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Mini Malaysia Unveils the New Mini Aceman – 218hp, 0-100km/h in 7.1 Seconds and 406km Range

Mini Malaysia has unveiled the New Mini Aceman, marking its debut as the brand’s first fully electric compact crossover. This innovative model blends the classic Mini styling with a fresh emphasis on sustainable urban mobility, powered by an all-electric drive system. Alongside this, Mini also previewed the New Mini Cooper S 5-Door, which enhances the practicality of the iconic 3-Door model while retaining Mini’s hallmark design and driving experience.

New Mini Aceman: Electrifying Innovation
The New Mini Aceman introduces Mini’s first all-electric crossover in the premium small car segment, combining compact size with spacious comfort. Powered by a 218hp motor, it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 7.1 seconds and offers a driving range of up to 406km (WLTP), thanks to its 54.2 kWh high-voltage battery. It supports DC fast charging of up to 95kW, enabling a quick 10-80% charge in 30 minutes.

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Tawaran Audi Eksklusif: PHSAM Mengumumkan Diskaun Istimewa untuk Model Elektrik dan Mewah

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) telah melancarkan promosi istimewa untuk sepuluh model Audi, termasuk kenderaan elektrik (EV) dan enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE), sempena sambutan akhir tahun mereka. Promosi ini, yang berlangsung dari 1 Oktober hingga akhir Disember 2024, menawarkan penjimatan yang besar untuk kenderaan mewah Audi, dengan harga bermula serendah RM378,990 untuk Audi e-tron. Tawaran ini memberi peluang yang luar biasa untuk pelabur dalam jenama Audi, yang terkenal dengan teknologi canggih, keselesaan mewah, dan prestasi unggul.

Harga Promosi untuk Model Audi Terpilih:

Pakej Dinamik e-tron GT: RM399,990
RS e-tron GT: RM499,990
Q8 e-tron 50 (Sportback): RM384,990
Q8 e-tron 50 (SUV): RM378,990
Q8 e-tron 55 (Sportback): RM429,990
Q8 e-tron 55 (SUV): RM419,990
Q5 Sportback S Line (ICE): RM413,990
RS 3 Sedan: RM499,990
RS 4 Avant: RM699,990
Talian RSQ8 S: RM1,400,000

Ciri-Ciri Model Audi:

Audi e-tron GT dengan Pakej Dinamik:
- Kuasa: 476 PS
- Julat: Sehingga 502 km
- Ciri: Lampu LED Matrix dengan lampu laser Audi

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Kenderaan Elektrik Melihat Penurunan Pertama dalam Bahagian Pasaran pada 2024

Pengeluar kenderaan elektrik (EV) kini berdepan cabaran baru pada tahun 2024 apabila buat kali pertama, bahagian pasaran untuk EV sepenuhnya mengalami sedikit penurunan sebanyak 0.1%, menurut laporan daripada Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Walaupun penurunan ini kecil, ia menandakan perubahan dalam pilihan pengguna, di mana pengguna mula beralih kepada kenderaan hibrid dan plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sebagai alternatif. Sementara itu, kenderaan enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE) tradisional mengalami kejatuhan yang lebih ketara dengan kehilangan 2.3% bahagian pasaran, menunjukkan trend penurunan yang lebih jelas untuk kenderaan konvensional.

Sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, jualan EV telah melonjak, terutamanya semasa tempoh pandemik, dengan bahagian pasaran meningkat daripada kurang 1% pada tahun 2016 kepada hampir 8% pada akhir 2023. Namun, penurunan permintaan untuk EV pada 2024 mencerminkan kemungkinan peralihan ke arah teknologi hibrid, yang dilihat sebagai pilihan pertengahan yang mengimbangi antara kuasa petrol dan elektrik.

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EV Market Faces First Decline as Hybrids Gain Ground in 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are facing new challenges as the market share for fully electric vehicles has retracted in 2024 for the first time since the data collection began, according to a report from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. While the decline is minimal—just 0.1%—it signals a shift in consumer preferences. Despite this setback, traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have experienced the largest drop in market share, losing 2.3% in 2024. Consumers are instead gravitating toward plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and traditional hybrids, with market share increases of 0.3% and 2.2%, respectively.

EV sales have seen substantial growth over the past few years, particularly during the pandemic, rising from less than 1% of total vehicle sales in 2016 to nearly 8% by the end of 2023. However, the cooling of EV demand in 2024 could signal a shift toward hybrid technologies as buyers seek alternatives that balance electric and traditional petrol power.

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Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Memulakan Babak yang Mengujakan bagi EV Nasional Pertama Malaysia

Rakyat Malaysia bakal melihat Proton e.MAS 7 beraksi buat kali pertamanya sebagai model sulung EV daripada pengeluar kereta nasional Proton. e.MAS 7 akan memulakan perjalanannya merentasi semenanjung hingga ke Sabah dan Sarawak dengan jarak melebihi 2,000 km. Pengembaraan epik ini akan meliputi semua negeri di Malaysia bermula pada 5 Oktober dan ia bukan sahaja mempamerkan kehebatan EV tersebut tetapi juga Semangat Malaysia dalam kecemerlangan kejuruteraannya.

