Author: Christopher Harrison

Lexus is giving a refresh to its first electric car model, the UX 300e, by creating a new, larger battery storage. This addition is made so that the Lexus UX 300e, which was first launched in 2020, remains relevant in the face of increasingly fierce competition in the electric car industry. For the 2023 Lexus UX 300e, the battery storage capacity has been increased from 54.4 kWh to 72.8 kWh. This allows the EV to drive 40 percent longer and 450 kilometers (280 miles) longer than the previous model—on the WLTC cycle for Europe. Lexus also says the energy consumption…

German electric motorcycle manufacturer Tinbot initially produced a number of electric scooter models, followed by two enduro and motard-type motorcycles built on the same platform. But recently, Tinbot introduced the TB-RS1, an electric motorcycle equivalent to 125 cc with a modern naked sportbike style. The RS1 adopts the contemporary aesthetic of a sporty large naked motorcycle with a rounded mock fuel tank and wide front silhouette. With a sharp LED headlamp design, making the TB-RS1 somewhat similar to the BMW S 1000 R when viewed from the front. The proportions are comparable to that of a large cubical sportbike, with…

Currently, the choice of electric motorcycles for the community is increasing, the most recent of which is the presence of a brand called Smoto. No half-hearted, Smoto immediately offered 2 electric motorcycles to the public, namely, Smoto TC and Smoto TC Max. Both are premium lifestyle electric motorcycles that combine retro style with innovative technology. Smoto wants to offer a retro cafe racer-style two-wheel with the latest technology. This zero-emission iron horse is distinguished by its battery specifications and several visual supporting components. The TC version is equipped with a motor dynamo from Bosch and a 60V 30Ah battery. Can…

General Motors (GM) through its subsidiary GM Defense, will build a prototype battery pack for testing and analysis by the United States Department of Defense. The agency’s Defense Innovation Unit is seeking scalable designs that could be used in versions of electric tactical military vehicles. The battery pack will be based on GM’s Ultium platform, which is used to power its own electric vehicles. With the type of battery cells it uses Ultium is called a modular and scalable system that can be adapted to different needs, so it may be suitable for military needs. GM says the military wants…

Mercedes-Benz has started production of the EQS 580 4MATIC electric car at its factory located in Pune, India. The EQS 580 is Mercedes’ 14th model to be produced in India, and India is the second country to produce electric cars for the brand after Germany. This Indian-made Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC is equipped with a 107.8 kWh battery pack with 400 volt technology and carries a pair of motors. Speaking of performance, this car is capable of producing 385 kW of power or the equivalent of 516 HP and 855 Nm of torque. This EQS is an electric car in…

Nissan, the Japanese auto giant has finally entered the highly competitive electric vehicle market in China. The company is allegedly taking a long time to compete in the electric car market in the country. Quoted from Daily China, Monday (10/10/2022), Japan’s second largest car manufacturer launched the Ariya, its first electric car in China. The car measures 4,603 millimeters (mm) in length, with a wheelbase of 2,775 mm. The product is available in two versions, namely with a single electric motor and a dual electric motor. The highest variant has a maximum output of 178 kilowatts and a peak torque…

Ahead of the 2022 Paris Motor Show, Mobilize has unveiled the tiny electric car Mobilize Duo (10/10). Mobility subsidiary of the Renault Group is ready to enliven the Paris Motor Show with the Mobilize Duo electric car and its commercial version, the Bento. In addition to the Mobilize Duo and Bento, Mobilize also showcases several other mobility concepts including electric car charging facilities. Broadly speaking, the Mobilize Duo and Bento are tiny electric cars in the quadricycle class like the Citroen Ami, Opel Rocks-e, and Renault Twizy. Both are production versions of the Mobilize EZ-1 concept car that was introduced…

Rivian has issued recalls for nearly all electric vehicles it has shipped over the past year due to a potentially loose suspension issue. A total of 12,212 electric vehicles consisting of the R1T electric pickup truck, R1S electric SUV and Rivian EDV electric delivery van. In August, Rivian discovered that the upper control arm had slipped off the steering knuckle on one of his vehicles. Rivian then conducted an internal investigation and identified six further reports related to this matter. In late September it was concluded that “there was a safety-related flaw” and immediately issued a recall order. According to…

The Tesla Model Y became Italy’s best-selling electric car in September 2022. The manufacturer continues to recover strength after slowing production in the second quarter of 2022. The car market in Italy continues to grow for the second month in a row. Unfortunately, the ICE car market continued to actively develop in September. At the same time, the share of plug-in hybrids has declined, while the share of battery-electric vehicles has continued to grow. Italians are still obsessed with polluting cars, without electric vehicles in the top 10 best-selling cars in September. Even though Italy’s transition to electric vehicles has…

Volkswagen’s sales during the third quarter of 2022 in the US increased 12% year-on-year to 88,820 according to a recently released report. Meanwhile, sales of the all-electric ID.4 reached 6,657 units in Q3, 10% more than last year and a new record. In total, the share of electric cars from all Volkswagen sales increased to 7.5%, although last year it was 7.6%. ID.4 sales in the US, partly from imports from Europe. Pda last August, the manufacturer has carried out production locally in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Volkswagen aims to produce 7,000 units of ID.4 per month at the Chattanooga plant, before…

