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Ford announces Mustang and Bronco branded eBikes

August 7, 2024

Ford is partnering with N Plus North America Corp to manufacture and develop the Mustang and Bronco branded eBikes. Both eBikes are basically the same, except for some branding and minor aesthetic differences. Both eBikes will be using the Ford branded suspension system called G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain).

Both eBikes will also have a 750W Motor that offer a top speed of 28 MPH and 85Nm of torque. The motor will also have 4 modes; Eco, Normal, Sport, and Track (Mustang)/Baja (Bronco). With the 48V, 15Ah battery both Mustang and Bronco eBikes are capable of reaching 60 miles of range on a full charge. Both will also have a Aluminum alloy 6061 integrated handlebar with full color display and front light (2000Lm output, 180Lux). The frames of both eBikes are also made from Aluminum alloy 6061.

Ford Bronco eBike

As for the difference between the two; you will immediately notice the motocross-style rear linkage and trailing arm of the Bronco and the moto-style saddle, while the Mustang eBike will feature the Mustang’s iconic LED Sequential Taillights, “carbonized gray” paintwork, red “start” button, and distinctive pony badges. Mustang eBikes will be using  2.25″ Pirelli Angel Urban GT tires, while the Bronco eBike be sporting a 27.5″x2.6″ Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M Hardwall Tires.

Ford Mustang eBike

Neither eBikes will not come cheap; the Mustang eBikes will have a pricetag of $4,000.00 (USD) and the Bronco eBikes will be on the expensive side of $4,500.00 (USD). It’s unclear if Ford will be sell these two eBikes outside the United States but considering the high price of both ebikes, I’m not entirely sure if people will go and buy these new ebikes as soon as they become available in their market.

This article was first published on electrified.blog.

BMW launches the i5 in the Philippines

February 20, 2024

BMW has officially launches the BMW i5, an all-electric luxury sedan.

In a report by Top Gear Philippines, the BMW i5 eDrive40 will have a price-tag of P5.79 million, that comes with a five-year comprehensive BMW warranty, an additional six-year BMW Service inclusive package, an eigh-year high-voltage battery warranty, and a BMW Wallbox charger to be installed in the customer’s home by a BMW i partner.

To know more about the new BMW i5 Series and BMW 5 Series, you can checkout the 17-min video below;

This article was first published on electrified.blog

Xiaomi SU7 announced with 800km range and ultrafast charging

January 8, 2024

Ahead of the CES 2024, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi SU7 Max, the company’s entrant to the EV market. The EV sedan looks like the Porsche’s Taycan and will be available in two model, the rear wheel drive SU7 and SU7 Max, which features a dual motor AWD.

Here are the notable features of the Xiaomi SU7;

  • 101kW CATL cell battery
  • 800 km CLTC recharge range
  • 800v HyperCharge Ultrafast charging
    •  up to 220km range in just 5 minutes of charge
    • up to 510km in just 15 minutes of charge
    • Xiaomi EV Modena Architecture
    • Xiaomi Pilot autonomous system
  • Xiaomi Hyperengine
  • Colors: Aqua Blue, Mineral Gray and Verdant Green

Xiaomi did not provide any details regarding the price and with an availability this 2024.

Checkout some of the shots that Xiaomi released via their social media accounts.

You can watch the SU7 launch event below;

Samsung partners with Hyundai to connect Smarthome to your EV

January 4, 2024

Samsung and Hyundai just announced that signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 3 to develop solutions for future lifestyles that fully integrate the smart home and connected cars.

The two S.Korean-based company are developing “the next-generation smart home” to connect Samsung’s SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia’s connected cars, including EVs, to develop the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services as well as an integrated home energy management service.

This means that the “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services connect the smart home with in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing for remote control in both directions. Using Samsung’s SmartThings platform, users will be able to perform a variety of actions pertaining to their cars while at home, like remote starting them, controlling air conditioning, opening and closing windows and checking their battery charging status. And from EV cars, users can control of home appliances such as TVs, air conditioners and EV chargers will also be possible.

“This is an opportunity to make the connected car’s Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car services more convenient in various fields,” said Haeyoung Kwon, Vice President of Hyundai and Kia’s Infotainment Development Center. “We plan to accelerate our technology development to continuously make global Hyundai and Kia customers’ journeys meaningful.”