Author: David Smith

At the IAA transport exhibition taking place from 20-25 September 2022 in Hanover, Centro Automotive Europe presents the world’s first combined vehicle, consisting of an electric van combined with electric cooling and operating independently. Launched as an emission-free frozen and refrigerated cargo operation solution in urban areas, it is available with the Logistar 200 and Metro series. For customers who have ordered, indent unit delivery between 9 to 12 weeks. Thanks to the integrated cooling unit and separate battery, temperature management for innovative bodywork functions can be obtained from the van running or stationary. The cooling process does not have…

Mercedes-AMG Petronas is one of the teams that have implemented trials of biofuel fuels in their haul trucks. They experimented with running 16 trucks using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO 100) biofuel. The use of biofuel HVO 100 is reported to reduce a total of 44,091 kg of CO2 released, which means an emission reduction of up to 89%. HVO 100 is a 100% renewable fossil fuel derived from vegetable oils, waste oils and fats. In addition to reducing fuel CO2 emissions, it also produces fewer Nox and particulate emissions. Reportedly this is an innovation to make conventional machines remain environmentally…

Lectric, a bicycle manufacturer based in the United States (US), has launched the XP 2.0 electric folding bike. Similar to other Lectric e-bikes, XP 2.0 offers accessibility, convenience and convenience to its users. Reporting from Inside EV, Thursday (22/9/2022) the company said that XP 2.0 is available in step-through and step-over frames. This electric folding bike weighs about 29 kilograms. This allows XP 2.0 to be easily carried on the subway, placed in the back of the car, and carried up and down the elevator. When folded, the XP 2.0 occupies a small 37 x 18 x 28 inch footprint,…

Cars like the Ford Focus RS and Audi RS3 have a special drift mode that helps the driver do side drifts, but what if drifting could be easier? Because it seems Mercedes is thinking of implementing an autonomous drift mode in their electric AMG models. It turns out that automatic technology already existed, back in February, the Toyota Research Institute had programmed a Supra to burn out without human intervention. The main difference here is that Mercedes is thinking of installing such a feature in the electric-powered AMG. In an interview with Australian magazine CarSales, Mercedes global vehicle development boss…

Chevrolet has introduced the Chevrolet Equinox EV electric car as one of its cheapest electric car options (8/9). The Chevrolet Equinox has been officially released to complement the choice of Chevrolet’s newest electric car in the United States after the Silverado EV, the Blazer EV. Chevrolet positions the Equinox EV as an entry-level electric SUV to reach American families looking to transition to electric cars. “We are at a turning point where electric cars will become the most common choice for the next generation of consumers and the Equinox EV will be at our forefront,” said Mary Barra, Chief Executive…

Mercedes Benz Trucks officially introduced the eAtego medium-duty electric truck at IAA Transportation 2022. The truck maker said that work on the eAtego electric truck had already begun and a global market launch would take place in the next few years. Quoted from Inside EV, Thursday (22/9/2022) the eAtego truck is claimed to have a range of 100 to 200 miles (160 to 320 km) and this is Mercedes-Benz’s basic target for producing mid-range electric trucks. With the launch of eAtego, Mercedes Benz Trucks will further increase its electric truck offerings to its customers. The foundation has been laid on…

Renault has finally launched the all-electric Renault R5 Turbo 3E which is based on the platform from the first version of the R5 turbo but with electric power and a more aggressive look. The Renault R5 Turbo 3E carries two electric motors at the rear axle, which can produce a power output of 375 hp. With this dual electric motor, the R5 Turbo 3E is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph. The electric motor is powered by a 42-kwh battery. Like the conventional engine version of…

Formula E Gen3 cars are seriously testing fast charging, backed up by some serious innovations and electrical architecture. After being developed for some time, the new cars were released and tested at the Autodromo Ricardo Paletti in Varano, Italy. Porshe’s tests at Varano are top-secret, although the charging footage doesn’t show the car completely stopped. This Formula E Gen3 car performs the world’s fastest electric charging with an unprecedented fast charging system. “We can see chargers and cables, and hear a prototype Jaguar Gen3 car arriving and stopping in pit stops,” wrote The Drive page. Gen3 cars get a substantial…

Evoke Motorcycles presents the eco-friendly Evoke 6061 XR electric motorcycle and focuses on smart mobility, smart charging, sustainability and safety. The Evoke 6061 XR electric motorcycle lets you never have to worry about range or charging. The Model 6061 is a cruiser series designed to cover longer distances. They have three models for sale, namely CT, GT, and XR. The main difference lies in the battery, power output and torque. The 6061 XR has a classic design, maybe a Ducati Diavel, but it’s simpler. The large battery sticks to the classic cruiser design, taking up space normally used as the…

The safety system in driving is now more sophisticated with a variety of features. One example is the assistant feature, such as the lane keeping assistant. The most recent feature is a system with AI technology that can detect the driver’s stress level. As is well known, driving can also increase stress, and can be dangerous if it has accumulated, it could be the cause of accidents. Harman International, which is famous for its speaker products, is currently building a more sophisticated next-gen driving safety system. The name of the system is Ready Care, which will work optimally with three…

