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10/16/23 - 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Deep Dive, Mercedes reveals eActros 600 electric truck, The benefits of a turbocharged engine

10-16-2023

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Deep Dive, Mercedes reveals eActros 600 electric truck, 2024 Toyota Crown Update, 2024 Buick Envista Avenir: Fresh young car for an old brand

  • 🏭 Industry trend: Electric Vehicle Future Could Be Shaped by Autoworkers Strike Negotiations in US

  • 🤖 Auto Tech: How generative AI is creeping into EV battery development, The benefits of a turbocharged engine

  • 🙌 Tips/advices: What’s carbon engine cleaning and is it worth it?

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray | Peter Holderith, The Drive

The C8 Corvette E-Ray, an all-wheel-drive hybrid supercar, has the hybrid system that features an electric front axle and a mid-mounted battery with LG cells. The battery pack has a 1.9 kWh capacity and operates at 300 volts. Each cell can discharge up to 525 amps. Cooling is managed by a repurposed system from full-size trucks. The car has a Charge+ mode for regenerative braking and advanced software controls. The hybrid system is modular and easy to repair. The E-Ray impressively combines performance and efficiency, proving that hybrid supercars can be straightforward with a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time.

Mercedes-Benz Truck eActors600 | New Atlas

The eActros 600, in development since 2020, features three 207-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs for a 500+ km range. It has a combination weight of 44 tons and supports CCS charging at 400 kW. The truck boasts a 600 kW electric axle, 4-speed transmission, one-pedal driving, and adaptive driving parameters. Orders open later this year, with production starting in late 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks plant in Wörth am Rhein.

2024 Toyota Crown | CarBuzz

The 2024 Toyota Crown sedan, lightly refreshed from the 2023 model, starts at $40,050 for the XLE, with Limited and Platinum trims priced at $45,650 and $53,070, respectively, excluding a $1,095 destination charge. Updates include enhanced materials and safety features across trim levels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and improved safety technologies like traffic jam assist and lane-change assist, available on higher trims.

2024 Buick Envista Avenir | Hagerty

The 2024 Buick Envista, sharing a platform with the Chevrolet Trax, features a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base price is $22,400, with an as-tested price of $30,635. It offers 20.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, with 42 cubic feet when the seats are folded down. The Avenir model, with 19-inch wheels and additional features, starts at $29,695. It provides reasonable handling and braking but has some road noise and an average fuel economy of 30 mpg.

This article discusses the pivotal role of electric vehicles (EVs) in the ongoing autoworkers' strike at a Ford factory near Detroit and how it affects job security. As the automotive industry transitions to EVs, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union's efforts to unionize EV battery factories and secure competitive wages have become central in negotiations with automakers, with implications for both the workforce and the EV market's competitiveness.

Startup Aionics is using AI tools to accelerate the discovery of better electrolyte materials for lithium-ion batteries. By applying AI-accelerated quantum mechanics and generative AI, the company can quickly screen billions of known molecules and design new ones targeted at specific applications. Aionics has raised $3.5 million to date and is working with companies such as Porsche's battery manufacturing subsidiary Cellforce, energy storage firm Form Energy, and battery tech company Cuberg. The process can be used in diverse areas, including battery development, as well as novel applications like zero-emission cement production.

This article delves into the world of turbocharged engines, emphasizing their evolution and significance in the automotive industry. While acknowledging drawbacks such as turbo lag and complexity, it highlights the benefits of turbocharging, including enhanced power, fuel efficiency, and sustainability. The article discusses the role of turbochargers in various automotive sectors, from sports cars to everyday consumer vehicles, and their contribution to environmental conservation, making them a pivotal force in the industry's advancement.

The article discusses the practice of engine carbon cleaning in modern cars. It highlights the reasons for carbon build-up in engines, especially in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and diesel engines, and the impact on performance and emissions. Various methods for engine carbon cleaning are explained, including chemical treatments, fuel system cleaning, and component removal. The effectiveness and mixed opinions on these methods are noted. The article advises consumers to research and consider reviews before opting for carbon cleaning.

And.. that’s a wrap