MG is on a roll at the moment.
Story by Tim Pitt • Yesterday 9:51 AM
The HS was Britain’s best-selling car in January this year, beating big-name rivals such
as the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen T-Roc. And the MG4 was recently named UK Car
of the Year 2023 by a panel of expert judges, including our own Tim Pitt.
Winning this award means the electric MG4 has a lot to live up to.
Thankfully, this is one of those rare occasions where the hype is justified.
One reason the MG4 has made such an impact is its price tag.
The entry-level SE version, as tested here, starts at just
£26,995 to dollars – Search (bing.com)
Put simply, a Volkswagen ID.3 or Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
will cost at least £10,000 more than an equivalent MG4.
Frugal and fun
This SE version is powered by a 170hp motor, which propels the car to 62mph in 7.7 seconds. Torque delivery is instantaneous, making for peppy real-world performance.
Wet roundabouts can remind you of the MG4’s rear-wheel-drive setup, but should you
get too confident with the accelerator pedal.
Despite steering that feels light regardless of the driving mode chosen, the MG4 reacts quickly and can be placed with precision. It’s genuinely engaging and fun to thread through a series of bends. A firm ride is the only downside, but the impressive body control makes it worthwhile.
In SE trim, the MG EV is equipped with a 51kWh battery pack, with official figures suggesting the ability to cover 218 miles when fully charged. SE Long Range Trophy versions come with a larger 64kWh battery, boosting potential range to 281 miles.
The big battery also increases power output to 200hp, although the extra weight
offsets most of this.
After a long wait, the MG Comet EV
finally makes its debut in India. Although a small car, the MG Comet EV offers a spacious interior, and with its introductory price tag of Rs 7.98 lakh ex-showroom, the Comet is now the most
affordable EV in the country.
MG India will commence bookings for the Comet EV on May 15,
followed by deliveries in the same month, in select cities.
Is this small urban roundabout for you, or would you pick
one of its more traditional EV and ICE rivals?
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Even the MG4’s standard 51kWh battery offers a longer range than alternatives.
Such as the Vauxhall Mokka-e. Rapid-charging speeds of up to 135kW are possible, meaning it can be replenished from 10-80 percent battery capacity in 39 minutes. Long Range models require just 35 minutes. The infotainment system is a gentle reminder of the MG4’s budget status, with small text and intuitive menus. A 10.25-inch touchscreen controls most functions, with a row of buttons beneath for the climate control. A 7.0-inch digital driver’s display is also standard, with steering wheel toggles to tweak the various settings.
The MG4’s minimalist interior looks good from a distance:
But the materials used don’t always stand up to closer scrutiny.
The floating shelf for the gear selector, for example, is unlikely to have any premium brands worried. MG does offer a comprehensive list of standard equipment, however.
LED headlights & LED taillights, rear parking sensors, lane-keeping assist & adaptive cruise control are all included.
Trophy models benefit from satellite navigation, wireless smartphone charging
and a surround-view camera. A 7-year or 80,000-mile warranty is generous, too.
A 363-litre boot is only slightly less spacious than the Volkswagen ID.3.
There is room to accommodate four adults onboard, with rear headroom
notably better than a Renault Megane E-Tech.
It all makes for a very well-rounded family EV.
Beyond some cheap interior materials, the MG4 is hard to fault.
It’s a true bargain in a world where everything suddenly seems expensive.
Time to believe the hype. John Redfern writes for Motoring Research
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Kanpur, UPDATED: May 23, 2023, (Photo: India Today)
By Simer Chawla:
Electric cars are more harmful than conventional, hybrid cars: IIT Kanpur study.
A recent study done by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur challenged the claim that electric cars are more environment-friendly than hybrid cars and conventional internal combustion engine cars.
The IIT Kanpur study suggested that electric vehicles are doing more harm to the environment. Battery Electric Cars (BEVs) emit 15-50 per cent more greenhouse
gases in different categories than other vehicles, according to the study.
The manufacturing, use and scrapping of electric cars is producing 15 to 50 per cent more greenhouse gases (GHGs) than hybrid and conventional engine cars, according to the report by IIT Kanpur’s Engine Research Lab.
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In the per kilometre analysis, the purchase, insurance and maintenance of electric vehicles (EVs) are also costlier by 15-60 per cent. The study also showed that hybrid electric cars are the most eco-friendly.
