Author: David Smith

Carrefour announced that it will install more than 700 electric vehicle charging stations and 5,000 charging points in Carrefour Market hypermarkets and supermarkets across France by 2025. Previously several retailers also did the same thing. Starbucks Teams up with Volvo to install public EV chargers station. At an early stage this partnership will be realized with the installation of 60 Volvo-branded ChargePoint DC fast chargers in 15 Starbucks store locations. This is seen as a strategy by some retailers to provide extra services to customers and increase their green credentials. The first filling station for Carrefour customers to use is…

The Toyota bZ4X can already be ordered by consumers in the European market. The first delivery of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) will be in the second quarter of this year. The Toyota bZ4X is built on the basis of the eTNGA platform which was specifically made for electric vehicles. The Toyota bZ4X is the first model of the bZ (Beyond Zero) model that comes with a sharp design, spacious cabin and performance like an SUV. Four-wheel drive system that individually places the electric motor in front and rear. Allows this car to run better. Don’t worry, you won’t waste…

Canada has just announced a policy banning the sale of new passenger cars that use internal combustion engines by 2035. Canada overtook several other countries including the United States which plans to ban the sale of combustion engine cars. Under the Emissions Reduction Plan, all sales of new passenger cars become zero-emissions models by 2035. To achieve this target, the Government of Canada is targeting 20 percent of zero-emission vehicle sales by 2026 and 60 percent by 2030. See also: Canadian government adds more budget for EV subsidiy program To achieve the emission reduction target, the Government of Canada has…

Lotus has finally officially released its first and newest electric SUV, the Lotus Eletre recently. The design is unique as well as cool, reminiscent of an SUV from Italy, the Lamborghini Urus. Autoblog mentions the Lotus Eletre design is a blend of sports cars made by Lotus, Evija and Emira. “The combined design of the two is presented in a large car, high ground clearance and equipped with advanced technologies to tempt the market,” wrote Autoblog. Ben Payne, Head of Design at Lotus Tech Creative Center controls the process of creating the Lotus Eletre. Not surprisingly, for a production car,…

The Mini E is an electric vehicle produced by Mini, a brand under the BMW Group. This electric car is equipped with a 32.6 kWh battery capacity, enough to drive 233 km in full condition. As for the drive, the Mini E is equipped with an electric motor with the ability to produce power of 184 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The electric motor of the car can accelerate to 100 km / h in just 7.3 seconds from a standstill. In addition to having a convincing performance, the advantages of the Mini E are also present through an…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has now marketed the ECR25 Electric excavator zero emission construction machine in the Asian market. This is in response to the increasing market focus on more sustainable construction solutions. This 2.5 ton electric battery powered excavator is the first Volvo electric construction machine to arrive on the Asian market. After South Korea, the Swedish manufacturer will expand its reach from China, Japan to Singapore. Jaetack Lim, Head of Market Korea Volvo CE Region Asia said that demand for electric equipment has grown across the region, driven by stronger emission regulations, government incentives and an urgent…

Demand for Tesla is still very high, even though the company recently raised the prices of the entire model due to a shortage of raw materials. However, the increase in oil prices due to the Ukraine-Russia war and the launch of the Model Y in Europe made demand still high, although it was accompanied by price increases. Tesla recently updated all delivery schedules for new orders across all the models they manufacture. The base version of the Model Y will ship between January 2023 and April 2023, according to Tesla’s website. The base version of the Model Y is now…

Reinova has just introduced the To-Move, a modular foldable electric scooter made of bamboo. The folding electric motorcycle is the vision of Andrea Strippoli owner Reinova. To-Move was designed with a Polytechnic in Turin, making functionality one of its strengths. Such as the practical folding function, so that users can fold it themselves and transport it easily like a trolley, put it in the trunk of a car or load it on public transportation such as buses and trains, with a clear advantage in terms of mobility. Although it is only at the prototype stage unfortunately, there are currently no…

After the Kia EV9 teaser last year shocked the public, now the South Korean automotive manufacturer is officially showing off the specifications and appearance of its newest electric car. The presence of the EV9 made by Kia in the automotive world has certainly tightened the competition for the EV industry. Even the latest product from Kia is claimed to be an electrified version of the Telluride. The placement of the headlights and taillights, body panels, and three-spoke wheels make the appearance of the Kia EV9 look a little slim. Although it looks slim from the outside, the inside of the…

Australian electric motorcycle maker Savic Motorcycles won the Victorian Premier’s Design Award in 2022. The award was given to the Savic C-Series model. The Savic C-Series received not only top honors but also product design category for the 1970s cafe racer style with electric drivetrain. Savic is a company founded by Dennis Savic and based in Melbourne. So far, it is known to produce cafe racers with electric power and high performance. See also: Super73 introduces C1X electric motorcycle with 100 miles range Savic C-Series has a classic design line like a cafe racer in general. The Savic C-Series uses…

Volkswagen had to delay the launch of their electric vehicle ID.5 due to production difficulties. This delay lasts up to one month. The main problem with the ID.5 delay was that the MEB plant in Zwickau was unable to resume production until early April due to a missing wiring harness. With this delay, the launch of ID.5 to the market becomes the first week of May. This was based on a letter to a sales partner quoted by Automobilwoche. The prerequisite is that the manufacturer can provide all agents with the necessary exhibition or demonstration cars. “To ensure that all…

The Nikola Tre is a distinct model based on Iveco’s heavy duty truck, the S-Way. The Nikola Tre integrates Nikola’s state-of-the-art electrical technology and a next-generation exclusive infotainment system that significantly changes the look of the dashboard compared to the S-Way. The integration of Nikola’s designs on the Iveco S-Way has been carried out with Italdesign. Where the Italian design house also signed Nikola Tre’s first maquette which was unveiled in April 2019. Nikola Tre uses a modular battery with a capacity of up to 720 kWh, which can be customized according to customer requirements. The vehicle featured in the…