Author: Linda Ma

The presence of electric cars is a means for automotive manufacturers to present excellence in each model. Like this one, Lumin Corn, a tiny electric car from China that can reportedly cover a distance of up to 310 kilometers in just one charge. The presence of Lumin Corn has been positioned to become a rival to its competitors such as the Wuling Mini EV and Chery QQ Ice Cream, which were launched first to the domestic automotive market. This tiny Chinese electric car is based on Changan’s EPA0 platform, which was already designed for use in hatchbacks or city cars.…

Audi shows off their concept car called the Urbansphere. Not only looks sophisticated, this car also has a design that maximizes cabin space, so that it will make passengers feel comfortable and can even make the cabin feel like their office space. Please note, the Urbansphere concept combines luxury with a complete range of high-tech features in it. As for technology, they will offer level 4 automatic driving that changes the interior without the steering wheel and pedals. Audi also says that the dimensions of this car are quite large. It is 5.51 meters long by 2.01 meters wide and…

Known to be efficient, electric vehicle energy consumption can be wasteful because of this. The conversion cost of electric cars is known to be more efficient than fuel-engine cars. Seirit-iritnya electric car energy consumption can also still be said to be wasteful. Such as often taking routes that congested traffic creeps or gets stuck. The stop and go condition makes the electric car not move much but electrical energy still comes out. The electrical energy that comes out is prioritized to drive the electric motor components as a powertrain. Moreover, in conditions from rest to moving, the load of the…

Yamaha E01 has a Y-Connect connectivity device which is different from the features found in conventional models. The Y-Connect connectivity mechanism on the E01 no longer uses Bluetooth connectivity with a smartphone to send data to the Y-Connect application server, but uses the SIM Card network. Yamaha E01 can directly send data directly to the Y-Connect application server without going through a smartphone. The menu on the Y-Connect Yamaha E01 feature includes a variety of vehicle information, driving history, power consumption, parking locations, to motorcycle settings. Vehicle Information Vehicle information will display various information, namely the last distance driven, the…

Yamaha E01 has three electric charging options that can be tailored to the needs of its users. The first option is a fast charger, where users only need an hour to charge the battery from 0 to 90 percent. The fast charger method will be available at Yamaha dealers and some of their partner companies. The second option, consumers can use the normal charger method which takes five hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent. The normal battery charging device is very likely to be installed in the homes of the electric vehicle owners. The third is a portable…

Ferrari on Tuesday (19/4) unveiled the new 296 GTS convertible which is the fourth plug-in hybrid model. The 296 GTS is one part of Ferrari’s efforts to continue to push for the electrification of its products. The vehicle follows three of Ferrari’s previous hybrid models that went into full series production: the SF 90 Stradale in 2019, a convertible version called the SF90 Spider in 2020, and the 296 GTB last year. The 296 GTS is a convertible version, equipped with a retractable hard top. Power is supplied by a 6-cylinder turbo engine (V6) coupled to a 122 KW electric…

Li Auto said the prevention and control of Covid since late March had a major impact on their production. The lockdown in some cities meant that Li Auto was unable to get parts from some suppliers. This resulted in delays in vehicle deliveries for some customers, for which Li Auto had to apologize via its app Li Auto strives to restore the spare parts supply chain while meeting Covid prevention and control requirements in order to minimize delivery delays. In March, Li Auto shipped 11,034 Li ONE, up 125 percent over last year. Compared to February shipments, there was an…

Audi has introduced the Audi Urbansphere concept electric car technology virtually (19/4). The Audi Urbansphere is the third electric concept car in the Sphere lineup alongside the Skysphere and Grandsphere. Well, different from the Skysphere and Grandsphere, the Urbansphere is designed as a candidate for an electric MPV specifically for the Chinese market. “To meet the demands of our customers in China, Audi design studios in Beijing and Ingolstadt are collaborating to develop the Audi Urbansphere,” said Markus Duesmann, Chairman of the Board Management Audi AG. Urbansphere is designed as a luxury MPV for China’s large urban areas known for…

Giga Shanghai officially resumed production after experiencing closure since March 28 due to the Lockdown policy in Shanghai. In production after the lockdown there were 8,000 employees back at work, according to a report by Kankanews. Production of batteries and motors at the Shanghai Giga has started at full speed, and vehicle assembly is starting in stages In Phase II vehicle workshops, 1,600 production and logistics personnel have carried out production activities. Tesla said its stock of vehicle parts was sufficient for one week of production. On the other hand, Tesla is also encouraging more than 100 suppliers to resume…

Chinese automaker Caofen has launched the F80 enduro motorcycle for the European market. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle flaunts a minimalist look and gets an LCD instrument cluster and all-LED lights. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and is claimed to be capable of providing a range of 150 km on a single charge. The Caofen F80 has a solid design, featuring wide handlebars, a high flat-type single seat, a number plate holder mounted around the rear tire, and black paint with sporty graphics. This motorbike carries a digital instrument console, all-LED lights, and uses…

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched an EMF scooter in Taiwan. As for what is interesting, this two-wheeled vehicle has a futuristic design and offers an NFC-enabled smart key and all-LED lights. The name EMF stands for Electro Motive Fighter, which was developed from 3 main concepts: “Exciting”, “Strength” and “Beyond” which were then translated into the overall design. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain with a removable battery and can go from 0-50 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. EMF is the product of a collaboration between Yamaha and the world’s largest battery exchange network, Gogoro. Yamaha EMF is…

BYD Seal is all-electric four-door sedan is a follow-up to last year’s Ocean-X concept and is based on BYD’s new architecture called e-platform 3.0. Seal continues the ocean-themed nomenclature in the BYD lineup, where names are used for EVs like Dolphin and warship names for PHEVs like Destroyer. In terms of appearance, the Seal is an evolution of the futuristic concept with similar dynamic lines and slightly refined features including LED light units and conventional wheels. Overall this model is a testament to a significant improvement in the design standards of Chinese automakers. According to leaked documents, the BYD Seal…