Author: David Smith

Through a video, Honda has revealed what the upcoming Prologue EV will look like. The Prologue EV is an electric vehicle developed with GM. Previously, the Prologue EV appeared in the form of an aw sketch, but now the entire design has been presented in a video released by Honda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwEfJ7zBmXk The Prologue may be Honda’s first BEV to be sold in the US. This electric vehicle shares a basic component with GM EV, namely the Ultium electric platform. GM and Honda will jointly develop another EV platform, while Honda will make two more EV platforms independently. In the published…

Daimler Trucks announced that the Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck is now roadworthy as a truck and trailer combination with a total weight of up to 40,000 kg or 40 tons. The truck and trailer combination has now been handed over to the German logistics company, Scmitt Logistics to continue the durability test. However, the eActros electric truck is now available and can be ordered in that configuration. Since its initial testing in 2019, eActros has covered more than 70,000 km on more than 7,000 trips. As part of this process, Daimler says it will continue to transport transmission housings and…

The Blazer EV has three drive options namely front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Of course the fastest version, the SS, is available in all-wheel drive which is said to be capable of spitting out a combined power of 565 hp and 878 Nm of torque. Chevrolet claims the Blazer EV SS with Wide Open Watts mode can run 0-96 km/h in just 4 seconds. About the battery, Blazer EV Lithium-ion battery which is claimed to provide a range of up to 320 miles or 515 kilometers depending on the variant. Chevrolet Blazer EV photos gallery

The United States Army is currently considering the use of EVs (electric vehicles). Earlier, there was news that the Army asked General Motors to provide a Hummer EV for analysis and demonstration. This follows a November 2021 report stating that the United States Army is very pleased with the GM Defense electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle. Apparently, GM is not the only manufacturer to get this award. The United States Army also requested Canoo to provide vehicles to be analyzed for use in operational and garrison environments. Until recently, Canoo was an EV company based in the United States that produced…

Mini officially showcased the Aceman concept car, which is an electric crossover that fits the size of the Mini Cooper and Mini Countryman. This concept electric car comes with a bold, futuristic design and is synonymous with the latest technology. The design language of the Aceman Concept marks the beginning of a new design era for the Mini. Despite having a new design, the Mini retains the historical features of the brand. “We are returning to this now, but at the same time consistently combining it with innovative technology. With this approach, we are redeveloping the iconic Mini design, with…

Wiesbaden German state-owned Transport company ESWE Verkehr has taken delivery of the 100th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus from Daimler IVU Traffic Technologies Bus company. Three years ago ESWE only ordered 56 units, but the volume of orders has increased to 120 electric buses. In addition to electric buses, ESWE also ordered a package of operational facilities for public transportation, one of which was a battery charging station, construction of a transformer station to convert electricity from medium to low voltage and at the same time installing cables on site. In collaboration with partner company Daimler Buses IVU Traffic Technologies, the…

Porsche recalled 40,421 Taycans produced between 10 July 2019, and 18 May 2021. This is another major recall that affects half of the current Porsche Taycans on roads worldwide. The recall was made in connection with a fault with the internal code “ANA5” associated with the driver and passenger seat wiring harness. The cable harness may be damaged during routine longitudinal adjustment of the seat. Withdrawal with a similar problem has also been carried out by Porsche in China. Problems with the harness can cause the airbags and seat belt tensioner to be disabled. The recall had to be made…

Ford is one of the automotive companies that is serious about charging electric cars. Recently, Ford is rumored to be developing a new project together with the University of Dortmund in Germany. As for the project, they will create a robotic charger that is expected to make it easier for disabled drivers to connect a charging cable to their vehicle. Charging for electric vehicles can be difficult if you have to connect using a wheelchair, or for other reasons. For these reasons, on the campus of the University of Dortmund, Ford made a charger that would be plugged in when…

Mini has finally unveiled the look of an electric crossover, the Concept Aceman, which brings a new design language and technological innovation that will shape future Mini models. The Concept Aceman fills the gap between the Mini Cooper hatchback and the Mini Countryman SUV, retaining the four-door and five-seat layout. Mini has finally unveiled the look of an electric crossover, the Concept Aceman, which brings a new design language and technological innovation that will shape future Mini models. The Concept Aceman fills the gap between the Mini Cooper hatchback and the Mini Countryman SUV, retaining the four-door and five-seat layout.…

In general, the appearance of the Fuso eCanter electric truck is not much different from ordinary (conventional) Fuso trucks in general, but on this Fuso eCanter there are a few details that make it more futuristic, namely the ‘Fuso’ badge behind transparent acrylic which makes it look more modern and modern. ‘clean’. This electric truck has a wind deflector or crested with a new model which is claimed to have three uses, namely improving the aerodynamic coefficient of drag, enhancing the appearance and preventing cables from getting stuck in the box. Furthermore, for the interior, the layout of the eCanter…

Tesla is recalling some Model Ys from 2022 due to minor issues with the crash detection system and front passenger airbags. The problem stems from the front bumper carrier structure which can affect vehicle crash detection during certain low speed accidents. This has the potential to make the airbags for the front passengers inflate incorrectly. While this is a safety issue, it is not a life-threatening issue. https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1551955418095800320 The solution to this problem is a simple simple repair of the front bumper carrier structure. Model Ys affected by this recall can have repairs performed at any Tesla Service Center for…

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is investing in Indonesia again. This Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has poured IDR 10 trillion for the development of electric vehicles, one of which has been launched, the Mini Cab MiEV. The investment commitment is the result of a working visit by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto with MMC CEO Takao Kato, in Tokyo, Japan. “Until now, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has invested IDR 11.3 trillion until the end of 2021 for all of its factories in Indonesia. The target is that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will invest around IDR 10 trillion from 2022 to 2025,” said…