Author: James Bryant

2022 Formula E World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne will be the reserve driver for Aston Martin’s Formula 1 Team in 2023. Aston Martin has revealed that Stoffel Vandoorne will share duties with Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich, who has been involved in Aston Martin’s car development program since September 2022. Vandoorne also had to undergo an intensive simulation and development program at the team’s headquarters in Silverstone, England. “I have watched with great interest how this team has grown and expanded its operations. I know how determined this team is to make progress in every area,” Vandoorne said on Aston Martin’s…

GMC Hummer EV has just launched an AWD electric bike. This bike was co-developed by GMC and Recon Power Bikes and it is capable of producing a peak power output of up to 2,400W. The Hummer EV AWD has a 750W dual electric motor that produces 160Nm of torque and can reach a top speed of 45 km/h. This AWD GMC Hummer EV Electric Bike has a standard 17.5 Ah battery that gives a range of around 80km. The latest e-bike from GMC Hummer is billed as the world’s first “super electric bike”. Its dual 48V 750W Bafang motors help…

Some time ago, Honda just launched their newest electric SUV, the Prologue. The car, which is a product of the collaboration between the Japanese manufacturer and General Motors, has become one of the breakthroughs of these two manufacturers in welcoming the era of electrification. It seems that these two manufacturers from different countries will not only stop presenting car products, because there are other things they want to achieve together. Both manufacturers are already planning what they will do after presenting the Prologue electric car. The collaboration between Honda and GM through the Honda Prologue seems to pave the way…

Ford has confirmed that their flagship hatchback, the Fiesta, is slated to cease production in June 2023. This was conveyed directly by Ford Motor Europe President Martin Sander, who also revealed the company’s focus had shifted. Quoted from AutoExpress, Sander said that Ford is currently focusing on developing electric cars. Given the regulations on environmentally friendly vehicles, especially in Europe, it is very strict. “We are accelerating our efforts to fully electrify our passenger vehicle line-up to become fully electric by 2030. We want electric vehicles across our Ford portfolio by 2035,” Sander said as reported by AutoExpress. “Ford is…

When talking about the innovation of electrified vehicles, apart from four wheels, two wheels are also starting to show various environmentally friendly electric motorcycle products. One of them is the Italian manufacturer, Energica, which is indeed aggressive to continue to present its superior electric motorcycle. Even Energica is preparing a motor with electric technology with extraordinary performance. Quoted from RideApart on Friday (28/10/2022), the news of the presence of a fast electric motor from Energica is starting to be heard more and more. What’s more, a VIN decoder document published by the United States National Highway Safety Agency or NHTSA…

The Lotus Eletre has an aggressive design with a sharp grille and LED headlights. This electric SUV comes with the use of a bumper with sharp corners making it have good aerodynamics and control. This electric SUV comes in two options, namely an electric drive of 603 hp with a torque of 710 Nm and the fastest variant has a power output of 905 hp with a torque of 985 Nm. The fastest variant, can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 2.95 seconds. This electric SUV uses a 100 kWh battery pack with a range of up to 600 km. The…

Market research data shows the Tesla Model Y topped new vehicle registrations in Europe last month. Tesla’s electric midsize SUV is fast becoming the vehicle of choice on the old continent. Data from JATO Dynamics shows this is the first time Tesla vehicles have led the rankings in Europe with 29,367 Model Y cars registered last month, up 227% from a year ago. Peugeot 208 and Dacia Sandero are third in the September rankings. The Model Y is one of the most successful electric vehicles Tesla has produced so far. In total, the manufacturer from the United States produced 879,346…

French manufacturer Zeway has officially launched the SwapperX+ three-wheel electric scooter that will be ready to compete with other players in the French market. Three-wheeled scooters are indeed very popular in France, and when Zeway made the tricycle with electric treats it would feel like it could add to its own appeal to its consumers, and that is exactly what Zeway is hoping for through SwapperTriango+. The SwapperTriango+, which was just unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, comes with an electric motor that propels the tricycle to a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour, or about 50 miles per…

Honda will partner with General Motors (GM) in accelerating the advancement of its electric vehicles. Honda can also reconfigure the tax credit, thereby making its electric vehicles less expensive. Honda’s latest electric car is planned to be built at GM’s plant in North America. By using GM’s factory and Utium battery technology, Honda was able to save millions of dollars that would otherwise have been spent developing its own hardware. The Japanese manufacturer plans to develop the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. The two vehicles will be key in helping Honda catch up in its electric car launches from other…

Hyundai officially handed over the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis G80 electric cars to the Indonesian government to support the G20 Bali Summit in November 2022. The handover took place today, Tuesday, October 25, at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta. The G20 Bali Summit is a summit of 20 countries to find common solutions to global economic conditions. In total, Hyundai brought 393 electric cars for the G20 Bali Summit which will be held on 15-16 November 2022. There are 44 Genesis G80 Electric special edition long wheelbase electric sedans, 87 long wheelbase Genesis G80 Electric Standards, and 262 Hyundai Ioniq…

