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      Polestar 3 Electric SUV Confirmed to Start Production in 2022

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      Polestar has confirmed that its next model will be the Polestar 3, an electric SUV.Production will start sometime in 2022 at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina.A teaser photo shows the Polestar 3’s silhouette, and it will ride on a new EV platform.Polestar will further expand its lineup next year with a new model called the Polestar 3. The company describes it as an “aerodynamic performance electric SUV,” which makes us think it will be styled like SUV “coupes” such as the BMW X4 or Mercedes GLC Coupe. It will ride on a new Volvo EV platform, and a teaser photo gives a hint at its silhouette.Notably, the Polestar 3 will be the EV subbrand’s first model to be built in the U.S. Production is scheduled to start sometime in 2022 at Volvo’s new plant in South Carolina, which currently builds the S60 sedan and will soon start building the next-generation XC90 SUV.

      The 3 will follow the Polestar 1, a plug-in-hybrid coupe that recently ended production, and the Polestar 2, an electric hatchback currently on sale that starts at $61,200. Polestar has also said it plans to build a production version of the Precept concept, a larger flagship sedan with advanced driver-assistance features.Look for more information on the Polestar 3 to come later this year. It will likely go on sale in the U.S. in late 2022 as a 2023 model.
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      Listen to the One-Off Bugatti Bolide's Wild Straight-Piped 1850-HP W-16 Engine

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      The Bolide is the most extreme Bugatti ever built. A one-off project introduced in October 2020, it’s a lightweight track-only missile on wheels with an 1850-horsepower version of the company’s widely used quad-turbo W-16 engine. In person, it sounds absolutely maniacal.

      The NM2255 YouTube channel got the chance to inspect the Bolide up close during this year’s Milano Monza Motor Show, giving us our first real-life look at the lightweight hypercar. The Bolide’s insane proportions and ultra-aggressive aero are even more pronounced when seen through the lens of a normal camera. And that wild X-shaped taillight configuration is just the coolest. The most interesting part of this video isn’t how the Bolide looks, though. It’s how the car sounds. Because the car doesn’t have to conform to any emissions or sound regulations, Bugatti didn’t bother to put any sort of obstructions or muffling in the exhaust. The result, as you’ve probably guessed, is a very loud vehicle, even at idle. When Bugatti employees go to start the car up, it makes a loud bark, startling onlookers. We can only imagine how it would sound at wide-open throttle on a race track.

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      Okinawa Electric Scooter Prices Reduced By Up To Rs 17,800

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      Okinawa Electric ScootersOkinawa is extending full subsidy benefits of 15000 / KWH to its customers following recent amendments in FAME II Policy
      Okinawa Autotech, the makers of the iPraise+, Praise Pro and Ridge+ have reduced the prices of their entire electric two wheeler lineup. The new pricing is in effect from 11th June 2021 and follows the recent amendments made by Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises to the Fame II policy. These latest revision will allow EV makers to compete on a common platform with their ICE counterparts.
      These changes include a subsidy offered to the electric two wheeler makers with demand incentive increased to Rs 15,000 per kWh from an earlier Rs 10,000 per kWh. The Government has also announced that the cap on incentives for electric two wheelers will be at 40 percent of the cost of the vehicle.
      New Okinawa Pricing
      Okinawa has reduced prices of its electric scooter range by Rs.7,200 to Rs.17,800 with effect from 1st June 2021. Following this price reduction, the Okinawa iPraise+ which was earlier priced at Rs.1,17,600 is now Rs.17,892 lower at Rs.99,708. Praise Pro has seen a price reduction of Rs.7,947 from an earlier pricing of Rs.84,795 to Rs.76,848 while the Ridge+ pricing is lowered by Rs.7,209 from Rs.69,000 to Rs.61,791.
      Okinawa Autotech, the first Indian company to get a FAME II subsidy from the Government of India has sold 90,000 units as of May 21 and is positioned in a No.2 spot behind Hero Electric in the electric two wheeler market.