Noordunge-bike was just launched at the Eurobike 2022 event. This new electric bike has a variety of advanced features, such as an air pollution sensor, Bluetooth-connected speaker, and a power bank built into its Boombox. The Noordung e-bike can provide an assist range of 60 km on a single charge. The Noordung is a visually appealing urban electric bike that is quite light at around 20.8 kg with its Boombox. The Air pollution sensor feature can help you detect air pollution on the move and the data is fed into a decentralized air pollution data network. In addition to the…

Faraday FF ​​91 Luxury EV is not sure when it will start production. But the model is now EPA certified. The California-based startup has also announced that its first vehicle is officially certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an eco-friendly car with a range rating of 381 miles (613 kilometers). In its press release, the EV startup says this range rating is based on the FF 91 model complete with 22-inch wheels. Faraday Future claims the rating is a significant improvement from the company’s previous estimate of 300+ miles and makes the FF 91 “a long-distance leader…

Renault has launched the Renault R5 Turbo 3E concept car with an electric drivetrain and aggressive modern styling to the old platform. The R5 Turbo 3E is the follow-up to the R5 Turbo and R5 Turbo 2 production models from the 80s. This concept electric vehicle comes with a video game-inspired design and paint reminiscent of the Doppler effect. The Renault R5 Turbo itself is the hot hatch Renault they have sold for decades. The R5 Turbo 3E comes with an output of 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) from a set of rear-mounted electric motors, which is double…

A few days after the celebration of World EV Day, Nissan announced that it will start production of its commercial electric van, the 100% new Nissan Townstar in Europe. Representing Nissan’s ambitions for 2030, market availability of the all-new Townstar EV marks the latest milestone in the company’s efforts to contribute to its carbon neutrality goal by 2050. The Townstar EV builds on the success of the e-NV200. Derived from the expertise of Nissan’s Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), designed with capability, reliability and sustainability in mind, business owners in mind. https://twitter.com/westwaynissan/status/1572269359296290818 “To coincide with World EV Day, the start…

ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, announced the expansion of its EV charging facility in the US with a new manufacturing operation in Columbia, South Carolina a few days ago. With a multi-million dollar investment, the company expects it to increase production of electric vehicle chargers, including creating more than 100 jobs. The company says the new facility will be capable of producing up to 10,000 chargers per year, ranging from 20kW to 180kW. They will seek to start doing so as early as next year. The company also revealed that in the future, the charger…

As it is known that the BMW X4 is a coupe-shaped SUV or crossover version of the X3. Just like the even version, the BMW X4 also targets a market that prioritizes the emotional level rather than the rational in choosing a car. But in the midst of BMW’s incessant entry into the electric car segment, the X4 will most likely not be continued anymore. As reported by BMWBLOG and quoted by Motor1 on Sunday (18/9/2022), BMW has actually prepared the latest generation of X4 with the body code G46. However, what happens is likely to fail and will be…

Peugeot claims its brand to be the first European manufacturer to offer a 100% electric-powered station wagon type. The electric Peugeot 308 and 308 SW units are claimed to produce 156 hp and can cover a distance of more than 400 km. The average energy consumption of the car is claimed to be 12.7 kWh. Available in Allure and GT trim levels, the new Peugeot E-308 and E-308 SW are claimed to hit the market successively in mid-2023. The battery also uses a high-voltage 54 kWh (51 kWh usage) with a material that is claimed to be a new chemical.…

NIO’s Power Europe facility in Hungary delivered its first Power Swap Station to Germany on Friday, September 16, which marks a milestone in the accelerated development of NIO Power in the European market. The NIO Power Europe Plant, the first overseas NIO plant, is also the manufacturing, service and R&D center for NIO electrical products in Europe. The focus of the plant is as a place for manufacturing and after-sales service of Power Plants, training for electric power operations in Europe, and innovation of power products. https://twitter.com/NIOGlobal/status/1570816676916088832 At the NIO delivery ceremony, Qin Lihong, Co-founder and President of NIO said…

Volvo has now started production of heavy-duty electric trucks from the company’s most important product range, the models currently in development are the FH, FM and Volvo FMX models. The truck will be able to operate with a total weight of 44 tons and the three models represent about two thirds of the company’s sales. With this new addition, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models in series globally, making it the largest electric truck lineup in the industry. “This is a milestone and proves that we are leading the transformation of the industry. It’s been less than two years…

Bus provider from the United States, New Flyer, on 8/9/2022 launched the latest generation Xcelsior Charge FC fuel cell bus model, with a range of more than 596 km. The bus is claimed to be rechargeable in 6-20 minutes depending on model and operating conditions, and does not require overnight plug-in recharging. With fuel cell modules from Ballard Power Systems and a Siemens ELFA 3 driveline, this model follows the Xcelsior Charge H2 (launched in 2019) and is available in two variants 12 m and 18 m lengths, both models complying with the Federal Transit Administration’s Altoona testing program. ,…