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Wys net. Hulle moes nooit van die trems ontslae geraak het nie. Meeste van julle weet nou nie waarvan ek praat nie.

Inderdaad 'n besondere behaling vir BMW met hierdie nuwe reeks voertuie van hulle.

... ...the first modern Neue Klasse model in BMW’s portfolio was chosen, by a jury comprising 98 motoring journalists from 33 countries, as the Car of the Year ... ... the iX3 competed against 43 cars, with the shortlist of three also comprising the Mercedes Benz-CLA and Nissan Leaf.

BMW iX3 - 2026 world car of the year

Technical and other specifications of BMW iX3

EV's wat in die Ooste vervaardig word raak al meer beskikbaar hier plaaslik - daarom dan hierdie spesifieke artikel en in besonder ook omdat die voertuig hier vermeld deur die Geely groep vervaardig word.

It was also confirmed that Geely will continue to use its simplified naming convention, which it introduced in South Africa when it dropped the ‘X’ in the EX5 electric and plug-in hybrid models, renaming the EX2 to E2.

In addition to its own brand, Geely Group owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Riddara, Farizon, and Lynk & Co.

New Chinese hatchback EV

In 'n plasing gedateer 2 April 2026, het ek na die volgende verwys mbt Donut Lab -

En hulle - Verge Motorcycles - maak die volgende bekend -

The electric juice in the battery goes to a Donut Lab hubless in-wheel electric motor that delivers 134 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.
Donut Lab het meer as net een vinger in hierdie 'pie' ... ...

Dít het my verder laat dink oor wat Donut Lab meer doen as net die Solid-State Battery waaroor hulle so blatant negatief gekritiseer word.

Lees gerus die volgende artikel goed deur en maak seker jy kyk na die video "Watch the Announcement" waar dieselfde vollyf mannetjie van die SSB toetse, baie mooi verduidelik wat hulle reeds met elektriese motor vervaarding vir verskillende tipes EV's bereik het.

With our solution, vehicles are not only lighter, but the cost of the powertrain is also reduced compared to traditional systems. This simplified design brings multiple benefits: decreased weight leads to greater efficiency, reduced manufacturing complexity minimizes costs, and fewer components translate to lower maintenance needs over the vehicle’s lifetime.

Laat mens wonder hoekom mense so negatief is oor Donut Lab se Solid-State Battery?

Donut Lab’s next-generation in-wheel motors

Die swaar voertuig mark word deesdae vinnig oorgeneem deur Volvo met hulle elektriese trokke.

With the new truck, Volvo claims to be more capable of fully matching the business needs of its customers. "It has never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, who calls the new model "the best truck in the industry."

Volvo matching the business needs of its customers with there EV trucks.

En hier kom die drie-punt ster se "the Benz Patent Motorwagen" - vol fieterjasies en ware top prestasie behalings - natuurlik teen 'n MB prys, hoe anders.

Just like the recently unveiled Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the new EQS gets the innovative seatbelt heating on the front seats, of up to 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit), for more comfort in winter ... .... on a single charge, the EQS can brag about 575 miles (925 kilometers)... ... Mercedes-Benz has already opened order books for the all-new EQS in its home market, Germany, where it starts at 94,403 euros, including VAT, which translates to $111,050, for the base EQS 400. Business customers can purchase it under special conditions for 79,330 euros ($93,317).

The most efficient of the pack, the EQS 450+ starts at 108,635 euros ($127,700), the EQS 500 4MATIC starts at 123,285 euros ($145,127), while the range-topping EQS 580 4MATIC is a 134,732-euro ($158,600) deal.

Mercedes-Benz EQS

My siening oor hierdie hele Donut Lab + vennote is:

What if all this comes to be what it is claimed to be?
All can just benefit from it.
Só, why not wait and see rather than trying to stop those who have the guts to hopefully achieve something new.
Their motto may just be: "The impossible we do at once, miracles take us al little longer."

So, what is going on here? Frankly, we have no idea, but filing a criminal complaint is a far more serious action than dissing someone on social media. At CleanTechnica, we report, you retort. If matters in Helsinki clarify themselves anytime soon, we will be sure to share new developments with our loyal readers, who are never shy about sharing their thoughts with us in the comments.

