Why electric cars are not the best choice for taxi drivers Tesla cars, and electric vehicles in general, may not be the best choice for drivers of Uber or other ride-hailing services who make a living doing it, according to a story published on the YouTube channel Out of Spec Guide. The owner of the new Tesla Model Y said that the car was purchased in April 2021. A year later, he drove about 64 thousand km, after which the electric car began to show less and less remaining range when the battery was fully charged. [caption id="attachment_85500" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model Y[/caption] Initially, the range on a full charge was 525 km, but after a week the estimated range was just over 418 km. Tesla eventually issued an error BMS_a066 - “Maximum battery level and range may be reduced.” A week later the car stopped charging. The owner made an appointment at a Tesla service center, where he was informed that the high-voltage battery needed to be replaced and all this would be done under warranty, since the electric car was only one year old. This Tesla Model Y is already running on its third battery after only 100,000 km. As the owner later found out, he did not receive a new battery. If the battery is replaced under warranty, Tesla will provide a remanufactured battery that uses used cells instead of new ones. After just 30,000 km, the car again displayed the same error, indicating that the replacement battery had also failed. The second time, the owner went to another Tesla service center, where he had the battery replaced within a week. https://youtu.be/o3E2bIbek-M Today he has about 170,000 km on the odometer, that is, he has driven more on the second replacement battery, but the battery warranty expires at 190,000 km, which means that next time he may have to shell out more than $10,000 for replacement out of your own pocket.

GAC designers had a blast with the GAC Emkoo SUV, and the GS4 got a more classic look The Chinese Ministry of Industry has published images and technical specifications of the GAC GS4 crossover. This car is a version of the previously introduced GAC Emkoo SUV, but with a less avant-garde design borrowed from... Toyota RAV4. Of course, we are not talking about completely copying the Japanese hit, but the similarity in the external design of the two models (both front and rear) is difficult not to notice. [caption id="attachment_83552" align="aligncenter" width="497"] Toyota RAV4[/caption] The dimensions of the new GAC GS4 are 4685 x 1901 x 1690 mm with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. If we compare the new model with its predecessor, the length has increased by 140 mm, the wheelbase has increased by 70 mm. Approach and departure angles are 19° and 24° respectively, which is typical for a crossover. [caption id="attachment_83553" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota RAV4[/caption] It turned out to be similar to the Toyota RAV4 Under the hood of the GAC GS4 is a 1.5-liter turbo engine producing 177 hp. There is no data on the gearbox, but it could be either a 6-speed automatic (like the current generation GAC GS4) or a 7-speed robot. [caption id="attachment_83554" align="aligncenter" width="777"] Toyota RAV4[/caption] Whether GAC GS4 will appear in Russia is unknown. At the moment, the Russian line of crossovers and SUVs is represented by GAC GS8 and GS5, and the GS5 should be replaced by the new GS3. It is possible that over time the line will expand and will include a larger number of models.

But for some reason there is no all-wheel drive First, in July of this year, the GAC Aion Hyper GT sedan was presented in China, then the real Hyper SSR hypercar appeared, and now the third model of the Hyper sub-brand has officially debuted - the GAC Aion Hyper HT crossover. Its peculiarity is the rear doors, which open upward (gull-wing type). True, such doors are only available in two top versions for 39.5 and 45.5 thousand dollars; in other versions, priced from 29.5 to 34 thousand dollars, the rear doors are ordinary. [caption id="attachment_82605" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model Y[/caption] The GAC Aion Hyper GT is built on the proprietary AEP3.0 platform, which features a flexible approach to the power plant (simple versions of the crossover support quick change of traction battery) and a low center of gravity. The dimensions of the car are 4935 × 1920 × 1700 mm, the wheelbase is 2935 mm. Alternative to Tesla Model Y. GAC Aion Hyper HT presented with gullwing doors Inside the car there is a flattened three-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument panel and a media system with a 14.6-inch screen and GAC ADiGO 5.0 OS. Basic equipment includes 50 W wireless charging for two smartphones, a 22-speaker audio system, a surround-view system, adaptive cruise control, and heated and ventilated seats. [caption id="attachment_82609" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tesla Model Y[/caption] The strangest thing is that the GAC Aion Hyper HT does not have all-wheel drive, although in the case of an electric car this is quite simple to implement. The car has three versions: two with a 245 hp engine. and traction batteries of 70 and 72.7 kWh (power reserve, respectively, 550 and 600 km), two with a 340 hp motor. and traction batteries of 80 and 93 kWh (power reserve, respectively, 670 and 770 km). It is the versions with traction batteries with a capacity of 70 kWh that support quick battery replacement.

