Author: David Smith

Through a video, Honda has revealed what the upcoming Prologue EV will look like. The Prologue EV is an electric vehicle developed with GM. Previously, the Prologue EV appeared in the form of an aw sketch, but now the entire design has been presented in a video released by Honda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwEfJ7zBmXk The Prologue may be Honda’s first BEV to be sold in the US. This electric vehicle shares a basic component with GM EV, namely the Ultium electric platform. GM and Honda will jointly develop another EV platform, while Honda will make two more EV platforms independently. In the published…

Daimler Trucks announced that the Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck is now roadworthy as a truck and trailer combination with a total weight of up to 40,000 kg or 40 tons. The truck and trailer combination has now been handed over to the German logistics company, Scmitt Logistics to continue the durability test. However, the eActros electric truck is now available and can be ordered in that configuration. Since its initial testing in 2019, eActros has covered more than 70,000 km on more than 7,000 trips. As part of this process, Daimler says it will continue to transport transmission housings and…

The Blazer EV has three drive options namely front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Of course the fastest version, the SS, is available in all-wheel drive which is said to be capable of spitting out a combined power of 565 hp and 878 Nm of torque. Chevrolet claims the Blazer EV SS with Wide Open Watts mode can run 0-96 km/h in just 4 seconds. About the battery, Blazer EV Lithium-ion battery which is claimed to provide a range of up to 320 miles or 515 kilometers depending on the variant. Chevrolet Blazer EV photos gallery

The United States Army is currently considering the use of EVs (electric vehicles). Earlier, there was news that the Army asked General Motors to provide a Hummer EV for analysis and demonstration. This follows a November 2021 report stating that the United States Army is very pleased with the GM Defense electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle. Apparently, GM is not the only manufacturer to get this award. The United States Army also requested Canoo to provide vehicles to be analyzed for use in operational and garrison environments. Until recently, Canoo was an EV company based in the United States that produced…

Mini officially showcased the Aceman concept car, which is an electric crossover that fits the size of the Mini Cooper and Mini Countryman. This concept electric car comes with a bold, futuristic design and is synonymous with the latest technology. The design language of the Aceman Concept marks the beginning of a new design era for the Mini. Despite having a new design, the Mini retains the historical features of the brand. “We are returning to this now, but at the same time consistently combining it with innovative technology. With this approach, we are redeveloping the iconic Mini design, with…

Wiesbaden German state-owned Transport company ESWE Verkehr has taken delivery of the 100th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus from Daimler IVU Traffic Technologies Bus company. Three years ago ESWE only ordered 56 units, but the volume of orders has increased to 120 electric buses. In addition to electric buses, ESWE also ordered a package of operational facilities for public transportation, one of which was a battery charging station, construction of a transformer station to convert electricity from medium to low voltage and at the same time installing cables on site. In collaboration with partner company Daimler Buses IVU Traffic Technologies, the…

Porsche recalled 40,421 Taycans produced between 10 July 2019, and 18 May 2021. This is another major recall that affects half of the current Porsche Taycans on roads worldwide. The recall was made in connection with a fault with the internal code “ANA5” associated with the driver and passenger seat wiring harness. The cable harness may be damaged during routine longitudinal adjustment of the seat. Withdrawal with a similar problem has also been carried out by Porsche in China. Problems with the harness can cause the airbags and seat belt tensioner to be disabled. The recall had to be made…

Ford is one of the automotive companies that is serious about charging electric cars. Recently, Ford is rumored to be developing a new project together with the University of Dortmund in Germany. As for the project, they will create a robotic charger that is expected to make it easier for disabled drivers to connect a charging cable to their vehicle. Charging for electric vehicles can be difficult if you have to connect using a wheelchair, or for other reasons. For these reasons, on the campus of the University of Dortmund, Ford made a charger that would be plugged in when…

Mini has finally unveiled the look of an electric crossover, the Concept Aceman, which brings a new design language and technological innovation that will shape future Mini models. The Concept Aceman fills the gap between the Mini Cooper hatchback and the Mini Countryman SUV, retaining the four-door and five-seat layout. Mini has finally unveiled the look of an electric crossover, the Concept Aceman, which brings a new design language and technological innovation that will shape future Mini models. The Concept Aceman fills the gap between the Mini Cooper hatchback and the Mini Countryman SUV, retaining the four-door and five-seat layout.…

In general, the appearance of the Fuso eCanter electric truck is not much different from ordinary (conventional) Fuso trucks in general, but on this Fuso eCanter there are a few details that make it more futuristic, namely the ‘Fuso’ badge behind transparent acrylic which makes it look more modern and modern. ‘clean’. This electric truck has a wind deflector or crested with a new model which is claimed to have three uses, namely improving the aerodynamic coefficient of drag, enhancing the appearance and preventing cables from getting stuck in the box. Furthermore, for the interior, the layout of the eCanter…

