Author: Shaun Williams

Hyundai and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding to develop electric-propelled aircraft and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The partnership will leverage Rolls-Royce’s flight and certification capabilities combined with Hyundai’s hydrogen technology. In an effort to lead the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional Air Mobility (RAM) markets with advanced sustainable aviation, this Hyundai and Rolls-Royce deal will emphasize technology development. The company will focus on developing technology and power and propulsion system requirements for Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division. The two companies will also collaborate on the industrialization of Rolls-Royce’s power and propulsion systems for the AAM market. “The advanced…

Tesla was reported by consumers in Germany to be accused of selling faulty electric cars. According to consumers, the Tesla electric car body was cracked but the defect was covered with paint. According to the Autoblog page today, Friday, July 22, 2022, the consumer took this case to court in Germany. The electric car model in question is the Tesla Model 3. In German media reports, there were cracks in the underbody of Tesla cars which were discovered when customers changed tires. When the car was lifted using a jack, it was seen that there were cracks that Tesla allegedly…

This year, November 21st will mark the third anniversary of the Cybertruck revealing. With a futuristic design, Cybertruck had attracted public attention. However, this production delay for the umpteenth time and the presence of competitors such as the GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning made Tesla seem to have only become a spectator of one of the best-selling automotive market segments in the US. At its introduction, Tesla promised its revolutionary electric pickup would arrive in 2021. In a session with shareholders, responding to a question that had been upvoted 7,500 times, Elon Musk said, “We hope…

Amazon has just revealed that it has used Rivian’s electric vans to deliver packages to a number of US cities. The Rivian electric van, designed specifically for Amazon, currently serves various US cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle and St. Louis. Amazon is known to be one of Rivian’s largest shareholders and expects the electric van to serve more than 100 cities by the end of 2022. Amazon targets to be able to operate 100,000 Rivian electric vans as their delivery fleet by 2030. Rivian electric vans are expected to help Amazon achieve its…

The electric vehicle industry has recently mushroomed. Not to forget the well-known motorcycle brand from Italy – Ducati, which also released two electric bikes under the name Ducati Scrambler. The Ducati Scrambler SCR-X and SCR-E GT, not only come as electric bikes but also offer an innovative design where they can be folded. The design is inspired by the sturdy arm of a Ducati motorcycle and has a retro feel. The Ducati Scrambler SCR-X and SCR-E GT electric folding bikes are designed for the city-wide riding experience, and also have a focus on sustainability. The drive and electrical systems are…

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to unveil the first prototype of its electric car in August 2022 after in the past year revealing its plans to enter the eco-friendly automotive industry. The news was first reported by local media Sina Tech which said the founder of Xiaomi Lei Jun was directly involved in ensuring that the prototype disclosure plan was carried out on time. Citing Arena EV on Sunday, the prototype will be unveiled at Xiaomi’s biggest public event and after that it will be prepared for its first road test in winter. The team behind Xiaomi’s first electric car prototype…

Allego has made a purchase for the European fast charging network Mega-E. This purchase leaves Allego with 100 Mega-E charging sites with nearly 770 charging points Allego announced the purchase alongside a presentation of the company’s performance in the second quarter. To make the purchase, Allego cost around 33 million euros in cash. The acquisition of 770 fast charging points is in line with the company’s focus on fast and ultra-fast charging. Initially, Fortum Charge & Drive wanted to participate as a co-investor with Allego in the EU-funded project, which was presented in early 2018, before Fortum withdrew. According to…

The 2022 Formula E season will resume this weekend. The highway circuit in Brooklyn, New York, United States will be the arena for the 11th and 12th series of the prestigious electric car racing event in the world. With the start of the end of the season, the competition for the world title is also getting tougher. The 2022 Formula E season itself still leaves 6 races remaining at 3 venues, including in New York. The victory in the previous series made Edoardo Mortara managed to take over the leadership of the standings. The Venturi team driver has collected 139…

At the Hyundai N Day virtual event, Hyundai N introduced a prototype electric car based on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 named RN22e. The RN22e prototype electric car was introduced alongside the Hyundai N Vision 74 as two of Hyundai N’s new mobile laboratories. “The RN22e and N Vision 74 played an important role in the strategic development of our product lineup, particularly high-performance electric cars,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Division at Hyundai Motor Company. “The running lab represents the continuous development of our technology,” added Schemera. In appearance, the RN22e still maintains the…

Hyundai has just released the look of the Ioniq 6. Not long after, the Korean manufacturer has again shown a high-performance concept car based on the Ioniq 6. The electric car is named RN22e. This concept electric car also shows Hyundai’s commitment to high-performance vehicles. “The RN22e played a huge role in the development of our product line up, particularly our electrified, high-performance vehicle,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience at Hyundai. In terms of performance, the electric motors at the front and rear produce up to 569 tk of power and 740 Nm of…

