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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…

Changan Automobile has Launches Changan Lumin Corn mini electric vehicle in China. Changan Lumin Corn was introduced as a new player in the mini electric car segment. Lumin Corn will certainly face Wuling Mini EV, Dongfeng Feng Guang Mini EV, Chery QQ Ice Cream, and Baojun KiWi. Like its competitors, Lumin Corn has a tiny body with a length of 3,270 mm, a width of 1,700 mm, a height of 1,545 mm and a wheelbase of 1,980 mm. In addition to the small dimensions, Lumin Corn also has a body design that is no less cute than its competitors. This small…

Sunra has just introduced its newest product, the Miku Super electric motorcycle. Sunra is an e-mobility manufacturer from China that has exported its products globally, including Europe. Miku Super is categorized as a 125cc equivalent two-wheeled vehicle. The Miku Super uses dual brushless motors that produce 3 kW and 235 Nm of torque. With these specifications the Miku Super has a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour, or about 50 miles per hour. The Miku Super uses a lithium battery that can be removed from the vehicle. The battery can be charged both inside and outside the motorbike. The…

Chinese car manufacturer GAC has released more information regarding the Time concept car after its debut at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. The electric car concept carries the theme as a luxury sedan in the future which focuses on the aerodynamic side with the GAC design language called “Teardrop on the Blade”. 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. Although more radical, the GAC Time bears similarities to the 2019 Hyundai Prophecy concept and the Mercedes-Benz EQ sedan…

Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co.,Ltd., as a joint venture company that manufactures and sells Honda cars in China, will start selling the All New Honda e:NS1 model in April 2022. The All New e:NS1 and e:NP1 are “e:N Series” models developed as the first Honda brand EV models in China, combining Honda Monozukuri’s DNA which includes the pursuit of originality and passion, with cutting-edge electrification and cutting-edge technology. In pursuit of driving performance, Honda has recently developed the e:N Architecture F which consists of an electric motor that provides instantaneous output and smooth control in various driving situations, a large capacity…

The All New Honda e:NS1 has been introduced for the Chinese market. To support sales, Honda will present a complete online store in China. In addition to being able to place an order, customers can place orders through Honda’s online store and offer a completely new buying experience to customers. Katsushi Inoue, Managing Officer and Chief Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, said: “We are delighted to start offering the All-new e:NS1 and e:NP1 as Honda’s first e:N Series products to Honda customers in China. “In the age of electrification, creating truly unique cars is Honda’s goal. There is already…

BYD has just announced a bulk order from VEMO, Mexico’s largest new energy transport operator. VEMO purchased 1,000 D1 from BYD, with 200 of them already operating locally in Mexico. This BYD D1 will be used to set up an electric taxi fleet which will create more than 3,000 new jobs. The BYD D1 uses a BYD blade battery, with a range of up to 418 kilometers. The back door is a slip door. This door design makes it easier for passengers in the back row to enter and exit. The BYD D1 has a spacious and comfortable rear space…

NIO marks their 200,000th electric vehicle production today. This achievement is only one year after reaching its 100,000th production. The 200,000th electric vehicle is the blue ET7 sedan launched from the production facility at the JAC-NIO Advanced Manufacturing Center in Hefei, Anhui province. It took NIO three years to reach production of 100,000 electric vehicles in the span From May 2018 to April 2021. Today, NIO marks its 200,000th electric vehicle production in just one year. See also: Chinese EVs manufacturers such as BYD, NIO and CATL are Volkswagen’s direct competitors “The completion of 200,000 vehicles is an important milestone…

The number of competitors for the Tesla Model 3 is growing. The latest, there is the Nezha S which is an electric sedan from China. Actually, the Nezha S was scheduled to make its debut at the 2021 Beijing Auto Show which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. So this electric car was launched online. Nezha or Neta is a new brand founded in 2018 by Hozon Auto. The model range consists of two SUVs called the U and V, with the S being the latest addition. The Nezha S has the front look following the split light trend,…

Suzuki has announced the Vitara in Japan which is equipped with a hybrid drive system. The fourth generation Suzuki Vitara was first present in 2014 and received several product refreshes. In 2018, this SUV was equipped with a modern turbocharged engine, as well as the addition of 48V mild hybrid technology in 2020 which was increased to 140V in 2022. The new drive system combines a DualJet 1,500cc four-cylinder engine producing 99 hp and 132 Nm of torque, with an electric motor producing 33 hp and 60 Nm of torque. According to European data shows its combined output to be…

The Yamaha E01, a battery-powered concept motorcycle, is claimed to have minimal vibration and is not noisy or 10 decibels quieter than a conventional motorcycle with a 125cc equivalent engine. Takuya Maruo as the engineer project leader of Yamaha Motor Japan explained that the silence of the performance of the Yamaha E01 is supported by the sound development technology carried out by Yamaha, one of which is the drive belt component that has been developed. In his explanation, Takuya Maruo said that when the Yamaha E01 was driven at a speed of 40km/h, the noise level emitted by the motorcycle…

Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh revealed the possibility Volkswagen will soon launch an electric pickup truck that will compete with the Ford F-15-Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV in the United States. Keogh said the pickup truck market is big as a big opportunity for Volkswagen to enter the market in the US. In the electric pickup truck market, many manufacturers are playing such as Ford, Rivian, Tesla, Hummer and Chevy. Keogh spoke about the opportunity, and while the idea of ​​a Volkswagen electric pickup sounds appealing, he adds that it’s all talk at the moment. “I think this is…

Xpeng has just announced specifications and pricing details for the P5 electric sedan for the European market including Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. The Xpeng P5 electric sedan has previously been on sale in China for some time. The Xpeng P5 uses a 66 kWh battery that powers a single electric motor with 211 hp and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. The company claims the acceleration time from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is 7.5 seconds. But more importantly the P5 has a driving range of up to 465 km (289 miles) on the WLTP cycle. See also: Xpeng…

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…