Author: David Smith

Production of the BMW iX1 has started in Regensburg, Germany with the first dlivery to follow in the coming weeks. The BMW iX1 is an electric crossover revealed back in May and will be on sale in Europe and China. The BMW iX1 currently has only one variant available, the xDrive 30. The BMW iX1 uses a 66.5 kWh battery pack, which gives it a range of up to 272 miles per charge (WLTP). The BMW iX1 can accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 5.7 seconds with a total output of 313 hp. In terms of charging, the iX1 is…

Volvo will introduce its newest electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in 2023, the Volvo EX90. This SUV brings not only an evolution as an electric vehicle, but also a design evolution as a future generation of zero-emission vehicles. In appearance, the EX90 is similar to the XC90 seven-passenger SUV. It’s just that the main drivers are no longer gasoline engines, but electric engines which are Volvo’s transition to an electric vehicle lineup by 2030. One of the most ambitious electrification blueprints in the automotive industry and very important to Volvo’s ambition to become a climate neutral company by 2040. Volvo…

Italjet brought its first electric motorbike, the e01 Dragster Electric, at the EICMA 2022 event. The electric motorbike will be officially introduced by the manufacturer in mid-2023. e01 Dragster will have an electric motor capable of spitting out power up to 12 kW (16 horsepower), and has a torque of up to 360 Nm. Dragster e01 Electric uses a 4.91 kWh battery, this battery is also claimed to be able to run up to 180 km. This battery is described as only taking 4 hours to be able to charge up to 95 percent, and it takes 5.5 hours to…

In September this year, Volvo Trucks began series production of the 44 ton heavy-duty electric truck as the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. Some electric trucks will also be the world’s first because they are made with fossil-free steel. “Our journey to zero emissions includes making our vehicles fossil-free in operation over time completely replacing the materials in our trucks with fossil-free and recycled alternatives,” Volvo Trucks Senior Vice President of Product Management, Jessica Sandström. Fossil-free steel, says Jessica, is produced by the Swedish steelmaker SSAB and made using a completely new technology with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen.…

Talking about Honda cars that have the Type-R emblem, you could say they are cars that are oriented towards high performance and fast cars. However, along with the rise of the electrification era, Honda also has to keep up with the times, even for Type-R cars. And Honda itself has its own way of presenting the Type-R model that will be fully electrified. Quoted from Carbuzz, Managing Officer of Honda, Shinji Aoyama, said that the use of Solid-State type batteries aims to keep Type-R cars light. He said that Solid-State batteries are lighter in weight than other types of batteries…

Maserati previously said that each of its car lineup would be offered an electric powertrain option by 2025. This transition has already begun with the recently revealed 2024 Granturismo that comes in either conventional or electric engine options. Maserati’s new crossover Grecale 2023 will also come in internal combustion and electric options, and an electric version of the MC20 supercar has also been announced, although it’s not yet known when this supercar will debut. Furthermore, Maserati will introduce a redesigned Quattroporte and Levante lineup. Maserati has remained tight-lipped about these plans but it is reported the redesigned Quattroporte will debut…

In addition to the order for 31 Mercedes eCitaro announced in early November, the Danish bus operator, Vikingbus has also ordered 45 MAN Lion’s City 12 E fleets which will later be placed on routes in Greater Copenhagen. It is known that Vikingbus is one of the new players on a number of bus routes in the cities of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Lyngby, Greve and Hoje Taastrup. Delivery of electric buses from MAN will start in spring 2023. Vikingbus is also known to have experience with MAN electric buses when providing 12 e-buses on routes in Odder and Skanderborg in 2021…

Recently, Citroen announced that it had added a new powertrain option for the C5 Aircross and increased the range for existing versions of the plug-in hybrid C5 X and C5 Aircross by 15 percent. The C5 Aircross will get a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain option called the 180 e-EAT8. It replaces the PureTech 180 internal combustion model and combines a 1.6 liter engine with a single electric motor. Together, they combine to produce 180 hp (134 kW/182 PS) and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. The electric motor can produce up to 109 hp (81 kW/110 PS) on its own.…

We already know that BMW is working on a new platform for electric vehicles called the Neue Klasse. The German manufacturer says the Neue Klasse platform will make its debut in January during CES 2023 in Las Vegas. BMW’s Nicolas Peter, BMW’s chief financial officer, said the company would unveil a “vehicle of vision” associated with the Neue Klasse during CES. Confirmation came during Q3 earnings call In BMW parlance, vision vehicle is the term used for concept cars. Although a concept car even though the concept planned for CES is not necessarily a complete vehicle. The concept could be…

Nissan and Renault will maximize investment in electric cars in Japan. The Nissan-Renault negotiations have less than two weeks left to meet their November 15 target. “This deal will last for the future,” said Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida, quoted by Reuters on Friday, November 4, 2022. Uchida, who has spent most of his Nissan career in positions linked to the Franco-Japanese manufacturing alliance, stressed that talks were based on mutual trust. Every company has valuable technology and discussions about technology transfer are expected. Nissan’s boss stressed that the goal is to increase the ability of automakers to compete. Especially…

