Author: Shaun Williams

German motorcycle manufacturer, Black Tea has just launched their portfolio of electric motorcycles which are equivalent to 125 CC motorcycles. After launching in 2020 the moped with scramble style, this year Black Tea launched the Bonfire Electric Scrambler with two variants, namely E and X. Both variants are claimed to be more powerful than the previous variant. The X variant is the most powerful model capable of producing up to 8 kilowatts of power and an average figure of 6 kilowatts. That much power is equivalent to 10 horsepower. The X variant has 195 Nm of torque, with a top…

Opel and Vauxhall Motors are determined to only produce electric vehicles by 2028. Both companies have reaffirmed that they will only use EVs in Europe in 2028 as quoted from CarsCoops. To bridge their consumers into the era of electrification, Oppel and Vauxhall will offer electrified versions of every model they make by 2024. Opel and Vauxhall Motors already have several environmentally friendly vehicles such as the Astra plug-in hybrid, Grandland plug-in hybrid, Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Rocks-e, and various electric vans. See also: Toyota targets zero-emissions cars in Europe by 2035 Their electric vehicle portfolio is growing as the company confirms…

MG Motor India plans to raise funds to develop India’s electric vehicles. MG Motor India itself is currently owned by China’s SAIC Motor. Reuters reported on Sunday that MG Motor India may be trying to sell a stake between 10 percent and 30 percent and is considering options including issuing new shares or diluting SAIC’s holdings. He added that they could even create a separate unit for the electric vehicle (EV) business in India. The company is talking to private equity funds that are increasingly interested in investing in the fast-growing electric vehicle market, two sources said, as countries shift…

After selling well in Australia, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is now shining in the UK. The electric car was named the UK Car of the Year 2022. In this event, IONIQ 5 defeated nine competitors in the final round. Among others, the Fiat 500-e city car, BMW iX crossover, and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, in the overall score of design, performance and practicality, Hyundai said in a statement. “The Hyundai IONIQ 5 feels like the future of automotive, only here today,” said John Challen, Editor and Managing Director of the UK Car of the Year Awards in a statement. See…

Panasonic plans to set up a new factory in the United States, to produce electric vehicle battery cells for the new Tesla 4680. Japanese public broadcaster NHK suggested that if the company wanted to build a factory in Oklahoma or Kansas, it would have to cost several billion dollars. Where, Panasonic is expected to want to have a factory near the location of Tesla’s own planned battery factory in Texas. Panasonic had previously announced plans to start mass-producing Tesla’s new lithium-ion batteries before the end of March 2024, initially to do so with two new production lines at its Japanese…

Xpeng has received pre-orders for the P5 electric sedan in four European countries to continue its aggressive international expansion to rival Tesla. P5, first introduced a year ago in China. Starting Thursday, the P5 can be ordered by customers in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, via the Xpeng mobile app and website. Xpeng has been pushing its sales to Europe over the past year. In August, it began shipping its flagship P7 sedan to Norway, its first international market. Last month, the Guangzhou-headquartered company opened its first store in Stockholm, Sweden. On Thursday, Xpeng said it also plans to…

Ford has launched an electric car in the form of an F-150 Lightning pickup in the United States. But just releasing an EV car is not enough if you haven’t made the special technology. Ford is known to have patented hands-free technology for charging electric cars. I do not know whether they will present it on the pickup model or not. It may sound strange, because there is no such hands-free technology as of now. Moreover, most of the charging on electric cars still rely on cables. But this is precisely what is used as an opportunity for Ford to…

The United States car manufacturer Ford Motor Company changed its business strategy by separating the electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) business units. The two units were separated into each named the Ford Model e division which handles electric vehicles and the Ford Blue division for ICE vehicles. Ford’s move is part of its efforts to accelerate the development of connected electric vehicles. “This is not the first time Ford is reimagining the future and going our own way,” Ford Chief Executive Bill Ford said in a statement. According to Bill Ford, Ford has a tremendous opportunity to…

