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    Chevrolet Silverado EV Reveal Confirmed for 2022 CES

    Chevrolet announced that the all-electric Silverado will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 5, 2022.Chevy showed a teaser displaying the fixed-glass roof that will be an option on the non-commercial version of the Silverado EV.The Silverado EV uses General Motors’ Ultium battery technology that will also be found in the GMC Hummer EV, and it is expected to arrive as a 2023 model.The electric pickup truck wars are heating up, with entries from Rivian, GMC, Tesla, Ford, and more set to hit the road in the near future. While we have known for over a year that an electric Chevrolet pickup is on its way, Chevy has now confirmed that the all-electric Silverado will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 5, 2022. Chevrolet provided a shadowy teaser image with the announcement, showing a top-down view of the truck which reveals a fixed-glass roof. Chevy says that the glass roof only be available on certain trim levels of the retail truck, meaning it won’t be offered on commercial versions, and we think it’s likely to be a costly option. Chevrolet has confirmed that there will be a commercial-grade fleet version of the Silverado EV that will presumably do away with many of niceties that will be optional on the non-commercial truck.

    The electric Silverado will be based on the same Ultium battery platform that will also underpin other upcoming electric GM products such as the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq. General Motors estimates that the Silverado EV will offer up to 400 miles of range on a single charge, a fair bit more than the Rivian R1T’s 314-mile EPA range. Chevy also announced previously that the Silverado will come with rear-axle steering, which will significantly tighten the turning radius by slightly turning the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the fronts.The gas-powered Silverado, which just received a refresh for the 2022 model year, is expected to live alongside the electric truck for the foreseeable future. We expect the Silverado EV to go on sale for the 2023 model year, by which point the electric pickup segment will be crowded.
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    2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Benefits from a Range Boost

    Volvo is boosting the range of its electric small SUV, the XC40 Recharge.The 2022 model now goes 223 miles on a charge, according to the EPA, up from 208 miles.Volvo also says that a software update will soon be available for existing 2021 models that will provide the same boost.Volvo has made some updates to the XC40 Recharge’s powertrain for 2022 that result in an extra 15 miles of EPA-rated range. The electric SUV is now estimated to deliver 223 miles on a single charge, and existing owners of 2021 XC40 Recharge models will also be able to get the extra range via a forthcoming software update. The EPA combined efficiency figure also rises from 79 MPGe to 85 MPGe.

    The updates are not to the physical battery pack itself but rather entail a number of small software changes focused on energy management and thermal management, a Volvo spokesperson told C/D. These updates helped the 2022 XC40 Recharge perform better when the EPA retested it for the new model year. The EPA has not yet rated the XC40’s sibling, the C40 Recharge, but we expect it to achieve a similar estimate as the 2022 model.We’re curious to see how the range improvement plays out in the real world, and we’ll update this article with test results for a 2022 model as soon as we are able to complete our 75-mph real-world highway range test. In that test, a 2021 model achieved a real-world range of 180 miles.The 2022 XC40 Recharge starts at $56,395 for the standard model and $59,245 for the Ultimate model. That’s a $1310 increase in base price compared with the 2021 model. 2022 models are at dealerships now, and Volvo says it will release information soon about the software updates for existing 2021 models.
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    2021 Triumph Street Scrambler Teased Ahead Of India Launch

    2021 Triumph Street ScramblerWhen launched in India, the new Triumph Street Scrambler will go head-to-head against Ducati Scrambler Icon
    Triumph is aggressively expanding its international portfolio by unveiling new products across various segments. Back in April this year, the British bikemaker took the wraps off the latest version of Street Scrambler that will also head towards Indian shores. The company, through a teaser on social media, has now confirmed the same.
    The 2021 Street Scrambler features some subtle aesthetic and mechanical updates over its predecessor. It will be available in two forms- standard and a limited-run Sandstorm Edition. The latter has been priced at Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for India and is limited to just 775 units worldwide.
    Updated Styling
    To start with its design, 2021 iteration of Street Scrambler gets a raft of styling updates. These include a new side panel with an aluminium number board, a new brushed aluminium headlight bracket, a new heel guard and throttle body finishers. The split-style seats get a new Alcantara-like finish. That said, Triumph has retained the overall retro styling of the bike with the same set of body panels.
    Retro-style components such as a round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single-sided high-mounted twin exhaust canister, wire-spoked wheels shod with knobby tyres, fork gaiters and circular rearview mirrors. Triumph, however, has done away with a rubberised grip pad on the tank. It will be available in three paint schemes- a dual-tone Matte Khaki with Matte Ironstone, Jet Black or Urban Grey.
    2021 Triumph Street Scrambler teased
    The Sandstorm Edition gets additional cosmetic enhancements such as a headlight grille, rubber grip pads on the tank, a beak-like high-mounted front mudguard and an engine belly pan which give it a unique appearance. Further, it will be shipped with a personalised certificate of authenticity that will also bear the bike’s VIN number lending it exclusivity. The bike tips the weighing scales at 223kg.
    Mechanical Specs
    Getting into specifications, the bike is powered by a 900cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine which also powers Bonneville Street Twin. This motor is now BS6/Euro-5 compliant and pushes out 64.1 bhp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 80 Nm at 3,200rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    The new Street Scrambler is underpinned by the same steel twin-cradle frame that is suspended on non-adjustable 41mm forks telescopic at front and preload-adjustable twin shocks at rear. Braking duties will be carried out by single disc brakes on both front and rear ends with calipers from Brembo and Nissin respectively. Safety is provided by dual-channel ABS as standard.
    2021 Triumph Street Scrambler
    Features on offer
    Speaking of features, Street Scrambler gets an analogue speedometer with LCD display, a 12-litre fuel tank, full LED illumination traction control and three ride modes- road, rain and off-road. For better off-road performance, it gets switchable ABS. One can expect it to be priced around Rs 9.00 lakh (ex-showroom) when launched in India. More

