IwAR00z0QCSG8mOljgTswufCEDBOStS2W15jJXsVJSH6ocr9nd0TX_KEjgWKI

Aug 30, 2022 at 11:52am ET

By: Andrei Nedelea

The Polestar 2 is built in China where it costs from 298,350 yuan (just over $43,000), but one owner was quoted far more than that for a replacement battery pack. The owner damaged his dual-motor long range Polestar 2 in an accident and it was deemed necessary to replace the battery pack as it had been dented inward and was no longer safe for use.

When the owner, a certain Mr. Huang, took his damaged car to be repaired at the dealership, he was quoted a whopping 540,000 yuan ($79,200) for a new battery pack to be installed. That is one and a half times more than what Mr. Huang paid for his Polestar 2, which doesn’t sound like it can be economically repaired.

According to CN EV Post, which quotes local Chinese sources, they reached out to Polestar to confirm if this was the going rate for a Polestar 2 battery replacement. They got an official statement back saying that the actual rate was 400,000 yuan ($57,900), suggesting that Mr. Huang may also have been charged for other repairs that were needed on his car.

Kena tok....

Buy gilette razor. The replacements though high priced, its nowhere more expensive than the stick.

[DOBIEMKZ]

31 minutes ago, Spurman said:

Kena tok....

Buy gilette razor. The replacements though high priced, its nowhere more expensive than the stick.

Any many of their razors and sticks are interchangeable.
But I went electric a few years ago.😁

Edited August 31, 2022 by DOBIEMKZ

[DOBIEMKZ]

Exit stage left: Tesla Model Y unexpectedly spears into a wall – Video

https://www.drive.com.au/news/tesla-model-y-unexpectedly-spears-into-wall/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=a3d9759e-fd9a-4341-b988-1c2f40703eec

A Tesla Model Y has been filmed unexpectedly crashing head-on into a wall in China – as a US customer files a lawsuit against the electric car giant’s semi-autonomous driving tech, claiming the system suddenly brakes without reason.

Jordan Mulach 14:11 30 August 2022

All was going well for this Tesla Model Y driver in China – until it wasn’t. 

In a video posted to social media platform Twitter, the Tesla Model Y is filmed travelling through a tunnel in China when it unexpectedly brakes and turns hard right, spearing off the road and into a wall.

According to the video, little more than a second passed between the Tesla’s brakes being applied and the car hitting the wall.

The cause of the crash and the extent of the damage to the Tesla Model Y is unclear, although the lining of the tunnel’s walls fell down on the electric SUV shortly after impact.

Doubts about the safety of Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving tech – in particular forcing cars to suddenly brake without warning – have led to a lawsuit for a class action against the electric car giant in the US.

In a report by news agency Reuters, US Tesla Model 3 owner, Jose Alvarez Toledo, believes the company’s ‘Autopilot’ semi-autonomous driving system is a "frightening and dangerous nightmare" when it forces the car to brake for non-existent obstacles.

"When the sudden unintended braking defect occurs, they turn what is supposed to be a safety feature into a frightening and dangerous nightmare," Toledo’s lawsuit said, according to Reuters.

The lawsuit is seeking class-action status for US Tesla owners who have experienced the sudden braking defect. 

Tesla's website states 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' should only be used by an attentive driver with both hands on the wheel –despite there being no safeguards in place if drivers do not follow these instructions.

Earlier this month, veteran US road safety campaigner Ralph Nader called Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ and ‘Full Self-Driving’ autonomous systems “one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades”.

“This nation should not allow this malfunctioning software which Tesla itself warns may do the 'wrong thing at the worst time' on the same streets where children walk to school,” Mr Nader said in a statement.

“Tesla should never have put this technology in its vehicles. Now over 100,000 Tesla owners are currently using technology that research shows malfunctions every eight minutes.”

[Vratenza]

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

😮Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China😮

The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack.

https://insideevs.com/news/607366/polestar-2-battery-replacement-china-high-cost/?fbclid=IwAR00z0QCSG8mOljgTswufCEDBOStS2W15jJXsVJSH6ocr9nd0TX_KEjgWKI

Aug 30, 2022 at 11:52am ET

By: Andrei Nedelea

The Polestar 2 is built in China where it costs from 298,350 yuan (just over $43,000), but one owner was quoted far more than that for a replacement battery pack. The owner damaged his dual-motor long range Polestar 2 in an accident and it was deemed necessary to replace the battery pack as it had been dented inward and was no longer safe for use.

When the owner, a certain Mr. Huang, took his damaged car to be repaired at the dealership, he was quoted a whopping 540,000 yuan ($79,200) for a new battery pack to be installed. That is one and a half times more than what Mr. Huang paid for his Polestar 2, which doesn’t sound like it can be economically repaired.

According to CN EV Post, which quotes local Chinese sources, they reached out to Polestar to confirm if this was the going rate for a Polestar 2 battery replacement. They got an official statement back saying that the actual rate was 400,000 yuan ($57,900), suggesting that Mr. Huang may also have been charged for other repairs that were needed on his car.

Now we know Polestars are disposable products.

[Volvobrick]

On 8/31/2022 at 11:22 AM, DOBIEMKZ said:

😮Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China😮

The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack.

https://insideevs.com/news/607366/polestar-2-battery-replacement-china-high-cost/?fbclid=IwAR00z0QCSG8mOljgTswufCEDBOStS2W15jJXsVJSH6ocr9nd0TX_KEjgWKI

Aug 30, 2022 at 11:52am ET

By: Andrei Nedelea

The Polestar 2 is built in China where it costs from 298,350 yuan (just over $43,000), but one owner was quoted far more than that for a replacement battery pack. The owner damaged his dual-motor long range Polestar 2 in an accident and it was deemed necessary to replace the battery pack as it had been dented inward and was no longer safe for use.

When the owner, a certain Mr. Huang, took his damaged car to be repaired at the dealership, he was quoted a whopping 540,000 yuan ($79,200) for a new battery pack to be installed. That is one and a half times more than what Mr. Huang paid for his Polestar 2, which doesn’t sound like it can be economically repaired.

According to CN EV Post, which quotes local Chinese sources, they reached out to Polestar to confirm if this was the going rate for a Polestar 2 battery replacement. They got an official statement back saying that the actual rate was 400,000 yuan ($57,900), suggesting that Mr. Huang may also have been charged for other repairs that were needed on his car.

So Pornstar copied the business model from inkjet printer makers.....

[Lethalstrike]

10 hours ago, Volvobrick said:

So Pornstar copied the business model from inkjet printer makers.....

From what I've been reading online, it's not entirely necessary to replace the entire battery pack at 1 go, as the Pornstar 2's battery pack consists of 27 or 24 individual battery modules depending on whether its a 69kWh or 75kWh battery pack. You just change out the defective battery modules. Unless this China fella suay all 27 modules are defective, or the China AD wants to tok this owner say everything must change 🤣

Considering it has been in an accident with the battery pack compromised, I can see why the China AD says everything must change la. 

Edited September 2, 2022 by Lethalstrike