Author: Linda Ma

Tesla is turning to Mozambique, Africa, for graphite, a key component of its electric vehicle batteries. By observers, it is seen to reduce dependence on China in obtaining graphite materials. Last month, Tesla signed an agreement with Australia’s Syrah Resources, which operates one of the world’s largest graphite mines, in southern Africa. Cooperation between electric vehicle manufacturers and the mining industry is very important to obtain materials for electric vehicle batteries. The value of the agreement between Tesla and Syrah Resources itself was not announced. Tesla will buy the material from Syrah’s graphite processing plant in Vidalia, Louisiana. The source…

Italian carmaker Maserati will field a team in the Formula electric car racing series in 2023. Maserati is back on the single-seater racing field after a “break” of more than six decades. Maserati will appear in Formula E 2023 with a Gen 3 electric racing car, which is claimed to be the lightest, fastest, and strongest vehicle car with a speed of 320 km/hour. Quoted from Autoblog today, Monday, January 17, 2022, Formula E and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) call the Gen 3 the most efficient racing car on the planet. Maserati claims the Gen 3 electric race…

The BMW i3 120 Ah is an upgraded version of the i3 with a higher battery capacity. Twice the capacity of the previous i3 which of course has an impact with roughly doubling the range. All this is done by increasing the capacity of the battery, without increasing its size or weight. With the high voltage battery cell capacity increased to 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a gross energy content of 42.2 kilowatt hours (kWh), the new generation of high-voltage batteries enables the BMW i3 120 Ah to achieve a range of up to 153 miles, nearly a 30% improvement…

For cryptocurrency miners there is always a gap for them to continue digging for digital money. One of them is using Tesla’s electric car as a mining field to increase their financial coffers. Interestingly, the mining action is now involving Tesla’s electric cars as a facility for their activities. Launching carscoops, this Tesla car is used as a power source by miners for one reason or another. The use of Tesla’s electric cars as an additional component for mining cryptocurrencies is because the cost of electricity used to charge the car is cheaper than they have to use electricity in…

Renault has plans to become an all-electric vehicle manufacturer in Europe by 2030. The policy also applies to all manufacturers under the Renault group such as Alpine and Dacia. “Renault will be 100 percent electric by 2030 in Europe,” said CEO Luca de Meo. In June 2021, Renault targeted 90 percent pure electric cars by 2030. But the target was revised to 100 percent all-electric by 2030. However, Renault made an exception for Dacia, which can still sell cars with internal combustion engines after 2030, if there are still problems with charging infrastructure and high electricity prices. This target is…

In 2021, sales of new energy vehicles (NEV) reached 3.3 million units. The sales data was released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Interestingly, in December 2021, it set a new record for monthly sales with 505,000 NEV cars, of which 423,000 were BEVs and 82,000 were PHEVs. In December 2021 NEV sales, 17.8 percent more NEV was sold than in November 2021. As for the comparison of December 2020 sales, the increase was even 138.9 percent. Overall the NEV market in 2021 reached 15.7 percent overall – up from 5.8 percent in 2020. From the producer side, BYD…

Tesla added a payment feature using Dogecoin for some merchandise on their website. This was also confirmed via a tweet from Elon Musk. On its online store, Tesla sells the Cyberwhistle for 300 doge ($58), the Giga Texas Belt Buckle for 835 doge ($161) and Cyberquad for Kids for 12,020 doge or $2,320. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1481873421390680065 In its description, Dogecoin is now the only payment method for purchasing the items as the cash payment option is no longer displayed. Elon Musk has always been interested in Dogecoin. This can be seen in some of Elon Musk’s previous tweets. Last December, he tweeted…

Kandi, an electric vehicle manufacturer from China, signed a partnership with Hunan Hengrun Automobile for the production of electric vehicles under the Henghe name. The cooperation includes a concrete division of labor and will be clarified in a separate agreement. There are no details on the amount of production between the two sides. In addition it does not detail the financial scope of the framework agreement. Hengrun has been known as a company focused on development, production, sales, accessories, spare parts and after-sales service. Hengrun is certified to manufacture cars and commercial vehicles, including electric vehicles. No details of the…

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 is a compact SUV that is equipped with a single electric motor that produces 187 hp and 375 Nm of torque. Power and torque are channeled to the 2 front wheels through a single speed transmission system. To meet the needs of electric power, this car gets a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 66.5 kWh. The Mercedes EQA 250 will soon be followed by a variety of other Mercedes compact electric crossover variants. The German manufacturer is building an “entire EQA model family”, which will offer both front-wheel drive and AWD, as well as a…

Hyundai’s first attempt at a full-on eco car family is a strong one. The Ioniq comes in hybrid, plug-in and full electric forms, and all three offer plenty of practicality at an affordable price with lots of kit. Impressive specs and the choice of hybrid, PHEV and EV models make the Ioniq a serious rival for the Toyota Prius Hyundai Ioniq Electric Price and Specifications [Infographic]