      Okinawa
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      iPraise+
      117,600
      99,708
      17,892

      Praise Pro
      84,795
      76,848
      7,947

      Ridge+
      69,000
      61,791
      7,209

      Okinawa Eco Pro
      Its iPraise+ is its best-selling model which has noted a threefold increase in demand over the past few months. It comes in with IOT enabled Mobile App called ‘Okinawa Eco Pro’ which allows the user to track the scooter, get directions and add emergency contact numbers in the effect of any disaster.
      Okinawa is very bullish about its performance in the year ahead. Despite the fact that the country is being ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, the company recorded revenues to the extent of Rs 155 crores in FY2021 and targets a 300 percent YoY growth to Rs 465 crores in FY22.
      The company is also investing Rs 150 crores into a new facility in Rajasthan, close to its existing plant. The company also has a widespread network of 300+ dealerships in the country targeting buyers in Metros and in the Tier II and Tier III and in rural areas.
      The dealerships are located in Delhi, Bangalore, Noida, Jharkhand and Assam with plans to expand other Indian states. More recently, Okinawa has also entered into partnerships with financial institutions and e-commerce companies like Edelweiss, Credr, Zest Money, Welectric, and Beep Cart with plans to enhance its product portfolio and on-ground footprint. More

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      HOP Electric Scooters Launch Price Rs 65k Onwards – Up To 125 KM Range

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      HOP LEO electric scooterBy end of this fiscal, HOP Electric’s portfolio will have a total of five vehicles
      Named HOP Lyf and HOP Leo, the two new electric scooters are available at a starting price of Rs 65,500 and Rs 72,500, respectively. Interested customers can pre-book a test drive by registering on the company’s website. Lyf and Leo will be targeted primarily at younger audiences who are more aware about the importance of sustainable mobility.
      HOP Lyf and Leo – design and features
      Both electric scooters have trendy design and are offered in attractive colour options. Of the two, Lyf appears to be relatively sharper. It comes with a V-shaped front apron with extensions. Another unique feature of Lyf is that it has been equipped with back support. This will ensure comfortable rides for the pillion.
      HOP LEO electric scooter
      Talking about Leo, the scooter has bold and stylish looks. The front apron is quite different from that of Lyf. Features that are common in both scooters include LED headlight, sporty rear view mirrors, fully digital display, mobile charging port, and front storage space. Both scooters have comfortable ergonomics for rider as well as pillion.
      HOP Lyf and Leo – engine and specs
      The motor used on HOP Lyf can generate 2000w of max power. Top speed is 50 kmph. Range is 125 km when a dual lithium-ion battery pack is used. The scooter will be offered in three variants, Lyf Basic, Lyf, and Lyf Extended.
      HOP LYF electric scooter
      Leo has a similar variant line – Leo Basic, Leo, and Leo Extended. Leo has a higher capacity motor that can generate 2500w of peak power. It has a top speed of 60 kmph. Range is 125 km when used with dual lithium-ion battery pack. Both scooters offer three ride modes of Eco, City and Sport.
      HOP LYF electric scooter
      Other key features include reverse gear, park assist, side stand sensors, dual-disk brakes, remote key, anti-theft wheel lock and anti-theft alarm. Customers will also have the option to choose internet and GPS connectivity, which will be offered as accessories.
      One of the USPs of HOP Lyf and Leo is that both electric scooters significantly reduce running costs. The average works out at 20 paisa per kilometre. For a 50 km daily commute, the cost will be just Rs 10.
      HOP LYF electric scooter Specs
      Battery swapping infrastructure
      To eliminate range anxiety, HOP Electric is working to develop a vast network of battery swapping stations. This setup will complement the company’s unique ownership model, where customers don’t have to pay the price of the battery.
      Anytime they need, users can simply swap their drained battery for a fully recharged unit at the nearest battery swapping station. They will be charged for usage of battery and not the total cost of the battery. HOP is also working to launch its e-bike OXO 100. It will have a top speed of 100 kmph and can travel 100 km on a single charge. More

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      Lincoln’s First EV Debuts Next Year, Three More Set to Follow

