Author: Shaun Williams

Significant interest in electric vehicles prompted General Motors (GM) to launch a new online platform called EV Live. The launch of this platform aims to educate the public about electric vehicles. Consumers can ask questions or seek information before they actually decide to switch to electric vehicles. EV Live, which can be accessed for free, is a form of GM’s commitment to increasing knowledge about electric vehicle ownership. If someone is interested in purchasing or learning more about any of GM’s electric vehicles, then the experts on the platform are on hand to direct them for detailed information. Anyone with…

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto revealed that Toyota Motor Company will increase its investment in Indonesia by $1.80 billion. This investment is for the development of electric vehicles. The investment commitment was conveyed by the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Toyota Motor Corporation Shigeru Hayakawa in a meeting with Airlangga in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday (26/7/2022). “I believe that the demand for electric vehicles, both four-wheeled and two-wheeled in Indonesia and in the ASEAN region in the future, will continue to increase. Indonesia can be used as an industrial base for electric vehicle (EV) production…

A survey conducted on consumers of electric cars turned out to produce the fact that many owners buy not because they care about the environment. A survey conducted on consumers of electric cars in America turned out to produce the fact that many owners buy not because they care about the environment. The survey, sponsored by the Swedish electric car company Polestar, shows that more than 50 percent of people in Uncle Sam’s country are interested in owning an electric car for other reasons. The most common reason is the technology owned by electric cars. Many electric car technology is…

General Motors announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with LG Chemdan Livevent Corp. to secure key raw materials for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries. With the latest deal, GM has secured supplies for all electric vehicle battery feedstocks such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and cathode active materials. This deal puts the US auto giant on track to reach its target of producing 1 million EVs annually by 2025. The electric vehicle market is currently booming, with most countries and car manufacturers having set their electrification targets. With the deal, GM hopes to localize its supply of EV raw materials…

South Korean electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution has confirmed it will supply more battery packs to Ford Motor as the US automaker ramps up its global production of electric vehicles. Previously, LG Energy Solution planned to increase the production of batteries allocated to Ford Motor at its plant in Poland by 2023. Launching from Yonhap via Antara, the leading company will soon develop production lines depending on demand. LG Energy began supplying battery packs to Ford Focus Electric hatchback models in 2011. LG Energy has been providing battery packs for Ford’s Mustang Mach-E SUV and all-electric E-Transit van…

After pressure from several quarters, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced an increase in its EV share and is targeting 40 percent of its new fleet to use electric powertrains. The USPS previously set to purchase 165,000 new vehicles from Oshkosh Defense, with 10 percent of the vehicles being EVs under the initial procurement plan. However, after receiving strong criticism, this share was later increased to 20%. But even though it has been increased to 20 percent, the criticism continues. A total of 16 US states and environmental groups have filed lawsuits against the procurement plans. The USPS is…

The entire auto industry is slowly turning to electric power, which means government vehicles should also start making changes in the near future. Some countries are already using EVs (electric vehicles) as a means of transportation such as taxis, delivery vehicles and in some cities, even used as police cars. The recently launched Blazer EV will be available in high-performance 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS trims, and now Chevy has announced that a Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) will also be offered. The Blazer EV is based on GM’s new Ultium Platform, and the PPV model is based on the high-performance…

Alpine has realized the first electric vehicle. The Alpine A110 E-ternity opens the era of the French manufacturer’s brand entering the transition from conventional to electric engines. In terms of appearance, there may not be significantly different, only the addition of aerokit on the bumper and rear has white accents. And there is no more exhaust hole because it is replaced by a third brake light on the rear bumper. This Alpine EV car also weighs heavier than usual, adding about 258 kg compared to a regular combustion engine, with 1,378 kg, but Alpine plans to reduce the weight to…

A car brand from the United States, Ford Motor, together with nickel miner Vale Indonesia, and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt signed a non-binding memorandum of cooperation to build a factory in Indonesia. The company plans to enter into a partnership to build a plant that produces 120,000 tonnes per year of mixed hydroxide precipitate. The material extracted from this nickel ore will be used as a component in batteries for electric vehicles. While the project is expected to be completed in 2025. Vale said the new partnership with Ford would build on a framework agreement with Huayou, which was signed…

Hyundai and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding to develop electric-propelled aircraft and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The partnership will leverage Rolls-Royce’s flight and certification capabilities combined with Hyundai’s hydrogen technology. In an effort to lead the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional Air Mobility (RAM) markets with advanced sustainable aviation, this Hyundai and Rolls-Royce deal will emphasize technology development. The company will focus on developing technology and power and propulsion system requirements for Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division. The two companies will also collaborate on the industrialization of Rolls-Royce’s power and propulsion systems for the AAM market. “The advanced…

Tesla was reported by consumers in Germany to be accused of selling faulty electric cars. According to consumers, the Tesla electric car body was cracked but the defect was covered with paint. According to the Autoblog page today, Friday, July 22, 2022, the consumer took this case to court in Germany. The electric car model in question is the Tesla Model 3. In German media reports, there were cracks in the underbody of Tesla cars which were discovered when customers changed tires. When the car was lifted using a jack, it was seen that there were cracks that Tesla allegedly…

This year, November 21st will mark the third anniversary of the Cybertruck revealing. With a futuristic design, Cybertruck had attracted public attention. However, this production delay for the umpteenth time and the presence of competitors such as the GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning made Tesla seem to have only become a spectator of one of the best-selling automotive market segments in the US. At its introduction, Tesla promised its revolutionary electric pickup would arrive in 2021. In a session with shareholders, responding to a question that had been upvoted 7,500 times, Elon Musk said, “We hope…