Author: David Smith

Wolfgang LA, An advertising agency launched an electric off-road car concept called the Thundertruck. However, the specifications have not been announced and will not necessarily be mass produced. According to Wolfgang LA Co-Founder, Colin Jeffery said with electric drive, we will give our idea of ​​a truck. See also: Toyota shows electric pickup to compete Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning “While it doesn’t look very good from a design point of view, we are trying to combine it into a modern, purpose-built EV all-in-one, unlike a typical electric truck,” said Jeffrey. The first thing that catches the eye of…

Stellantis will unveil the Chrysler Airflow concept at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 5. The Chrysler Airflow is part of Stellantis’ electrification plans, including the fully electric Ram 1500 pickup truck and the Dodge muscle car due in 2024. See also: Peugeot introduces the hydrogen-fueled e-EXPERT commercial car Airflow is not a new name in the automotive world. The name comes from the Chrysler Airflow model which was launched in 1934. The Chrysler Airflow was the first production car designed to overcome aerodynamic drag using a wind tunnel. Because it was the first car to use a…

Toyota C+pod officially starts greeting Japanese consumers.The Toyota C+pod comes in two variants, namely G and X with a price tag of 1,716,000 yen and 1,650,000 yen. The C+pod is a two-seater eco-friendly BEV. The dimensions are smaller than urban cars in general. Presented as an option for daily mobilization with a distance that is not too far for two people. See also: The Toyota C+Pod has a range of 150 km before the battery is recharged Photos: Toyota

Tech giant Xiaomi has confirmed the company’s plans to start mass production of their first car. Through uploads on social media, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has confirmed several details that the company will do. It was explained that the mass production of Xiaomi cars is projected to start in the first half of 2024. See also: Upcoming Xiaomi EV Factory Will Make up to 300.000 cars per year Lei Jun also said that the development of Xiaomi’s electric car manufacturing has made very good progress. In fact everything was progressing faster than expected. But he also saw that…

The eighth generation Mazda Carol has officially launched in Japan with a mild hybrid power source. Introduced since 1963, this urban car has also been produced by Suzuki since 1980. This rebadged is known as the Suzuki Alto and only recently also presented the latest version. The two models look identical, apart from the badge and small chrome trim on the Suzuki Alto’s fascia that sets it apart. See also: Mazda introduced the 2022 Mazda2 Hybrid for the European market The Mazda Carol inherits the boxy-slash-cute styling and compact dimensions of the Suzuki Alto. More specifically, this car measures 3,395…

Toyota has shown off a row of electric cars that will soon be launched. Although, most of it is still in the form of a concept. One of the highlights is the electric car that is included in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) category, namely the bZ4X. This car is planned to be sold in the UK starting next year. See also: 2022 Toyota BZ4X Specification, all details and features bZ4X was built as a result of a joint venture between Toyota and Subaru. Meanwhile, Subaru has launched a car identical to the Solterra name. This environmentally friendly car will…

The Canadian government provides incentives for Zero Emissions Vehicles (iZEV). The Canadian government is providing an additional $73 million in incentives to offer purchases of zero-emission vehicles until the end of March 2022, when the next federal budget is due. The Zero Emissions Vehicle incentive program was first launched in 2019, with a total budget of $300 million. This incentive amount only lasted 20 months before being refilled last year for $287. By the end of October 2021, only about $48 million was left of this funding incentive. The additional $73 million now brings the total funding of the iZEV…

Tesla Inc is unlikely to be able to relax in China’s electric car market. The reason is, new competitors are starting to emerge. The latest is Huawei which has just released details of a new electric vehicle with specifications that it claims beat the Tesla Model Y. Huawei, which is known as the Chinese telecommunications and smartphone giant, will not make advanced electric cars on its own, but will work closely with car manufacturers to create technologies such as autonomous driving or self-driving cars. The first car with Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system is the Aito M5, a car that uses…

Stark Future is an electric vehicle startup founded by Anton Wass. The company has Swedish roots, was founded in 2019 and is located outside Barcelona. Stark Future has just introduced its newest and most radical product, Varg—which translates to Strong Wolf in Swedish. Stark Varg is showing itself as the future of electric-powered motocross bikes. The Stark Varg has a very powerful electric motor capable of producing a maximum output of 80 horsepower. The interesting thing about Strak Varg is that it has a sophisticated electronics system which offers customizable power modes that can deliver similar performance to a 125cc…

There are many types of electric car batteries that can be used. The types depend on the car system. The most popular and most widely used electric car battery is lithium-ion. The battery is one of the important components in an electric car system. In an electric car or Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the battery is the only source of life because only the electrical energy stored in the battery is the only source of energy for driving the car. The following are types of electric car batteries complete with their characteristics. 1. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) The most widely used type…