STUDY ON EVs, HYBRID AND CONVENTIONAL CARS
The study was conducted by IIT Kanpur with the help of a Japanese organization on electric, hybrid and conventional cars. The study divided the cars into three categories — two foreign categories and one Indian category– to calculate the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES MORE HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT
The study conducted by Prof Avinash Agarwal of IIT Kanpur found that Battery Electric Cars (BEVs) emit 15-50 per cent more greenhouse gases in different categories than other vehicles. In BEVs, the battery has to be charged with electricity, while currently 75 percent of electricity in the country is generated from coal, which emits carbon-di-oxide.
Similarly, the cost of buying, using and maintaining battery cars is 15-60 per cent higher per km as compared to hybrid and conventional cars. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) emit the least amount of GHGs of the other two categories of vehicles but are more expensive than the other two categories of cars.
High government taxes on hybrid cars is the primary reason for high prices.
The IIT report highlighted that if the government wants to promote clean technology,
hybrid cars should be taxed at par with battery vehicles.
EV AFFORDABLE FOR TAXI PURPOSES
The report also suggested that despite harming the environment, battery electric cars are being promoted through lower taxes and other benefits to the buyers. Hybrid cars get one-and-a-half to twice the mileage per litre as compared to conventional engine cars.
Prof Aggarwal also added that for personal use, a car with a conventional engine is cheaper than a battery-driven car. But a battery-driven car is more efficient for taxi operators. While hybrid vehicles are the best in terms of the environment.
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According to Cox Automotive, the parent to Kelley Blue Book, electric cars at the end of the third quarter accounted for 5.6% of the total vehicle sales, compared with 2.9% in the same quarter last year. Five years ago, manufacturers offered only five electric car models for sale in the United States. Today, you can find nearly 40 models offered.
Here’s a list of what some of those plans include:
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Volkswagen: The world’s largest automaker pledged to build a lineup
of almost all electric cars by 2030. Yes, even its Porsche performance car brand.
G.M. : America’s largest automaker set a goal to build mostly electric cars by 2035.
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Mercedes-Benz: The company wants to be all-electric in every market where the infrastructure can support that by 2030.
BMW: The automaker said it hopes its Mini brand will be all-electric by 2030
and expects to build one EV for each gas-powered BMW.
Audi: According to news reports, Audi hopes to be 100% electric by 2026.
Dodge: Even automakers who’ve tied their image to big, snarling gasoline engines expect some EVs in the future. Dodge, which built its reputation on the Hemi V8, wants to unveil its first “electric muscle car” by 2024.
Ford: is investing $22 billion in electrification through 2025 as part of its plan to lead electrification in areas of strength. The company is electrifying its most iconic products – the Mustang, F-150 and Transit – with many to come in the years ahead.
Additionally offering zero-emissions versions of its most popular vehicles,
Ford is harnessing electrification to deliver more of what customers love about them: Performance, capability and productivity.
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Chrysler: EV plans All-electric by 2028. Stellantis’ Chrysler brand is providing a glimpse of its EV future, showing 2025 Chrysler Airflow: an electric crossover concept, at CES in Las Vegas.
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that model has also been redesigned for 2023, but it’s covered separately.
Toyota Hybrid Vehicles A woman in the driver seat of a 2023 Toyota Highlander
with hand on shifter; multimedia infotainment screen, knobs and front windscreen in
the frame. A 2023 Toyota Prius in the color Guardian Gray speeding along on a road.
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Hyundai Unveils EV Platform, 23 Electric Vehicles Coming by 2025 (caranddriver.com)
In mid- to long-term, Hyundai aims to secure leadership in the EV market and achieve
8-10 percent share of the global EV market by 2040.
EVs based on the new platform, Hyundai said, would be capable of about 310 miles
of range on the WLTP scale and capable of charging to 80 percent in 18 minutes,
thanks to an 800-volt architecture that supports charging speeds up to 350 kW.
A five-minute charge can add about 60 miles.
Hyundai did not release details on battery sizes that will be available on any of the upcoming vehicles or even a range of battery-pack sizes for the upcoming platform.
It does note that the batteries will sit under the cabin and the vehicles will have
a long wheelbase that would enable more cabin space for occupants and cargo.
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Pickups: There’s a growing trend toward electric pickups with the release of the
Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV pickup. Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 will bring electric versions to their lineups in the next few years. Tesla plans its Cybertruck. So, yes, manufacturers take EVs seriously. It’s looking probable that fully electric vehicles could take the place of most gasoline-powered cars in the coming decades. Most of the world’s largest automakers have bet profits on it.
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– No one knew why this happened—until now.
– Now, scientists can build better lithium-metal batteries to eventually produce more electric vehicles.
When looking for an anode material for your next-gen battery, you can’t do much better than lithium metal. Due to its high capacity, low density, and non-flammability, lithium-metal batteries could be an absolute game changer for electric vehicles and the green tech revolution at large.
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