Author: Linda Ma

In welcoming the era of electrification, apart from presenting various models of environmentally friendly vehicles, Lexus has also made several important changes. One of them is to use a new emblem on the back with the words Lexus instead of the L logo that we usually find on premium vehicles. This was conveyed by the Global Head of Marketing, Brain Bolain at the Design Miami event. Meanwhile, the first model to adopt this new badge is the Lexus NX 2022 which also offers a new entertainment system. After the Lexus NX in the future, other models will use the new…

The Future-E is a concept electric yacht from the Italian design studio, Centrostiledesign. In his presentation Centrostiledesign will be made from recycled carbon fiber. The Future-E is equipped with two electric motors, ensuring the yacht does not produce emissions and noise. The yacht party trick, however, is the four retractable foils that allow it to float on the water. The yacht’s foil will lengthen as its speed increases and while traveling at 16 knots it will enter full foiling mode and lift out of the water. See also: Thundertruck, electric off-road concept with futuristic design The Future-E is said to…

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is currently discussing the purchase of 250 Tesla Model 3 electric cars. The hundreds of electric vehicles will later be used as local police service cars. According to a Bloomberg report, the NYPD will spend US$51,940 for each Tesla Model 3 electric car. Thus, the NYPD will have to spend a total of US$12.6 million or equivalent to Rp. 180 billion. As the largest police department in the US, the NYPD is trying to switch to using electric cars in carrying out its duties. Moreover, President Joe Biden has ordered that gasoline vehicles…

President Joe Biden took another half step towards carbon neutrality by signing an executive order saying that the federal vehicle fleet should only use electric cars by 2035. This means about 600,000 vehicles will have to be replaced by the middle of the next decade, Reuters reports. Biden’s move is part of a plan to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050. “The federal government will work with American manufacturers and installers of vehicles, batteries, and charging equipment to convert their fleet to electric cars, achieving 100 percent acquisition of zero-emissions vehicles by 2035,” the fact sheet in the executive order said.…

The Renault Zoe, an electric car made by Renault, gets a safety rating of 0 in the Euro NCAP version. This achievement is a painful warning for the famous French car company. Because at the same time Euro NCAP also gave a safety rating of 1 for their other electric car, Dacia Spring. It is known that the Dacia Spring is an electric car that uses the Renault Kwid platform. Renault only changed the conventional engine in the Renault Kwid with an electric motor when making the Dacia Spring. “Renault was previously synonymous with safety. The poor performance at Renault…

Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini has confirmed that the first electric vehicle produced by Lamborghini will hit the market in 2027 or 2028. Lamborghini has big plans for the next ten years. They will introduce four models with details of two super sports cars and two “more versatile vehicles,”. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Winkelmann added that the latest Lamborghini car is a plug-in hybrid before an all-electric model lands. He also hopes that synthetic fuels can extend the life of internal combustion engines. Winkelmann did not give an idea what Lamborghini’s first electric vehicle would look like. Winkelmann…

Nissan has revealed its newest concept car, the Nissan Ariya Single Seater, which is attractively projected. Citing Nissan’s press statement today, Thursday, November 2, 2021, this concept car was presented on the same day at Nissan Futures. The presentation of the Konseo electric car was made by Nissan’s Senior Vice President for Global Design Alfonso Albaisa. The Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept electric car explores Nissan’s future electrified performance in the latest in speed, technology and art. The design of the All New Nissan Ariya electric SUV will apply the front of the car with a “V” movement. The Nissan…

Toyota Motor Corp said all new vehicle sales in Western Europe will be zero-emissions models by 2035. That’s because the world’s largest automaker adheres to stricter emissions rules in the region, Reuters quoted Reuters on Saturday as saying. “By 2030, at least half of Toyota’s model mix will be zero emissions, including electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell cars,” Toyota said. Toyota, like other automakers, is releasing a lot of electric cars to meet tougher emissions regulations in key markets like Western Europe. Unlike some car companies, Toyota is not committed to abandoning gasoline cars altogether, arguing that some…

A Youtube video of Tesla’s electric car modification on a YouTube channel called the FullMag channel gave a surprise. The Tesla Model S Plaid electric car is equipped with a firearm. This electric car modification was built by Unplugged Performance under the name FullMag SR762. The weapon used on the Tesla S Plaid is the M134 minigun from various arms companies, including DeGroat Tactical Arms and Pro Fence. Citing Carbuzz today, Friday, December 3, 2021, the M134 minigun is mounted on the front of the Tesla with 308 caliber bullets. This minigun is mounted to a cross mount on the…

Nissan seems to be seriously working on its electric-powered car. In fact, the Japanese manufacturer is determined to stop selling conventional-engined cars by 2050. Quoted from Nikkei Asia, Nissan’s strategy is revealed in the Nissan Ambition 2030 plan which describes the company’s long-term targets, including switching to electric power. “Nissan places electrification at the center of our strategy towards Nissan Ambition 2030,” said Nissan President and CEO, Makoto Uchida at a virtual press conference some time ago. In the plan, by 2026 the Japanese manufacturer targets that around 55% of its new car sales in Japan will be powered by…

Not only chip manufacturers, the automotive industry also needs more supply of lithium in the manufacture of electric cars. Global demand for lithium last year alone stood at around 320,000 tonnes. According to Reuters on Thursday (2/12), most industry consultants expect lithium demand to reach 1 million tons by 2025 and 3 million tons by the end of the decade. Therefore, automakers must work more closely with lithium manufacturers to ensure supply. Mainly for the type of white lithium that increases the range and performance of electric vehicles. Thus, manufacturers require extensive investment and planning. Albemarle’s lithium division Eric Norris…

Foxconn is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to form a joint venture whose mission will likely be to construct electrical vehicles. The transfer might assist the oil-rich kingdom diversify its financial system because the automotive business strikes more and more away from inner combustion engines. Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund will create a brand new entity named Velocity, which would be the majority stakeholder within the three way partnership, unnamed sources advised Automotive Information. Foxconn will present software program, electronics, and {the electrical} structure for the brand new EVs, however it’ll stay a minority stakeholder within the challenge. The…