Volkswagen has partnered with Redwood to recycle their electric vehicle batteries. Previously, Redwood also made a similar agreement with Toyota for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries. Volkswagen will be the fourth manufacturer to work with Redwood for the recycling of electric vehicle batteries after Toyota, Ford and Volvo. The collaboration between Redwood and Volkswagen will include recycling electric vehicle batteries from Volkswagen and Audi in the United States. Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh said the partnership with Redwood could help VW accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in America. Volkswagen aims to sell electric vehicles for 55…

NHTSA on Tuesday, July 12 scrapped a 2019 proposal that would have allowed automakers to offer a variety of sound options for electric vehicles and other “quiet cars.” Electric vehicles are often more difficult to hear at low speeds than gasoline-powered engines. Under rules mandated by Congress and finalized by NHTSA, automakers must add sound to hybrid and electric vehicles while traveling at speeds of up to 18.6 miles per hour (30 km per hour) to help prevent collisions among pedestrians, cyclists , and the blind. NHTSA in 2019 proposed that automakers install a number of pedestrian warning sounds that…

The Chinese manufacturer, Geely, will soon reveal the appearance of its flagship hybrid SUV, the Geely FX11. The Geely FX11 will be shown to the public for the first time at the Chengdu Auto Show, next August. In its report, Geely revealed that the FX11 is a luxury hybrid car wrapped in a futuristic exterior design. Reportedly, the hybrid SUV design from Geely FX11 is based on their concept car Starbust which has a futuristic appearance. The futuristic impression can be seen directly in the design of the headlights that blend with the bumper. The logo has also been installed…

Electric motorcycle manufacturer from China, Alrendo, introduced the TS Bravo electric motorcycle, which is claimed to have a longer range and can be recharged faster with fast charging technology. Alrendo TS Bravo packs a battery with a fairly large capacity, which is 17.4 kWh which is claimed to provide a range of up to 438 km. Despite having a fairly large battery capacity, the Alrendo TS Bravo has a net weight of only about 245 kg. With this 17.4 kWh battery, the Alrendo TS Bravo is capable of spewing power up to 77.7 hp and a maximum torque of 117.4…

Hyundai plans to build the first electric vehicle factory in South Korea. The automotive giant targets the production of the new factory to be carried out in 2025. This is in line with the plan of the Hyundai Motor Group, which oversees Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp., to invest 63 trillion won or the equivalent of US$ 48.07 billion in South Korea until 2025. According to a Reuters report (12/7), the union said the company made the promise during ongoing wage negotiations. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor did not immediately comment on the plan to build the electric vehicle factory. Earlier this…

Since being marketed in 2018, the DAF CF electric truck has been operated as a 4×2 and rigid 6×2 tractor-head unit for various applications including distribution to container transportation in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Hungary. The thing that attracts customers to choose DAF CF Electric is where the truck is equipped with an electric battery with a capacity of 350 kWh which can generate power of 281 hp and can cover a distance of up to 500 kph. However, some transport operators in mountainous areas seem to have doubts about the use of electric vehicles. Austrian DAF dealer Tschann,…

German auto giant Volkswagen has announced a USD 20.38 billion investment in its electric vehicle battery cell business with partner The PowerCo. The investment is projected to create 20,000 new jobs and annual electric vehicle sales worth over 20 billion euros by 2030. The PowerCo will manage the production and development of Volkswagen electric vehicle batteries. These investments include mining raw materials, to recycling electric vehicle batteries. See also: Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure electric vehicle battery raw materials supply “What we have proven millions of times with the Volkswagen vehicle platform, standardization and improvement allows for the highest…

Electrification does not only target passenger vehicles. Various types of commercial vehicles are now also transforming using electric powertrains. Tarmac, a British building materials company, has just placed an order for an electric mixer truck from Renault Trucks. The plan is that the electric mixer truck ordered by Tarmac will be delivered this fall. The electric mixer truck uses the 26-ton Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide as its base. The truck will begin work at the Washwood Heath Tarmac site in Birmingham, supplying critical construction materials to customers throughout the West Midlands. The company says the truck will be able…

After being suspended for a week due to battery problems, ID production. The buzz starts again in Hanover. Volkswagen is targeting production levels before the break is expected to be reached again within the next week. “The production of the ID Buzz at the VWN plant in Hanover has restarted as scheduled on 4 July 2022,” a company spokesperson told Automobilwoche. Volkswagen said the problem had been identified and fixed. Now the new battery that will be used meets Volkswagen’s quality standards. Previously, Volkswagen had suspended production of ID. Buzz in Hanover for a week. The suspension was due to…

Between conventional cars and electric cars have several different components. One of them is the use of tires on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The tires used have different specifications when compared to tires for ordinary cars. If you look closely at the signature type Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car, you will see the Michelin Pilot Sport EV brand. Tires used for electric cars have specifications tailored to the needs. The first is that the tires on electric cars have lower rolling resistance. Low rolling resistance tires can make the car go further. The friction of the tires to the asphalt…