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular car that produced by Tesla. The Model 3 is a mid-size four-door electric sedan developed by Tesla. The base model 3 is EPA-rated at 272 miles (438 km) and the Long Range version delivers 358 miles (576 km). Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor is an upgraded version of the basic Tesla Model 3 with additional capabilities, especially in terms of range. Here is more the different of Model 3 and Model 3 dual motor. Tesla Model 3 VS Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor [Infographic]

French electric motorcycle manufacturer Valeo presented a 48V electric motorcycle at the last Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The introduction of the 48V also continues the introduction of the Smart E-Bike System. Valeo presents a new electric drivetrain consisting of a 6-kW (8hp) motor and also has an air conditioning system transplanted from the Citroen Ami car. Valeo 48V has an electric motor with a peak power of 12kW (16hp). Valeo claims that the prototype provides acceleration and performance similar to that of a conventional 125cc engine. However, the French manufacturer does not plan to mass-produce the electric model. Instead, Valeo…

Mitsubishi released a teaser Vision Ralliart Concept that uses the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV platform. The company uses the slogan “The Next Era, The Next Adventure” to denote high-performance products. The return of Ralliart is officially announced in May 2021. The Vision Ralliart Concept stands out thanks to its futuristic 22-inch wheels and a wide bodykit, including a fully enclosed front grille with a sporty pattern and Ralliart badge, redesigned front bumper closer to the ground, add-ons fenders, plus a new rear bumper with a large diffuser and F1-inspired brake lights. Mitsubishi opted for a matte black color for the exterior…

The BMW i4 is an all-electric four-door fastback style sedan developed by the German automaker. BMW confirmed the i4 uses a lightweight construction to make it an attractive model in an electric market weighed down by a large battery that reduces handling on the road. The BMW i4 uses the BMW’s 5th Generation eDrive. In the case of the i4 eDrive40, it’s a 250 kW electric synchronous motor (without permanent magnets), which translates into 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 5.5 seconds. BMW i4 eDrive40 Price and Specifications [Infographic]

German auto giant Volkswagen AG (VW) said it is likely to double sales of battery-based electric vehicles (EVs) for the Chinese market. Quoted from Reuters on Wednesday (12/1/2022), the purpose of this increased sales is to achieve better performance. Volkswagen China chief Stephan Wollenstein said the plan could be scrapped due to a shortage of semiconductor chips. The Volkswagen ID series, which Volkswagen produces in a Chinese joint venture with SAIC Motor and FAW Group, is the backbone of the company’s electric car ambitions for the auto market in China. A potential land considering this is the largest car market…

Maserati will return to motorsport to participate in Formula E as a new manufacturer from the 2022-23 season with the introduction of Gen3 cars. Maserati last featured as a factory team in single-seat racing in 1957 after Juan Manuel Fangio won his fifth and final Formula 1 title in a 250F. Maserati will be the second manufacturer under the Stellantis group after the DS. The two teams agreed to share the hardware, but not the software. To participate in Formula E, Maserati will develop its own Gen3 which produces a new front engine with 250 kW and 350 kW at…

The problem facing automotive manufacturers in the world today is the scarcity of semiconductor chips. These small components are very crucial in a vehicle. Its function is to support digital-based entertainment and security features. The shortage of semiconductor chips is expected to last indefinitely. To address the global shortage of chips, Hyundai will reportedly develop the components themselves, without using vendors. This has been confirmed by Hyundai at the Consumer Electric Show (CES) which took place in Las Vegas, United States. “We want to control our own destiny,” said Jose Munoz, Chief Operating Officer (CEO) of Hyundai Motor Global and…

The R1T is an all-electric pickup truck from the new American brand Rivian with a very futuristic look. The Rivian R1T has a range of up to 300 miles and lightning-fast acceleration. Rivian said that the R1T truck is not a concept vehicle and is ready for mass production. The R1T measures 215.6 inches in length, this is the case with other mid-size pickups such as the Ford Ranger and full-size trucks such as the Ram 1500. The Rivian R1T will be one of the first electric pickup trucks and is ready to compete with the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla…

The Koenigsegg Gemera combines internal combustion and electricity to create a hypercar with 1,700 horsepower. The Koenigsegg Gemera is a 4-seat mid-engine and has 1,725 ​​PS (1,270 kW) of combined power and 2,582 lb-ft (3,500 Nm) of torque. Acceleration from 0-62 mph is done in less than 2 seconds, and the top speed is around 250 mph. The Koenigsegg Gemera comes with a powertrain consisting of 3 electric motors and a revolutionary new internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine used is a 3-cylinder twin turbo, with a dry-sump and a redline of 8,500 rpm that uses Koenigsegg’s Freevalve technology.…

Porsche makes mild changes to Taycan lineup for 2021, giving it fresh features as well as a new battery choice as well as an even more affordable rear-wheel-drive base model. The 4S now comes standard with a lower-capacity 71.0-kWh battery­, though the 83.7-kWh pack is still available. The smaller-battery version produces less horsepower, but it also costs less. Porsche has recalibrated the Taycan’s charging system to better preserve the battery’s service life and limit overall power loss during fast charging. Porsche Taycan Turbo S Price and Specifications [Infographic]