Author: David Smith

The MG4 EV launched in Europe last September 2022. The presence of this crossover completes the line of electric cars from this British manufacturer. Previously, they owned MG ZS EV, MG5 EV and Marvel R. The MG4 EV is their first global electric car, dubbed the ‘Global Pure Electric SuperPower Crossover’ which uses the latest battery technology, the ‘Rubik’s Cube’. High-power electric drive, rear drive architecture combined with five connecting rods, is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph, in 3.8 seconds. This electric car also has an exclusive systemation platform, and adopts a triple impact beam design,…

The South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai recently revealed the aerodynamic and efficiency secrets of the Hyundai Ioniq 6. Their new electric car, the Hyundai Ioniq 6, is the most aerodynamic vehicle ever made by the South Korean manufacturer. Its drag coefficient reaches 0.21. For information, to make it easier for objects to pass through the air which results in fuel consumption, the automotive industry is known as the Coefficient of Drag (CD). The smaller the CD number of a vehicle, the maximum motion of the car will be, of course fuel efficiency. For this reason, when developing a model, the…

When talking about Volvo, you could say that this Swedish automotive manufacturer is one of the brands that is passionate about presenting environmentally friendly electrified car products. However, until now, after the launch of the EX90, the majority of Volvo’s electrified car products are only SUVs. However, Volvo has prepared electrified car products from various segments, from sedans to station wagons. Reporting from Motor1, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said that before presenting an electric car apart from an SUV, there were several things they had to fulfill. He said that before presenting an electric car other than an SUV such…

The All New Toyota Prius makes its global debut in Japan today, Wednesday, November 16 2022. The latest generation of the Prius comes in two models, namely the Parallel Hybrid (HEV) series which was released this winter and the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) series which release in spring 2023. Launching the official Toyota Global website, the Toyota Prius, known as the Hybrid Reborn, inherits the monoform silhouette typical of the Prius, but returns with more stylish proportions. In addition, the new Prius’s center of gravity is also lower with the use of 19-inch diameter wheels on the second generation TNGA platform.…

Despite the supply chain issues that have affected overall car production, Volkswagen claims to have met its delivery targets for the ID electric vehicle earlier. Volkswagen says it has made 500,000 deliveries of the ID model globally. The first deliveries of the Model ID were made when the ID.3 hatchback was delivered to customers in October 2020. This 500,000 deliveries was a year ahead of the original target, with 135,000 vehicles on order still pending. US deliveries are a fraction of that, but local assembly of the ID.4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, brings VW closer to the “EV for millions” mantra…

Israel will be one of the first countries to trial self-driving buses, as it explores ways to automate mass transit options. This step was taken to reduce traffic jams as well as improve safety and improve service. Four bus companies have been selected for initial trials, namely Egged, Metropolin, Dan and Nateev Express. Of course, the first test rides of those self-driving buses won’t be available to the public, with each company tasked with proving the safety, viability and business viability of their self-driving vehicles, which will be on closed roads. Once approved, the aggressive strategy will see the self-driving…

Rimac Nevera has just broken the record as the fastest production electric car in the world after touching a speed of 412 kph, acceleration 0-100 kph only takes 1.97 seconds. This car was ridden by the test driver, Miro Zrncevic. Testing also took place on the Papenburg Automotive Testing oval track located in Germany, with a straight track that has a length of about 4 km. “Today is a very emotional moment. Seeing how quiet and stable the car is, ensuring our aerodynamics and dynamics team has done a great job,” said Miro Zrncevic, Head of Test and Development Driver…

Autonomous cars often have problems with bad weather, but Waymo has a solution to overcome this limitation. This is done by using its autonomous taxi as a weather gauge. The Google subsidiary company has revealed that its latest car sensor array creates real-time weather maps to improve ride-hailing services in Phoenix and San Francisco. The vehicle measures raindrops on windows to detect the intensity of conditions such as fog or rain. Reporting from Engadget (15/11), this technology gives Waymo a much finer view of conditions than that obtained from airport weather stations, radar and satellites. It can track coastal fog…

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition, which was launched in a limited edition of around 2,500 units in Europe, sold out in less than 24 hours on November 9, 2022. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is offered for pre-sale in Germany, UK, France, Norway and the Netherlands. A total of 2,500 units of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition are available in Germany, and 1,000 units have been allocated to the UK, France, Norway and the Netherlands. One unit of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 costs 54,995 pounds in the UK and 66,400 Euros in Germany. Hyundai says that customers who can…

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan believes that the price of electric vehicles will be the same as those of vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2025. Rowan made the bold claim following the launch of the EX90 SUV, the company’s first EV built on a bespoke electric platform. A large number of other EVs are just around the corner and will play an important role in bringing the price down. For years, the media and the electric vehicle industry have said that EVs will become cheaper as battery prices fall and manufacturing leads to economies of scale. “We think we get…

After a long wait, Volvo has finally released its first electric SUV, namely the EX90 and is lined up as the most sophisticated vehicle made today. Volvo is known for its reputation for safety and the EX90 plans to live up to this reputation by raising its safety standards even further. The EX90 is powered by a 111 kWh battery that supplies power to two permanent magnet electric motors with a combined output of 380 kW and 910 Nm of torque. This battery has a range of up to 600 km and can be recharged from 10 to 80 percent…

Kawasaki introduced the Ninja EV and Z-EV prototype products at EICMA 2022, Milan, Italy. The good news is that these two electric motorbikes will be ready for production in 2023. Hiroshi Ito, President and CEO of Kawasaki Motors Ltd, stated that the Ninja and Z series EVs will meet the needs of commuters in European countries and become part of the company’s vision of focusing on carbon neutrality. Both the Ninja and the Z series EV will comply with AI vehicle licensing regulations in Europe and go on sale in 2023. Both will be implanted with the same dual…