Author: Christopher Harrison

Stellantis and Qinomic are partnering to create a proof of concept to convert internal combustion engine light commercial vehicles to electric drivetrain, while ensuring OEM quality and specifications, such as safety, durability, and type approval, are maintained. “I am delighted that Stellantis is working with Qinomic on this development in retrofit technology,” said Alison Jones, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Circular Economy Business Unit. “This innovation gives our professional customers the choice to convert their current vans to electric, extend their vehicle’s life and meet legislative and mobility requirements.” Extending vehicle life and usage is at the heart of the Stellantis Circular…

REQUEST FULL SELF-DRIVING BETA You can now request early access to Full Self-Driving Beta pending eligibility. To get started, tap Controls > Autopilot > Request Full Self-Driving Beta and follow the instructions. MOBILE APP IMPROVEMENTS You can now adjust Charge Current, Scheduled Departure or Schedule Charging at your car’s current location from the Tesla app. Note: This functionality requires mobile app version 4.1.0. COLD WEATHER IMPROVEMENTS When you navigate to a Supercharger, improved battery preconditioning delivers a faster charge. COLD WEATHER IMPROVEMENTS You can now enable front defrost and maintain your climate settings when clearing ice and snow. As usual,…

Nissan announces today that its all-electric Sakura minivehicle won the 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year award. This is the sixth time Nissan has won this award. The Sakura also won the Kei Car of the Year award, an award specifically for the minivehicle segment. In addition, the X-Trail SUV won the Technology Car of the Year award. Sakura: Japan Car of the Year Adopting Japan’s unique minivehicle classification, the Sakura is priced competitively for EV ownership and will contribute to the spread of EVs in Japan. In addition, combining a minivehicle with an EV not only ensures mobility for…

Honda Motor is developing the latest generation of Honda Sensing technology, namely the Honda Sensing 360 and the Honda Sensing Elite. Honda Sensing 360 technology will be made in order to reduce the burden on the driver by detecting abnormal conditions that occur in the driver and also the environment around the vehicle and can further reduce the risk of collisions with the 360 omnidirectional feature. In its official statement, Honda Sensing 360 is planned to be implemented sequentially starting in 2024. The technology in the Honda Sensing 360 consists of Advanced In Lane Driving with Hands-off Function, Driver Emergency…

The line of electric powered vehicles from Volvo is expanding with the arrival of the EX90. The Volvo EX90 has a myriad of promising potentials to enter the EV market. The plan is for the EX90 to be marketed starting next year, starting in the United States which is also its production base, then China. The manufacturer builds it on the principle of form follows function, as a trendy family car with modern proportions. Do not miss the environmentally friendly materials contained in this car. Based on the latest electrical technology, the Volvo EX90 is expected to be an adventurous…

Swedish electric mobility company Einride has secured $500 million in funding, of which $200 million includes a Series C equity increase and $300 million in a credit facility. The Series C round of capital was raised from parties such as Swedish pension fund AMF, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Polar Structure, Norrsken VC and Temasek and includes $90 million worth of convertible bonds raised earlier this year. Temasek and Northzone alone participated in the $110 million Series B round last year. Meanwhile, $300 million in debt from Barclays Europe will be used to secure long-term funding for its current and future fleet…

The only car manufacturer from Scotland, Munro Vehicles, has officially launched the Munro Mk1 which is claimed to be the most capable 4WD electric off-road car in the world. Munro Mk1 itself was made with the aim of operating vehicles for construction, mining, agriculture, and others with a zero emission electric powertrain but still as powerful as a diesel or gasoline off-road car. The Munro Mk1 comes in two electric motor options, namely a 220 kW or 280 kW electric motor with up to 700 Nm of torque. Apart from that, this electric off-road car also offers the option of…

Honda’s first electric motorcycle, the EM1 e:, is rumored to launch in mid-2023 for the European market. The EM1 e: is part of Honda’s plan to release 10 or more electric two-wheelers globally by 2025. In addition, Honda also has more ambitious plans to make its motorcycle lineup carbon neutral by 2040. “EM” itself stands for Electric Moped and still carries the language of traditional scooter design with a short wheelbase and a flat floorboard. Honda itself designed the EM1 e: for commuter use in cities that are not too far away. This is evidenced by the short mileage of…

As is well known, starting in 2023 Maserati will compete in the Formula E championship, joining the Monaco-based ROKiT Venturi Racing team. Maserati announced its comeback to motorsport at the beginning of the year. Now it’s time to reveal the single-seater racing car that is ready to compete in Formula E, this racing car is named: Maserati Tipo Folgore Gen3. On the streets of Modena, Italy, new Maserati team MSG Racing unveiled a car that will be driven by Maximilian Günther and Edoardo Mortara. The Maserati Tipo Folgore is the car that will take part in the ninth season of…

The Fisker Ocean just started production in Austria and now, a new electric vehicle startup is testing the upcoming 2024 Pear on public roads. In May Henrik Fisker targeted the first prototype of the Pear SUV to be ready by the end of the year. And the video footage and pictures taken last weekend prove that the CEO is keeping his word. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN6fTdS8w5k The Pear is an electric city car that will retail for less than $30,000 in the United States. The Pear will be built at GM’s ex-Ohio plant by Foxconn at a rate of around 250,000 units per…

Toyota debuts the bZ Compact SUV in Brussels Europe. This launch follows its first appearance in Los Angeles, November 2022. This time around, Toyota is showing more concept photos showcasing the upcoming electric SUV model. Toyota also revealed the dimensions of this newest SUV candidate. The Toyota bZ Compact SUV has dimensions of 4,538 mm in length, 1,888 mm in width and 1,560 mm in height. This means it is 152 mm shorter, 28 mm wider and 90 mm lower than the Toyota bZ4X. When compared to other electric car models, the bZ Compact SUV is 78 mm longer than…

Rivian and Apex Clean Energy today announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois. As Rivian’s first large-scale procurement, the agreement supports the company’s long-term vision of enabling high-impact renewable energy projects that reduce its carbon footprint while also benefiting customers, communities, and the electrical grid. This purchase, along with other renewable sourcing and on-site generation, will allow Rivian to power as much as 75% of its Normal, Illinois, plant operations with carbon-free energy on an hourly basis. The…