Author: James Bryant

Rimac Nevera has just completed winter testing ahead of its first-ever delivery to first consumers. Rimac Nevera also recently completed registration tests in the US and the European Union and is scheduled to be delivered in the next few months. The cold-weather test itself at the Sottozero Pirelli center near the Arctic Circle in Sweden continued for two weeks. Testing in extreme weather conditions required fine-tuning systems such as ABS, ESP and torque vectoring. At the test site the temperature during the day was “very warm”, and at night the temperature became very extreme. “Tests on a low gripping surface…

The Voyah Dreamer was first introduced at the 2021 Guanzhou Auto Show. Not only does it offer luxury, it turns out, because the Voyah Dreamer has also been named the fastest Minivan. So the Dreamer is able to deliver its owner more quickly. Under the auspices of Dongfeng, the Dreamer is offered in two variants, namely hybrid and full electric. The electric variant has two electric motors capable of producing 429 hp of power and 620 Nm of peak torque. While acceleration 0-100 km / h only takes 5.9 seconds. Then the business of the top speed of the vehicle…

Mercedes-Benz has successfully tested the EQXX electric car, which is claimed to be the most economical car in the world. This car only consumes about 10 kilowatt hours of energy per 100 kilometers or a third more efficient than other electric cars. Tests were carried out on a Mercedes-Benz EQXX prototype that traveled 1,000 kilometers from Sindelfingen in Germany to the Cote d’Azur on a single charge. Mercedez-Benz Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Markus Schaefer said an efficient design is the key to maximizing the reach of electric cars. “First we optimize efficiency, and then we can see how many battery…

The Japanese manufacturer, Nissan, did not want to miss the festive momentum of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) 2022, April 15-24 by introducing the novelty of their electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf. In the United States market, the Nissan Leaf brings a new look and also a more charming interior arrangement. Not to forget the level of efficiency is better in the use of electrical energy. The choices are also attractive, namely Leaf S and Leaf SV Plus. The fresh appearance that can be immediately noticed is the shape of the front grille, the curve of the bumper…

Automotive manufacturers continue to compete to provide an interesting experience for every consumer with the latest electric vehicles, such as Toyota which will soon launch the All-new bZ4X Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) in the Japanese domestic market on May 12. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) explained that the latest BZ4X has an efficiency level of 128 Wh/km with a cruising range of 559 km. In Japan, the all-new bZ4X BEV is available to consumers on a rental basis (KINTO subscription service) to eliminate consumer anxiety regarding battery power. Toyota started the first phase of the launch by opening orders for 3,000…

Mercedes-Benz will halve its CO2 emissions by 2030. Previously, it was known the carmaker had a target to become CO2 neutral by 2039. But the company is also trying to meet 70 percent of the energy needed for production using renewable energy by 2030. This number is up from the current 45-50 percent. “About 15 percent of this energy should come from solar and wind power plants connected to Mercedes-Benz’s own site,” said head of production Joerg Burzer. He further said that there would be a power purchase agreement, in which electricity producers would be paid to produce a certain…

David Beckham presented his son Brooklyn an all-electric 1954 Jaguar XK140 as a wedding gift. The all-electric Jaguar XK140 is the result of the conversion of Lunaz, which is 10 percent owned by David Beckham. Lunaz is an EV conversion company based in Silverstone UK. Lunaz said that the all-electric Jaguar XK140 conversion project involved thousands of hours of work by a strong team of 120 craftsmen, designers and electric vehicle technicians. The all-electric Jaguar XK140 features a light blue paint finish with the cabin covered in light beige upholstery. Lunaz said the electric technology in the car was carefully…

Hyundai is currently reportedly preparing to launch its newest electric car, the Ioniq 6. Unlike the previous Ioniq, this time the Ioniq 6 is in the form of a sedan. Reported from Autocar.co.uk, Friday (8/4/2022), the design refers to the Hyundai Prophecy concept car. But, with a few tweaks and adjustments. An electric car believed to be the Ioniq 6 was spotted being tested on an unknown road. Of course, almost the entire body of the car is disguised. Even so, Ioniq’s DNA cannot be hidden. By design, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a different shape than the Ioniq 5.…

Smart #1 is an electric vehicle designed to compete with the Hyundai Kona Electric or VW ID.3 in Europe. More importantly, this car has kicked off the reimagining of the Smart brand, becoming an electric car company. Smart #1 is also the first product since the ownership of Smart was taken by half by the Chinese automotive giant, Geely, in 2019. Therefore, it is not surprising that the platform is provided by Geely. The Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) is the basis and relies on a 66 kWh battery spread across the floor. Smart claims #1 can cover 440 km on…

Jeep again introduced Jeep Magneto electric car technology at the 56th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari (9-17/4). Nicknamed the Jeep Magneto 2.0, this Wrangler-based electric car was introduced along with several other Jeep concept and custom cars. Call it the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe Concept, the Jeep ’41 Concept, and the Jeep Bob Concept. “The Easter Jeep Safari is the perfect opportunity for Jeep to push the boundaries of SUV development and stay connected with customers,” said Jim Morrison, Jeep Senior Vice President United States. See also: 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Photos Gallery The first interesting thing that is…

One of the workshops from Germany, Irmscher is expanding its portfolio by releasing a special breakthrough. Known to be reliable in working on the line-up made by Opel, now something new is being tried to modify an electric car from Italy. Irmscher’s choice fell on an electric Fiat 500 that was packaged more aggressively and eye-catching than the exterior. The aesthetics of the electric Fiat 500 is still maintained as standard without the supply of a body kit, considering the already cool design. The most obvious upgrade is the new wheel setup instead of the 17-inch ‘La Prima’ multi-spoke rims.…

There was interesting news from the sale of electric vehicles in the UK last March. Electric vehicle purchases in March 2022 exceeded overall electric vehicle sales in 2019. In March 2022, there were 39,315 new battery electric vehicle registrations for a month. Meanwhile, in 2019, the total sales of electric vehicles in one year were 37,850 units. Data comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This number according to analysts is a positive thing when Chip supply chain problems for one year. Overall sales of electric vehicles and vehicles with internal combustion engines in the UK in…