The price has not yet been announced The new Chery crossover, called Jetour Shanghai L9, will be officially released on November 14 in China. Shanhai is a new Jetour series of hybrid cars, which is a Chery brand. The model will compete with the second generation hybrid BYD Frigate 07 and Haval Big Dog PHEV. [caption id="attachment_80459" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Jetour Shanghai L9[/caption] Jetour Shanghai L9 will have a body measuring 4862 x 1925 x 1784 mm and a wheelbase of 2850 mm. Three seating arrangements will be offered: five-seater (2+3), six-seater (2+2+2) and seven-seater (2+3+2). In addition, the Jetour Shanghai L9 is equipped with 19-inch (235/55 R19) or 20-inch (255/45 R20) wheels. [caption id="attachment_80460" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Jetour Shanghai L9[/caption] The rear features pass-through lamps, a roof spoiler, a high-mounted brake light and dual exhaust tips. The Chinese character for Shanhai L9 C-DM is located in the lower right corner. Jetour Shanghai L9 will be released on November 14 in China [caption id="attachment_80461" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Jetour Shanghai L9[/caption] The interior is equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel with a cut-off lower part, a rectangular LCD instrument panel and a large floating central control screen. At the same time, the center console features a wireless mobile phone charging pad, two retractable cup holders and a gear shift lever. [caption id="attachment_80462" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Jetour Shanghai L9[/caption] The powertrain features a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L four-cylinder engine producing 156 hp. and an electric motor coupled to a 3-speed DHT gearbox. The maximum speed is 180 km/h, the fuel consumption of the integrated system is 1.49 l/100 km. Its triple lithium battery with a capacity of 19.43 kWh provides a WLTC all-electric range of 84 km.

It will compete with the Kia EV9 Toyota doesn't have many pure electric vehicles yet, but that's all about to change: Toyota intends to bring 10 new electric vehicle models to market in the next few years, and one of the biggest will be the bZ5x. [caption id="attachment_80025" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota bZ5x crossover[/caption] According to Carscoops, the new model will be designed in the style of the bZ Large SUV concept shown in 2021. But, naturally, the design will be close to the current production models, the same bZ4x. Details about the Toyota bZ5x crossover, which will be produced at the same plant as Camry and RAV4 The length of the 7-seater bZ5x will be approximately 5 meters, that is, the new product will become the electric equivalent of the Toyota Highlander and will directly compete with the larger Kia EV9. However, compared to the Highlander, the move to smaller electric motors will make the bZ5x more spacious inside. Space and practicality will be among the key advantages of the crossover. Toyota hasn't shown off the car's interior yet, but it will likely be styled like the bZ4x, possibly with elements of the new Prius. Naturally, there will be a proprietary set of Toyota Safety Sense safety systems, complemented by various driver assistance systems. Being a larger crossover than the bZ4x, the bZ5x will receive a larger capacity traction battery and two electric motors, due to which all-wheel drive will be implemented. It has already been officially confirmed that the bZ5x will be produced in the USA at a plant in Kentucky, where the Camry and RAV4 are currently produced. And traction batteries will be produced at Toyota's plant in North Carolina.

The model has become more expensive All cars in the Infiniti QX50 line of the 2024 model year will be more expensive than their predecessors. Pricing for the luxury crossover has increased by $550 on each trim level compared to 2023, with model prices now starting at $42,045. The Infiniti QX50 lineup starts with the Pure trim, which is available with front-wheel drive but with an all-wheel drive option that adds $2,000 to the price. The top trim level is the Autograph, which now starts at $59,095. The 2024 QX50 is available in the same five trim levels as last year: Pure, Luxe, Sport, Sensory, and Autograph. The Pure is available with wireless Apple CarPlay, ProPilot, and 19-inch silver wheels. The Luxe gets a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, a motion-activated tailgate, and leather seats. 2024 Infiniti QX50 unveiled [caption id="attachment_71630" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Infiniti QX50[/caption] The QX50 Sport features black exterior trim, unique trim, a black grille and surround, and 20-inch dark-painted wheels. The Sensory package is also equipped with 20-inch wheels, adaptive lighting, LED headlights, a head-up display, a Bose audio system with 16 speakers, and rain-sensing wipers. The interior is finished in Ultrasuede trim. The Autograph version gets an ultra-suede headliner, quilted seats, metal cargo sill guards, upgraded climate control, and a towing capacity of up to 1,500 kg. 19- and 20-inch wheels are available, as well as seven exterior colors: Hermosa Blue, Graphite Shadow, Slate Gray, Black Obsidian, Dynamic Sunstone Red, Lunar White, and Radiant White.