Whistleblower Takes On Donut Lab Battery Claims

Lees meer hier oor NORDIC NANO - op hulle webwerf sal jy ook DONUT LAB koppeling sien wat gevolg kan word.

Beide Donut Lab en Nordic Nano se verklaring mbt die negatiewe kommentaar gelewer deur 'n privaat persoon teen die twee maatskappye - Engelse weergawe volg direk na eerste taal weergawe -

Donut Lab and Nordic Nano Group’s Statement

Hierdie nuwe i3 tenvolle EV model is 'n baie aanskoulike BMW met sy unieke aansig ontwerp, wat tog steeds die tradisionele sierrooster opmerklik maak in die sedan weergawe.

The i3’s front facia is characterised by the most modern interpretation of the company’s signature kidney grille. According to BMW, the latter item and twin headlamp array merge to form an innovative lighting signature.
The Bavarian brand claims a combined operating range of 900 km (WLTP) on a single full charge.

BMW i3

Dit wil voorkom of die vervaardigers van ons alombekende luukser weergawes EV's, mekaar die stryd aangesê het om te kyk wie kan die vinnigste hul nuwe modelle bekend stel.
Hier volg nog 'n Mercedes Benz model - let op die besonderse agterkant van die spesifieke model.

“With the all-new electric C‑Class, we have made a profound statement: reinventing classic elegance for the electric age.

Mercedes Benz C-Class.

In hierdie artikel word sommer drie tipes BMW 7 reeks voertuie bespreek - maak seker watter aandrywingsmiddel, diesel. petrol of elektries se besonderhede ter sprake is in die verskillende afdelings.

BMW has announced the updated 7 Series is expected to launch in SA in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The thoroughly updated current-generation 7 Series was unveiled with a selection of powertrains. The latter includes diesel (740d xDrive) and petrol (740 xDrive), plug-in hybrid (PHEV; 750e, M760e xDrive), and all-electric (i7 50 xDrive, i7 60 xDrive, i7 M70 xDrive).

Die vol elektiese BMW 7 reeks word as volg aangedui:

... ... and all-electric (i7 50 xDrive - According to BMW, these figures allow for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.5 seconds. The 50 xDrive’s 112.5 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery offers a claimed range of 728 km on a full charge,
i7 60 xDrive - The i7 60 xDrive produces combined system outputs of 400 kW and 745 N.m — good for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.8 seconds. BMW claims an operating range of up to 727 km,
i7 M70 xDrive) - BMW says these figures allow the most powerful i7 to complete the 0-100 km/h dash in 3.8 seconds. The M70 xDrive has a claimed operating range of up to 686 km.

Opgegradeerde BMW 7 reeks

Met die volgende ingedagte -

Porsche claims the apex model dispatches the 0-100 km/h dash in 2.5 seconds. The top speed is rated at 260 km/h .... ....

is dit moontlik die rede hoekom meer as een van hierdie luukse, sportiewe EV's se agter-aansig mooier vertoon as hul voor-aansig - Rede: met dié hoë spoed vermoëns is die agter-aansig van die EV's dit wat meestal deur ander voertuie gesien gaan word.
Laat mens dink "... ... haar hele wegstap is 'n middel teen seer oë."

Porsche Cayenne Coupe

Soos reeds in Januarie 2026 berig is oor die Volvo EX60 wat ongeveer derde kwartaal vanjaar hier beskikbaar sal wees, volg hier nou die jongste nuus oor die betrokke EV van Volvo wat steeds derde kwartaal op ons paaie te siene sal wees.

Veral met ons veel hoër petrol en diesel pryse tans, is dit tesame met die besondere reikwydtes van die EV's met net een lading, 'n definitiewe oorweging met jou volgende nuwe voertuig aankope.
Lees hierdie waarheid elders raak:
"Recently, we wrote about how affordability is now the primary driver of new renewable energy installations at both the grid and individual level. It’s a pretty simple calculus, actually. As new renewable energy resources go up, costs go down. Call it the law of the unseen hand or just good old fashioned common sense. It works across all political groups and cultural divides."

