Author: Shaun Williams

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF has announced that it has delivered five CF Electric tractor head trucks to the UK’s largest e-commerce company, Amazon. The electric truck, which has a total weight (GVW) of 37 tons, joins Amazon’s medium-haul delivery fleet to transport zero-emission logistics. Five Electric trucks The DAF CF is the first electric medium-haul truck that Amazon operates in Europe. DAF Truck Fleet Sales Director, Eelco van Veen, said that the DAF CF Electric trucks represent an important step in the industry towards zero-emission medium-haul distribution. “We are very pleased to bring DAF CF Electric to the Amazon fleet…

After a long and winding journey, the owner of the BMW E9 3.0 CSi has finally completed the restomod. Because the BMW 3.0 CSi had been stuck in the garage for a long time with a porous and rust-filled body condition, plus the engine was completely dead. Slowly, the owner began to repair the worn exterior by applying a custom body kit in the style of a CSL racing car. The aesthetics of this restomod BMW 3.0 CS practically looks attractive with a more aggressive body line, drastically changed from the default version. Just look at the intake of the…

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has received an order for 50 Volvo VNR Class 8 electric trucks from its loyal customer, WattEV, as Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) in California, USA. The WattEV TaaS model truck will provide shippers and operators with access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, which is equivalent to the total cost of operating a diesel truck. Over the next few months, Volvo VNR Electric trucks are also rumored to be starting operations on routes between California’s San Joaquin Valley, Inland Empire, and Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. President of Volvo Trucks North America,…

Electric vehicle manufacturer from China, Li Auto is rumored to be presenting an L9 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with various advanced technologies that will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The Li Auto L9 comes with dimensions of 5,200 mm (204.7 inches), 1,998 mm (78.7 inches) wide and 1,800 mm (70.9 inches) high, with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm (122.2 inches). The dimensions are almost identical to the BMW X7, and larger than the Li Xiang One which debuted in 2019. The Li Auto L9 has a similar design to the One, but this car has evolved to…

The entry-level Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is not expected to ship this year if you place your order now. According to Tesla’s website, the delivery time for the base version is estimated at January 2023. If you want faster delivery in 2022, there are several options. 20″ Induction Wheels ($2,000) – Est Delivery: October, 2022 Paint (Blue – $1,000, Black – $1,500 or Red – $2,000) – Est Delivery: October, 2022 Full Self-Driving Capability ($12,000) – Est Delivery: June, 2022 Tesla seems to be prioritizing ordering with additional options to simply increase revenue and potentially the margin of…

The Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two of the best electric crossovers on the market today. Both promise practicality, the latest technology and more than enough range for everyday use. But, is there one that is superior to the other? The owner of the Yotube account Gjeebs gave a little comparison between the Model Y and the Ioniq 5. Gjeebs is the owner of the Model Y which Ioniq 5 loaned out for a week to compare the two. He was impressed with some of the things the Ioniq 5 had and noted it was better than…

e-4ORCE is Nissan’s most advanced all-wheel control technology for the Nissan Ariya electric SUV. This technology accurately manages power output and braking performance for smoothness and stability. This system increases the confidence of Nissan car drivers when navigating various road surfaces. Nissan engineers perfected the e-4ORCE precision control technology and twin electric motors to provide driving comfort for all Nissan vehicle passengers. Vehicle distance and incline, which can cause motion sickness, is minimized through regenerative braking of the front and rear motors when the vehicle slows down. Born out of all-terrain vehicle and sports car technology, Nissan’s e-4ORCE was developed…

Mercedes-Benz AG will not cut spending on future electric vehicles. Even when coping with supply chain cost pressures exacerbated by the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Kaellenius, at the opening ceremony of its first US electric vehicle (EV) battery factory, also stressed the company’s 2022 financial prospects remain despite the conflict. “We have always protected investments into future technologies and future products,” Kaellenius told Reuters. “That is the seed that we will harvest. Even in COVID 2020 we are not cutting back on R&D for important projects.” “Mercedes is working with suppliers in Ukraine whose operations have been disrupted,”…

Triumph, reports that the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle is in the final development process. The prototype electric motorcycle soon entered the test after three years of development. The Triumph TE-1 itself was developed at the Triumph factory in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), which specializes in batteries and electric motor modules. The British manufacturer is responsible for body design, while WAE is responsible for the development of high-performance modules and batteries. See also: Ignitron Bob-e electric motorcycle officially launched with 110 km range Looking at the design, the Triumph TE-1 is more or less still taking the Triumph Triple…

German motorcycle manufacturer, Black Tea has just launched their portfolio of electric motorcycles which are equivalent to 125 CC motorcycles. After launching in 2020 the moped with scramble style, this year Black Tea launched the Bonfire Electric Scrambler with two variants, namely E and X. Both variants are claimed to be more powerful than the previous variant. The X variant is the most powerful model capable of producing up to 8 kilowatts of power and an average figure of 6 kilowatts. That much power is equivalent to 10 horsepower. The X variant has 195 Nm of torque, with a top…

Opel and Vauxhall Motors are determined to only produce electric vehicles by 2028. Both companies have reaffirmed that they will only use EVs in Europe in 2028 as quoted from CarsCoops. To bridge their consumers into the era of electrification, Oppel and Vauxhall will offer electrified versions of every model they make by 2024. Opel and Vauxhall Motors already have several environmentally friendly vehicles such as the Astra plug-in hybrid, Grandland plug-in hybrid, Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Rocks-e, and various electric vans. See also: Toyota targets zero-emissions cars in Europe by 2035 Their electric vehicle portfolio is growing as the company confirms…

MG Motor India plans to raise funds to develop India’s electric vehicles. MG Motor India itself is currently owned by China’s SAIC Motor. Reuters reported on Sunday that MG Motor India may be trying to sell a stake between 10 percent and 30 percent and is considering options including issuing new shares or diluting SAIC’s holdings. He added that they could even create a separate unit for the electric vehicle (EV) business in India. The company is talking to private equity funds that are increasingly interested in investing in the fast-growing electric vehicle market, two sources said, as countries shift…