Last year, Lotus has committed to seriously work on the electric car market. Consequently, the British manufacturer had to start discontinuing products that still use conventional engines. According Drive on Saturday (25/12), now Lotus has officially discontinued its three flagship products. The three products are Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora. That is, the three products have closed their age after being active for 26 years. During this period, Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora have sold 51,000 units. The last three units of each product have also been prepared for a place in Lotus’s museum. That way, the services of the…

Ahead of the determination of the title at the Berlin E-Prix last, Mercedes announced it would leave Formula E at the end of the 2022 season, which is the final year of Gen2 regulation. This decision was made after Mercedes switched to offering an electric road car line in 2030, as part of an investment of £34 billion. Mercedes Formula E CEO Toto Wolff and Team Principal Ian James will press ahead with plans to find private investment or a total sale of the Brackley-based racing team to continue the championship. Speaking to Motorsport TV, Agag revealed how Mercedes’ decision…

Entering the era of global electrification, Mercedes-Benz seems increasingly enthusiastic about introducing its newest electric model. One of the newest electric vehicles to be released in the near future is the Vision EQXX in concept form and as another side of Mercedes-Benz in the future. Because the Vision EQXX will be the most efficient vehicle ever made by Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer said in a statement. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX is scheduled to launch on January 2, 2022 and is only a few weeks away. In addition, the Vision EQXX which has a futuristic design and offers a slim body will…

K-Turn Mode is a feature that can reduce the turning radius of the vehicle when facing narrow off-road terrain. Not only for narrow off-road trails, this feature is useful for maneuvering at narrow intersections. Rivian’s K-Turn Mode works when one of the front wheels is rotated beyond the threshold of the steering wheel, for example when it encounters a narrow hairpin on a dirt track. The system will adjust the forward torque of the two front wheels that turn so that they experience a little slip. See also: Rivian announce plan for electric vehicle plant in Georgia Then for the…

Mazda has received pre-orders of its Mazda MX-30 self-empowerment driving vehicle (SeDV) electric and hybrid car technology in Japan. The acceptance of pre-orders for the disabled-friendly MX-30 comes before Mazda starts releasing it, which is planned for January 2022. For information, Self-empowerment Driving Vehicle (SeDV) is one of the variants in the Welcab car lineup or a car that is friendly to people with disabilities. Different from other Welcab variants, SeDV focuses on adapting driver controls so that they are easy to use for people with disabilities. On the MX-30 SeDV, Mazda added accelerator control in the form of a…

In a Bloomberg NEF report, electric vehicle production could reach 14 million vehicles by 2025. Currently, Tesla and the Volkswagen Group (VW Group) are the two main forces in electric vehicle production. According to Statista data, Tesla’s share in the world electric vehicle market is recorded at 14.55%. This is based on Tesla’s production which reached 421,000 units in the first half of 2021. German car manufacturer, VW Group, is in second place with a market share of 12.52%. VW Group produces cars under a number of brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche. General Motors (GM) from the United States…

SsangYong Motor Co., which is struggling financially, was acquired by South Korean electric car maker Edison Motors Co. The deal came up with a price offer of 304.8 billion won from Edison which was finally accepted by SsangYong. “The consortium initially asked for a cut of 15 billion won but eventually reached an agreement with a price of around 304.8 billion won. The main manager will be appointed by the court, accounting firm EY Hanyoung,” as quoted by Antara from Yonhap today. The South Korean electric car maker had to pay at least 10 percent of the total acquisition price…

Chinese electric car company Nio has released a new variant of a new sedan and Augmented Reality (AR) glasses that reduce the need for in-car screens. Nio said it partnered with Chinese augmented reality startup Nreal for AR glasses connected to its new sedan ET5. Later this electric car will begin to be delivered in September 2022, with prices starting at US $ 51,250, for capital that uses batteries. While AR glasses are not included and must be purchased separately, according to the company. The ET5 is Nio’s second sedan to hit the market. The first sedan that the company…

French automotive manufacturer Peugeot presents a hydrogen-based commercial vehicle, namely the e-EXPERT Hydrogen. “This hydrogen electrification technology allows commercial vehicles to be used intensively where every day they have to travel hundreds of kilometers without having to stop to recharge the battery,” said Peugeot CEO, Linda Jackson in an official statement, Friday. See also: Peugeot Going EV-Only Brand In Europe By 2030, CEO says This emission-free future commercial car puts its entire hydrogen system in the engine compartment and at the bottom of the car resulting in a very large car space without compromise. The center of gravity is also…

Not long ago, Honda also launched its newest electric scooter, the U-Go. The electric scooter is sold in two types, namely regular and low speed. The design is quite minimalist, there are not many curves on the body. On the one hand, this electric motor also looks futuristic. See also: Yamaha to Release New Electric Scooter Next Year based on Yamaha E01 and Yamaha E02 In the lighting system, the U-Go electric scooter is equipped with LED technology, from the main lights to the Daytime Running Light (DRL). The body color is contrasted with black in several parts, such as…