The EX60 will be offered with an option of three powertrains, namely the P6, P10, and P12, each improving on the former’s power outputs, battery, and range.
The P12 can reach 100km/h in 3.9 seconds, and thanks to its 117kWh battery, it also has a class-leading range of 810km.

Volvo EX60 - jongste nuus

Hier is nou iets vir die manne wat graag sou wil spog met 'n BMW bakkie - 'n ware droom BMW bakkie.

As Mercedes Benz so laf kan wees om 'n Nissan bakkie te omskep in 'n Mercedes Benz bakkie, dan dink ek BMW kan veel meer sukses behaal met 'n Ford Ranger + BMW 7 reeks ware bakkie iewers vorentoe, veral as BMW die bakkie 100% EV maak met 'n reikwydte van 800km + - - - dalk of dalk nie, wie sal weet.

New BMW Pickup

In die plasing op 17 Februarie 2026 is hierdie gesê oor Toyota se bZ4X -

"... ... the bZ4X will be available in all-wheel-drive configuration in our market.
The top speed is rated at 160 km/h. Equipped with a 73.1 kWh battery pack, the all-paw bZ4X offers a claimed operating range of up to 516 km."

In die jongste oor die bZ4X word die reikwydte nou aangegee as:

The e-motors are powered by a 73.1kWh battery, which provides a range of over 450km.

Teen " ... a starting price of R1,182,800", sou mens werklik wou hoop op 550km reikwydte - maar nou ja, tenminste het hierdie spesifieke model homself reeds lankal goed bewys as betroubare EV in die buiteland.

Toyota's bZ4X goes on sale in RSA

TOYOTA bZ4X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

n Maat van my se noudie dag mens moet bq op let na die laai capacity van hierie nuwe EV goed veral die Chinas SUVs, ek sien van hulle se laai capacity is somer so 300kg.

So as ek en een van my yster lifter pelle in so een klim om te gaan jag en elk n geweer saam vat sal ons moet besluit of ons gaan eet of drink die naweek want jy sal nie al 2 kan saam ry nie.

Ek sien hierie dingietjie kan darem so raps oor die 400kg vat so 3 groot mense kan darem elk n sakkie saam vat

Because Ferrari still says driving should be mechanical and emotional, the Luce foregoes typical modern-car features, opting for physical buttons, switches, and tactile controls rather than relying heavily on touchscreens.

All electric Ferrari

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“The Ferrari Luce has nothing to do with electric cars you have seen from other players,” Vigna said Thursday at an event in Modena, Italy.

“You have to see it and drive it to understand that it wasn’t copied — not the interiors, not the exterior, not the performance.”

“If you don’t pay for innovation, you wrong the people working on it, the supply chain that makes it possible and the technology itself.”

Ferrari racks up orders despite criticism

Twee maande en 'n paar dae later, duik Donut Lab se 'Solid State Battery'/(SSB) weer op.

This story is interesting, and revealing. It may explain why Donut Lab has been so secretive.

Donut Lab is different.

Anders, maar positief werklik.

Nou wat nog kan vorentoe verwag word in die EV wêreld se ontwikkelingspad ?

The E-Shift option simulates gear changes and is combined with the German marque’s Porsche Electric Sport Sound to convey an “authentic” and “dynamic” gear-shifting sensation.

Porsche Taycan e-shift system

So 'n raps minder as 'n jaar gelede, het ek die onderstaande te sê gehad oor EV's uit die Ooste:

by TFDADD » 17 Jul 2025 11:39
Dagsê Wouter,

So ampertjies, maar toe besluit ek daarteen na verskeie toetsritte - die elektriese goete daar uit die Ooste is erg plasties.

Vandag, 25 Junie 2026, is ek die geleentheid gebied deur 'n plaaslike handelaar om weereens 'n EV uit die Ooste te toetsbestuur - handelaar weet ek sou graag 'n EV bakkie wou toetsbestuur, maar by gebrek daaraan bied hulle toe aan dat ek 'n middelslag grootte SUV - vyf sitplek gesinsvoertuig - op 'n toetsrit neem.
Die betrokke EV is die BYD Atto 3 SUV direk uit die Ooste - half skepties die knaap deurgekyk en baie vrae gevra en besluit toe, hoekom nie, niks te verloor nie, net nog 'n ervaring.

