Author: David Smith

Chevrolet has introduced the Chevrolet Equinox EV electric car as one of its cheapest electric car options (8/9). The Chevrolet Equinox has been officially released to complement the choice of Chevrolet’s newest electric car in the United States after the Silverado EV, the Blazer EV. Chevrolet positions the Equinox EV as an entry-level electric SUV to reach American families looking to transition to electric cars. “We are at a turning point where electric cars will become the most common choice for the next generation of consumers and the Equinox EV will be at our forefront,” said Mary Barra, Chief Executive…

Mercedes Benz Trucks officially introduced the eAtego medium-duty electric truck at IAA Transportation 2022. The truck maker said that work on the eAtego electric truck had already begun and a global market launch would take place in the next few years. Quoted from Inside EV, Thursday (22/9/2022) the eAtego truck is claimed to have a range of 100 to 200 miles (160 to 320 km) and this is Mercedes-Benz’s basic target for producing mid-range electric trucks. With the launch of eAtego, Mercedes Benz Trucks will further increase its electric truck offerings to its customers. The foundation has been laid on…

Renault has finally launched the all-electric Renault R5 Turbo 3E which is based on the platform from the first version of the R5 turbo but with electric power and a more aggressive look. The Renault R5 Turbo 3E carries two electric motors at the rear axle, which can produce a power output of 375 hp. With this dual electric motor, the R5 Turbo 3E is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph. The electric motor is powered by a 42-kwh battery. Like the conventional engine version of…

Formula E Gen3 cars are seriously testing fast charging, backed up by some serious innovations and electrical architecture. After being developed for some time, the new cars were released and tested at the Autodromo Ricardo Paletti in Varano, Italy. Porshe’s tests at Varano are top-secret, although the charging footage doesn’t show the car completely stopped. This Formula E Gen3 car performs the world’s fastest electric charging with an unprecedented fast charging system. “We can see chargers and cables, and hear a prototype Jaguar Gen3 car arriving and stopping in pit stops,” wrote The Drive page. Gen3 cars get a substantial…

Evoke Motorcycles presents the eco-friendly Evoke 6061 XR electric motorcycle and focuses on smart mobility, smart charging, sustainability and safety. The Evoke 6061 XR electric motorcycle lets you never have to worry about range or charging. The Model 6061 is a cruiser series designed to cover longer distances. They have three models for sale, namely CT, GT, and XR. The main difference lies in the battery, power output and torque. The 6061 XR has a classic design, maybe a Ducati Diavel, but it’s simpler. The large battery sticks to the classic cruiser design, taking up space normally used as the…

The safety system in driving is now more sophisticated with a variety of features. One example is the assistant feature, such as the lane keeping assistant. The most recent feature is a system with AI technology that can detect the driver’s stress level. As is well known, driving can also increase stress, and can be dangerous if it has accumulated, it could be the cause of accidents. Harman International, which is famous for its speaker products, is currently building a more sophisticated next-gen driving safety system. The name of the system is Ready Care, which will work optimally with three…

Noordunge-bike was just launched at the Eurobike 2022 event. This new electric bike has a variety of advanced features, such as an air pollution sensor, Bluetooth-connected speaker, and a power bank built into its Boombox. The Noordung e-bike can provide an assist range of 60 km on a single charge. The Noordung is a visually appealing urban electric bike that is quite light at around 20.8 kg with its Boombox. The Air pollution sensor feature can help you detect air pollution on the move and the data is fed into a decentralized air pollution data network. In addition to the…

Faraday FF ​​91 Luxury EV is not sure when it will start production. But the model is now EPA certified. The California-based startup has also announced that its first vehicle is officially certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an eco-friendly car with a range rating of 381 miles (613 kilometers). In its press release, the EV startup says this range rating is based on the FF 91 model complete with 22-inch wheels. Faraday Future claims the rating is a significant improvement from the company’s previous estimate of 300+ miles and makes the FF 91 “a long-distance leader…

Renault has launched the Renault R5 Turbo 3E concept car with an electric drivetrain and aggressive modern styling to the old platform. The R5 Turbo 3E is the follow-up to the R5 Turbo and R5 Turbo 2 production models from the 80s. This concept electric vehicle comes with a video game-inspired design and paint reminiscent of the Doppler effect. The Renault R5 Turbo itself is the hot hatch Renault they have sold for decades. The R5 Turbo 3E comes with an output of 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) from a set of rear-mounted electric motors, which is double…

A few days after the celebration of World EV Day, Nissan announced that it will start production of its commercial electric van, the 100% new Nissan Townstar in Europe. Representing Nissan’s ambitions for 2030, market availability of the all-new Townstar EV marks the latest milestone in the company’s efforts to contribute to its carbon neutrality goal by 2050. The Townstar EV builds on the success of the e-NV200. Derived from the expertise of Nissan’s Electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), designed with capability, reliability and sustainability in mind, business owners in mind. https://twitter.com/westwaynissan/status/1572269359296290818 “To coincide with World EV Day, the start…

ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, announced the expansion of its EV charging facility in the US with a new manufacturing operation in Columbia, South Carolina a few days ago. With a multi-million dollar investment, the company expects it to increase production of electric vehicle chargers, including creating more than 100 jobs. The company says the new facility will be capable of producing up to 10,000 chargers per year, ranging from 20kW to 180kW. They will seek to start doing so as early as next year. The company also revealed that in the future, the charger…

As it is known that the BMW X4 is a coupe-shaped SUV or crossover version of the X3. Just like the even version, the BMW X4 also targets a market that prioritizes the emotional level rather than the rational in choosing a car. But in the midst of BMW’s incessant entry into the electric car segment, the X4 will most likely not be continued anymore. As reported by BMWBLOG and quoted by Motor1 on Sunday (18/9/2022), BMW has actually prepared the latest generation of X4 with the body code G46. However, what happens is likely to fail and will be…