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Fire Truck Designed Specially To Handle EV Fires

With motor vehicles becoming more electrified, fire and rescue departments have had to take into consideration the new issues of high-voltage equipment in the vehicles. Unlike the 12V battery that has been in cars for decades – mainly to provide electricity to turn the starter motor – the electrical systems in electric vehicles (EVs) run from 200V to 800V.

If the vehicle is involved in an accident and cables are disconnected or damaged, there is a danger of electricity leakage onto the bodywork. For this reason, the new generation of hybrid rallycars have warning lights to alert rescuers and spectators of any electrical danger if the car crashes. Latest regulations even require the crew to have available Class-0 gloves carried capable of withstanding 1,000 volts.

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VinFast Debuts Budget EV To Fight Incoming Rivals

In Vietnam, a country where Chinese rivals are swarming even as motorbikes continue to control the roads, VinFast has unveiled its cheapest electric car yet, a $23,000 (RM102k) VF 5 model for sale.

Vingroup’s electric vehicle division stated late on Friday that it is “targeting the broadest range of consumers” with the VF 5 Plus SUV, which costs around one-third as much as the company’s higher-end EVs. VinFast’s newest SUV delivers 134 hp maximum power and 135 Nm of torque.

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Singapore EV Battery Startup Oyika Secures RM38 Million In Funding

BPIN Investment, a division of Thailand’s smart-energy giant Banpu Next, has provided further money to Singapore-based smart-battery swapping startup Oyika, according to regulatory filings.

According to Oyika’s papers with Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Banpu Next, a division of energy juggernaut Banpu, which is listed on the stock exchange in Bangkok, is investing $8.75 million (RM38 million) in the startup as part of its Series B investment.

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VW Considers Ditching Touchscreen Controls In Future EVs

One of the biggest automakers in the world, Volkswagen, has made the decision to stop using touch controls in its cars. Customers prefer classic knobs and buttons to operate different aspects of their vehicles, according to the company.

This choice was made following years of testing touch controls, which were viewed as a method to update the driving experience. Volkswagen has discovered that many consumers, however, find it challenging and distracting to utilise touch controls while driving.

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Ford Patents Idea For Turning Multiple Cars Into A Combined Surround Sound System

Just when you thought that the ricer going around your neighbourhood blasting music is loud, Ford is taking it to another level. A new patent recently filed by Ford can now allow multiple cars to sync their stereos together to make one giant sound system. That’s right, now there’ll be a pack of them around your neighbourhood.

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GWM Unveils New Energy Vehicles As It Speeds Towards Full Electrification

With the emphasis on New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) which became part of a national policy in China in 2009, the carmakers in the country quickly began work on making the transition to electrified vehicles. Great Wall Motors (GWM), with its leadership in SUVs in China, worked hard to develop NEVs within its brands.

At Auto Shanghai 2023 this week, the carmaker is displaying a range of NEVs from its five major brands -HAVAL, TANK, ORA, POER, and WEY. This is to demonstrate its aim of a major player in the race to be the next leader in the field.

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