Proton e.MAS 7 kini berada di dalam fasa akhir ujian dimana unit percubaan ini terus diuji dengan teliti bagi menyesuaikannya dengan keperluan pengguna Malaysia. Jelajah e.MAS 7 dibina atas kejayaan “Long Test Drive” Geely E5 dari China ke Malaysia bagi membuktikan ketahanan dan kebolehpercayaan teknologi tersebut walaupun menghadapi cuaca buruk. Seterusnya, e.MAS 7 akan merentasi jalan raya di Malaysia sambil menikmati kepelbagaian makanan tempatan yang terkenal, bermula dari Negeri Sembilan dan berakhir di Sarawak pada 29 November.

Fasa pertama Jelajah e.MAS 7 membawa kenderaan EV ini menuju ke arah selatan melalui Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, dan Johor. Jelajah ini disertai dengan persinggahan di stesen pengecasan dan tempat makan popular di mana orang ramai berpeluang melihat dan berinteraksi dengan e.MAS 7.

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Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Kicks Off an Electrifying Chapter for Malaysia’s First National EV Brand

The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour is officially kicking off on 5 October 2024, giving Malaysians their first up-close experience with Proton’s first electric vehicle (EV). Covering over 2,000 km across all Malaysian states, the tour showcases the e.MAS 7’s capabilities and highlight Proton’s commitment to innovation and engineering excellence.

In its final phase of testing, the e.MAS 7 is being tailored for the Malaysian market through rigorous trials. The tour, inspired by the Geely E5’s Long Test Drive from China to Malaysia, will traverse Malaysian roads, starting in Negeri Sembilan and finishing in Sarawak on 29 November, while stopping at charging stations and local eateries.

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Caterham Project V’s Electric Powertrain Components Will be Developed by Yamaha

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its collaboration in the development of a new electric sports coupe, dubbed “Project V.” This initiative is being spearheaded by Caterham EVo Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. The partnership seeks to drive the project toward mass production and commercialisation, blending both companies’ expertise in engineering and technology.

Project V is designed to carry forward the core values of Caterham, which emphasise driving pleasure through lightweight construction, simplicity, and a focus on the fun-to-drive experience. Initially introduced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK in July 2023 and later showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2024, the project has garnered significant attention. Together with Tokyo R&D Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, the companies are working toward developing and producing a prototype, with a target completion date around mid-2025, followed by plans for mass production.

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Jaguar Land Rover Pumps in £500 Million for Electric Vehicle Factory

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is investing £500 million to transform its historic Halewood plant, originally built in 1963, into a state-of-the-art facility for electric vehicles (EVs). This overhaul is a critical part of JLR’s strategy to transition towards full electrification, aiming to sell only electric cars by 2030 and achieve zero emissions by 2039.

Key Components of the Investment:

Expanded Production Capabilities: The plant will be equipped to produce electric, combustion, and hybrid vehicles simultaneously.
Platform Integration: The new facilities will produce mid-size electric SUVs based on the Electric Modular Architecture (EMA) platform.
Solar Power Integration: Installation of 18,000 solar panels, providing 8,600 GWh of energy, which will cover 10% of the plant’s energy consumption.

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Thai Government Sets 2026 Deadline for Domestic Assembly of Essential EV Parts

Car manufacturers benefiting from the Thai government’s electric vehicle (EV) promotion measures will be required to invest in the domestic production of key EV components by 2026, according to the Bangkok Post. The three essential components—electric motors, reducers, and inverters—must be assembled locally. These parts are critical to an EV’s function, with electric motors converting electrical energy into kinetic energy, reducers acting like gearboxes, and inverters converting battery DC power into AC for the motor.

Mr. Ekniti highlighted that since the introduction of the government’s EV promotion initiatives—Phase 3.0 and 3.5—auto manufacturers have begun establishing production bases in Thailand, leading to a total investment of over 80 billion baht. The measures stipulate that participating companies must manufacture EVs domestically to match 100% of their first-year sales. If the local manufacturing requirement is not met in the second year, companies must produce 1.5 times the sales volume.

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Kemerosotan Jualan Kenderaan Elektrik: ACEA Memberi Amaran tentang Kemunduran dalam Industri Automotif Eropah

Pasaran kenderaan elektrik (EV) di Eropah sedang menghadapi cabaran yang ketara, meskipun EV dilihat sebagai penyelesaian utama untuk mengurangkan pencemaran dan mencapai sasaran iklim. Persatuan Pengilang Automobil Eropah (ACEA), yang mewakili jenama besar seperti BMW, Ferrari, dan Volkswagen, telah menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai penurunan jualan EV sebanyak 8.4% tahun ini, sementara jualan kenderaan hibrid menyusut hampir 14%. Penurunan ini, disebabkan oleh pelbagai faktor, boleh memberi kesan negatif kepada masa depan automotif Eropah serta matlamat persekitarannya.

Faktor Penyumbang Kepada Penurunan Jualan EV:

Infrastruktur Pengecasan Tidak Mencukupi: Kekurangan titik pengecasan EV yang mencukupi menyebabkan kebimbangan di kalangan pengguna tentang kemampuan untuk melakukan perjalanan jauh atau pengecasan semula yang cepat. Ini menghalang ramai pengguna daripada beralih kepada EV.
Jurang Pengeluaran Tenaga Hijau: Walaupun EV lebih mesra alam, pengeluaran elektrik untuk mengecas kenderaan ini tidak sepenuhnya datang dari sumber tenaga hijau. Ketidaksepadanan antara kenderaan hijau dan sumber elektrik menyumbang kepada ketidakpastian terhadap manfaat sebenar EV.

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