Author: David Smith

Stellantis obtained essential lithium, which is essential for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, from a project in California. This is certainly very helpful for their electrification strategy in the next few years. Stellantis said it will source from Controlled Thermal Resources Ltd (CTR) which will supply up to 25,000 metric tons per year of lithium hydroxide over a 10 year period. CTR, which operates in California’s Salton Sea, is also developing a geothermal lithium brine project to meet General Motors’ lithium needs. In its latest report, Bloomberg said the strong demand made lithium prices soared nearly 500 percent in a year.…

Another conventional vehicle brand announced their electrification strategy. Buick, a brand under General Motors announced that it will become an electric vehicle manufacturer by 2030. Buick’s future electric vehicles will be sold under the Electra label and use General Motors’ Ultium platform. Buick’s first electric vehicle for the North American market is planned for 2024. Buick not only launches a new model with electric drive, but makes electric versions of the vehicle models they already produce. See also: Buick teases image of Electra-X electric concept with GM Ultium platform In addition, Buick also introduced a new logo that is sleeker…

Finnish retail group Kesko targets to double its electric vehicle charging network at a total of 200 locations this year. There is currently a charging network in 107 locations throughout Finland and is operated by K-Auto branches under the K-Charging label. The expansion will focus on fast, high-capacity charging points, according to Kesko. Expansion plans not only for new locations, but also old locations such as the Helsinki area will also be renewed. Each location will have two 200 kW filling columns with two filling points. “The number of electric cars continues to grow, and about a third of the…

According to information that has been widely circulated, the Lightyear One is capable of driving up to 710 kilometers with a 60-kWh battery using only solar power. This car is priced around 150,000 euros. And according to the official website, the premiere will be launched online or live streaming on June 9. Until this article was written, the Dutch company has not explained in detail about this new car. However, it will all be revealed at the first official launch. While the information that has been confirmed for this solar-powered car is: it has a length of 5.06 meters, a…

The electric vehicle battery joint venture between LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Stellantis will be named “NextStar Energy.” LGES and Stellantis announced in March a joint venture plan for an electric vehicle battery factory in Ontario, Canada, with a value of 4.8 trillion won. The plant is targeted to start production in the first half of 2024 and has an annual production capacity of 45 gigawatt hours of electric vehicle batteries. Output from the plant will be used for Stellantis assembly plants, such as the Chrysler and Jeep SUVs. See also: LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced another battery factory in…

Elon Musk has said yes when asked about a feature that will make Tesla’s windows close automatically if it starts to rain while your car is parked. The account @brandonee916 asked Elon Musk if it was possible for Tesla to make a rainwater detection feature on the power windows that allows the glass to rise automatically when the user forgets to close it in an open area. The Tesla CEO responded with a brief and positive comment, “Sure”. https://twitter.com/brandonee916/status/1531074190974939137 It is unclear when and if it will become a standard feature across all Tesla electric car products. See also: Electric…

Tesla boss Elon Musk has asked his staff to return to full-time office work. The world’s richest billionaire states that working remotely is no longer acceptable. Reporting from the BBC, Thursday (2/6/2022) the new policy was shared in an email message circulating on social media. Tesla did not respond to requests for comment on the messages, one of which appeared to be addressed to executives. People who don’t comply with the new rules can “pretend to work elsewhere,” Musk said on Twitter, when asked about the policy. See also: Using a 5G connection, Sony VISION-S can be driven remotely “Everyone…

Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s AirPlay protocol to improve audio quality over a Bluetooth connection. In recent years, Tesla has placed an emphasis on sound systems in its vehicles. The sound system in the Model 3 has been well received by audiophiles, and that of the new Model S has also received positive reviews. Apple’s AirPlay system has also been compared to the Bang & Olufsen system often found in premium vehicles, but AirPlay has the upper hand due to its lower price tag. Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a comment to a reviewer of the audio system via Twitter.…

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the production version of its newest hypercar sports car, the Mercedes-AMG One (1/6). Mercedes-AMG One launched as a production car to coincide with the anniversary of Mercedes-AMG which was founded in June 1967 ago. Not only as a ‘birthday gift’ for Mercedes-AMG, the presence of the production version of the AMG One also introduces Formula 1 technology to the streets. “With the Mercedes-AMG One, we have crossed the boundaries of normalcy,” said Philipp Schiemer, Chairman of the Board of Management Mercedes-AMG. See also: Mercedes MMA Platform for entry-level luxury EVs “The huge technical challenge of realizing a…

With a macho army themed look, this modified Tesla Model X made by RDB LA looks eye-catching. This famous tuner from the United States makes the crossover aura on the Tesla Model X even more obvious thanks to the body and legs. Laburan dark green body color with doff finishing is clearly the initial menu that makes the eye glance and looks more masculine. The color obtained from the wrapping sticker seems to dominate the entire body, starting from the fascia, sides, roof, and stern. In addition to macho in a new color, a custom wide body intake also changes…

