Author: David Smith

At the end of 2021, Audi launched a chaging hub in Nuremberg that provides a glimpse of what electric vehicle charging will look like in the future. Audi’s EV charging station is designed to offer a “premium” charging experience, with various services provided in each unit. Audi’s EV charging station is shaped like a multi-storey cube, which can be easily built in urban areas. The lower part of the building is used for charging electric cars, while on the upper floor there is an exclusive lounge-style waiting room. The company built its first EV charging station in the German city…

Formula E Jakarta 2022 is arguably not an exciting race for Jean-Eric Vergne. The reason is, DS Techeetah team racer failed to score a victory in Formula E Jakarta 2022. In fact, Jean-Eric Vergne arguably controlled the running of Formula E Jakarta 2022 until the final half when he was bent by Mitch Evans (Jaguar) at the seventh corner. With the finish second and his teammates finished the race in fourth position, these results still make DS Techeetah successfully steal 33 points. However, he admitted that these results were not enough to cover his disappointment for failing to gain victory.…

German car manufacturer, BMW recently launched its smallest electric SUV based on the X1, namely the BMW iX1 xDrive30. The BMW iX1 adds to the electric car line-up after the i7 was launched last month. In appearance, this electric SUV is no different from the X1 on which it is based. With a new bumper with blue accents on the side of the bumper and the kidney grille with blue accents. In the main light, the shape is flat with Adaptive LED Projector technology which is paired with LED DRL. On the sides, there are not many changes, there are…

Finally, the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck is revealed as well. The interior appearance of the Tesla electric pickup was seen when it was presented at the battery factory owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Moss Landing, United States. In the photo circulating, it looks like the Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with a unique Tesla steering bar or what is familiarly called Yoke. The rudder bars are similar to the rudder bars of an airplane. https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1534032881789583365 Actually the Tesla Cybertruck is not the first to use Yoke. The Tesla Model S Plaid and Tesla Model X Plaid are…

The Eunorau Defender S AWD is an electric bicycle with full suspension which was first introduced in March 2021. Frame-wise, the Defender S is made of 6061 aluminum alloy. Unlike other e-bikes, this one includes a full-suspension frame that allows for 165 mm (6.5 in) of travel. Uniquely, there are protruding forks and fairly large tires. In addition, the rear suspension is protected by DNM A0-42RC shocks, while the front suspension is equipped with an RST Guide with a mileage of 75 mm (2.95 in). The Defender S is an AWD vehicle driven by two 750 watt Bafang hub motors…

Mazda’s current portfolio of electric vehicles is still small. On a global scale, there is the MX-30 which is the brand’s first production electric vehicle. There is also a zero-emissions crossover for the Chinese market, the CX-30, which was developed in collaboration with Mazda’s joint venture with Chinese company Changan. Another three EVs and five PHEVs will be launched by 2025 but, more importantly, Mazda is committed to achieving carbon-neutral production worldwide by the middle of the next decade. The plans recently announced by the Japanese automaker are part of a larger goal of making Mazda’s entire supply chain carbon…

Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), the automaker founded by former McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray, is reportedly working on an all-electric SUV. In an interview, Murray said that his company is working on two SUVs, one for GMA and the other for another automaker. One SUV will feature four seats and front-wheel drive and the other SUV will have five seats and all-wheel drive. The price of these two SUVs is rumored to be cheaper than the seven-figure price tag of the GMA supercar. The SUV is being developed by a separate company Gordon Murray Design, and will use a platform…

Polestar has released the first official images and teaser video of Polestar 3 with an estimated initial range. The Polestar 3 will be the first electric SUV model from the Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer. The electric performance SUV will make its world premiere in October 2022, marking Polestar’s entry into a segment with high margins and competition. From the published photos, the Polestar 3 comes with a sporty side profile. Design highlights lead to the sloping roofline, panoramic glass roof, chunky D-pillar, rising window lines, plastic body cladding, and aerodynamic elements. Polestar also revealed the estimated range of the Polestar…

Aerodynamic Development Race Optimization (ADRO) has just designed a body kit for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Even though it already has agile performance, the workshop from the United States still feels lacking to dissect 2 Tesla electric sedans. The main weapon used is a special body kit made of super-premium dry carbon fiber material. The selection of these materials is claimed to be much stronger and lighter than wet carbon fiber, although the production costs are quite expensive. The body kit also covers almost the entire exterior, starting from the sharp winglet spoiler lips under the front…

In the electricity vehicle business, Honda is far behind its rivals. The only pure electric vehicle sold in the west by Honda today is that Honda E is only marketed in Europe. Honda anticipated this by inviting Sony to work together to produce electric vehicles together. In this collaboration Honda will focus on manufacturing while Sony created a mobility service platform. But for now the company will make the partnership a separate business. “We share the view that it is better to make a joint venture independent, in the long run, rather than putting it under Sony or Honda,” said…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) became the first producer to send heavy construction devices made using fossil free steel to customers. The Volvo A30G mining truck designed using fossil free steel material is handed over and will soon be operated by NCC as one of the largest construction companies from Sweden. This sustainability step is carried out only nine months after Volvo CE launches the concept of the first vehicle in the world that uses fossil free steel. In the future, the Volvo A30G mining truck will soon be marketed in stages. President Volvo CE, Melker Jernberg said that the…

