Author: Christopher Harrison

After being shown last March, Lotus finally launched its first electric car in the form of an SUV, namely the Eletre. In its home country, this electric SUV is priced at GBP89,500. Lotus offers this electric SUV in three variants, namely the standard Eletre, Eletre S, and Eletre R. The standard and S variants are equipped with dual-motor, all-wheel-drive mated to a 1-speed transmission and a maximum output of 603 hp. On the other hand, the Eletre R is equipped with a 2-speed transmission and a peak power of 905 hp. For performance, the R variant is claimed to be…

The electric buggy is shining again along with the electrification trend in the automotive world. The latest, is the electric Buggy produced by the Dutch company, Savage Rivale, called the Coastrunner EV. This Buggy EV is quite different from their previous work, it looks like a doorless SUV with an open cabin and 215 mm (8.5 inches) of ground clearance. The Coastrunner is constructed with an aluminum spaceframe chassis, and features a steel roll cage around the cab and steel bars at both ends. Its lightweight structure and composite body make this buggy a weight of 800 kg (1,764 pounds).…

The G-Class, which has been adopted as a status symbol by many, is about to enter the electric era. And it seems that even though it uses a new powertrain, Mercedes seems to be faithful to its roots which is the 4×4 ladder frame with the body on top, outstanding off-road capabilities, outstanding performance. extraordinary and of course premium prices. The EQG concept was launched one year ago and will enter production in 2024 in almost unchanged form. Mercedes-Benz chairman Ola Källenius had some comments after he drove the vehicle prototype. He told MotorTrend that The G-Wagen is the car…

The Genesis GV70 electric car has just been introduced for the Australian market. This luxury electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) from South Korea is priced starting from 80,241 USD. As elsewhere the Genesis GV70 is powered by a 77.4 kWh battery that powers a 180 kW (241 hp) front electric motor and a 180 kW (241 hp) rear electric motor, with a maximum output of 360 kW (482 hp) and 700 Nm (516 hp) of torque. lb-ft). This electric car can cover a distance of about 445 km on a single charge (based on WLTP). In terms of performance, the…

Fire is one of the concerns for consumers who are considering switching to electric vehicles. In fact, the potential for burning is much smaller when compared to an internal combustion engine. There is still the risk of electric vehicle batteries that are of concern to electric car manufacturers. To that end, the fire detection and early extinguishing system for the battery is continuously being improved. Quoted from CarBuzz, two patents were discovered recently at the USPTO related to this hot topic and both were filed by Audi. This patent has a very simple concept. While simple, it improves the safety…

Electrify America has just launched a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) intended for electric vehicle charging stations. Across the US Electrify America already has smaller BESS installations already in place at more than 150 stations. It includes more than 100 installations in California. This application leverages energy storage and solar as a ‘non-wired alternative’ instead of relying on additional utility ‘wired’ infrastructure (ie power lines) which may not be feasible. This application is suitable for electric vehicle charging stations with remote locations and utility capacity constraints. Jigar Shah, Head of Energy Services at Electrify America, explains: “As we expand…

Tesla has introduced a new feature on its official website that allows you to choose a location for a new Supercharger station. This feature makes a lot of sense because as users, consumers have their own ideas about the shortcomings of the charging infrastructure around them. However, what’s interesting is that you don’t need to be a Tesla owner to vote, but you do need to have a Tesla account to log in. Tesla said it plans to use the voting results to help decide on future locations. However, it does not say that the poll results will determine the…

GMC has just introduced a new product called the Sierra EV Denali. This vehicle carries a stylish design that comes with a modern concept. This model also offers advanced features and technology to support the activities needed when driving. Speaking of performance, this electric vehicle carries a fairly large battery pack engine that will provide a range of 644 km on a single charge. The engine is capable of producing 764 horsepower with a torque of 1,063 Newton meters. With this great power, the pick-up car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in less than 4.5 seconds. As an…

Elon Musk has announced that the Tesla Semi electric truck has gone into production and Pepsi is the first customer. Deliveries of the Tesla Semi electric trucks will slowly increase from December and are targeted to produce at least 50,000 units by 2024. The North American market is currently the initial priority for the awaited electric truck, but the company is also looking to expand with new truck factories in Europe and Asia. The Tesla Semi electric truck comes with a range of 500 miles (fully charged). The company will also present a model with a lower 300-mile range will…

Tesla’s share price fell about 4% after trading on Wall Street, Wednesday (19/10/2022). Although Tesla’s positive performance was supported by electric car sales, it was still below market expectations. The company posted GAAP profit in Q3-2022 of $3.3 billion, up 103% over the same period last year, total and revenue of $21.45 billion, up 56%. Revenue performance was lower than Refinitiv’s expectations of US$ 21.96 billion. Two weeks earlier, the electric car maker said it was producing 22,000 more vehicles than it sold, signaling that the company was unable to sustain demand. CEO Elon Musk said he remains optimistic that…

South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. recently started supplying chassis modules for four Mercedes-Benz AG all-electric vehicle models assembled in the United States. Hyundai Mobis becomes the first non-European chassis module supplier to the German automaker, the company said in a statement. The company built a new module plant in Alabama near the Mercedes-Benz US plant and started production in July to supply chassis modules for four German clients’ pure electric SUVs. Chassis module refers to a collection of parts that are installed under the car body, such as steering, braking and suspension systems. Hyundai Mobis did not…

The Paris Motor Show was held again this year, which was made even more lively by a new electric-powered model. After failing to be held in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Paris exhibition is now being held again as one of the global-scale automotive exhibitions. One of those who took advantage of this event was Jeep, which introduced the latest Avenger product. This is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) product or the first pure electricity from the manufacturer from the United States. The design is very Jeep, sturdy and typical of all-terrain vehicles, and is also offered with a…