Author: David Smith

Entering the era of global electrification, Mercedes-Benz seems increasingly enthusiastic about introducing its newest electric model. One of the newest electric vehicles to be released in the near future is the Vision EQXX in concept form and as another side of Mercedes-Benz in the future. Because the Vision EQXX will be the most efficient vehicle ever made by Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer said in a statement. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is scheduled to launch on January 2, 2022 and is only a few weeks away. In addition, the Vision EQXX which has a futuristic design and offers a slim body will…

K-Turn Mode is a feature that can reduce the turning radius of the vehicle when facing narrow off-road terrain. Not only for narrow off-road trails, this feature is useful for maneuvering at narrow intersections. Rivian’s K-Turn Mode works when one of the front wheels is rotated beyond the threshold of the steering wheel, for example when it encounters a narrow hairpin on a dirt track. The system will adjust the forward torque of the two front wheels that turn so that they experience a little slip. See also: Rivian announce plan for electric vehicle plant in Georgia Then for the…

Mazda has received pre-orders of its Mazda MX-30 self-empowerment driving vehicle (SeDV) electric and hybrid car technology in Japan. The acceptance of pre-orders for the disabled-friendly MX-30 comes before Mazda starts releasing it, which is planned for January 2022. For information, Self-empowerment Driving Vehicle (SeDV) is one of the variants in the Welcab car lineup or a car that is friendly to people with disabilities. Different from other Welcab variants, SeDV focuses on adapting driver controls so that they are easy to use for people with disabilities. On the MX-30 SeDV, Mazda added accelerator control in the form of a…

In a Bloomberg NEF report, electric vehicle production could reach 14 million vehicles by 2025. Currently, Tesla and the Volkswagen Group (VW Group) are the two main forces in electric vehicle production. According to Statista data, Tesla’s share in the world electric vehicle market is recorded at 14.55%. This is based on Tesla’s production which reached 421,000 units in the first half of 2021. German car manufacturer, VW Group, is in second place with a market share of 12.52%. VW Group produces cars under a number of brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche. General Motors (GM) from the United States…

SsangYong Motor Co., which is struggling financially, was acquired by South Korean electric car maker Edison Motors Co. The deal came up with a price offer of 304.8 billion won from Edison which was finally accepted by SsangYong. “The consortium initially asked for a cut of 15 billion won but eventually reached an agreement with a price of around 304.8 billion won. The main manager will be appointed by the court, accounting firm EY Hanyoung,” as quoted by Antara from Yonhap today. The South Korean electric car maker had to pay at least 10 percent of the total acquisition price…

Chinese electric car company Nio has released a new variant of a new sedan and Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that reduce the need for in-car screens. Nio said it partnered with Chinese augmented reality startup Nreal for AR glasses connected to its new sedan ET5. Later this electric car will begin to be delivered in September 2022, with prices starting at US $ 51,250, for capital that uses batteries. While AR glasses are not included and must be purchased separately, according to the company. The ET5 is Nio’s second sedan to hit the market. The first sedan that the company…

French automotive manufacturer Peugeot presents a hydrogen-based commercial vehicle, namely the e-EXPERT Hydrogen. “This hydrogen electrification technology allows commercial vehicles to be used intensively where every day they have to travel hundreds of kilometers without having to stop to recharge the battery,” said Peugeot CEO, Linda Jackson in an official statement, Friday. See also: Peugeot Going EV-Only Brand In Europe By 2030, CEO says This emission-free future commercial car puts its entire hydrogen system in the engine compartment and at the bottom of the car resulting in a very large car space without compromise. The center of gravity is also…

Not long ago, Honda also launched its newest electric scooter, the U-Go. The electric scooter is sold in two types, namely regular and low speed. The design is quite minimalist, there are not many curves on the body. On the one hand, this electric motor also looks futuristic. See also: Yamaha to Release New Electric Scooter Next Year based on Yamaha E01 and Yamaha E02 In the lighting system, the U-Go electric scooter is equipped with LED technology, from the main lights to the Daytime Running Light (DRL). The body color is contrasted with black in several parts, such as…

Some time ago Toyota officially introduced the bZ4X electric car complete with data on specifications, variants, and prices. Toyota bZ4X itself has the meaning of the manufacturer’s vision beyond zero to create vehicles that are very environmentally friendly. According to Toyota, the bZ4X is the first BEV vehicle with the e-TNGA platform that is being seriously developed with Subaru Corporation. See also: Price and Variant Toyota bZ4X Both companies are trying to create a BEV vehicle with a low center of gravity. Even the ability of this car is also designed to be able to devour off-road terrain which is…

Toyota Motor Corp. targets to sell 3.5 million electric cars globally by 2030 to build momentum in promoting carbon neutrality. The Japanese automaker said it was ready to invest 8 trillion yen (USD 70 billion) in electric cars by 2030, while launching 30 electric car models globally. See also: What we currently know about Toyota’s concept cars, the Micro Box and Mid Box “The situation around energy differs from region to region. Therefore, Toyota wants to meet the situations and needs of different countries and regions by offering various options in terms of carbon neutrality,” President Akio Toyoda said at…

The X3 xDrive30e is a BMW electrified car model that was first launched in November 2019. The new BMW X3 xDrive30e combines the distinctive qualities of a Sports Activity Vehicle with highly efficient drive technology. In terms of exterior, the appearance of the BMW X3 xDrive30e looks similar to the petrol engine version, the X3. But when you turn to the side of the body, there is a charging port to charge the battery. See also: BMW unveils color-changing exterior technology at CES at the touch of a button The rest remains the same, has a sporty and dynamic shape…

Audi recently showcased the S1 e-Tron Quattro Hoonitron drift electric car online. This electric vehicle brings automotive lovers back to remembering the 1980s Audi Sport Quattro S. This legendary car is the rally vehicle used to win the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 1987. Now the car is getting an update with extensive customization inside and out. The German manufacturer claims that it has designed and developed the Audi S1 ​​e-tron Quattro Hoonitron exclusively for drift racer Ken Block. This all-electric car will be released in the next few months. See also: Audi Confirms Next-Gen R8 Will Be All-Electric…