EV extended Ram range, heated seat belts, Mercedes charging network, Vinfast update: Car News Today
Mercedes has announced its own charging network. Vinfast revealed more details about its smaller electric vehicle. Heated seat belts can help extend EV range in the winter. And how will a Ram range-extending electric truck take shape? This and more, at Green Car Reports.
Stellantis Ram brand will be available soon an electric truck that extends the range, the company confirmed last week. In a roundtable interview, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares emphasized that this is not a plug-in hybrid, but rather a range extender that will need to provide enough power for towing and towing. Tavares also confirmed that it is considering hydrogen fuel cell pickups and heavy duty trucks for North America.
Mercedes-Benz announced that they have plans its own EV fast charging network by the end of the decade, and the first focus was on North America. Its goal is to have 400 locations in North America with 2,500 350 kW connectors by 2027—mostly along highways and near Mercedes amenities and dealerships.
Vietnam’s Vinfast confirmed last week that it has delivered the first VF 8 electric SUVs to customers in the United States. It also reveals some initial steps Specifications for the smaller VF 6 and VF 7 modelsby pre-booking in March.
And why now for heated seat belt introduced at CES? Supplier ZF says that with the finished weaving process, it can deliver for the same cost as a heated steering wheel or heated seats. The timing is also suitable for electric vehicles, because with the ability to radiate heat directly to the occupants, it can increase the operating range by up to 15% by reducing the thermal load on the cabin.
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