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Shaun studied journalism, is a keen driver who enjoys a good blast down a mountain road, he loves talking about cars for hours on end and desires to see more sporty EVs. For editorial inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Alfa Romeo announced the presence of its new car, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale which they dubbed “La Metamorfosi”. The nickname is in line with the Tonale’s position as the first C-SUV from the Italian manufacturer, as well as marking a new era of luxury, electrification and connectivity, while remaining true to its racing DNA. His presence was even more special when Alfa Romeo also made the Tonale the first car in the world equipped with an NFT digital certificate or non-fungible token. With the customer’s approval, the NFT certificate will later record vehicle data, to ensure that the car…
South Korean automaker KIA will be launching six electric vehicles in China by 2027 to reach consumers there. “Kia plans to launch an all-electric sedan in the world’s largest auto market next year,” the company said in a statement quoted from Yonhap on Tuesday. However, the automotive company has not provided complete details regarding the specifications of the planned EV model. See also: Everything You should know about Kia Niro Hybrid specifications Kia is also aiming to increase sales in China, through a recently reorganized local joint venture. In 2002, Kia founded Dengfeng Yueda Kia, a 50:25:25 joint venture with…
NIO has just announced their Supercar EP9 will be coming to the racing game “Forza Horizon 5”. This makes the NIO EP9 the first Chinese supercar to appear in the game. Last year, NIO EP9 for the first time appeared in the game “Asphalt 9: Legends”. Forza Horizon 5 is a racing game developed by Microsoft and awarded the IGN 2021 Best Game of the Year. See also: Nio ET5 mid-size sedan will arrive in Europe in spring 2023 The NIO EP9 was introduced to the public in 2016, and on 12 October 2016, the sports car set a one-lap…
Mini announced a program to convert the classic Mini model to an electric car called Recharged. in the program, selected technicians from MINI will revive classic MINI cars with an electric touch. This step is a continuation of the program that was presented by MINI at the 2018 New York Auto Show. At that time, MINI displayed a classic MINI car that was already purely electric. The car then received positive appreciation from MINI fans around the world. This appreciation then motivated MINI to continue on a large scale through the Recharged program. The car company that has been purchased…
Thor Industries recently introduced its new concept electric campervan for consumers who love camping in the great outdoors. This electric vehicle is claimed to have the best range in its class, which is as far as 300 miles on a single charge. Thor Vision Vehicle Concept is equipped with a power management system that allows the owner to know the strength of the vehicle’s battery. In other words, the driver can know how many more kilometers the vehicle needs to be charged. The system also makes it easier for drivers to help locate charging stations from a connected phone. The…
Lamborghini has confirmed it will stop production of internal combustion engines in 2022. The luxury carmaker will reportedly focus on launching plug-in models in the Aventador, Huracan and Urus SUV series next year. This was confirmed directly by the Chief Executive Officer of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann. He explained that almost all models of internal combustion engines were sold out this year. “This will be the last time we will offer only internal combustion engines,” said Winkelmann, Monday, January 24, 2022. See also: Lamborghini First Electric Vehicle will hit the market in 2027 or 2028, CEO Says Lamborghini itself is known…
Isuzu Motors Limited and US company Cummins Inc. have announced an agreement to manufacture a prototype medium-duty battery electric truck (BEV) for demonstration in the North American market. This truck is the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) which was formed in May 2019. Through this arrangement, Cummins will integrate the Cummins PowerDrive6000 into Isuzu’s F-Series trucks and will be piloted in North America starting in 2017. 2022. After a successful demonstration and trial phase, Isuzu will explore opportunities to commercialize the battery electric truck with Cummins powered systems throughout North America. See also: TuSimple…
Renault Group announced its latest partnership with Geely Holding Group, an automaker from China to start their project in South Korea. In the partnership, they developed vehicles with Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) technologies. “We are pleased to start this innovative partnership with Geely, which has an impressive track record in the Automotive Industry. Through this project, Geely and Renault will pave the way to pursue a 20-year journey and contribute to the South Korean industry,” said Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo. , via the company’s press release Saturday. See also: Renault will be 100…
Honda Motor has officially signed a partnership with SES Holdings to develop lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles. SES Holdings itself is an electric vehicle battery company from Boston, United States (US), SES Holdings. This partnership is part of Honda’s overall battery strategy. These lithium-metal batteries can help Honda in developing better battery technology for electric vehicles, and can drive the expansion of its business globally. See also: Honda and LG Energy Solution negotiating the construction of a battery plant in the USA Lithium-metal batteries are claimed to have a higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries. As is known, lithium-ion batteries…
Electric cars have been known for their kicking and instant power and torque. The Tesla Model S Plaid is no exception, which has the ability to accelerate super fast. With its electric engine, the Tesla Model S can reach 0-96 km/h in just 1.99 seconds. The results are almost equivalent to a hypercar you know. This achievement also makes many people curious. As in the video uploaded to the following Superspeed YouTube account, where the owner of the Nissan 370Z wants to test the capabilities of the Tesla Model S Plaid. See also: Jet Powered Tesla vs Model S Plaid…
The all-electric Citroen e-Berlingo Van, officially launched commercially in the UK today. As a commercial vehicle, the Citroen e-Berlingo Van Electric comes in ‘M’ and ‘XL’ sizes. The Citroen e-Berlingo Van Electric with the Medium model has a length of 4.4m, and the XL variant comes with a length of 4.75m. Both the ‘M’ and ‘XL’ sizes have the same height of 1.90m. For ‘M’ size, it has a payload volume from 3.3m3 to 3.9m3. While the ‘XL’ variant has a payload volume of 3.8m3 to 4.4m3. The Citroen e-Berlingo ‘M’ variant can carry loads up to a length of…
By 2022, the Moscow government plans to buy 500 electric buses using green bonds. The electric buses will complement the fleet of public electric buses in Moscow, which currently number 1000 units with a total of 66 routes. The number of electric buses is the largest electric bus fleet in America and Europe. Green bonds have long been known as an instrument to raise money related to environmentally friendly projects and climate change. Moscow itself has entered the green bond market for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects. Previously, funds from green bonds were used to buy 400 electric buses. Overall,…