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    Hero Electric Scooter Sales Highest In Sep 2021 – Production To Increase

    Hero Electric Scooter Sales Sep 2021With increase in demand, Hero Electric plans to increase product current capacity of 1 lakh to 5 lakh units by March 2022
    Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two wheelers company, offers several electric scooters. Among the most popular Hero Electric scooters are Flash, Optima, Photon, NYX and Dash. These electric scooters, with FAME II and additional State Government subsidies are now attractively priced.
    Hero Electric Scooter Sales – Sep 2021
    In June 2021, FAME II subsidies for electric bikes was increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per kWh battery capacity with overall subsidy cap doubled to 40 percent of the cost of the two wheeler. Thanks to increase in fuel prices, electric scooter demand is on the rise. This can be see in the sales report of Hero Electric for Sep 2021. Last month, they sold more than 6,500 High-Speed vehicles
    Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric said, “Hero Electric has been on the forefront and leader in embarking the journey towards EV adoption in India. The industry has seen its biggest growth for EVs pertaining to the compressive approach and consumer-friendly policies, further propelling the demand for sustainable mobility solutions.
    With the increased awareness and better infrastructure, Hero Electric achieved a larger sale volume and eyes upward growth trajectory in the coming months. We look forward to the festive season and are all geared to meet the rising electric two-wheeler demand in the country.”
    Hero Optima Electric Scooter
    Following special incentives being offered by the State Governments, Hero Electric noted a sharp increase in sales for the first half of this year. The company sold a total of 15,000 electric scooters in the first 6 months of 2021 which is 5 times higher as against 3,270 units sold in the same period of 2020.
    July 2021 sales stood at 4,500 units, 10 times higher as compared to 399 units sold in July 2020. The company also saw increase in demand in July – Sep 2021 and a consistent growth in market share. Currently, Hero Electric commands 40 percent share in the electric two wheeler market.
    Rising Demand, Increased Production
    In view of rising demand, particularly so in the ‘City Speed’ segment, the company plans increase in capacity from a current 1 lakh units to over 5 lakh units by March 2022. Currently Hero Electric 13 electric two-wheeler across 6 platforms, divided into Low Speed (Comfort Speed or below 25 km/h) and City Speed (City Speed or around 40-45 km/h) categories.
    Hero Electric will be expanding capacity of its new production unit in Ludhiana while the company states that it plans to subsequently add to production capacities of one million every year with production targets set at over five million (50 lakh) electric two wheelers per year by 2026 as the company looks forward to a tremendous boost in electric mobility.
    Increased Dealerships and New Launches
    As of September 2021, Hero Electric has a total of 339 dealerships across 162 cities in the country. Plans are afoot to enhance these dealerships while the company also plans launch of exclusive experience showrooms in major cities to help create more awareness of electric vehicles in India.
    Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric confirmed that the new Hero AE-47 electric motorcycle in the premium category, is ready for production. However with the current pandemic situation in the country, its launch has been delayed. The company plans to pay greater attention to launch of low cost electric two wheelers with the premium range pushed to a later date sometime in 2022. More

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    2022 Ford Mustang Dresses Up with New Appearance Packages

    Ford is adding two new appearance packages to the 2022 Mustang lineup.The Stealth Edition is available for the EcoBoost Premium model and features clear taillights and black trim.The California Special returns for the GT and features special badges, stripes, and suede interior bits.With all the hubbub surrounding the electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford is attempting to bring some more attention back to the classic pony car with a few new appearance options. The 2022 Mustang will offer a new Stealth Edition option for the base four-cylinder EcoBoost model, while the V-8–powered GT features an updated version of the classic California Special variant.

