Author: David Smith

Hyundai has just revealed a design concept sketch of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model of Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ vehicle after the IONIQ 5. In a published sketch, it shows the unique and sleek silhouette of the IONIQ 6. Hyundai says the sketch is inspired by the company’s EV Prophecy concept. The Hyundai IONIQ 6, which will be referred to as the Electrified Streamliner, features clean and simple lines and an aerodynamic shape. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfC6s4VNMGd/ The streamliner design typology is called to meet the aesthetic and functional needs of customers in the era of electric mobility. See also: Hyundai…

The Wacker Neuson Group and John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, a subsidiary of Deere & Company, USA, a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment, have reached an agreement for mini and compact excavators. This includes a long-term, exclusive OEM supply contract for mini and compact excavators weighing less than five tonnes and also includes battery-electric excavators. Excavator production is carried out at the Wacker Neuson production plants in Menomonee Falls (USA) and Linz (Austria) according to John Deere requirements, primarily for the North American market. See also: Volvo ECR25 electric excavator enters Asian market…

The classic car-to-electric restoration company, Lunaz, did a great job of restoration by converting the 1952 Jaguar XK120 into an electric car, which was originally a 3.4-liter XK engine into a Lunaz modular EV powertrain, so this car has zero emissions. The exterior is painted in bespoke Obsidian Blue following a full bare metal restoration at the Lunaz location in Silverstone. The work is so meticulously done that the chrome on the bumpers, grille, windows and mirrors and wire wheels are back to their 1952 shine. Likewise with the interior, all using marine recycled waste raw materials. Vaneer Burr Walnut…

Wrightbus has just received a substantial order from Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply 800 electric double-decker buses over a five year period. Under an agreement between NTA and Wrightbus, 120 StreetDeck Electroliners have been firmly ordered. The NTA says that 100 of these buses will be used in Dublin and 20 in Limerick. The electric double-decker buses are scheduled to start operating in 2023. Wrightbus’ main factory, located on the outskirts of the city of Ballymena, Northern Ireland, will be the site of the production of the electric double-decker buses. See also: Daimler Will Only Sell Electric and…

According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, Porsche China will recall 6,172 imported Taycan pure electric vehicles from 2020 to 2021. The recall will begin July 30 and is in production between January 7, 2020 and March 29, 2021. The reason for the recall was a breakdown of the seat belt when adjusting the front and side passenger seat of the driver. The damage has the potential to get caught in the seat adjuster drive shaft. In extreme cases, the passenger auxiliary restraint system (SRS) may malfunction and be disabled, jeopardizing safety. Porsche China will inspect the vehicle at…

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari, recently outlined an electrification strategy with 40% full-electric vehicles and 40% hybrid models by 2030. Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, confirmed that the manufacturer’s first electric car with the Prancing Horse logo will be launched in 2025, with the first deliveries to be made in 2025. For now, there are only four Ferrari models, or 20% of the lineup, that use a hybrid configuration. The first hybrid model from Ferrari was the limited edition La Ferrari, which was launched in 2013, using Formula 1 technology. See also: Ferrari unveiled 296 GTS with Hybrid V6…

Everrati Automotive Limited has announced the Ford GT40 electric car technology conversion project since July 2021. With Superformance, consumers can own a ‘new version’ of the Le Mans endurance racing legend with electric drive. Now interestingly, Everrati has published information on the specifications of the electric Ford GT40, his work with Superformance. Launching from the official pages of Everrati and Carscoops, the Everrati Ford GT40 is equipped with two 700 Volt electric motors that drive only the rear wheels. Each of the Everrati Ford GT40 electric motors produces around 400 bhp or 405.5 hp and 400 Nm of torque. See…

A surprising move made by the German auto giant, BMW. They plan to stop production of petrol-engined M series cars starting in 2023. The latest generation of the BMW M2, which will launch next year, is said to be the end of the petrol-engined BMW M. As reported by Autoblog on Monday (13/6/2022), one of the top brass of the BMW M Division, Frank Van Meel said that the BMW M series will later be transformed into a car that is much more environmentally friendly but without losing the characteristics of the BMW M itself. “We see an opportunity for…

The Vespa 50 Special-e Custom is showing at Milan Design Week 2022, Italy. Interestingly, this classic vespa has been customized with an electric engine. This Vespa was built by Lapo Elkann at the Italian Garage workshop. In the process, the powertrain of this scooter is changed to electric so that its name is added to the element ‘e’ which indicates that this Vespa is already electric. Lapo himself is a member of the Agnelli family, namely the grandson of former Fiat chairman, Gianni Agnelli. Lapo’s brother, John Elkann, is the boss of Ferrari, Stellantis and CEO of Exor, an auto…

The Tesla Model 3 is an electric-powered sedan that has a fashionable look and is certainly interesting to modify. One of them is a modified Tesla Model 3 with a bagged style, which has remodeled the legs so that all the tires slip into the fenders. This of course is supported by the installation of a 4-point air suspension so that you can adjust the height of the car instantly. The Tesla Model 3, which almost kisses the asphalt, looks even better, combined with the installation of multi-spoke model rims. The specifications use the Ferrada FR7 brand measuring 20×10 inches…

CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, has set its price on a jumbo share offering of 410 yuan per share, according to a Bloomberg report from a source familiar with the matter. CATL is known to seek funding of around 45 billion yuan or about US$ 6.7 billion from a private placement. The CATL share offering will be the second largest share sale in the world this year. This offer is under LG Energy Solution Ltd, which is also a manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, which amounted to US$10.7 billion in January which was also the largest…

Ford Motor Company Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Farley said that the length of time it takes to charge electric cars is still a barrier for consumers to switch to electrified vehicles. In addition to waiting times, the charging stations provided are still inadequate. “Current chargers are not very helpful. Electric car owners need fast chargers. But they haven’t got it,” said Jim Farley, quoted from Carbuzz. The problem raised by the Ford boss seems to be in line with a study by David Rempel, a professor at the University of Berkeley. This study looked at 657 charging connectors at…