Author: Shaun Williams

BYD ATTO 3 is voted ‘‘VAB Electric Family Car of the Year 2023’’. The jurors – 15 professional motoring reporters and 74 family jurors that judged 10 different electric cars at famous Zolder race circuit for 3 days – favored BYD ATTO 3 over 9 competitors from Volkswagen, Renault, Citroen, Nissan, CUPRA, MG, Aiways, Seres and SsangYong. VAB is the Flemish Automobile Club, and it organizes a coveted contest every year of the best family cars in different categories. BYD ATTO 3 has distinguished itself as the best VAB Family Car in the electric vehicle segment. The jurors chose BYD…

The high cost of producing electric vehicles means that some manufacturers apply cross subsidies to stay alive. One of them is Lucid, which now hopes to cover production costs from their highest selling EV, Lucid Air. However, this method has drawbacks, namely production will run slowly. Imagine that Lucid currently has a pile of orders totaling 34,000 units, while the incoming money is still small. For this reason, Lucid is trying to hold back consumers who are already in the queue by offering discounts. Specifically, Lucid sent an email to a customer with an invalid order saying that the company…

The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has won the Editors’ Choice Award in the 2022 Motor1.com Star Awards. Motor1.com’s second annual Star Awards considers all new vehicles that have been rated by its team of expert editors. Using a Star Rating system, Motor1.com chose winners for seven awards. The awards are Best Electric, Best Performance, Best Luxury, Best Truck, Best SUV, Best Value and the most coveted – Editors’ Choice. This year, 20 new vehicles were up for Editors’ Choice, an accolade that Motor1.com editors give to the vehicle that excels above all others during its on-site Test Week. “We thank…

Automotive manufacturers are currently racing to create electric cars as the vehicles of the future. In fact, they are willing to spend large amounts of money to invest in developing electric vehicles. The investment was made to develop and finalize the design of their electric car to be accepted by the public. This is what big manufacturers are doing before entering the electrification era. In fact, other manufacturers who have marketed their electric vehicles in Indonesia have proven to be of interest to many people. But, on the other hand, there is a threat that their vehicles are not as…

Tesla announced that it will launch a new electric car with a 1,000 volt powertrain. This electric car powertrain is claimed to be able to reach a distance of 804 km in one full charge. Tesla announced it at its delivery event for the Tesla Semi electric truck, which also features a 1,000-volt powertrain. The electric car’s powertrain is a major contributor to the car’s efficiency. Tesla did not go into details about the new powertrain. But it will be a groundbreaking change for the US automaker. Tesla often uses a 400-volt battery system in its passenger electric car products,…

Volkswagen will set up an electric car battery manufacturing plant in Canada. This VW battery cell factory will be the first outside Europe. The German manufacturer has added a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in North America in August 2022 regarding the location of a suitable electric car battery factory. “This country offers high standards of sustainability and ideal economic conditions. The Canadian government has proven to be a strong and reliable partner,” said VW CEO Oliver Blume, quoted by Carscoops today, Monday, December 5, 2022. According to Head of Technology at VW, Thomas Schmall, the MoU was made non-binding…

XPeng reported a decrease in sales of electric cars compared to last year, although it slightly increased slightly from last October. In November 2022, Chinese automaker XPeng recorded electric car sales fell by nearly 63 percent year-to-year. XPeng delivered only 5,811 electric cars in November 2022. “Sales of electric cars have decreased due to Covid-19 restrictions and disruptions,” said XPeng, quoted from Insideevs today, Monday, December 5, 2022. Deliveries of the new Xpeng G9 flagship model electric car increased to 1,546 units compared to 623 units in October and 184 units in September. The model with the 480 kW DC…

Nissan launched the Gen3 race car livery for the FIA ​​Formula E electric car race. This electric racing car is named the Nissan e-4ORCE 04. The livery on Nissan’s latest generation of racing cars for the 2022 season uses a red and white color combination, which is identical to the Ferrari livery colors in Formula 1. The muzzle of Nissan’s electric race car is emblazoned with the Shell logo. Then on the white screen, there is a Cherry Blossom motif, a popular flower from Japan, the country of origin of Nissan. “Our new livery celebrates our Japanese heritage and I…

Dutch mobility startup Lightyear has announced that it has started production of the Lightyear 0, the world’s first solar-powered car. Production of the Lightyear 0 got off to a good start – with new investors and without delay, the first solar electric car rolled off the assembly line in Finland. The Lightyear 0 was built by Valmet Automotive, a company with a long history of producing several iconic cars over the years. Lightyear can now count on assistance from Bridgestone and Koenigsegg in the development of a future solar electric car. For Lightyear, this is an extraordinary moment to turn…

Tesla recalls nearly 81,000 electric cars in China due to software and seat belt issues. The US electric vehicle maker will again recall 80,000 units, with details of 70,434 units consisting of Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles, and as many as 10,127 Model 3 units. The Model S and Model X recall only required an over-the-air software fix to address defects in the car’s battery management system, which could lead to a loss of power. Meanwhile, the Model 3 recall was carried out to repair and check the damaged seat belt equipment. Tesla is asking owners of…