    The Stealth Edition’s most noticeable changes are the clear taillights shared with the previously revealed Ice White Edition and the black trim for the badges and side mirrors. It also has 19-inch wheels and a rear spoiler, plus a badge in the instrument cluster. Ford has yet to reveal a price for the Stealth Edition, but it will be an option package available on the EcoBoost Premium model and is offered with blue, grey, silver, or black exterior colors.

    GT California Special
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    The California Special, a familiar nameplate to anyone who has followed the Mustang’s history, is available for either the GT coupe or convertible. The latest version of the GT/CS features a black grille, stripes, badges, and a scoop on the rear fender. There’s a strut tower brace under the hood, while the coupe features a spoiler and the convertible comes standard with a spoiler delete. Suede trim is found inside, and the California Special can now be combined with the GT Performance Package that features upgraded brakes, suspension tweaks, a limited-slip differential, and a staggered 19-inch wheel and tire setup with Pirelli summer tires.Ford says that orders open for the 2022 Mustang lineup later this year, with cars arriving at dealerships in the first quarter of next year.
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    Yezdi Roadking, ADV Front View Spied 1st Time – Exhaust Note Has Throaty Sound

    Yezdi ADVMahindra-owned Classic Legends could unveil the all-new Yezdi range by end of this year
    A popular brand in 70s and 80s, Yezdi motorcycles are all set to be re-launched in their 21st century version. Frequency of road tests has increased in recent months, which indicates that the bikes could be unveiled soon. Yezdi nameplate has a strong connect with enthusiasts, who will surely like to give it a try. As of now, most of the original Yezdi bikes are largely collectors’ items.
    Yezdi Roadking styling
    Although the bike gets a modern makeover, the retro look and feel is evident in features such as circular headlamp and rear-view mirrors. Handlebar is ergonomically placed, making it suitable for long journeys. With centrally-placed footpegs, the bike ensures a comfortable riding stance.
    Tail section is largely non-existent, which helps achieve a scrambler look for the bike. The registration number plate is mounted on the rear tyre hugger. The bike has minimal fairing with parts of the frame exposed to ensure a muscular profile.
    Talking about hardware, the bike gets conventional telescopic forks at front and twin rear shock absorbers. It has spoke wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. The rear is a wider unit as compared to the front tyre. The bike gets dual upswept exhaust. Disc brakes can be seen at both ends. ABS is expected to be offered as standard.
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    Yezdi ADV styling
    Based on the same platform, Yezdi adventure motorcycle and Roadking share quite a few components and features. Yezdi ADV gets round headlamp, tall visor, raised front fender, and fork gaiters. Latest spy video is credit to Kaif Nasir / Suyog.
    It has larger front wheel and rear smaller unit is shod with wider tyre. Similar to Royal Enfield Himalayan, Yezdi ADV gets dedicated luggage racks at front and rear. As compared to Himalayan, the horsey feel seems a little subdued on Yezdi ADV. Better clarity will emerge when the bike is unveiled.
    Engine options
    Roadking will primarily rival upcoming Royal Enfield Hunter 350. The latter will utilize the new 350cc engine that makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm. Yezdi ADV will take on Himalayan that is powered by a 411cc, air cooled, single cylinder, SOHC motor. It makes 24.3 bhp / 32 Nm.
    Yezdi Roadking
    Roadking could borrow the 293 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled motor from Jawa. It is capable of generating max power of 27.3 ps and peak torque of 27 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed constant-mesh transmission. It is also possible that Roadking could be powered by the 334cc motor currently in use with Jawa Perak. This unit makes 30.64 ps / 32.74 Nm and is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox.
    Yezdi ADV motorcycle could also get any of these two engine options. Engine performance parameters could be tweaked, as per the requirements of these bikes. If competitively priced, Yezdi bikes could emerge as a viable alternative to Royal Enfield motorcycles. It will be interesting to see how this segment evolves after Yezdi’s entry.
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    Dealers Suspect Chevrolet’s Bolt EV Recall Will Include Lots of Buybacks; GM Says No

    Chevrolet’s mass recall of the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV could cost GM almost $2 billion, which is why, as Inside EVs reported, some dealers are predicting a big buyback instead of widespread battery replacements.But GM reconfirmed to Car and Driver that the previously announced plan to replace the defective battery modules remains in place, adding that buybacks might be considered on a case-by-case basis.GM’s battery partner, LG, has started manufacturing replacement models for the Bolt batteries, and the first ones should be installed starting later this month.The ongoing cost of the recall that affects every single Chevrolet Bolt EV ever made is, according to some reports, around $1.8 billion. The main driver for the eye-popping number is the fact that GM’s solution to the recall is to replace at least some battery modules in all 110,000 Bolts that were sold in the U.S. The scale of this program has led some Chevy dealers to assume the automaker will implement a buyback program for the faulty EVs rather than pony up to replace the batteries.