The Fiat E-Ulysse has been officially launched. This electric van is claimed to be an ideal vehicle for transportation services with VIP facilities. This electric van is offered in two sizes, namely 4,956 mm and 5,306 mm. And, using 17-inch rims, xenon headlights, power sliding doors and automatic liftgate. Entering the cabin, the Fiat E-Ulysse can accommodate up to eight people and has a cargo capacity of 4,900 liters. The electric van is also equipped with a three-zone climate control system and a 7-inch infotainment system. See also: Mercedes-Benz unveils electric camper van based on EQV Other highlights include the…

Stellantis Group’s electric car strategy for a brand from the United States, Jeep, has been prepared. On March 1, a pure electric powered Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) namely the Jeep BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). More precisely, the Jeep BEV was introduced during the presentation of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategy by Carlos Tavares as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellantis. It is certain that it is time to put Jeep’s step into the 100% electric power industry in the SUV class. As part of a future initiative in electrification in the SUV portfolio. According to an official release received…

The Kia EV6 won the 2022 European Car of the Year (Ecoty) award, after beating six of its closest competitors. With this achievement, the Kia EV6 became the third electric vehicle to win the ECOTY award by collecting 279 points. The second position is the Renault Megane E-Tech with 265 points and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with 261 points in the third position. The next position is the Peugeot 308 with 191 points, the Skoda Enyaq 185 points, the Ford Mustang Mach-E 150 points, and the Cupra Born 144 points. “It is a great honor to win the 2022 European…

Polestar, an electric vehicle manufacturer from Sweden has just introduced a concept electric roadster called the Polestar O2. The Polestar O2 is Polestar’s second concept electric vehicle, which is a joint venture between Volvo and Geely. This concept car debuted in Los Angeles and was designed with a self-produced aluminum platform, as well as some other interesting innovations, such as an integrated drone for aerial filming. The Polestar O2 looks really fun to drive. It is a two-seater electric sports vehicle with futuristic features. As we know, most of the sports car manufacturers like Lamborghini and Ferrari are still working…

The Volvo C40 Recharge has just been awarded the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The Volvo C40 Recharge is a fully electric compact SUV from Sweden manufacturing TSP+ awarded by IIHS. Please note, TSP+ is only given to vehicles that have the highest level of security. Volvo includes several safety features for the Volvo C40 Recharge including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian and nearby driver detection. The C40 Recharge comes with a sleek, low-profile design and is the first Volvo vehicle to be designed on pure electricity and the first…

Tesla has officially launched the Model Y in the UK and several other right-hand drive markets. this further cements the position of the Model Y as the world’s most popular electric vehicle. At first, the Model Y will officially launch after Tesla starts production for our first one at the Berlin Gigafactory. However Tesla decided to import the Model Y from the Shanghai Gigafactory to some European markets. Although it has imported the Model Y for the European market, there is no plan from Tesla to bring it to the UK market and several other right-hand drive markets in Europe.…

Electric vehicle maker Lucid announced it would recall more than 200 of its premium sedans due to possible safety concerns that saw its stock drop nearly five percent. The California-based company said it was possible that the front strut damper – the part used in the suspension – on its sedan was improperly assembled by its supplier. Lucid is not aware of any damaged parts in his vehicles, but estimates that about one percent of the 203 potentially affected cars may have parts that were not properly installed. See also: Lucid plan to expand to Europe countries this year The…

Kia has partnered with Electrify America to provide owners of the Kia EV6 electric car with a free 1,000-kilowatt charge. Kia EV6 owners have three years to use up 1,000 kilowatts of free charging. To use it, they had to create an Electrify America account and sign in via the smartphone app. Kia will provide the owner with a registration code via the owner portal or the Kia Connect app. “Kia is undergoing an important shift towards electrification and the All New Kia EV6 is the first major step in that direction, backed by the company’s state-of-the-art E-GMP platform,” said…

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…