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  From Spain, the OX Patagonia                                             Source:  OX Motorcycles Inexpensive, Capable e-Motorcycle for City or Off-Roadin g At less than $7200, the new OX Patagonia, electric adventure motorcycle is a rare, inexpensive electric adventure motorcycle.  It's good for city commuting and for off-roading adventures.  The Patagonia has been developed by startup company OX Motorcycles of Madrid, Spain.  For fans of all-terrain adventure bikes, this is a dream come true. Until now, electric, all-terrain motorcycles have been few and far between and very expensive.  This new bike can be ordered and reserved for $260.00 and delivered in September for $7190.00 Tech Specs and Other Features The bike's electric motor, which is housed in the hub of the rear wheel, delivers a peak of 11 kW, continuous power of 6 kW and a peak torque of 37 ft-lb. It is powered by a removeable 72V and 60A battery.  The battery takes 5 hours to recharge in a standard socket.  OX

From Canada, the 2022 Taiga Nomad                                                  Source:  Taiga Motors No Pollution, Zero Emissions, Less Noise Canada based Taiga Motors, known for its electric jetskis, has invented an all-electric snowmobile called the Taiga Nomad, which is in harmony with nature.  It glides over the snowy countryside without spewing noxious fumes and loud noise.  The Taiga is relatively quiet and emissions free.  It's a great way to enjoy the beauty of the wintry outdoors without polluting it.  The electric vehicle is a world first of its kind. And it's not just a concept under development.  It is on the market and being delivered to customers. Tech Specs and Features Taiga will offer two versions of the Nomad - the Standard and Performance. Both have a 23 kWh battery.  Standard Nomad produces 90 hp, 125 pound-feet of torque and has a range of 62 miles.  Performance Nomad produces 120 hp, 125 pound-feet of torque and has an 83 mile range.  The battery can b

 Stunning   Hybrid Electric Luxury SUV                                       Source: Stock - Ferrari's Purosangue Ferrari Joins the Luxury SUV Business Italian-based, luxury sports car maker Ferrari is building its first SUV - the hybrid electric Purosangue.  Deliveries to customers will start in 2023.  The EV is currently undergoing road testing in Europe.  These are the first unobscured images of the vehicle without camouflage.  Clearly, the Purosangue, which is Italian for thoroughbred, is stunning. What We Know Ferrari has closely kept the wraps on this new vehicle.  But it is a 4 door, sleek, long and low riding SUV.  It has a long front, a slopping roof and long, curvy hood and sides.  The rear sports a full length lightbar that connects to two sets of taillights and a tailgate.  Ferrari has not disclosed technical details yet.  But it is expected that the vehicle will be offered with an 800 hp V-12 and a V-6 hybrid electric powertrain.  It may also be available as a turbocha

Purosangue   - Hybrid   Electric Luxury SUV                                       Source: Stock - Ferrari's Purosangue Ferrari Joins the Luxury SUV Business Italian-based, luxury sports car maker Ferrari is building its first SUV - the hybrid electric Purosangue.  Deliveries to customers will start in 2023.  The EV is currently undergoing road testing in Europe.  These are the first unobscured images of the vehicle without camouflage.  Clearly, the Purosangue, which is Italian for thoroughbred, is stunning. What We Know Ferrari has closely kept the wraps on this new vehicle.  But it is a 4 door, sleek, long and low riding SUV.  It has a long front, a slopping roof and long, curvy hood and sides.  The rear sports a full length lightbar that connects to two sets of taillights and a tailgate.  Ferrari has not disclosed technical details yet.  But it is expected that the vehicle will be offered with an 800 hp V-12 and a V-6 hybrid electric powertrain.  It may also be available as a tur

   Debuts New Electric Vehicles at CES 2022 Las Vegas                                                                                                                                    Source:  VinFast Vietnam's Global Automaker VinFast is a fast growth, startup automaker based in Vietnam.  It debuted several new electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 (CES) in Las Vegas.  And it hit gold, landing its first corporate fleet customer in the US - biotech Artemis DNA.  Artemis ordered 100 VinFast electric vehicles.  VinFast works with the renowned Italian design studio Pininfarina and Torino.  The EV maker's sales shot up more than 21% in 2021, despite the global pandemic. VF EVs Coming to the US, Europe and Asia At CES 2022, VinFast debuted the VF 8 and the VF 9, mid-sized and full sized, electric SUVs that will be the first VF cars available in the US later in 2022.  They come with Level 2 autonomous driving systems and will later be equipped with Level 4 autonomo

  30 New Electric Vehicles by 2025                               Source: GM Electric Hummer Pickup                                Source:  GM Silverado Assembly Line                                   Source:  New Silverado Off-Roader                                                       Source:  GM                                             Source:  GM 3 New Electric Pickup Trucks GM's truck lineup is highly profitable and helped to drive a 40% overall vehicle sales increase for GM in Q2 2021.  GM plans to offer at least three new electric pickup trucks, including an electric Silverado pickup, in the next year or so.  First, the GMC Hummer electric pickup will be launched by the end of 2021.  Next, the Silverado EV along with another electric pickup by GMC will be released by 2023.  GM also just announced that it is releasing a new, off-road 2022 Silverado pickup in 2022. That vehicle is loaded with new technologies including sensors, radar and cameras for Super Cruise hands-free