GMC has released the new GMC Sierra EV Denali electric car to greet the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning (20/10). The GMC Sierra EV Denali is officially present as the second electric car of the GMC brand after the Hummer EV. Not only as GMC’s second electric car, the Sierra EV Denali also enriches General Motors’ Ultium technology portfolio. “This car is the Denali of all EVs, and a pickup that represents GMC every inch of it,” said Duncan Aldred, Vice President Global Buick and GMC. “This means this car offers everything in terms of haulability, towing and power…

Rolls-Royce has launched the Rolls-Royce Spectre as its first production electric car (18/10). The Rolls-Royce Spectre launched not only as Rolls-Royce’s first electric car, but also the spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe. “The Spectre has all the qualities that made Rolls-Royce legendary,” said Torsten Muller-Otvos, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “This car, which was proclaimed from the start as our first electric car, is quiet, powerful and demonstrates how perfect a Rolls-Royce is with electrification,” added Muller-Otvos. To be more familiar with the Rolls-Royce Spectre electric car, here are five interesting facts, friend. 1. The Rolls-Royce Spectre…

BYD Automobile, a China-based automaker, has launched three electric car (EV) models in the European market, namely the Han, Tang and Atto 3. BYD’s head of European sales, Pere Brugal said that BYD will also introduce the BYD Seal electric sedan next year, having previously been present in the Chinese market. The Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer plans to offer all three electric car models to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, France and the UK, as well as in Israel by the end of 2022. Meanwhile, the company says that the Atto 3 electric SUV has…

Foxconn, known as the contract manufacturer for the Apple iPhone, announced on Tuesday, October 18 that it hopes to one day build electric vehicles for Tesla. Chairman Liu Young-way said Foxconn wants to emulate its success rate in assembling consumer gadgets as it expands EV manufacturing for car brands. “I hope one day we can do Tesla cars for Tesla.” said Liu Young-way Tesla has been known to make all of its own EVs and has rapidly increased production capacity in the US, China and Europe. Liu said Foxconn is not in the business of selling its own EV brand…

The city of Oslo in Norway has been widely known as a great place to enjoy the mountains, forests, lakes, cliffs, and fjords that surround the entire city. Besides being filled with natural wonders, Oslo will also be the first capital city in the world to use an all-electric public transportation system. The policy on the use of electric vehicles is part of the Norwegian capital’s big goal of becoming the world’s first emission-free city by 2030. In the near future or by the end of 2023, Oslo targets to have an electric public transport network after signing an agreement…

After waiting 4 years, finally the Paris Motor Show is back in Porte de Versailles, France (17-23/10/2022). Peugeot also did not want to miss this opportunity, they displayed all their flagship cars. Peugeot’s main products offered are the New Peugeot 408 Fastback, e-208, and Scooter e-Streetzone. Fans of high-performance electrification are also shown through the Peugeot 9X8 Hybrid Hypercar, the Peugeot 508 PSE. The three first appeared at the Motor Show event. At the dedicated booth, visitors can also see hydrogen fuel cell technology, where the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen is on display. The Peugeot 408 will be showcased using the…

In January 2021, Renault 5 presented an electric car concept for future production models. Now, the French manufacturer has announced the return of another older model. Scheduled to go on sale in 2025, the Renault 4 is currently at the Paris Motor Show as a crossover that switches its internal combustion engine to pure electric power. Officially known as the Renault 4ever Trophy, the name of the new B-segment EV is inspired by the 4L Trophy rally car across the Moroccan desert. The annual event reserved exclusively for the Renault 4 celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023, prompting the company…

Mercedes-Benz announced the presence of its newest SUV, the AMG EQE 2024, which is also the first fully electric SUV from the Mercedes-AMG sports and performance car division. With its spacious interior and performance-oriented drive concept, it is claimed to be the most versatile electric vehicle in the Mercedes-AMG portfolio. Like the AMG EQS Sedan and AMG EQE Sedan, the AMG EQE SUV is based on the electric platform from Mercedes-EQ. Two powerful electric motors and switchable all-wheel drive form the basis for AMG’s signature dynamic driving experience. To ensure a comfortable ride, Mercedes-AMG has paired the AMG Ride Control+…

BMW and Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Sunday (16/10) announced a strategic collaboration to develop innovative cloud technologies to leverage future vehicle data. Both companies will work to create a ready-to-use cloud solution that can securely manage all vehicle data, a solution that could potentially be offered to other manufacturers as well. BMW and AWS have been working on connected cars since 2015. As was the case with previous projects, the BMW Group has full and exclusive control over all data and enforces all data protection regulations in all of their respective markets. To get an idea of ​​the size…

In an effort to keep up with the competition in the electronic vehicle market, the European Union is trying to keep up with automotive trends and feels the need to get incentives to increase production of electric vehicles. The European Federation for Transport and the Environment (T&E) says that EV sales in Europe have slowed with production accounting for 11% of sales in the first half of 2022. Even though amid current industry trends, it should be able to reach 13%. Meanwhile, EV manufacturers from China are already looking to set foot in the EU after getting high safety ratings…