Author: Shaun Williams
Shaun Williams
Shaun studied journalism, is a keen driver who enjoys a good blast down a mountain road, he loves talking about cars for hours on end and desires to see more sporty EVs. For editorial inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Electric vehicles accounted for nearly 65 percent of all new car sales in Norway in 2021. In 2021, Norwegian dealers sold a total of 176,276 cars, of which 65 percent were electric vehicles. This is the data published by the country’s Road Federation. The number of new electric vehicle sales increased 11 percentage points from 202 when they accounted for 54 percent of all new car sales. The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular choice among new buyers. Toyota’s hybrid RAV4, the only car with an internal combustion engine to make the top ten best-selling list in the country.…
Tesla is an electric car manufacturer that has embedded autonomous technology. However, currently the level is still at Level 2. To note, the autonomous technology consists of six levels. At Level 2, this technology offers driving, braking and accelerating assistance to the driver. However, it still requires intervention from the driver. For example, the Lane Centering and Adaptive Cruise Control features work at the same time. Reported from Carbuzz.com, Saturday (1/1/2022), in a podcast interview, Elon Musk mentioned that Level 4 autonomous technology will be applied to Tesla cars by 2022. See also: Tesla delivered nearly 1 million Electric Vehicles…
The Dongfeng FengGuang Mini EV compared to the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV has almost identical proportions, the wheels are small, and the lines on the fenders are very similar. However, some details are different, including black trim on the front bumper, wider grille, chiseled doors, window lines, and taillights that blend with the black trim along the profile. Dongfeng FengGuang Mini EV Specifications The Dongfeng FenGuang Mini EV adopts a micro with dimensions of 2,995 mm in length, 1,495 mm in width and 1,640 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1,960 mm. This dimension is slightly larger than the…
Rieju, the Spanish electric motorcycle, has officially become the first transportation product to obtain cybersecurity certification. Reported by rideapart, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, set a series of cybersecurity requirements that must be met by new vehicles by July 2024. All vehicles—including cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles—must receive cybersecurity certification ensuring that they meet all necessary requirements at all points during their expected lifecycle. See also: The Stark Varg – future of electric motocross bikes with powerful features Understand the importance of securing passwords from hijacking via cyberspace. In December 2021, Spain-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Rieju announced that…
BYD has just introduced its line of electric commercial vehicles for the Hungarian market. These include the ETP3 van and ETM6 truck, which can be ordered there now with deliveries in 2022. For sales in Hungary, BYD cooperates with Eurotrade. This cooperation includes customer service, after-sales and spare parts. All of these services will be handled by Eurotrade through its three main locations in Szombathely, Kisigmánd, Esztergom and Kistarcsa. See also: Everything You should know about BYD Dolphin specifications The ETP3 is a van with electric power coming from a passenger car van. BYD ETP3 has an unladen weight of…
Chinese automaker Evergrande began mass production for the first time on Thursday, December 30, 2021, Reuters reports. Mass production of the Hengchi 5 model is carried out at the Tianjing assembly facility. A Reuters source said mass production of the Hengchi 5 started 12 days ahead of the company’s original schedule. Even though it has started its first production, Evergrande is said to be officially celebrating in the next two weeks. Previously, Evergrande has introduced several electric vehicle models, but none have been mass-produced. Evergrande said in November that it had been negotiating with potential buyers about divesting some of…
The New York City Government will convert its city fleet to electric power by 2035. To achieve this, the government has budgeted $420 million which will also be used to build an electric vehicle charging facility. Conversion from internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles covers the full range of light, medium and non-emergency city heavy-duty vehicles. See also: 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E GTs for New York City Government fleet The transition to an all-electric fleet will be accelerated with an investment of $420 million, which will also be used for the construction of a new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The…
When we talk about Tesla electric cars, three things might come to our mind, namely fast, sophisticated, and also expensive. That is why, the vehicle is included in the premium category which not everyone can buy. Interestingly, not only is the unit price expensive, the routine maintenance costs are also too high. So, how much money should be prepared to maintain the performance and appearance of the Tesla car? See also: Tesla Model 3 Becomes Europe’s Best-Selling EV In 2021 Please note, a number of components that are embedded in the body of an electric car is different from a…
V21L is electric motorcycle prototype that will be revealed in the MotoE championship from 2023. This motorcycle tested by the test rider, Michele Pirro, at the Misano Circuit, Italy, on December 16 2021. Ducati decided to limit its performance to just 70%, which means there is still room for the bike to be developed. See also: Ducati Officially Showcases MotoE Motorcycle, Already Tested in Misano The department that developed this bike is certainly different from the MotoGP racing department. The assembly and development of the V21L was the result of the collaboration of the Ducati Corse team and engineers from…
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…