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Tesla Semi Electric Truck

Tesla is again delaying the start of production of the Semi electric truck due to problems in the development of the new 4680 battery cells.

Although it was announced that production of the Tesla Semi electric truck would begin this year, the Q2 report confirmed the opposite. This is not the first time that the start of Semi production has been delayed. Mass production of the Semi was supposed to start in 2019, but it was postponed to 2021.

The company informed shareholders that the delay was due to limited availability of battery cells and problems in the supply chain.

“To better focus on these factors, and due to the limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges, we have shifted the launch of the Semi truck program to 2022.”

The Tesla Semi has a range of 300-500 miles and will sell for $ 150,000 (base model with a range of 300 miles) and $ 180,000 (500 miles range). Up to 60 mph comes in 20 seconds with an energy consumption of 2 kWh per mile, and reservations cost $ 20,000.

Source: Tesla

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Ford Puma Hybrid WRC

Although the current season is underway, the participants of the World Rally Championship (WRC) are continuously preparing for the next season. From Ford comes a new crossover, the Puma, which will replace the previous hatchback Fiesta.

According to the new regulations, Ford has built a 1.6 turbo petrol hybrid with a 136 hp electric motor. The car uses a 3.9kWh battery whose 25 minute charge is enough for the vehicle to cover the section.

Speaking about electrification, Ford Performance Director Mark Rushbrook reaffirmed Ford’s commitment to an electrified future and innovation in the automotive industry.

According to M-Sport boss Malcom Wilson, the introduction of hybrids in the WRC is the greatest achievement to date.

It is not known who will make up the driving team, considering that M-Sport has not yet chosen the drivers.

M-Sport has signed a three-year contract under the new rules, and the WRC hopes to attract more manufacturers. Hyundai has already started testing its hybrid car based on the i20N model.

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Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric

At the Munich Motor Show, which will take place from 6 to 12 September, major players in the automotive industry will have the premieres of their new models. One year after the Mégane eVision, Renault will introduce a new all-electric model, the Mégane E-Tech Electric.

The Mégane E-Tech Electric is a new generation of Renault electric vehicles and the first model to be fully electric. The E-Tech is based on the CMF-EV platform. Between the floor and the ground lies a new electric motor that develops 218 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The engine will be powered by a 60 kWh battery sufficient to provide a range of 280 miles (450 km).

The car kept the same intake cups on the front bumper and headlights, while the suspension was raised and the large wheels were replaced with smaller ones.

There are 30 pre-production prototypes in the final testing, and the first models produced can be expected in the middle of next year.

Source: Renault