Author: James Bryant

The trend of electric cars continues to grow, many manufacturers continue to issue new innovations to make electric cars more practical. Not a few who do it by making the dimensions smaller. Like manufacturers from China, Wuling and Chery, which offer electric cars with dimensions that are quite small and very suitable for urban areas. In addition, the selling price is very cheap. Not wanting to lose to the Wuling Mini EV or Chery EQ1, a European manufacturer, Micro Mobility System introduced the Microlino 2.0 Pioneer Series, a tiny electric car that officially launched on May 12, 2022. As the…

Maxus calls the MIFA 9 the world’s first full-size MPV electric car. Indeed, as a full-size MPV, the Maxus MIFA 9 is prepared to block large MPVs such as the Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Staria, and Kia Grand Carnival. What are the specifications like? Starting from the dimensions, the MIFA 9 has a body with a length of 5,270 mm, a width of 2,000 mm, a height of 1,840 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,200 mm. In comparison, the MIFA 9 has a body length and wheelbase that is quite close to the Hyundai Staria and certainly longer than the Alphard.…

Porsche has released a special edition Porsche Taycan GTS celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring circuit. “With this exclusive special edition, we are not only satisfying our electric sports car enthusiasts, but are confirming our attachment to the Hockenheimring,” said Alexander Pollich, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Deutschland GmbH. “We wish a happy birthday to this legendary and historically rich race track,” added Pollich. Starting from the specifications, the Taycan GTS Hockenheimring edition is no different from the usual Taycan GTS. It is equipped with two all-wheel-drive electric motors capable of spitting out the highest peak power…

KTM has not only released interesting motorcycles, but the Austrian manufacturer has also released new products, namely the STACYC 18eDrive Factory Edition and 20eDrive Factory Edition electric bicycles. Both bikes are made especially for children, and have a body made of aluminum. Then combined with front suspension fork models for 18eDrive and Manitou J-Unit with a swing distance of 80 mm for 20eDrive. Then the driving force is a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3 Ah with a charging time of 1.5 hours. The battery can also be removed quickly, and the usage time is about 30-45 minutes. 18eDrive…

Cadillac opened online orders for the Lyriq electric SUV on May 19, 2022. Surprisingly, it turned out that the quota for the Lyriq sold out immediately within minutes of the announcement of the online reservation. Cadillac Lyriq is one of the waiting list of the many electric vehicles that will slide. Other cars that consumers are waiting for include the Tesla Cybertruck, Lotus Eletre, RAM 1500 Pick-up, Volvo XC60, Audi A6 e-Tron, and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The new Cadillac Lyriq will ship to consumers in the fall of 2022, or around October this year. See also: Cadillac Lyriq Starts at…

The Electrified G80 is the first electric car from Genesis, which is based on the Genesis G80 premium sedan. Before discussing the battery and electric motor, let’s first look at the exterior design. In general, the Electrified G80 has the same design as its sibling. For example, the front grille is in the shape of a G-Matrix typical of Genesis cars with a diamond motif. And on the front there is a hidden charging door. With dimensions of 5,005 meters in length, 1,925 meters in width and 1,475 meters in height, the Electrified G80 is arguably a large luxury sedan.…

The French car manufacturer, Renault launched an electric concept SUV with a combination of hydrogen fuel, the Scenic Vision. Previously, the Scenic was a Renault MPV. However, they turned it into a crossover called Scenic Vision. In addition, this car transforms into an electric vehicle. Scenic Vision is also the embodiment of Renault’s transformation into an environmentally friendly and technology-oriented company. This of course covers climate challenges, resource conservation, user safety and health. “With this we are opening a new chapter in the development of our vehicles, from design to end-of-life, in an environmentally friendly way,” said Clea Martinet, Vice…

The new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has a larger battery with a gross capacity of 17.9 kWh (previously 14.1 kWh), which translates to an increase in electric range of up to 30%. Measured according to the NEDC cycle (ECE-R101), the Cayenne E-Hybrid can now cover a distance of up to 48 kilometers with zero local emissions. All plug-in hybrid Cayenne models consist of an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This electric motor produces an output of 100 kW (134.1 hp) and 400 Nm, which is claimed to produce a top speed of pure electricity at 135…

Mercedes-Benz is busy investing heavily in its newest model. Where, the German car manufacturer introduced the Vision AMG concept car which depicts a futuristic high-performance electric sedan. The study is based on the AMG.EA architecture specifically for the all-electric AMG models currently under development with the first production cars arriving on the market in 2025. “The AMG vision shows the spectacular style of what electrification looks like at Mercedes-AMG that puts forward the factory aesthetic,” said Philipp Schiemer, CEO of Mercedes-AMG. The concept car features four pillarless doors and a hatchback style at the rear. To make it a proper…

Renault introduced the hydrogen-powered Scenic Vision SUV prototype on Thursday, May 19, 2022. This prototype car was deliberately presented in an effort to catch up with its competitors in the electrification era. The Renault Scenic Vision won’t go on sale until 2030. However, a fully electric SUV is rumored to hit the market in 2024. Scenic Vision itself is reportedly going to use an electric motor like other electric vehicles. However, the motor is powered by electricity generated via hydrogen and can increase battery range. It is also known that the fuel cell battery used is 16 kW and is…

Tesla is reportedly expanding its open Supercharger charging program in Europe that will allow non-Tesla electric car owners to take advantage of Tesla’s charging network. Previously, non-Tesla electric car owners could use select stations in the Netherlands, Norway and France, but now they are also available in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium and Australia. Non-Tesla owners in Belgium and Germany can initially take advantage of the Tesla network if traveling to a country that has a Supercharger. See also: Tesla Officially Open First Supercharger Station In Alaska Elon Musk has talked about expanding the program to the United States since…

Hyundai Motor America announced a recall of the Ioniq 5 while Kia Motors America did the same for the EV6. The two sister electric vehicle models have been recalled due to a software issue related to the parking brake. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disconnect the parking mechanism. This can cause the vehicle to roll when parked on sloping terrain. Hyundai and Kia are not sure whether there have been any incidents of the parking brake in the US, but are investigating four incidents on the Ioniq 5 and one EV6 in South Korea. In…