    “[GM is] already going to pay half the value of the car with the new battery. Buybacks will be way cheaper for them,” an anonymous dealer told InsideEVs. There are other signs that the recall isn’t dampening the value of these electric vehicles, which are still under temporary safety suggestions from GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) not to overcharge or overdischarge the battery. Manheim Auctions, InsideEVs notes, is forecasting that a 2021 Chevy Bolt will only lose around $100 in value over the next 12 months. The result? Dealers are buying up lots and lots of Bolt EVs from customers looking to sell.But a buyback—a massive buyback, at least—is not in the official plans.”We haven’t changed our plan, which is to replace all battery modules in the 2017–2019 model year vehicle population and replace defective modules in the 2020–2022 model years,” a GM spokesperson told Car and Driver. “We continue to consider buyback requests on a case-by-case basis.”

    To catch you up on the Bolt recall situation, which also affects the Bolt EUV, the main problem is that there is a risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. It has only happened around a dozen times, but the risk was large enough that GM and NHTSA made an initial recall announcement in November 2020. The problem stems from two rare manufacturing defects—a torn anode and a folded separator—that both need to be present in the same battery cell that supplier LG made for GM for a fire to potentially start. The two companies are now working together to find a solution. In late September, GM said it and LG had “identified the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs.”Identifying that root cause allowed LG to resume battery and module production with an updated manufacturing process last month. Module replacements are supposed to start in mid-October, with the first batch going to Bolt EV and EUV customers “whose batteries were manufactured during specific build time frames where GM believes battery defects appear to be clustered,” GM said.Before the end of the year, GM will also release new diagnostic software that has been designed to “detect specific abnormalities that might indicate a damaged battery in Bolt EVs and EUVs.” GM said that with this new software and other fixes, Bolt EV and EUV owners should be able to use their cars as they did before.
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    TVS Building EV Charging Network For Upcoming Electric Scooters, Motorcycles

    File photo of a TVS motorcycle concept.TVS and Tata Power will be putting their focus on solar energy sources at the upcoming charging network
    Automakers are forming strategic alliances with firms that have resources to build a wide electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the country. TVS Motor Company is the latest automaker that has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power to create a large EV charging infrastructure to accelerate electric mobility in India.
    This charging network will be dedicated to electric two-wheelers in the country. As part of the MoU, the two firms agreed to drive a comprehensive implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across India and deploy solar power technologies at TVS Motor locations.
    Focus On Solar Energy
    The partnership aims to create a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers. Both companies will look to explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations. This will also allow owners of TVS iQube electric scooter access to a widespread charging network through the TVS Motor customer connect app and Tata Power EZ Charge app across India.
    TVS has stated that it is focused on substantially enhancing customer convenience through world-class fast-charging solutions. The bikemaker intends to expand technologies in solar energy that will play a vital role in the shift towards clean energy adoption by consumers. With increasing concerns over climate change, renewable sources such as solar energy will play a key role going forward.
    TVS Creon Electric Scooter Concept
    In line with the company’s vision of electrification, Joint MD of TVS, Sudarshan Venu, said that the Hosur-based automaker envisages a wide and reliable charging infrastructure for two and three-wheeler EV customers across India. This will be powered by renewable sources of energy, such as solar.
    TVS has already revealed that they have a dedicated team which is working on range of upcoming electric vehicles which likely includes new e-scooters and e-motorcycles. It will also help TVS to increase footprints of iQube across the country.
    iQube Details
    TVS aims to increase presence of the electric scooter to 25 cities within the next few months. It is currently available in cities like Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Kochi, Surat, Vizag, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. iQube is currently priced at Rs 1.00 lakh (ex-showroom).
    TVS iQube Electric Scooter
    The e-scooter is powered by a hub-mounted BLDC electric motor which derives its energy from a 2.25kWh lithium-ion battery. This powertrain returns a peak output of 4.4kW and 140 Nm of torque. TVS claims a range of 75km on a single charge. It can achieve a top speed of 40kmph in Eco mode and 78kmph in Sport mode while the 0-40kmph acceleration time is 4.2 seconds.
    Tata Power Network
    Tata Power has an expansive network of over 5,000 home chargers and over 700 public chargers in more than 120 cities in India. The company is present across all segments of the EV eco-system– public charging, captive charging, home and workplace charging stations, and has deployed all types of chargers, including DC chargers and AC Chargers. More