Apple is secretly working with multiple foldable iPhones

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 New rumors have spread in the technology product market; Top technology giant Apple at the center of rumors. Rumor has it that iPhone manufacturers are working on multiple prototypes of foldable phones. Apple launched the first iPhone on January 9, 2007. Shortly afterwards, the company took over the position of the world's top smartphone maker. But Apple has never made a foldable smartphone.                  Picture Courtesy: Google Apple is working on a prototype of multiple foldable smartphones - the news came from a reliable data leaker, according to the 9 to 5 Mac. However, due to the complexity of the display technology, it is not clear whether Apple will market commercial versions of the foldable prototypes at all. However, the prototype that is being tested is certain - the leaked claim of the information. Apple is skeptical about whether there will be a demand for foldable phones in the technology market, or whether it will be lost in the crowd of other products. That'
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Longer range Tata Nexon EV by mid-2022

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 Bigger 40kWh battery will be one of the upgrades to the Nexon EV; launch by mid-2022.

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Tata Motors is readying a major upgrade to the Nexon EV early next year which will include a larger battery and increased range. The longer range Nexon which is expected to come with a bigger 40kWh battery will sell alongside the current Nexon EV which has cornered the nascent EV market in India and accounts for around 60 percent of all electric cars sold in India.

The key to the Nexon EV’s success has been the car’s finely judged ‘price-to-range’ ratio which has hit a sweet spot among buyers. Though the current the Nexon has the smallest battery (30.2kWh) and subsequently the lowest range compared to its rivals, it is substantially cheaper and for most EV buyers it’s the price that matters more than the range. Early adopters are using EVs as a second or third car and mainly as a city runabout where the Nexon’s real world range of 180-200km is not a deterrent.

However, with EVs gaining popularity and charging infrastructure steadily improving, electric car owners are venturing beyond city limits and want more range as charging points are still far and few between. Feedback from existing Nexon EV owners suggests that there is an increasing trend for outstation trips in EVs which makes range critical. This has prompted to Tata Motors to introduce a longer range Nexon EV

  • Nexon EV to get bigger 40kWh battery
  • Will be sold alongside 30.2kWh variant
  • Launch in first half of 2022 

Upgraded Nexon EV: What all will be new?

The long range Nexon EV will get an upgraded battery pack of 40kWh capacity, a significant 30 percent increase from the current model’s 30.2kWh version. Modifications to the floor pan have been carried out and a bit of boot space too is believed to have been sacrificed to accommodate the larger battery and weight too is expected to have increased by an estimated 100kg.

The higher capacity battery will boost range to over 400km on the official test cycle whilst a real world range in the region of 300-320km can be expected on a single charge. This would take the fight head on against the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EV which offer similar range.

Another major addition to the new Nexon EV will be selectable re-gen modes which will allow the driver to adjust the intensity of the regenerative braking which in turn improves range.  Currently the regen is not adjustable on the Nexon EV and is quite mild. Expect a few cosmetic tweaks, a fresher set of alloy wheels and according to sources, ESP too might be an option. All these upgrades, especially the larger battery will certainly push up the costs by an estimated Rs. 3-4 lakh. However, with an estimated price of around Rs.17-18 lakh, the Nexon EV will still undercut its rivals, especially the pricey Kona EV which is slated to make a comeback next year.

Tata Motors has aggressive plans build on the early lead it has taken in the Indian EV race. The company recently raised Rs 7,500 crore from investment firms for an 11-15 percent stake in its new EV entity, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility. This new subsidiary incorporated with a capital of Rs 700 crore “will design, develop and manufacture all kinds of services related to EVs and e-mobility” according to the company.

Tata Motors has also confirmed that it will bring in longer-range EVs as part of its EV strategy which envisages a portfolio of 10 EVs by 2026. The long range Nexon EV is one of these models.

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