In ons dorp is daar so hier en daar 'n mooi gladde teerstraat, maar by verre meer gelapte slaggat strate wat meeste voertuie soos 'n skotskar laat voel as jy daaroor ry.
Moet eerlik sê, hierdie Sjinees laat daardie gelapte slaggat strate veel beter voel as jy in hulle ry - natuurlik is dit steeds voelbaar, maar doodstil sonder bak skommeling.
Uit op die N4 teen 'n stewige bultjie wys hierdie knaap sy EV gedrag tenvolle, versnel ewe fluks en rats bult op sonder om te wys hy werk nou hard.

My ervaring is dat BYD hier 'n besonderse EV teen redelike prys beskikbaar maak in Suid Afrika.

Lees meer oor die BYD Atto 3 SUV in die onderstaande artikel - dit is nogal iets wat, soos die Engelsman sal sê: Experience changes perception.

BYD Atto 3 SUV

BMW stoom voort met hulle nuwe modelle en doen dit op 'n baie sinvolle wyse boonop.

One thing definitely stands out. The new X5 adopts the styling inspired by BMW’s Neue Klasse design language, and yes, you’re right that it looks like the much-anticipated iX3, which isn’t an unattractive car.

With five powertrain options, BMW clearly understands the market dynamics, and that’s the right move.

The iX5 is equipped with an 800-volt electrical architecture that accepts up to 460kW DC fast charging. As for the driving range, BMW quotes up to 845km, making it one of its longest-range EVs to date.

BMW’s Neue Klasse design in the iX5

Ons boere kan vooruitsien na Elektriese Trekkers (ET's) en ander tipes plaas masjinerie in die toekoms.
Dit danksy Bosch wat die voordele insien en dienooreenkomstig ontwikkel.

Bosch says the powertrain offers significant benefits for farmers. In particular, it offers high efficiency, minimal maintenance, and low operating costs. Those advantages are amplified if the electricity to power the farm machinery is generated locally using biogas, combined heat and power plants, or photovoltaic systems.

Die ET toekoms is om die draai, kry daardie sonkrag en ander elektriese opwekkingskemas solank in plek op jou plaas.

Elektriese trekkers, ens.

Ek is nou glad nie 'n voorstander van die sg. 'hibriede' voertuie nie, vir my is dit of die een of die ander, omrede die EV gedeelte gewoonlik net uiters geringe mate bydra tot die binnebrand enjin se verrigting in so 'n opset.

Met hierdie hibriede trekker mag dit dalk effens anders wees gegewe die 20% tot 30% vermidering in brandstof verbruik.

Nogtans, hier is reeds die begin van 'n ontwikkeling wat in die trekkerbedryf op 100% ET's kan eindig in die nabye toekoms.

Die hibriede stelsel kan ook brandstofverbruik tussen 20% en 30% verminder in vergelyking met dieselaangedrewe trekkers, veral tydens bedrywighede waar die las voortdurend wissel en die elektriese aandrywing die kragvereistes doeltreffend kan aanvul.

Met ʼn gewig van sowat 13 ton bied die DV3504 beter stabiliteit in swaarder trektoestande.

Zoomlion DV3504 – die eerste hibriede trekker in SA

Ek sien die gesprek loop nog lekker sonder ophou.

Ek doen solar so op die sideline van 2018 af. Vandag my 1ste EV Charger geinstalleer vir 'n ICar. Ek moes eers die regulasies opsoek en mooi deurwerk voor ek kon installeer. Nogal interesante vereistes en selfs komponente wat moeilik hier te kry is vir sekere chargeres. Ek het nog 1 installasie in die pyplyn maar die klieënt gaan sommer sy 8kW solar stelsel upgrage na 12kW en klompie ekstra panele. Hy reken hy is keelvol vir brandstof gooi. Doe EV's steek nou oral kop uit.