Author: Shaun Williams

Electric vehicles have started to have their own market and electric vehicle batteries are the key to power that must always be considered. Many people choose electric cars because they don’t want to be too bothered by oil and injector problems in conventional cars. In addition, electric cars are considered more environmentally friendly than conventional cars that still use fossil fuels. An electric car consists of various components and one of the main components in an electric car is the battery. In many electric cars, the average battery warranty is 10 years. However, improper use can result in reduced battery…

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government is currently discussing with Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co to build cooperation related to electric vehicles in Indonesia. Citing a Reuters report, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Airlangga Hartarto’s statement was delivered while visiting Washington, D.C. Ford, Indonesia’s Vale nickel miner and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt said in July that they had signed a non-binding memorandum of cooperation to build a plant in Indonesia to extract nickel chemicals. Hartarto said Indonesia is also in discussions with Hyundai and South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution regarding investment in…

NIO has long been known for its battery swap technology. Now vehicle owners can easily upgrade to a larger battery capacity when swapping batteries. Previously, the company only allowed NIO owners to upgrade their battery packs on a monthly or yearly basis. NIO will start a pilot project that will allow owners to upgrade or downgrade electric vehicle battery packs on a daily basis. Guangdong, Shandong, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Huzhou were selected as pilot cities. NIO allows owners to change to a different capacity plan every day. Not only increasing, owners are also possible to decrease their battery capacity. NIO…

Phillips 66, an energy industry company from the United States announced the installation of the FreeWire ultra-fast electric vehicle charger in Houston. This installation marks the debut of ultra-fast EV charging at Phillips 66 fuel stations in the US. Phillips 66 and FreeWire announced plans earlier this year to implement FreeWire’s integrated ultrafast battery technology to meet the growing demand from EV drivers for fast charging. Phillips 66 will leverage its network of approximately 7,000 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 branded sites in the US and other strategic locations. The first FreeWire charger was commissioned in Texas. https://twitter.com/Phillips66Co/status/1582055510672834560 “The installation…

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 will soon be launched in the UK in a special variant, namely “First Edition”. A number of distinctive design elements make the First Edition stand out from the regular Ioniq 6. For example, the new model is equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels complete in matte black, gloss black molding on the front, sides and rear, as well as gloss black mirror caps. Four exterior color options will be available, namely Biophillic Blue Pearl, Serenity White Pearl, Nocturne Gray Metallic, and Gravity Gold Matte. The unique touch applied to the Ioniq 6 First Edition continues to the…

Faurecia has won a major contract from Hyvia to supply hydrogen tanks to be used in the production model of the Renault Master H2-Tech. The hydrogen tanks will be produced at the Faurecia plant in Allenjoie, France which can make more than 100,000 tanks per year. Faurecia and Hyvia have not disclosed details regarding Hyvia’s order including size, value and time of order. Faurecia itself announced a 213 million euro grant from the EU earlier this month. The funding underscores its role as a key player in France’s hydrogen ecosystem. The Renaut Master H2-Tech as a prototype was first introduced…

Kia announced pricing for the 2023 Niro EV with the new electric crossover starting at $39,450, making it only $360 more expensive compared to its predecessor. The 2023 Kia Niro EV comes in two trim levels for the entry-level Wind starting at $39,450, and the Wave starting at $44,450. Prices do not include the $1,295 destination fee. Both Kia Niro EV trims come with 17-inch wheels, a digital cockpit with 10.25-inch dual screens, vegan leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, navigation, rear view camera, heated front seats and an audio system by Harman Kardon (optional with 8 speaker). Meanwhile, the…

Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Al-Swaha said that his country will start producing and exporting more than 150,000 electric cars by 2026. This production is carried out in collaboration with the US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors Company, which will soon build a factory in Saudi. The Saudi government says it has ordered between 50,000 and 100,000 electric vehicles from Lucid Motors Company in the next 10 years. The Saudi investment in Lucid’s company is part of Saudi efforts to diversify the country’s economy away from oil as part of its Vision 2030 plan. One…

Hopium is a new French auto company founded by a racer who bets his existence on Hydrogen technology with a name that sounds a lot like a meme. The Hopium Machina is a four-door sports car with hydrogen fuel cell technology, weighs under two tons, 500PS+ and a range of over 620 miles. . The motor used will give the Machina over 500PS (386kW) and mean it can manage 143mph and hit 62mph in under five seconds.

The Microlino Lite is classified as a “light four-wheeler”, weighing under 425 kg (937 lb), less than 6 kW of motor power, and a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). The Microlino Lite offers a similar range to the standard Microlino. As Microlino co-founder Oliver Ouboter explains: With Microlino Lite, we want to give more people access to sustainable mobility solutions. More and more people without a SIM still want to travel with weather protection. The Microlino Lite comes at a lower price than the current price tag of €15,000 (US$14,680) once it goes into production next year.