General Motors Co (GM) will cut the price of the electric Chevrolet Bolt by 18 percent after stopping sales for six months due to battery problems. The lowest version of the Chevrolet Bolt will start at $26,595, down from $32,495. This means that there is a discount of about 6,000 US dollars. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV (electric utility vehicle) will start at US$28,195, down from the previous price of US$35,695. “This change reflects our continued desire to ensure the Bolt EV/EUV is competitive in the marketplace,” GM said in a statement. GM says affordability is a priority for this…

Usually modifications to a car will focus on the engine sector as well as the exterior and interior appearance. But it’s different with this one modifier, they remodel a Tesla Model 3 into a tank! You haven’t heard wrong, the Tesla Model 3, which is famous as one of the best-selling electric cars in the world, has now been modified into a tank. Then, what does it look like and how is the modification process? The modification of the electric sedan into a tank was carried out by a YouTuber named The Real Life Guys. In an 8-minute video, they…

Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer, Energica, recently released a new electric-powered adventure motorcycle called Experia. This electric adventure motorbike made its global debut at the Mugello MotoGP last weekend. This electric adventure motorbike is claimed by Energica as an electric motorbike with the largest battery capacity today. Available to order from June 1, the Experia runs on 17-inch road-focused wheels, with a luggage capacity of 112 liters. With the latest technology and batteries, this electric adventure motorbike is claimed to be capable of spewing power up to 101 bhp at 7500 rpm while the top speed is limited to 112 mph.…

Looking at the appearance, at first glance there is no difference from the Kymco Like 150i version. Understandably, Like EV is based on the Like 150i with an internal combustion engine. Like the shape of the body, the design of the lights, to the legs that are used are identical, but the difference is that this motorbike uses components in the style of an electric motor. As a typical marker of the electric motorcycle variant, the color is whitewashed with light blue accents on the rear stirrup and body trim like in the lamp area. Now peeking at the specifications,…

Genesis has delivered the first Genesis GV60 to consumers in the United States on Thursday, May 26, 2022. The first customer who was lucky to get a Genesis GV60 was Patricia Wayne from Los Angeles. The Genesis GV60 that was handed over to Patricia Wayne is Uyuni White and expressed enthusiasm for her new electric vehicle. “GV60’s design is simply breathtaking and you can’t beat its curb appeal. I wanted to be part of the next generation of luxury EVs. I like to think that the GV60 has evolved the basic function of electric cars into a new kind of…

Forsee Power has received an order for the Zen Slim battery module from Wrightbus. The Northern Irish bus maker needs the Zen Slim battery module for its 420 electric buses. The order consists of three module variants with capacities of 11, 16 and 21 kWh. The Zen Slim battery module has a flat format for easy integration into the vehicle chassis. Forsee Power announced its Zen Slim battery module technology in January last year. At that time, Wrightbus became the first customer for the module. The Forsee Power modules deliver a total capacity of 333 kWh to 454 kWh for…

It can be defined as a state in which a person is able to exist as efficiently as possible, regardless of whether he is resting or working. In such an environment, rest becomes better, and work more productive. At the same time, the state of acoustic comfort for each specific case is characterized by certain values ​​of the sound level. All his life a person lives in the world of sounds of different intensity. Along with the undeniable necessity and usefulness, some of them are even capable of causing harm. Background noise in the daily activities of a person has…

Ahead of its official launch, DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) has unveiled its DeLorean Alpha5 electric car technology. Information about DeLorean Alpha5 has been revealed through the official DeLorean website for consumers who have registered. A little discussing the launch, DeLorean plans to introduce the Alpha5 on May 31, 2022. So what is the successor to the DeLorean DMC-12 ‘Back to The Future’ like? Starting from the design, the DeLorean Alpha 5 looks like a futuristic grand tourer. Different from its box-shaped predecessor, Alpha5 has a body that tends to be rounded with larger proportions. Yup, looking at the dimensions, the…

There are 370 companies that placed orders for the Chevy Silverado EV in the WT trim level. In total there are 85,000 orders for fleet operator needs, Automotive News reports. Ed Pepper, vice president of GM Fleet, said interest in electric pickup trucks was “very high,” among fleet operators. One of the reasons why fleet operators are eyeing it is the potential savings offered by electric vehicles in terms of operating costs. “There will be less moving parts with EVs. And if there are less parts, that means serviceability is going to be even better for our fleet customers,” said…

Volkswagen just unveiled the Obi-Wan Kenobi edition of ID.Buzz at this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California. The car was on display during the premiere of the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. This year’s Star Wars Celebration runs from May 26 to 29. There were two ID.Buzz presented at the event which were named ID. Buzz “Light Side Edition” and ID. Buzz “Dark Side Edition”. Both cars appear with exterior designs that represent the characters of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. To realize the two cars, designers from Lucasfilm and Volkswagen worked together on the project. ID.Buzz “Light Side…