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      Lincoln will introduce four new electric vehicles, the first of which is to debut next year in celebration of the American luxury brand’s 100th anniversary. Lincoln plans to electrify its entire portfolio by 2030. These Lincoln EVs will be global vehicles, too, with the brand planning to sell its forthcoming electric models in the United States and China.The four electric Lincolns will be derived from Ford’s new rear-wheel/all-wheel-drive electric vehicle platform, meaning not a single one of these luxury models will share the architecture used by the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Once the four anchor EVs are in production, the flexible EV architecture can spit out derivatives.These new Lincoln EVs will no doubt be crossovers. Think Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, and Navigator, but propelled by batteries and electric motors instead of gasoline and internal combustion engines. Lincoln currently has no all-electric vehicles but does have plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid versions of the Aviator and—soon—the Corsair.The EV Aviator (EV-iator?) ComethFord recently confirmed there will soon be battery electric variants of the Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer three-row SUVs. Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln, would not confirm that the EV we will see next year is the Aviator. Forecasters and media reports have said an electric Lincoln Corsair is not due until 2026 when it will be assembled at the Oakville, Ontario plant that will eventually make five different EVs for Ford.EVs will represent half of Lincoln’s global volume by 2025, as part of the larger Ford+ plan. The automaker is investing $30 billion toward electrification by 2025. This includes EVs for both the Ford and Lincoln brands, retooling plants, and the development and manufacturing of battery cells, as well as other components, for electric vehicles.Lincoln is stepping up its EV game because the adoption rate of EVs by buyers of luxury vehicles is higher than that of mainstream ones, Falotico said. The overall EV share in the U.S. makes up around 2 percent of total sales, whereas the share of EV sales in the luxury segment is closer to 19 percent. To further cement its role as an EV brand, Ford’s luxury marque will also introduce the Lincoln Charging Network that pulls together partners such as Electrify America to create a broader network of choice, which ought to make it easier to find a place to charge using the Lincoln Way app.See all 5 photosLincoln Zephyr Returns … in ChinaThere are no plans to offer the Zephyr in the U.S. That said, the Zephyr’s styling cues will carry over to the new U.S.-bound EVs Lincoln has in the works.Future electric Lincolns will also feature more spacious interiors with clever storage spaces. Screens are all the rage right now, and future Lincolns will have what the brand calls “coast-to-coast” displays that will use color and light to create a mood, not to mention display various vehicle information.See all 5 photosAdditionally, Lincoln is continuing to focus on the premium experience of buying and owning one of its luxury cars, and its efforts to do so are just getting started. The new Lincoln Intelligence System will enable an always-on relationship with clients, Falotico said. The Lincoln Intelligence System is a cloud-based platform designed to keep customers connected with the brand, as well as receive performance updates for their vehicles.Meanwhile, Lincoln Enhance over-the-air software updates begin this summer, and—as its name suggests—serve as a way to continually enhance Lincoln vehicles. The first OTA is for the Nautilus, which will receive enhancements to its navigation system, Apple CarPlay system, and a digital owner’s manual. A second update to improve the Alexa digital assistant arrives this fall.Lincoln will also get the best of Ford’s technology. This includes Lincoln’s ActiveGlide hands-free driver assist technology, which is analogous to Ford’s BlueCruise.Lincoln Goes DigitalTo bolster the Lincoln ownership experience, the brand is expanding the Lincoln Way app to deliver more connected services. Lincoln is also making it easier to buy and service vehicles digitally, Michael Sprague, the luxury marque’s North American director, said.Lincoln Way was developed for the digital-savvy China market, offering personalized services and benefits. It is being adapted for the U.S. market so customers can go online to buy and service their vehicle if they do not want to go to the dealership. More

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      Lincoln Going Full EV by 2030, Starting with an Electric SUV in 2022

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      Lincoln announced it will transition to an all-electric lineup of luxury vehicles by 2030, starting with a new EV SUV that will debut in 2022. With similar styling as the Zephyr Reflection concept car shown earlier this year, the new EV SUV will feature the next iteration of the brand’s “Quiet Flight” design language.A Lincoln equipped with a hands-free driving mode is in the works and the company also intends to double down on concierge-style servicing and will launch a new smartphone app.Starting with a new SUV that is scheduled to debut next year, Lincoln will move toward a fully electric lineup of luxury vehicles over the next decade. This isn’t the first we’ve heard of a Lincoln electric SUV—we speculated it could be called Mark E—as it was first planned as a part of a partnership with Rivian before Lincoln later clarified it would use its own platform. With a design inspired by the Zephyr Reflection concept car, the future Lincoln SUV is said to represent the brand’s new design language.

      Lincoln

      The new model will be roughly the size of the current Aviator but will have a distinct design to distinguish it from its gas-powered stablemate. An LED lighting setup stretches across the SUV’s grille and extends into the headlamps; inside, a large digital display stretches the entirety of the vehicle’s dashboard. From a sketch of the cabin, we can see a flat floor that should help create an open and airy feel.

      Lincoln

      This new Lincoln will ride on a new battery-electric architecture that can accommodate both rear- and all-wheel-drive arrangements. The company hasn’t released any details about horsepower or range, but we expect Lincoln’s first EV to deliver between 300 and 400 miles per charge as well as enough power to complete with other electric luxury SUVs, such as the Audi e-tron, the Jaguar I-Pace, and the Tesla Model X.Lincoln Active Glide, a semi-autonomous driving mode with hands-free capability, will launch soon as well. The system will take on Cadillac’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot, but, like those driving modes, Active Glide is not fully autonomous as it requires the driver to still pay attention to the road and prepare to take over should the car need human intervention. The company says that a full third of all new Lincoln purchases happened remotely in 2020 and claims that additional steps are being taken to foster a digital sales experience that allows shoppers to skip the dealership. Buyers will be able to select a new Lincoln and complete a transaction online, including financing and vehicle trade-in. An upgraded smartphone app is also on the way and should provide more options for owners to schedule concierge-style maintenance and detailing services.
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      TVS iQube Electric Scooter Price Reduced – Rs 40k Cheaper Than Bajaj Chetak

