Author: Linda Ma

As the name suggests, the Wuling Mini EV GameBoy Edition is indeed inspired by the famous old school game console, the goal is of course to get the attention of the younger generation. The Wuling Mini EV GameBoy Edition also gets four theme choices, namely Hurricane Phantom, Jungle Crossing, Party Sweetheart, and Interstellar Roaming. Exterior The exterior appearance of the Wuling Mini EV GameBoy Edition is more prominent than the usual model, thanks to changes in several parts. For example, the front LED DRL lights and different fog lamp shapes, the closed grille design with glossy black color, also the…

Last year Xiaomi announced their new subsidiary for electric vehicles. The company is named Xiaomi EV, and Xiaomi has invested 10 billion Yuan. And reportedly this year Xiaomi is ready to showcase their first electric car product. This prototype product will be available in the third quarter of 2022. The target is that Xiaomi will launch four electric car models in the future. There will be two models each from two different classes. See also: Upcoming Xiaomi EV Factory Will Make up to 300.000 cars per year Two mid-range models, which will be present will use the L2+ autonomous driving…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said it would not increase the price of its electric vehicles any time soon. However, the company will be flexible in making decisions regarding this matter given the evolving circumstances. “Raw material prices and the supply and demand for semiconductor chips are causing major changes to supply chain costs,” Nio said in a statement. Another Chinese electric vehicle maker, Xpeng Inc., said it would raise the price of its electric vehicles by up to 20,000 yuan from March 21, 2022. This step was taken due to an increase in the cost of raw materials, as…

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has entrusted Continental to tires of the RPV 500 and RPV 700 electric vans. Both electric vans were developed for the world’s leading e-commerce entrepreneur from the United States (US) Amazon. For the North American market, Rivian Prime Vans (RPVs) are now equipped with OEM Continental VanContact A/S tires which are also all-season ex works tires measuring LT245/70 R16. Reported by its official website on Tuesday (22/3/2022), VanContact A/S tires have been developed to meet Rivian’s specific requirements. The focus is primarily on high mileage and low rolling resistance to optimize travel with high payload capacities.…

Although more environmentally friendly, electric cars seem to have a few drawbacks when entering winter. Electric cars actually suck up more battery power when in winter temperatures. According to data presented by Germany’s ADAC, electric cars are said to consume more energy in winter than in warmer weather. Of the several models tested, the Volkswagen ID.3 electric car was the model that drained the most battery power. The model consumes 99 percent more energy on a 23-kilometer journey at -7°C. This result makes ID.3 the most power-intensive electric car in winter. While other models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric,…

The crazy action of the Tesla electric car owner has gone viral on the internet. The driver of a Tesla Model S flew down a residential street until his car was crushed. The video went viral after it was shared by the influencer Alex Choi on Instagram and YouTube accounts. The action began after they left the Tesla community meeting in San Francisco, United States (US), on Saturday night. The Model S owner decided to make something fun by hopping down residential roads at full speed. The car flew out of control and landed with the front of the car…

Maserati has announced the latest Maserati GranTurismo EV electric car technology teaser (17/3). The electric Maserati GranTurismo teaser was shared along with the sales proceeds and the electrification plan of the Stellantis luxury brand. The Maserati GranTurismo will be the first car in the Folgore lineup to use a fully electric drive. The Folgore lineup will be expanded to other models starting from the Grecale, MC20, Quattroporte, and Levante. Maserati targets all models sold by the luxury car manufacturer to be electric by 2030. At first glance at the teaser, the GranTurismo Folgore still retains the coupe-style design of the…

Audi has just introduced their newest luxury station wagon, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Concept, which reportedly only started to be introduced in 2024 for the production version. The body shape looks more boxy and bigger than other Audi cars. Using gray or called Neptune Valley makes this car more futuristic. Because it is electric, the large Singleframe grille is closed, the intake is only at the bottom to cool the drivetrain, battery and brakes. The display of Digital Matrix LED headlights looks more dynamic with the addition of lights near the intake. While the ultrabright, homogeneous and high-contrast digital…

After presenting the NEO electric scooter in the European market, Yamaha has officially introduced the E01 electric scooter which has a look similar to the NMax scooter but with a more futuristic design line. Yamaha Global in a press release on the company’s website on Friday stated that the Yamaha E01 will not be mass-produced, but will only be tested in various countries, including Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia starting July 2022. The plan is that the E01 will feature Yamaha’s own designed vehicle battery, separate from the battery consortium deals that several motorcycle manufacturers have entered into at the…

Polestar, which operates under the auspices of Volvo Cars and Geely Holding, introduced a second prototype car based on the Precept design language. Specialist as a maker of high-performance electric cars, Polestar uses a lightweight aluminum material platform for the car which was originally named the Polestar O2. The Polestar O2 is claimed to carry all the advantages of an electric car and is supported by the latest technology. It even adheres to the reprocessing of polyester thermoplastic mono-material and aluminum labeling. Packaged as a roadster, the driving experience will be even more different when launching the Polestar O2. Promising…

Mini plans the Paceman as an electric crossover in 2024. According to Georg Kacher at Car Magazine, the “new” Paceman will come in a four-door model. The Mini Paceman will compete with models like the Opel Mokka-e and the electric Puma from Ford. What might make the difference is that the Paceman will be available with all-wheel drive. In terms of battery and range, the Paceman is claimed to surpass the Mokka-e. Kacher says the electric version of the Paceman has a 60 kWh battery with an estimated range of 400 kilometers. See also: Mini offers electric conversion for classic…

BMW will prioritize the production of electric vehicles (EVs) amid the chip crisis and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. According to a report from Reuters on Thursday (17/3/2022), BMW cut its auto division’s profit margin forecast for 2022. BMW expects the chip crisis to continue throughout the year. The German automaker has warned of supply chain disruptions due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. BMW, which sold 2.52 million vehicles last year, hopes to sell more cars this year. However, due to various obstacles facing the automotive industry, BMW now expects output to be equivalent to 2021. “However, his goal of higher-end electric…