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A big news came from Japan that reported that Nissan is developing the next generation GT-R as an electric car! The Nissan GT-R with an electric powertrain will be jointly developed by Japanese and US engineers. Before becoming an electric car, the GT-R will first become a hybrid car with new technology, while waiting for the development of the EV version. For information, the current model is planned to be discontinued next fall, and in the spring of next year it is possible that the car will be the last ICE version before switching to hybrid and BEV. See also:…

Hyundai Motor Company, plans to build a factory for a new electric vehicle (EV) in the United States, after holding discussions with authorities in Georgia. The South Korean auto company confirmed the plan, but declined to provide details, including information about negotiating the plant’s construction site. “We are excited to announce plans for a new EV factory in the United States soon, but we have no details to share at this stage,” Hyundai said in a statement. Hyundai has continued discussions with the authorities to build a dedicated EV factory in Georgia, United States. Details regarding the investment, including costs,…

The Chinese market continues to be lively with the presence of another new EV model from the automotive company Leapmotor, namely the C01. According to a report from CarNewsChina, this C01 sedan uses cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology where components such as the chassis, underbody, and battery are integrated, so there is no need to install the battery separately. This midsize sedan measures 5,050 mm x 1,902 mm x 1,509 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,930 m and an available cargo space of 496 liters. This sleek body design also features such as embedded door handles, as well as frameless doors which…

Tesla is recalling 107,293 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made in China starting May 23. The recall was made due to a safety risk of overheating, which could cause the center touchscreen display to malfunction on vehicles manufactured between October 19 and April 26, 2022. This is based on a statement issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as quoted from Xinhua, Tuesday (17/5/2022). “Defects associated with the center touchscreen during fast charging may cause malfunctions and pose a potential safety hazard,” the statement said. Tesla has promised to provide an over-the-air software update to address the…

Electric vehicle manufacturer from China, Leapmotor presents the C01 electric sedan with 542 hp. This car is priced at $ 26,784 – $ 40,176 and will be marketed in the United States. Leapmotor is a newcomer to the electric car manufacturer. At the beginning of its appearance, this manufacturer failed to register production facilities. The C01 is expected to be a turning point for Leapmotor’s success in the electric car manufacturing industry. Leapmotor C01 is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just three seconds. That would put it on par with cars that cost at least…

Volkswagen has big ambitions as one of the world’s top electric vehicle manufacturers. The German company is targeting to produce 800,000 electric cars this year. The target is referred to as an effort to compete with Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer. Previously, Volkswagen revealed that new buyers who place orders for the rest of the year will have to wait until 2023 to get their electric vehicles. Volkswagen Sales Head Hildegard Wortmann said Volkswagen plans to produce 1.3 million electric cars by 2023. “It will be tough competition but we will not give up,” said Hildegard Wortmann,…

NIO has announced an increase in the price of their electric vehicle in the last month. The latest development, the price increase will also apply to the new model ET7. Most recently, NIO will raise the starting price of all ET7 variants by RMB 10,000 ($1,470) on May 23. This price increase was caused by an increase in the price of raw materials. Customers who paid a deposit for ET7 on and before May 22 will not be affected by this price increase. The price of the NIO ET7 after adjustment is RMB 458,000 for the regular version and RMB…

Toyota officially launched the All New Toyota bZ4X electric car in Japan today, Thursday, May 12, 2022. This car was built using a special BEV platform developed by Toyota with Subaru called e-TNGA. Launching the official TMC website, the e-TNGA platform is able to provide an attractive, smooth, intuitive driving experience, not only for BEVs, but also for any car, including off-road cars. In addition, this platform also provides ample cabin space, including ample legroom for the front and rear seats. In addition, this car features a low instrument panel with a cloth lining on the dashboard and a large…

Hyundai Motor Company launched the “Innovation Begins, from Very Human Things” campaign to share its vision for self-driving robots. By partnering with ride-hailing services, the South Korean automaker will deploy Level 4 autonomous cars in major US cities by 2023. The Hyundai Ioniq 5-based Robotaxi which was first introduced at IAA Mobility 2021 is an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle. This car can operate safely without a driver. To make robotaxi a reality, Hyundai partnered with Motional to equip its electric cars with a suite of hardware and software. In line with Hyundai’s brand vision of ‘Progress for Humanity,’ the…

After being officially introduced to the public last March. ID price. The buzz has now been announced. The passenger car version of ID.Buzz will start at a little under 65,000 euros. Meanwhile, the Cargo version is available at a much lower price. Data from the Federal Office for Economic and Export Control (BAFA), an agency related to electric car subsidies, says ID. The Buzz Pro with 150 kW of power and a 77 kWh battery will be offered in Germany for a net price of 54,270 euros. Adding VAT results in a price of 64,581 euros. The final price is…

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…