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      Image – RaviA cheaper iQube can become a more attractive option in comparison to rival Bajaj Chetak
      As per amendments introduced in FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India), the subsidy available has been increased to Rs 15,000 per kWh. Earlier, the subsidy available was Rs 10,000 per kWh.
      The new subsidy rates will be applicable for all EVs and hybrids excluding only buses. Additionally, the government has increased the incentive level to 40% of the cost of vehicle. Earlier, this was fixed at 20%.
      TVS iQube revised prices
      With the changes in FAME-II subsidy scheme, iQube’s on-road price is now Rs 11,250 less than earlier. iQube is currently offered in Delhi and Bengaluru. In Delhi, the effective on-road price is down to 1.01 lakh.
      In comparison, customers in Bengaluru will have to pay Rs 1.10 lakh. Cost is lower in Delhi, as the state government provides additional subsidies to EVs. Promoting use of EVs is an integral part of the overall plan to reduce pollution in the national capital region.
      TVS iQube Electric scooter
      With significant reduction in price, iQube can be in an advantageous position as compared to rival Bajaj Chetak. At the time of its launch, Chetak was offered at an attractive introductory price of Rs 1 lakh. However, with subsequent price revisions, Chetak has become quite expensive. Chetak Urbane and Premium variants are available at Rs 1.43 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively.
      Chetak currently cannot benefit from increased subsidy, as it is yet to get approval under FAME-II scheme. It will have to continue with its existing prices. Due to this, Chetak prices are now at par with that of Ather 450X.
      Ather was the first electric two-wheeler manufacturer to announce reduction in prices on account of increased subsidy. In Bengaluru, Ather 450 Plus and 450X are now priced at Rs 1,25,490 and Rs 1,44,500, respectively.
      TVS iQube expansion plans
      The hike in subsidy couldn’t have come at a better time for iQube. That’s because TVS is currently working to introduce iQube in 20 new cities. With prices reduced, it could become easier for the company to attract customers. The new cities that will be covered include Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.
      However, things won’t be easy for iQube, as Bajaj is also working to launch Chetak in new cities. Bajaj has plans to cover around 30 new cities by end of this fiscal. Ather is already ahead in the game, as it has launched its scooter in more than a dozen cities. More locations will be covered in the coming months. More

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      502-HP 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Arrives Sans Rear Wing

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      The wingless 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring will arrive in the U.S. early next year. It replaces the standard GT3’s swan-neck wing for an automatically adjustable rear spoiler. Orders are open now starting at $163,450, the same as the standard GT3. Porsche’s 911 GT3 will again, for the second time, add a Touring package that deletes the rear wing to look more incognito while ripping toward its 9000-rpm redline. It’ll still be offered as a no-cost option on the new 992-generation model, and it will start arriving in the States early next year.
      The standard GT3’s wing hangs from swan-neck pylons creating up to 150 percent more downforce than its predecessor. The Touring package equips an automatically deployed rear spoiler that can also be raised and lowered using a button in the infotainment screen. The rest of the car is unchanged. Porsche says the Touring’s curb weight is 3164 pounds, the same as the standard GT3. On our scales, it weighed 3222 pounds. Both GT3s use an unequal-length control-arm front suspension inspired by the 911 RSR race car—a first for the 911—and also new adaptive dampers.

      And they’re powered by the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that produces 502 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque with a 9000-rpm rev limiter. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is standard, carried over from the previous GT3, but a six-speed manual is available at no extra charge. However, on both GT3s, the do-it-yourself gearbox isn’t available in California because of sound restrictions. In our test, the automatic-equipped GT3 reached 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. Top speed is the same at 199 mph for manual-equipped cars and 197 mph with the automatic. Other visual tweaks with the Touring package include silver trim outlining the windows, and the front end’s color matches the body (the standard GT3’s is blacked out). A “GT3 Touring” badge rests on the rear grille, and the sport exhaust tips are finished in silver but can be ordered in black. Their interior features more leather, including Touring-specific embossed surfaces, and fabric seat inserts.The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is available to order now and will arrive in the U.S. early next year starting at $163,450, the same price as the standard GT3.
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