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This is the Kia EV6 — a new all-electric SUV that’s set to take on alternatives like the Volkswagen ID4, Skoda Enyaq and Nissan Ariya. The electric SUV will initially be available with a choice of three trims and two motor options, but a high-performance GT version will also go on sale in 2022. The EV6 is the first vehicle for Kia based on Hyundai Motor Group’s special EV-dedicated platform known as E-GMP (global modular), and it shares some key characteristics and components with the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That includes rear- or all-wheel drive running gear, with electric motors producing…

In November 2021, GAC introduced their electric SUV Aion LX Plus. GAC has now started selling their electric vehicles. The GAC Aion LX Plus offers a range of more than 1,000 KM. That maximum range comes via extended range mode despite having the same battery size as the base LX model. GAC claims the Aion LX Plus is the longest-range production vehicle in the world. This capability is thanks to a 144.4 kWh battery pack with an energy density of 205 Wh/kg. The top version of the GAC Aion LX Plus offers a NEDC range of over 1,000 kilometers (1,008…

BMW iX M60 is all-wheel drive with an electric motor on each axle. With Sport mode activated, these motors now churn out 610 hp, and with Launch Control engaged there is 811 pound-feet of torque on tap. These potent numbers fire the 5769-pound iX M60 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, according to BMW, before topping out at 155 mph. On the standard 21-inch wheels, BMW says the iX M60 will travel 280 miles, a slight dip from the xDrive50’s range. BMW iX M60 Price and Specifications [Infographic]

BMW unveiled in-car technology in the form of a large 31-inch screen to entertain rear seat passengers at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) technology exhibition. It’s not yet known when or if the large screen will be available to consumers, but BMW suggests it could be attached to the ceiling of a luxury car, turning the back seat into a “private cinema room”. The screen itself has an 8K resolution and can play content with an aspect ratio of 16:9, 21:9, or 32:9. the screen that is presented is a touch screen, and there is a small touchpad control…

The BYD Destroyer 05 was first introduced at the November 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show. The BYD Destroyer 05 has a Tesla-like large infotainment touchscreen and plenty of tech features. The BYD Destroyer 05 is a plug-in hybrid sedan with a range of up to 120 km (75 miles). ), and is 1,495 mm (58.9 in) tall with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm (107 in). This car also has an exterior design with thin LED headlight units, a large grille covering most of the front bumper, and an aerodynamic silhouette. This car has the main focus on the touch screen measuring…

The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event was used by a Turkish startup, Togg, who presented the “Transition Concept Smart Device”. The electric sedan and SUV, which are still concepts, were designed by involving Pininfarina. This Transition Concept Smart Device comes with a sleek style with a rear door design that is in the spotlight. According to Pininfarina, the concept that stands out from this car is the line that runs along the sides of the vehicle. This car also has the Togg logo lit up. Meanwhile, another uniqueness of this car is that this car has the unification of…

At the launch of 5 VinFast electric cars at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2022, Le Thi Thu Thuy as CEO of VinFast Global, announced a strategic and bold move from the Vietnam Automotive Start-up. VinFast has decided to become a company that produces only fully electric cars before 2022 ends. This means that VinFast will stop producing fuel-engined cars at least by the end of 2022. Then become a company that only makes EV cars like Tesla. VinFast will focus its research and development efforts on all-electric powertrains for their vehicles. This bold move makes VinFast one of the…

US manufacturer Kenworth has unveiled the Kenworth T680E which is its first Class 8 electric truck at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The Kenworth T680E is designed for a gross vehicle weight rating of 82,000 pounds (approximately 37 tons). The Kenworth T680E has a Meritor powertrain and offers 400 kW of continuous peak power or 500 kW. Kenworth T680E is equipped with a battery that has a capacity of 396 kWh. With the battery, the truck is claimed to have a range of about 150 miles (240 kilometers). The battery itself can be charged up to 120 kW. Charging using…

Wallbox has just introduced a line of home chargers called Quasar 2. The product line is the latest generation of two-way home chargers designed specifically for North American consumers. Quasar 2 inherits the features and functionality of Quasar which was the initial version. Additional features found on the Quasar 2 are two-way in-home charging, CCS compatibility, and a blackout mode. The blackout mode makes it possible to make an electric vehicle an emergency generator when the power goes out. “Two-way charging opens up many opportunities for smarter energy management at home,” said Enric Asunción, founder and CEO of Wallbox. Douglas…

Mercedes-Benz introduces an EQV-based electric MPV that can be used for outdoor camping activities. This eco-friendly car is the result of a collaboration between Swiss Sortimo Walter Rüegg PLC and is available in the European market. This electric MPV features a pop-up roof with an optional integrated bed and solar panels, a modular bed unit for the rear compartment and a kitchenette unit for the luggage compartment. In addition, the EQV model can still be used as a passenger van with rear seat placement. Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes Benz Vans, said that, “Electric cars are…

