Author: Shaun Williams

The surprising news came from the Vietnamese car manufacturer, VinFast. Their CEO, Michael Lohscheller, reportedly resigned for ‘personal reasons’. In fact, Lohscheller’s career at VinFast has only just begun. Lohscheller joined VinFast in July and was tasked with turning the Vietnamese brand into a “global smart electric car company.” Lohscheller has extensive experience in the automotive industry as he was executive vice president at the Volkswagen Group of America, prior to becoming CEO of Opel. See also: VinFast delivers first VF e34 electric vehicles to local customers in Vietnam His next steps are still unclear, but he released a statement…

The Tesla Model 3 will be the best-selling electric vehicle in Europe for 2021. Data from JATO Dynamics states that as of the end of November 2021, a total of 113,397 Model 3 have been sold in Europe. Behind the Tesla Model 3, there is the VW ID.3 which sold 63,109 units until November 2021. The Tesla Model 3 increased 84 percent compared to last year. Meanwhile, the VW ID.3 has increased by 125 percent from 2020. See also: Tesla Model 3 RWD with LFP battery must charging to 100% on a regular basis Sales of the Tesla Model 3…

Autonomous taxi company Waymo has announced a new partnership with electric car technology manufacturer Zeekr. The collaboration between Waymo and its Geely subsidiary aims to expand the Waymo One autonomous fleet with the latest electric cars. “By becoming a strategic partner and vehicle supplier for the Waymo One fleet, we are able to share our experience, ideas and expertise on a collaborative electric vehicle that fits Waymo’s needs,” said Andy An, Chief Executive Officer of Zeekr Technology. The collaboration electric car by Waymo and Zeekr will be designed and developed at Zeekr’s research center in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is said…

Tesla is recalling nearly 500,000 of its electric cars because of a problem with the trunk that increases the risk of a crash, according to the US auto safety regulator. Tesla made two separate recalls to address an issue that could disable the backup camera or cause the trunk hood to open unexpectedly. Tesla will notify the owner and fix the problem for free. Tesla reported the matter to US regulators on December 21, then US traffic safety regulator NHTSA acknowledged the problem on Wednesday. The recall of more than 355,000 Model 3s related to repeated opening of the trunk…

This tiny electric car technology from China is ready to compete the Wuling Mini EV, here are the specifications. Named KOMI, this tiny electric car is one of the newest products from a manufacturer from Nanjing, China called Jiayuan Auto. Launching from Autohome.com.cn and Paultan, Jiayuan KOMI has launched in China with a starting price of 45,800 yuan. Dimensionally, the Jiayuan KOMI has a body length of 2,998 mm, a width of 1,522 mm, a height of 1,555 mm and a wheelbase of 2,000 mm. Like its competitor’s tiny electric car, KOMI comes in three variants, namely Platinum, Diamond, and…

Just five weeks after presales began Cadillac reports having received more than 5,000 preorders for the all-electric Lyriq in China. In China, the local price for the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq is 439,700 Yuan or about $69,040 Purchase of the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq can be made using the Cadillac IQ app or via WeChat with a deposit of 1,190 Yuan or about $186. Those who pre-order and purchase a Lyriq before the end of April 2022 will receive 10,000 km (~6,200 miles) of free public charging. In addition, buyers are also given a choice of distinctive colors. The all-electric Cadillac Lyriq…

German car manufacturer, Audi, is a serious challenger in the 2022 Dakar Rally. For the sake of the 2022 Dakar Rally, Audi made a prototype of the Audi RS Q e-tron electric car that uses the electric car technology it uses in Formula E. Not only for this year’s Dakar Rally, the RS Q e-tron project will be a long-term project and Audi’s research base for e-tron technology in the future. The RS Q e-tron is equipped with two Motor Generator Units (MGU) that drive 4 wheels on desert sand. The power from these two MGUs reaches around 671 hp,…

The news about the Xiaomi smartphone manufacturer that will launch an electric car, is finally slowly starting to see a bright spot. Based on the information reported by Sina.cn, they are starting to open up little by little about the specifications. From this information, this Xiaomi electric car will display its futuristic side. Comes with a slim body coupled with an eccentric design of the front and rear lights, making it look simple but still modern. See also: Xiaomi’s First Electric Car Starts Production Line in 2024 In addition, based on the information reported by the page, the styling will…

Batteries are the most important component in the transition to electric vehicles. Therefore, carmakers worldwide are trying hard to develop their own batteries that are installed in electric vehicles of their own production. Based on a study conducted by Porsche, the dimensions of the battery are no less important in creating electric vehicles. The results of the study noted that most Americans experience anxiety about the mileage of electric cars. See also: Porsche Recalls 35 Taycan EV Because Suspension Isssue While the balance between performance and reach is the main thing that consumers think about. According to Porsche statistics, quoted…

Arrival, a British electric vehicle developer, has unveiled the first prototype of the Arrival Car. The electric vehicle is the result of a collaboration with Uber which will be used for the ride-hailing business. The Arrival concept car will begin testing electric cars and soon enter the next design phase. So far, it has not revealed any details about the vehicle’s specifications. Charging range and times are likely to be important to the ride-hailing business. Ride-hailing vehicles are driven an average of 45,000 to 50,000 kilometers per year, which is more than triple that of a typical private car. https://twitter.com/arrival/status/1470865260177510406…

Tesla regularly recommends owners of new Model 3 RWD base models. The Tesla Model 3 RWD uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for power. Because it uses a new type of battery, owners of the latest Tesla Model 3 RWD should be aware that special treatment is needed in charging the battery. To find out your Model 3 is equipped with an LFP battery. You need to open the charging screen on your touch screen and then touch “Set Limit” or open the charging screen in your mobile app and drag the slider. See also: Price and Specifications Tesla…

According to the US Department of Energy, there are 13 gigafactories of new battery cells that will be operational in the US by 2025. This electric battery factory will usher in a new era of battery production in the US. So far, most of the battery cells for electric vehicles have come from Asia – especially China, Japan and South Korea. See also: Toyota Invests in Electric Vehicle Battery Factory in North Carolina, Operates 2025 The only electric battery manufacturers in the US are Tesla and Panasonic’s Nevada Gigafactory, which supply battery cells for the Tesla Model 3 and Model…