The South Korean government plans to offer an incentive to Tesla to encourage it to build a new electric vehicle factory in Seoul. As is known, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a video call with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last week. In the conversation, Musk revealed that South Korea is the strongest candidate for the location of Tesla’s new factory in the Asian region. “If Tesla, Space X or other companies are considering more investment in Korea including building a gigafactory, the government will do its best to support the investment,” Yoon said, citing Reuters. On the other…

In a press release, General Motors outlines some of the company’s short-term electrification targets. The company will soon complete their electric vehicle portfolio and aim to have multiple electric offerings in 70% of the industry segment. By 2025, GM is targeting $500 billion in EV revenue per year. The company’s CEO, Marry Barra, stated the following: “GM’s ability to grow EV sales is the payoff for many years of investment in R&D, design, engineering, manufacturing, our supply chain and a new EV customer experience that is designed to be the best in the industry,” said GM Chair and CEO Mary…

Hyundai Elec City has a maximum output of 240 kW with a length of 10,998 m and has a passenger seat capacity of 27+1. This emission-free vehicle has 326 hp of power and 102 Nm of torque. This South Korean bus has two battery versions, the first 256 Kwh and 128 Kwh. The 256 kWh high-capacity battery is suitable for routes that consume large amounts of electricity with frequent traffic jams or hills, as well as for tour bus services. If the bus continues to run at 73 kph, the bus can travel up to 290 kilometers per charge. For…

Future electric vehicles will gain additional range thanks to a new brake design from Continental: The so-called Green Caliper, a newly developed brake caliper for disc brakes, is significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. In combination with the brake disc, the lower mass – in individual cases up to five kilograms per brake – and the reduced friction between brake pad and disc contribute to increasing the range of an electric vehicle. This major advance was made possible by targeted further development to meet the requirements of a brake in an electric vehicle. Unlike…

Mazda started its electrification vehicle journey by releasing a teaser for the MX-5 style electric car concept with a two-door coupe body. In its electrification plan, Mazda presents its mid-term strategy until 2030 in a 36-minute video. The focus of the manufacturer is to increase investment and global sales of electric cars to 40 percent. Although the design and name of the concept car have not yet been revealed, the video footage shows four generations of the Mazda MX-5. Maybe the fifth generation of this model, is an electric car. The as yet unnamed concept adopts a low silhouette with…

General Motors has just introduced a Chevrolet FNR-XE concept car in China. The Chevrolet sedan is the first EV from the American manufacturer and was developed on GM’s Ultium Battery and Ultium Drive technology architecture with the company’s development capabilities in China. The manufacturer calls this electric sedan a very premium and futuristic design. For the luxury prototype, the recessed front grille features the Chevy crystal logo, the hallmark of the horizontal headlights. Chevrolet says the FNR-XE Concept’s low front end pays homage to the iconic American muscle car family. The Chevy FNR-XE Concept also enhances the sedan’s body structure…

Three years ago Elon Musk announced an electric vehicle with a futuristic retro style, namely the Tesla Cybertruck. Even though until now the Cybertruck news is still confusing, automotive enthusiasts are still patiently waiting for when the car will be launched. According to a statement made by Tesla, the number of people who have pre-ordered the Cybertruck has reached 1.5 million. There is only one question, “Will this meet the expectations of automotive enthusiasts?” Elon Musk first showcased the Tesla Cybertruck at a controversial launch in 2019. At the event, Musk touted the vehicle’s performance and durability. At the event,…

Enpower Greentech has successfully developed a 4095mAh cylindrical battery, delivering industry leading energy densities of 389Wh/kg and 888Wh/L. This development has resulted in a new energy density record in the class of rechargeable 18650 cylindrical batteries. Enpower’s version, which is at least 20% lighter and is packed with at least 15% higher energy than those currently on the market, will clear the way for lighter, more energy-efficient electronic devices including, among others, drones, electric crafts, and electric cars. the 18650 cylindrical battery (referring to a battery size with a 18mm diameter and 65mm height) is an industry standard for lithium-ion…

Audi and Redwood launched a unique consumer program that gives people easy access to recycling old devices and rechargeable batteries at their local Audi dealer. Redwood recycling bins will be used at select Audi dealerships across the country over the coming weeks. Batteries and devices that collect in these dumps will be returned to Redwood, ultimately helping to build a more sustainable domestic EV battery. This will be the first time the automaker has partnered with Redwood to support household lithium-ion battery collection alongside larger EV battery recycling efforts. With global demand for lithium-ion batteries expected to grow by more…

Just imagine, there are 23 variants of one electric vehicle model. Definitely will make consumers confused to make a choice. And that’s what happened to Xpeng which has 23 versions of the P7 electric sedan. For this reason, Xpeng has made adjustments to its electric vehicle portfolio, namely the P7, P5 and G3. Xpeng reduced the number of variants of each model but prices and configurations remained unchanged. The G3 now comes in 4 configurations, the P7 has 9 variants and the P5 “only” has 5 variants. Imagine that before the change there were 7 versions of the G3i, 23…