Author: Linda Ma

The Chinese automotive company, Sany Group, is preparing to release an electric pickup type vehicle that is ready to become a competitor to the Tesla Cybertruck. As reported by Carscoops, the Sany Group, which is known for its commercial vehicle products such as cranes, trucks, and bulldozers, recently stated that it was preparing to release an electric pickup. This statement is further strengthened by the registration of this electric pickup patent by Hunan Xingbida Network Technology, a company that is a subsidiary of the Sany Group. Through a leaked photo uploaded on the official account, the Sany pickup truck stands…

Shortly after the debut of the Smart #1 all-electric SUV, this model is available to order in China and has been priced for the first time. Presale prices for the Smart #1 are 190,000 Yuan ($28,970) and 230,000 ($35,070), which sound very close to initial expectations given the vehicle segment and market position. In China, Smart #1 is available in two variants Pro+ and Premium. Both are equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 264 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), 343 Nm (252 lb-ft) of torque and a 66 kWh battery. The difference is that the Premium trim…

Chinese startup VFLY officially presents the N100 MAX electric scooter in collaboration with Porsche Design to bring the aesthetics of this electric scooter. Quoting from Rideapart on Thursday, this electric scooter comes with a design that is sleek, sharp, and looks like something that will be seen in the cities of the future because of its very futuristic shape. The electric scooter also delivers the perfect mobility device for today’s highly connected generation. Yes, everything you see here is still in the conceptual stage, and all images are just renderings. See also: Up Close with Y-Connect on Yamaha E01 Electric…

In an internal memo, Tesla plans to increase production capacity at its Giga plant in Shanghai to 2,600 cars per day from May 16, Reuters reports. The increase in production capacity was carried out to restore production to levels before Shanghai went into lockdown due to COVID-19. Giga Shanghai itself was also affected by the lockdown due to Covid-19 which began last March 28. Giga Shanghai itself is positioned to cater to the electric vehicle market in China and for export mainly to Europe. See also: India says no to Tesla importing EVs from Giga Shanghai Giga Shanghai is currently…

The Volvo rose from its long “sleep”. This is the latest XC40, successor to the previous model but comes with a new face and offers an environmentally friendly power source. The presence of the SUV is a step towards an all-electric future, or at least a kind of hybridization. Volvo also has ambitions to take a piece of the cake for electric car lovers in Elon Musk’s country of origin. It is known, apart from General Motors, Tesla Motor, there is also Lucid who is currently a player in the US electric car segment. For that, Volvo offers two types…

Volkswagen and its partners will invest 10 billion euros to make electric vehicles and batteries in Spain. The investment is 3 billion euros more than previously promised. The company also announced a partnership agreement with Spain’s largest electric utility Iberdrola, which will set up a solar park to partially power a battery plant to be built in the town of Sagunto near Valencia. “Iberdrola will invest 500 million euros in the electrification plan,” said Chief Executive Officer Ignacio Sanchez Galan. See also: VW to invest 7 bln euros on electrifying Spanish production Volkswagen said in March it would invest seven…

Tesla is recalling thousands of its vehicles that have been manufactured in the United States. It is known, the vehicle being recalled is the Model 3, which is their cheapest electric sedan variant. As reported by Reuters, the automotive company from the United States withdrew its production because the Tesla Model 3 speedometer did not appear when the driver activated track mode. The recall covers vehicles from the 2018 to 2022 model years. Later, they will carry out an over-the-air software update to address the issue. This is in order to increase wirelessly using telecommunications equipment. If not updated soon,…

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD announced a recall of nearly 10,000 Tang DM cars due to battery problems. The recall, which began on April 29, covers 9,663 BYD Tang DM vehicles produced between September 2, 2021 and March 14, 2022, the Chinese authority dealing with the matter said. The towed vehicle had a problem with the vent valve fitting unevenly in the battery power pack tray. The uneven surface creates the potential for water to enter the base of the battery, creating a hazard in the event of a short circuit. BYD said it would carry out repairs to component…

The GAC Time has a rounded exterior and a short hood leading to the windshield. In addition, the sloping roofline leads to the back with a fairly long size. Its aerodynamic shape allows a drag coefficient of 0.191 Cd. Although quite low, it’s not as impressive as the 0.17 Cd of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept. The driver’s seat is installed in what appears to be a small pond. The digital cockpit consists of an LED instrument cluster, a floating infotainment touchscreen and a yoke-style steering wheel. Meanwhile, the back seat is designed as a comfortable sofa that is connected…

Baidu and Pony.ai said they had received permission to use driverless robotaxis on China’s open roads for the first time. This is a sign of Beijing’s support for the autonomous driving sector. The permit is the latest approval that the Municipal government has given over the past year to the two companies, which had previously also been allowed to test their autonomous vehicles in several areas of the city. The new permits allow the two companies to offer rides to the general public from cars without anyone behind the wheel on an open road within a 60-square-kilometre (23-square-mile) area of…

Polestar announced an update for Polestar 2. The update covers three main aspects namely sustainability, technology and design. The Polestar 2 update from a sustainability perspective includes a lower carbon footprint from the use of renewable energy in the production process. Polestar also claims to lower its vehicle’s overall carbon footprint by using aluminum which is refined using renewable energy. The aluminum tray carrying the battery casing will see a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 1,653 pounds per car. See also: Polestar 2 single motor EV available for US market In terms of design, there are new exterior colors,…

BYD Seal is predicted to be a serious challenger to the Tesla Model 3. And every new update regarding this electric vehicle is always a topic of discussion. BYD today revealed details of the interior design of the upcoming Seal. The BYD Seal has a large center screen that is used to display information and provide vehicle control. In front of the steering wheel is a smaller instrument screen that displays information including vehicle speed and assisted driving status. See also: What we know so far about BYD Seal The shift knob looks stylish, and the hazard warning flash button…