  30 New Electric Vehicles by 2025                                Source:  GM Silverado Assembly Line                                   Source:  GMC Hummer Pickup                                   Source:  New Silverado Off-Roader                                                       Source:  GM                                             Source:  GM 3 New Electric Pickup Trucks GM's truck lineup is highly profitable and helped to drive a 40% overall vehicle sales increase for GM in Q2 2021.  GM plans to offer at least three new electric pickup trucks, including an electric Silverado pickup, in the next year or so.  First, the GMC Hummer electric pickup will be launched by the end of 2021.  Next, the Silverado EV along with another electric pickup by GMC will be released by 2023.  GM also just announced that it is releasing a new, off-road 2022 Silverado pickup in 2022. That vehicle is loaded with new technologies including sensors, radar and cameras for Super Cruise hands-free hig

DYNAMIC CARGO E-Tricycle & CLEVER COMMUTE E-Scooter                                                                                                              Source:  BMW Unique, New EV Concepts from BMW BMW has developed two, unique electric modes of travel for city dwellers.  The concept DYNAMIC CARGO is an electric tricycle that BMW has designed to carry loads such as bags of food from the supermarket.  The concept CLEVER Commute is an electric scooter that offers a new way to travel around a city when the destination is to far to walk to and too close to drive.  Unlike most of BMW's products, these vehicles are human powered. DYNAMIC CARGO The trike has an electric motor that starts as soon as the rider begins pedaling.  It powers the rear wheels making it much easier to carry a heavy load.  The three wheel design provides the vehicle with increased stability.  BMW is working on weather protection for the cargo being hauled in the EV.  BMW has designed the EV for year ro

  First Fully Electric Ferrari in 2025 Ferrari Chairman Envisions New, Distinctive & Unique Electric Vehicles Italy based, luxury sports car maker Ferrari is synonymous with roaring, powerful gas and diesel engines that quickly accelerate to high speeds and spew fumes.  Now the company is going green and embracing the age of electric powertrains and green electric vehicles.  Furthermore the company is confident in maintaining its global leadership in high performance cars that will be powered by electric engines. European Union's Tightening Emissions Standards The European Union is proposing a ban on the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles from 2035 on to combat Climate change.  That will be a major challenge for automakers whose major selling point is big powerful engines like Ferrari.  Nonetheless, Ferrari Chairman and Acting CEO John Elkann welcomes the regulations.  He believes that the company is enabled to create even more distinctive and unique vehicles with "elect

  First Fully Electric Ferrari in 2025 Ferrari Chairman Envisions New, Distinctive & Unique Electric Vehicles Italy based, luxury sports car maker Ferrari is synonymous with roaring, powerful gas and diesel engines that quickly accelerate to high speeds and spew fumes.  Now the company is going green and embracing the age of electric powertrains and green electric vehicles.  Furthermore the company is confident in maintaining its global leadership in high performance cars that will be powered by electric engines. European Union's Tightening Emissions Standards The European Union is proposing a ban on the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles from 2035 on to combat Climate change.  That will be a major challenge for automakers whose major selling point is big powerful engines like Ferrari.  Nonetheless, Ferrari Chairman and Acting CEO John Elkann welcomes the regulations.  He believes that the company is enabled to create even more distinctive and unique vehicles with "elect

  LIDAR Standard Equipment in Electric XC90 SUV in 2022                              Source:  Volvo & Luminar Technologies                    Volvo's Long Standing Commitment to Life Saving Technologies Sweden based Volvo, now owned by China's Geeley, has a long history of being the first with life saving automotive technologies.  It was the first automaker to make side impact airbags standard equipment.  It was also the first to make 3 point seatbelts standard.  Now, it is the first to make LIDAR sensors standard, no extra cost equipment, starting with its next generation electric XC90 SUV in 2022.  This is a major commitment by Volvo to automated and autonomous driving.  LIDAR uses laser light pulses to provide precise images of the environment surrounding the car to avoid obstacles, pedestrians, other vehicles and potential collisions. The LIDAR is embedded into the roofline of the vehicle as seen in the above image. Strategic Safe Driving Decision The decision to includ

  Canada's Daymak LEVs, 3-Wheelers, Flying Cars Source:  Daymak's Skyrider                                               Source:  Daymak's Spiritus New Modes of Travel In the future of personal mobility and futuristic travel vehicles, several sectors - light electric vehicles (LEVs), 3-wheelers and flying cars - are among the hottest for growth potential.  Poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning business is EV maker Daymak of Toronto, Canada, which is wracking in millions of dollars in all three areas. Avvenire - The Future Daymak's lineup of six EV models, ranging from an electric, solar powered scooter to an electric flying car, is called Avvenire, which means the future in Italian.  In just the first half of 2021, Daymak has received 10,500 pre-orders, totaling $382 million in revenues. LEVs                                                       Source:  Skyrider The LEV's in the Avvenire lineup include Skyrider, an electric flying car.