Elon Musk announced via his Twitter account that production of semi-electric trucks has begun with deliveries to the first customers set to begin in December. Pepsi will be the first customer of the long-awaited electric truck. The Tesla Semi, an all-electric class 8 truck, was launched in 2017. At the time, the electric truck was introduced to production in 2019. As with the Cybertruck electric pickup truck, production of the Semi was delayed for years, until in August Elon Musk said the electric truck would begin shipping later this year. Finally on Thursday, Musk said electric trucks had begun production…

Electric vehicles are now slowly becoming the choice of many people in parts of the world because they offer environmentally friendly mobility solutions Charging infrastructure is critical, because without a robust network of charging hubs, using electric vehicles especially for long trips can be challenging. To live up to its Zero, Zero, Zero vision, General Motors (GM) is committed to bringing a simplified, efficient and accessible charging experience to all EV drivers through collaboration with dealers and charging station operators. “We are working to simplify the charging experience and help close the charging equity gap in our community,” the company…

Kawasaki appeared at the motorcycle exhibition in Germany, Intermot, which was held until October 9, 2022. At the Intermot 2022 Cologne, Kawasaki displayed an EV concept based on the Z series. Kawasaki launched the EV Concept electric motorcycle (e-bike). Referring to Kawasaki President Hiroshi Ito’s commitment to deliver three electric vehicles by 2022, Masaya Tsurono, Managing Director of Kawasaki Motors Europe, said the EV Concept will form the basis of Kawasaki’s e-bike in the future. Tsurono also said electric and bio-fuel options are being considered by Kawasaki. The research also includes the use of hydrogen as a possible carbon neutral…

After revealing its appearance, Maserati has officially released the new generation Maserati GranTurismo (3/10). Maserati GranTurismo launched as a new car to continue the previous GranTurismo whose work was completed in 2019. Well, one of the most interesting things about the new Maserati GranTurismo is that it no longer uses a V8 engine from Ferrari. Instead, the Maserati GranTurismo Modena and Trofeo variants use a twin-turbo V6 engine with a capacity of 2,992 cc as in the MC20. If the MC20 can reach 621 hp, the engine nicknamed the Nettuno throws slightly less power on the GranTurismo. In the Modena…

Hyundai announced that the IONIQ 6 will provide a range of 614 km per charge, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). With an advanced battery that enables stress-free and long-distance driving performance. With a WLTP rated energy consumption of 13.9 kWh/100 km, the IONIQ 6 will be one of the most energy efficient electric vehicles on the market. “From the start of IONIQ 6’s development, we set our sights on making it the leading all-electric range EV,” said Jae Ho Huh, Head of Sub-Mid Project Management Center at Hyundai Motor Company. “To become the global leader…

The increase in raw material prices forced Polestar to increase Polestar 2 prices in China. The company said the price hike was not permanent and would review it before the end of this year. The price of the Polestar 2 in China with the two cheapest versions up by more than $4,300. Meanwhile the most expensive version of the Polestar 2 is up over $2,900. For customers in China this increase has a two-fold impact. The first is the price increase itself and the second is the loss of potential incentives. The single-motor entry model is priced at RMB 299,000…

A report points to things that could increase the chances of customers in Canada receiving their electric trucks and SUVs from the manufacturer soon. In its report, Drive Tesla Canada said the initial bottleneck in shipments stemmed from a failure to meet import certification standards set by Transport Canada However, Automotive News Canada, which has contacted Rivian, said Transport Canada just needed more information and additional documentation before certification could be completed. Sure enough, then Rivian has received their certification, and now the Transport Canada Preclearance List of Recognized Vehicle Importers includes the R1T and R1S. Rivian previously said that…

Nissan has officially started production of the Qashqai e-Power and Juke Hybrid in Sunderland. Built with one of the electric vehicle pioneers Nissan Leaf, every model made by Nissan in the UK now has an electrified version. Production of models with internal combustion engines Nissan Qashqai and Juke in Sunderland passed the five million mark. The Qashqai e-Power and Juke Hybrid are the result of bundling and investment from both Nissan and its suppliers in the Sunderland region. The Qashqai e-Power and Juke Hybrid are a first for the factory in Sunderland. “With over five million customers, the Qashqai and…

Tesla in Q3 delivered 343,000 electric cars between July and September 2022 which is the company’s latest record. Production in Q3 also hit a record with over 365,000 Tesla produced over the past three months. The Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y are still the mainstay of the company with 346,000 cars produced and around 325,000 of them delivered to customers. For the first time, the company has such a large stock of cars even though technically all the vehicles have been sold and are waiting for the delivery process. Meanwhile for the other models, namely the Tesla Model…

Tata Motors has launched the Tata Tiago EV as the newest electric car in India (28/9). The Tata Tiago EV is here to complete Tata Motors’ electric car lineup after the Nexon EV and Tigor EV as well as being one of the most affordable electric cars in India. At an affordable price, the Tata Tiago EV offers two choices of front-wheel-drive electric motor power, namely 60 hp or 73.7 hp. In addition, the Tiago EV also comes with two battery capacity options, each of which provides a claimed mileage of 250 km and 315 km. So what about the…