The Biden administration will provide $2.8 billion in grants for battery manufacturing projects in the US. In addition , the grant funds will also be used to encourage domestic production of key minerals for electric vehicle batteries . The grant will enable manufacturing and processing companies in the US to extract and process more key minerals for electric vehicle batteries such as lithium, graphite, nickel and others. The grant is expected to help shift the US from cars with internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. “Producing advanced batteries and components domestically will accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to meeting…

The BMW Group announced an investment of up to $1.7 billion in two electric vehicle production facilities in the United States. The two factories are targeted to build six models of electric vehicles by 2030. The German auto giant said it plans to invest $1 billion to upgrade its existing Plant Spartanburg manufacturing facility in South Carolina. Meanwhile $700 million goes to an electric vehicle battery plant in South Carolina at nearby Woodruff. “For decades, Plant Spartanburg has been a cornerstone of the global success of the BMW Group. The home of the BMW X models that are so popular…

Ahead of shipping the Fisker Ocean later this year, CEO Henrick Fisker showcased the vehicle’s interior UI software via a video posted on Twitter. The video shows some of the basic design elements and possible functionalities that are still in the works. The video shows the interior of the Fisker Ocean in the center with a screen that can rotate from landscape to portrait view. With the capabilities of the screen, it allows the driver to interact with various controls. https://twitter.com/FiskerInc/status/1581993433010511873 The rotating screen display comes with several important functions such as visualization of the driving area, music control, maps,…

The Polestar 3 looks modern yet tough with a five-sided grille and ‘Thor Hammer’ headlamps. On the side, the pull of the design carries a coupe SUV with a fairly narrow window line. This SUV is equipped with electric motors on all four wheels with power up to 517 hp (380 kW) and 909 Nm of torque, for the Long Range Dual Motor variant which is equipped with a performance enhancement package. Meanwhile, the regular Long Range Dual Motor variant has a power output of 489 hp (360 kW) and 840 Nm of torque. This electric motor is powered by…

The increased interest in electric cars has also boosted Tesla’s worldwide sales. Many people suspect that the increasing interest in the automotive market in environmentally friendly cars cannot be separated from the role of Elon Musk as CEO of Tesla. Elon Musk is said to be more famous than Tesla cars, so the purchase of this car cannot be separated from its role. However, the notion of Elon Musk’s role in increasing Tesla sales was countered by a report by research firm Escalent. The report states that Tesla vehicle buyers do not care about Elon Musk’s figure as CEO. Escelent…

General Motors said it is setting up a new business unit offering its own solar power and storage systems from late next year. The new unit, called GM Energy will provide solar panels and home energy storage for residential and commercial users. Commercial operations are already underway, while the home energy system will be available from next year when the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV goes on sale. Tesla had previously offered charging, solar and energy storage for several years. There are also more traditional competitors like Generac. For GM their services can provide cheaper energy to charge their customers’ electric…

Renault and Nissan are in discussions to re-form an automotive alliance. Those discussions included Nissan considering investing in the development of Renault electric vehicles. Negotiations between the French and Japanese car manufacturers will continue ahead of the Renault investor presentation in early November. Where the French automaker is expected to provide an update on its new EV unit, codenamed “Ampere”. These discussions also pushed Renault shares up as much as 6% in early trading. This makes the stock the best performer on the French CAC-40 equity index (.FCHI). Renault and Nissan said in a joint statement that they were engaged…

Ahead of Hon Hai Tech Day 2022, Foxconn again revealed two of its newest electric cars through the latest teaser. Launching from Carscoops and Autocar, the two newest electric cars of the iPhone assembly company are called the Foxtron Model B and Model V. The presence of the Foxtron Model B and Model V electric cars certainly expands Foxconn’s electric car portfolio after the Model C and Model E. Seeing the teaser, Foxtron Model B and Model V appear worthy to fill two different segments. Starting from the Model B, this electric car has the potential to be prepared to…

Tesla introduced a prototype Class 8 electric truck, called the Tesla Semi, in November 2017 in California. At the time, Musk said production would begin in 2019. Companies like Walmart and FedEx claimed to have placed orders. The Semi electric truck is expected to be fully distributed in 2019. However, until 2020, the truck will still be produced in limited quantities due to component problems. And now in 2022, Tesla is starting production in total because it can control the component supply chain which has been constrained by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, there will be no more delays…

A Taiwan-based technology company, Phihong, revealed that its company invented an electric car charging innovation in a short time in vehicles developed by its subsidiary Zerova. Phihong said, this innovation was named the Four Gun Charger which has tested charging four vehicles at once with one device in 10 minutes. Launched from Autoevolution, the Four Gun Charger from Zerova Technologies can also be a solution for electric commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses. This innovation makes it possible to charge the battery for a distance of 160 km in just under 10 minutes. This technology can be applied to…