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta version 10.12.2 is finally available to new testers covering approximately 100,000 vehicles. This latest version shows significant improvements in several areas and provides a more convincing autonomous vehicle experience. FSD Version 10.12.2 is said to be smoother than the previous version by slightly sawing the wheels during long turns making the driving experience smoother. FSD Version 10.12.2 is said to improve the decision-making framework, improve the way vehicles crawl forward for visibility, better lane prediction, more accurate vision of pedestrians and bicycles and motorcycles and can better judge if a car is parked or no. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1533179948743151616…

The Rivian R1T, one of the first mass-produced electric pickup trucks, is “well underpriced,” according to Sandy Munro, head of Michigan-based Munro & Associates. Sandy Munro is a manufacturing expert known for his outspoken assessment of electric vehicles like Tesla and others. Sandy Munro said Rivian could make some technical changes in the production of the R1T that would be useful in reducing its production costs. Munro, who is also a former Ford manufacturing engineer, said the Rivian R1T had the opportunity to lower production costs for the a new vehicle from the manufacturer for the first time. See also:…

Called BST Edition 270, this special edition Polestar 2 comes inspired by the Polestar experimental car that will appear at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed. “We’ve had great reactions to the modified Polestar 2 that we’re showing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in 2021,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar. “The response was clear, we had to get a version of the car into production,” added Ingenlath. Like the Polestar experimental car at Goodwood, the Polestar 2 BST Edition 270 gets two more powerful all-wheel-drive electric motors. Following the latest system update, the Polestar 2 electric…

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has announced plans to launch an experimental electric car called the Beast in the fourth quarter of 2022. Although the launch of an electric vehicle is not Polestar’s first time, the release of Best to the global automotive market marks Polestar’s seriousness in turning its production target into a fully electric vehicle. Unlike other Polestar electric vehicles, the Beast, which is a sedan, is modified by Polestar like a racing car. Where the position of the vehicle is widened by 10 millimeters while the height of the car is lowered by 25mm. Not only that,…

The speed limit of the level 3 autonomous driving feature on the Genesis G90 will be lowered to a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour. According to a source from Hyundai, as quoted by The Korea Herald, the South Korean auto giant recently decided to lower the speed limit of the new system in accordance with international standards set by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), although there is no such regulation in South Korea. In South Korea, level 3 self-driving vehicles are allowed to drive at speeds of up to 100 km/h on roads, like…

Van Moof, a bicycle manufacturer from the Netherlands, has again presented a new electric bicycle model designed to be ridden by all walks of life. Van Moof A5 is the latest model from the Dutch electric bicycle manufacturer, which is famous for its bold designs and high-tech products. The Van Moof A5 was introduced with the S5, but the A5 looks more friendly to all circles, following the previous product X3. If the S5 still carries the design lines like its predecessors only with new technology and features, the A5 comes with a beveled frame approaching the step-through model. This…

Formula E was introduced in 2011 by Alejandro Agag and FIA President Jean Todt. It all started on the evening of March 3, 2011. At that time Jean Todt and Spanish businessman Alejandro Agag met in a Paris restaurant. During the discussion, an idea emerged to create a single-seat car racing championship using electric technology. Finally, they officially introduced Formula E to the world. FE’s founding mission was to promote the use of electric cars in the world. In addition to reducing carbon emissions and pollution, FE also wants to introduce that electric cars also have a series of advanced…

There are 4 variants of the Lucid Air electric car, including the Lucid Air Dream Edition, Air Grand Touring, Air Touring, and Air Pure. the four variants have different luxuries. Exteriorly, the front of this car uses horizontal LED lights with silver color, the Lucid logo is embedded in the middle, while the sides don’t have many curves, only the 19-inch rims with 10-spoke design are wrapped in AeroRange tires. At the back, the LED lights extend horizontally in the middle with the Lucid writing, while under the lights there are not many indentations, only the indentation is for mounting…

Belgian racer, Stoffel Vandoorne, only finished fifth in the ninth series of Formula E racing in Jakarta, Saturday (4/6/2022). However, the Mercedes-EQ team drivers are firmly at the top of the electric car racing standings. New Zealand’s Mitch Evans won the ninth Formula E race. The Jaguar TCS Racing racer managed to beat Jean-Eric Vergne from the DS Techeetah team who was in second place. Meanwhile, Edoardo Mortara from the Rokit Venturi Racing team finished in third place. Mitch Evans won the victory not easily. He had struggled to compete with Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa when the…