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Isuzu Partners With Honda To Develop And Supply Fuel Cell System For Heavy-Duty Trucks

Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of a partnership agreement to have Honda develop and provide the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks that Isuzu plans to launch in 2027.

What are fuel cell-powered heavy trucks? A fuel cell truck is an electric truck that generates electricity from fuel cells that are powered by hydrogen stored in tanks in the truck. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined through an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity, heat and water.

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The Story Behind ORA’s Iconic ‘Egg’ Design, According To Andrew Dyson, VP Of Design For Great Wall Motor And The ORA Brand

Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a range of highly-anticipated new energy vehicles (NEV) at the recent Auto Shanghai 2023. But what makes some of these car models stand out in terms of their appearance? After the press conference, Andrew Dyson, who leads the design department at GWM, revealed the thinking behind the “GOOD CAT” design and what to expect from future GWM car models, using ORA as an example.

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2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Introduced in Indonesia – Will this be offered as a Perodua in Malaysia?

Toyota Indonesia has unveiled a brand-new model of the Yaris Cross, a B- Segment SUV that is unconnected to the one that is already available in Europe, Japan, and Australia. This one, however, is said to be the “sister car” to the Perodua Ativa we have here in Malaysia.

The model borrows stylistic ideas from the Highlander and the larger RAV4 with a choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains.

The new Yaris Cross will sit between the Raize and the Corolla Cross in Toyota’s SUV lineup for the Indonesian market.

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Naza Introduces Jimny Corner in Subang Skypark – Free Entrance for Jimny Owners

The Naza Skylounge, which was previously launched for Peugeot owners, now welcomes owners of the Suzuki Jimny.

The private lounging and conversation area was created to offer visitors complete comfort, convenience, and relaxation before and after a flight.

The Jimny Corner promotes the Suzuki Jimny, the iconic tough off-road vehicle known for its adventurous adventures.

The Suzuki Jimny is a series of four-wheel drive off-road mini SUVs, manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1970.

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American Dealership Asks RM685,000 For Toyota GR Corolla

Our favourite little hot hatch (check out our drive video below), the 2023 GR Corolla was arguably the most anticipated car this year. Enthusiasts went nuts when they got to take it for a test run as to how great it handled and performed. So definitely as an enthusiast, you would want to add this to your collection.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) in the USA for the standard GR Corolla starts at $35,900 (RM162k) and the Circuit Edition will cost you $42,900 (RM193k). According to CarScoops, the actual price for the limited-run Morizo Edition goes for $51,884 (RM233k).

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Sweden ‘Charges’ Ahead With Permanent Electric Road For On-The-Go EV Charging

As more car makers join the EV bandwagon, charging has become a bigger challenge. While some government agencies and private sectors continue to invest in charging stations, there are companies that are coming up with innovative ideas to solve the charging problem.

Take Sweden for example, it is currently leading the way with roadways that are able to charge a car as it moves over a certain stretch of road.

Sweden has already tested four temporary electric roadways. But a 21-kilometre road will be the world’s first permanent electric road that charges EV’s on-the-go.

The electric road system (ERS), which is currently in the procurement and final planning stages, is scheduled to be finished and open to the public by 2025.

How does the system work?

The Swedish government’s transport agency, Trafikverket, is considering – and has already tested – options like overhead power lines, ground-level electric rails, or road-embedded inductive coils.

Power is supplied from overhead wires to cars through a pantograph in the case of overhead conductive charging, much like how trams work. For accessing electric wires, heavy-duty vehicles are the greatest options for this strategy.

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