Ferronordic, a service and distribution company in the construction equipment and truck sector in Germany, announced that it has ordered its first electric truck. The order includes 21 Renault D Z.E and D Wide Z.E Trucks as well as eleven Volvo FL and Volvo FE Electric, bringing the total to 32 electric trucks. Ferronordic said the chassis for the truck will be delivered in the first quarter of 2022 and then fitted with the superstructure in Germany. The vehicle is then targeted to be used by the end of March 2022. The vehicles ordered will be operated as medium-duty electric…

Although known as a commercial vehicle manufacturer, they also have passenger car products. BYD recently showcased its new car candidate, the Song MAX DM-i model 2022. This model is a plug-in hybrid MPV (PHEV) which will be sold this year as well. While BYD is known as a pure electric vehicle manufacturer, they also make other types. Like the Song MAX DM-i, a PHEV-powered medium MPV is slated to arrive this year. Although for now they have only introduced the model in the form of rendering. See also: Everything You should know about BYD ETM6 specifications This model has a…

Chrysler has just introduced the Airflow concept electric car at CES 2022. The Airflow is a development version of the FCA Airflow Concept which was introduced two years ago. Chrysler in its presentation at CES 2022 announced that it will introduce its first production electric vehicle in 2025. Then in 2028, Chrysler will transform into a car with a full electric powertrain. See also: Chrysler Airflow concept will make debut January 5 at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) The Chrysler Airflow concept electric car is built on the new full electric architecture from Stellantis with the latest technology. The…

Volvo Cars and Lumiar Technologies Inc. will launch a hands-free driving system called Ride Pilot which will be released first in California. Reporting from TechCrunch and Inverse, Volvo plans to apply this technology to their latest electric SUV. Volvo will also offer a self-driving feature as a subscription upgrade to consumers once the vehicle has hit the road. See also: Vinfast is ready to introduce Semi-Autonomous Level 2+ in their electric vehicles Volvo’s Vice President of Strategy and Business Ownership Alexander Petrofski said during a press conference at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the car will go on…

Vinfast, continues to develop driver assistance technology (drive assist). Recently, Vinfast said it was ready to make vehicles with semi-autonomous level 2+ technology, the result of collaboration with ZF. Vinfast confirmed that ZF will supply several technologies, from cameras, radars, to LIDAR sensors. The system will allow VinFast and ZF to achieve level 2+ autonomy, with the development of advanced features such as Traffic Jam Pilot, Highway Driving Chauffeur and Automated Valet Parking. See also: VinFast delivers first VF e34 electric vehicles to local customers in Vietnam “The future is electric (vehicles) and automated (driving technology). We seek to help…

Sony is confirmed to continue the Vision-S electric car project. Now the project is called Vision-S 01 for the sedan type and Vision-S 02 for the SUV or crossover model. In terms of appearance, the Vision-S 02 adopts a compact form, at a glance resembling the Tesla Model Y. The fascia is similar to the Vision S-01 model, with the characteristic LED headlights connected to the lightbar on the hood. Unlike the Vision-S 01 wheels, the 02 model uses 20-inch alloy wheels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jZmLIe_vEA&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=Sony Sony says the new EV crossover uses the same platform as the Vision-S 01. Dimensionally, it measures…

Mercedes-Benz is poised to offer its electric cars with rooftop solar panels in 2024. Plans for using this technology came from the Media Conference, where Markus Schafer, CTO of Mercedes-Benz, spoke about the new Vision EQXX. “So customers may have a choice in the future, to choose a complete, uninterrupted glazed roof or a solar roof which is very aesthetically appealing, but also benefits from adding energy to the battery,” said Schafer. See also: What we know so far about Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX If the implementation of the solar panel roof on the Mercedes Vision EQXX really happens, it will…

The Volvo Car Group has just annouced Jim Rowan as its new Chief Executive to replace its former CEO, Hakan Samuelsson. “Volvo Cars is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, which is why we wanted to bring in someone with global CEO experience from outside the automotive industry,” said Volvo Chairman Eric Li in a statement in Stockholm quoted from Autoblog today, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. According to the Volvo Car Group, the replacement will be carried out in March. Jim Rowan, currently CEO of Ember Technologies, the US company that Volvo took over last year. See also: Volvo Developing Compact…

Japanese technology company Sony plans to enter the electric vehicle industry through Sony Mobility Inc in the spring of 2022. Kenichiro Yoshida, President of Sony said that this was done in order to make the company grow and expand quickly. Launching Reuters, Wednesday (5/1/2022), Kenichiro conveyed Sony’s plans to enter the electric vehicle industry at the online Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2022 technology conference. The new company will be called Sony Mobility Inc and is targeted to be operational in the spring of 2022. Sony is known to have started testing its prototype vehicle and is being tested on public…

Audi Sport racer, Carlos Sainz, won stage 3 of the 2022 Dakar Rally at Al Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia. Using an electric car Audi RS Q e-tron, Carlos Sainz bulldozed the terrain with a special route as far as 255 km in 2 hours 26 minutes 51 seconds. This achievement is Carlos Sainz’s 40th stage victory in his career at the Dakar Rally. It was also the first time that an electric car won a stage victory at the Dakar Rally. See also: Audi RS Q e-tron debuts at the 2022 Dakar Rally Photos Gallery Behind Sainz is Toyota Gazoo Racing’s…