Volkswagen shocked the world last week when it announced that all R division cars would use electric powertrains by 2030. That means brilliant cars like the Golf R will eventually disappear, only to be replaced by a series of EV R models. Volkswagen R boss Reinhold Ivenz spoke with Auto Express and revealed that the R model will not be built on the existing MEB EV platform. “We discussed several concepts at MEB and we’re not sure what can be done with batteries at this time. If we wanted a specific MEB R model, it would require its own battery,…

Entering the automotive industry of the future, Dodge is ready to welcome it with a new muscle car. However, now they want to come up with a different driving force, leaving the internal combustion engine that is less friendly to the environment, in order to introduce a new electrification power. Of course, many different responses came from automotive fans, especially lovers of the Dodge brand who for years knew the car from the manufacturer as a ‘beast’. Dodge has always been known to produce monster engines with large capacities and a booming and melodious exhaust system. Moreover, Dodge gasoline engine…

Next season, Maserati will return to single-seater racing after more than 60 years by entering their first Formula E. The Maserati Formula E team have announced their lineup of drivers for their inaugural season. The duo of Maximilian Günther and Edoardo Mortara will be racing for Maserati in Formula E next season. Both drivers are veterans of the electric vehicle racing event. Mortara first entered the Formula E championship in 2017 and Günther entered one year later in 2018. For Mortara, the Maserati Formula E team is not a foreign place. The Maserati Formula E team itself is a continuation…

The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced that it will be holding a new exhibition dedicated to US electric vehicle giant Tesla. The Tesla-only exhibition, entitled “Inside Tesla: Supercharging the Electric Revolution,” will present “the most comprehensive collection of Tesla products to date.” “Tesla has revolutionized the world of automotive, EV, technology and manufacturing in a relatively short span of time, this certainly raises the question, how did they do it?” said Petersen Automotive Museum Petersen Executive Director, Terry L. “This exhibition seeks to be a holistic guide to how the manufacturer became a global phenomenon and further details what lies…

Electric bicycles are one type of sustainable transportation that is the choice, especially for the younger generation. However, the high price makes some people still use conventional bicycles as a transportation option. However, if you want to try the thrill of riding an electric bicycle, maybe you should try the PikaBoost conversion kit which will turn your manual bicycle into an electric bicycle. For just $299 (early bird promo), you can turn any old bike into an e-bike by simply tying it to your seatpost. PikaBoost is an electric bicycle booster that can be installed tool-free between the seat post…

Skoda unveiled the Enyaq RS iV as a performance-focused EV alongside the already available Enyaq Coupe RS iV. The Enyaq RS iV is the most powerful model in the Skoda lineup with a 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. The Enyaq RS iV uses 20-inch Taurus wheels or a special 21-inch Vision alloy version, special badging on the front fenders, full-width rear reflectors, and an exclusive Hyper Green exterior color. The Enyaq RS iV uses full LED Matrix headlights, LED taillights and an illuminated grille. From the interior, the Enyaq RS iV uses sporty seats…

Tesla design boss Franz von Holzhausen demonstrated the original Cybertruck concept when it appeared at the California College of Design at the Pasadena alumni exhibition earlier this week. The truck is on display on campus next to another vehicle design, attracting many to take a close look. The prototype looks to have some equipment placed on the hood and above the right front wheel. On the front, it looks like it has a pair of sensors or cameras, which is likely for autonomous driving testing. Production of the Tesla Cybertruck is expected to begin in 2023, with deliveries starting sometime…

The plans of the German manufacturer, Volkswagen (VW), to make a total transition from conventional car production to electric power in 2035 will be carried out thoroughly. This means that all brand variants will change their powertrain, including the R variant. The automaker has confirmed with Autocar that all of its R-branded vehicles will only use electric power by 2030. Reinhold Ivenz, boss of the R brand, told the publication that they had already started taking the necessary steps to prepare for the transformation. Volkswagen has also confirmed that it has several electric R models in the planning stages. However,…

Toyota Motor Corp. received another leasing order for the bZ4X, its first mass-produced electric vehicle, in Japan, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Toyota reduced its initial rental fee by 50 percent to attract consumer interest in a car that underwent a safety recall just two months after its launch. When Toyota introduced the car in May, it charged a first-time rental application fee of 770,000 yen on top of the 107,800 yen monthly rent for the first four years of the 10-year contract. As of Wednesday, the registration fee is 385,000 yen while the monthly fee is 1,100 yen less. Those…

As the official sponsor of the 2022 World Cup which will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, Hyundai Motor Company has prepared electric vehicles in the form of cars and buses as a means of transportation to and from the stadium. Hyundai has prepared 446 passenger vehicles for use by FIFA officials and staff. In addition to electric vehicles, Hyundai is also preparing hybrid vehicles to support zero emissions and support environmental friendliness. Hyundai has also prepared 10 electric buses for Elec City, Sonata hybrid, Tucson hybrid, Kona and Ioniq 5 all-electric, for FIFA VIP ranks…