Tesla is recalling some Model Ys from 2022 due to minor issues with the crash detection system and front passenger airbags. The problem stems from the front bumper carrier structure which can affect vehicle crash detection during certain low speed accidents. This has the potential to make the airbags for the front passengers inflate incorrectly. While this is a safety issue, it is not a life-threatening issue. https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1551955418095800320 The solution to this problem is a simple simple repair of the front bumper carrier structure. Model Ys affected by this recall can have repairs performed at any Tesla Service Center for…

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is investing in Indonesia again. This Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has poured IDR 10 trillion for the development of electric vehicles, one of which has been launched, the Mini Cab MiEV. The investment commitment is the result of a working visit by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto with MMC CEO Takao Kato, in Tokyo, Japan. “Until now, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has invested IDR 11.3 trillion until the end of 2021 for all of its factories in Indonesia. The target is that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will invest around IDR 10 trillion from 2022 to 2025,” said…

Everrati has long been known for its electric conversion projects for cars that have become automotive icons. Most recently, the British company launched a new business unit that helps B2B customers develop their own specialist and luxury electric cars. Everrati and California company Superformance last summer created an electrified version of the legendary Ford GT40. The experience gained from these electrification projects and other conversion projects is now available to commercial customers. The ‘Everrati Advanced Technologies’ (EAT) division provides electric drive systems as a starting point and offers consulting for electric car conversions. It includes initial concepts, analysis and feasibility…

Having previously been licensed to operate in San Francisco, Cruise is now looking at its next expansion in Dubai. Cruise, GM’s autonomous taxi service has dispatched its autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV to begin mapping city roads, According to Dubai Road and Transport Authority The mapping is expected to help launch a wider operation planned around 2023. UAE ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has a vision to convert 25 percent of transport trips in Dubai to autonomous vehicles by 2030. Cruise will be the only provider of autonomous robotaxi in Dubai until 2029. The two Chevy Bolts begin mapping…

Ford is preparing to “speed up” in the electric vehicle industry by setting a production target of around 600,000 units by 2023. Ford’s ambitious project is not without reason, because the manufacturer from Uncle Sam’s country has just established a new partnership with a battery manufacturer. Ford is confident that with this new partnership, it is able to achieve its annual target of producing 600 thousand units of electric vehicles next year and 2 million electric cars in 2026. Investments disbursed reached 50 billion dollars, and so far Ford claims to have secured a battery capacity of 60 gigawatts /…

Surprisingly, Nascar will soon present an electric car race in 2023. This news itself was revealed by the New York Post, from a leaked Nascar document, where it was written that there would be an electric sports car and SUV race. Furthermore, it is stated in the document that each class will present 12 cars and will race for 30 minutes non-stop without charging. In fact, rumors are that Nascar will be testing a prototype of the racing car involved at the LA Coliseum in February. The electric car involved will be modified according to Nascar’s requirements, including having a…

Following the many claims that this car will ‘shame’ Mercedes and Tesla on interior quality, the Cadillac Celestiq 2023 has finally made a big debut. Cadillac has just revealed their future flagship electric sedan. While it may not be 100% production ready yet, we are shown the design inside and out. Cadillac takes inspiration from classic cars such as the V16-powered pre-war era and the handcrafted 1957 Eldorado Brougham. “These vehicles represent the pinnacle of luxury in their respective eras, and help make Cadillac the world standard,” said Tony Roma, Cadillac’s chief engineer. “The Celestiq comes in sedan form, as…

Evergrande just started ordering for the Hengchi 5 electric SUV two weeks ago which is the company’s first electric vehicle. In total, Evergrande said it had received more than 37,000 pre-orders for the Hengchi 5 electric SUV. Pre-orders of Hengchi 5 are non-binding, but buyers must pay a 1,000 yuan ($148) deposit to enter the listing. Evergrande party through company president Liu Yongzhuo said pre-orders for Hengchi 5 far exceeded the company’s expectations. Evergrande plans to deliver the first 10,000 units of Hengchi 5 between October 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023. Evergrande targeted production of the Hengchi 5 to…

General Motors Company (GMC) supplies electric vehicles to the United States Army (US Army) in the form of the Hummer EV. The vehicle is capable of cruising as far as 530 km to carry out light to heavy duty in operational and garrison environments. Previously the US Army selected startup company Canoo to supply electric vehicles to be used for various purposes. Now GM Defense, the division of General Motors responsible for military products, will also supply the Army with vehicles powered only by electricity. GM Defense this week announced that it will supply the GMC Hummer EV in response…

BMW has announced pricing and specifications details for the 7-Series and i7 2023 which just landed in Australia. Only one variant of the 7-Series and i7 will be offered. The ICE-powered 740i model starts at AU$268,900, while the i7 xDrive60 model starts at AU$297,900. Under the hood of the BMW 740i, there is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six petrol engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology that can churn out a total of 280 kW (375 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque which is all channeled to the rear wheels. thanks to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission. The powertrain includes a…