Author: James Bryant

The facelifted Audi e-tron is getting closer to entering the production line. Where, this German car manufacturer presents a new prototype at the e-Cannonball in Hamburg, Germany. Featuring a specially designed camouflage sticker and eye-catching orange accents, this prototype features a new and more distinctive mesh grille. The headlights are updated, so they have new lighting innovations, even though they look familiar. The new front bumper combines elements from the standard model and a sportier S variant. The most visible change is the more prominent air curtain. The front has a bumper with a new diffuser. The facelifted version also…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol agreed to deepen cooperation in the field of essential minerals used for electric vehicles. “Yoon and I discussed ways to collaborate in a variety of areas, including essential minerals, batteries for electric vehicles, and emerging technologies, including AI (artificial intelligence),” says Trudeau. Canada has long been known to have many minerals important for the production of electric vehicle batteries such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The Canadian government itself is in the process of helping producers increase production. “Canada, as a global leader in the production of minerals, and…

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian have agreed to focus on building electric vans in Europe. Rivian plans to build a new electric vehicle production facility that will utilize existing Mercedes sites in Central or Eastern Europe. The factory will produce vehicles for Mercedes and Rivian. “We are delighted to partner with Mercedes‑Benz on this project,” said R.J. Scaringe, CEO of Rivian “Mercedes‑Benz is one of the most recognized and respected automotive companies in the world, and we believe that together we will produce a truly extraordinary electric van that will benefit not only our customers, but the planet.” he. With the collaboration…

Having been introduced to the public recently at the IAA 2022 transportation exhibition in Hanover, Germany, the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul heavy-duty electric truck instantly won the ‘2023 Truck Innovation Award’. Reporting from Daimler’s official website on Monday (26/9/2022), this prestigious industry award was presented by the ‘International Truck of the Year’ (IToY) jury consisting of 25 experienced commercial vehicle journalists from important international media from Europe and other countries. Thanks to a variety of innovative technologies such as the new Lithium-iron Phosphate Fell (LFP) battery, e-axle to the speed of sustainable truck development, the ‘2023 Truck Innovation Award’ was presented…

Today Qualcomm is arguably one of the world’s leading wireless technology innovators and one of the leaders in the semiconductor manufacturing space, powering 29% of smartphones in the global market in the second quarter of 2022. Although Qualcomm is more well-known when it comes to mobile devices, in recent years the California-based company has managed to expand its business portfolio beyond mobile devices, such as wearable gadgets and connectivity solutions. One of them is Snapdragon Digital Chassis technology. To equip its vehicles with the best and latest digital capabilities, Mercedes-Benz will work closely with Qualcomm to utilize the “Snapdragon Digital…

The futuristic concept vehicle Volkswagen Gen Travel Concept, made its debut at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance festival, Paris, France. The concept autonomous vehicle features a fully reconfigurable cabin that turns a seat into a bed. Volkswagen presents an innovative design study that is redefining the long-distance mobility of the future. The electric-powered Innovation Experience Vehicle (IEV) is a real prototype that drives autonomously (Level 5) and provides a realistic view of the mobility of the next decade. With the Gen Travel Concept, Volkswagen has developed an iconic study packed with innovation which is a completely new vehicle category in…

Nissan approved the first bi-directional charging for its electric vehicle, the Leaf, in the US. The FE-15 charger, developed by Fermata Energy, can power an EV battery, i.e. charge, and send the stored energy back to the grid. It is the first system of its kind to earn UL 9741 certification for a two-way filling solution. In 2012, Nissan promised an EV that would be able to share the battery power stored in the vehicle, back to your home or the network, during peak hours or even in an emergency. These technologies are widely known as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H),…

BMW is developing a new battery for its electrified vehicles. Named the Gen6, the lithium-ion battery is revealed by BMW to be able to provide up to 30% more cruising range than the Gen5. Interestingly, the German manufacturer applies cylindrical cells rather than prismatic cells that are widely used by automotive manufacturers. Although this form cannot store as much power as prismatic (box), cylindrical cells have advantages in terms of durability and minimal leakage. According to Thomas Albrecht, Head of Efficient Dynamic BMW, the addition of this capability allows reaching 1,000 kilometers. Although he admitted that his party could have…

We know that the electric vehicle market for the pickup truck segment is very competitive. Numerous electric vehicle manufacturers are releasing their flagship electric pickup trucks to compete in one of the largest segments of the US auto market. The Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T are two electric pickup trucks that come before their competitors. Both come with agile acceleration, impressive range and spacious accommodations. However, the two are very different in several ways. We start with the price first. The low-end F-150 Lightning is about $40,000 less than the low-end R1T. However, when we look at the trim…

Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce the G-Wagen electric car in mid-2024. This was stated by Mercedes-Benz boss, Ola Källenius, in a report by The Verge. Furthermore, Källenius also said he drove a prototype version of the electric SUV at the company’s testing facility in Graz, Austria, and believes that the future of off-road adventure is through electric cars. When Mercedes-Benz first unveiled the concept version of the electric SUV in September 2021, the company did not confirm any production plans. In fact, Källenius himself said in 2019 that he wasn’t sure if the G-Wagen would have much of a chance in…

One of the leading tire manufacturers, Continental, has just introduced its newest product, Conti Urban, which is a sustainable commercial tire concept designed specifically for urban electric buses and made from 50% renewable and recycled raw materials. Introduced at the IAA 2022 Hanover, Germany, Conti Urban tires use a tread that contains 68% renewable materials including rapeseed oil and silica which have been obtained from rice husk ash and natural rubber. Like other Continental commercial tires, the new Conti Urban tires are said to be vulcanized which is a process that gives new life to worn out tire casings, by…

Volkswagen made a very unique concept car, the Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept. The car is made like a walking bedroom. Currently, many car manufacturers in the world are trying hard to make luxury cars as comfortable and luxurious as possible. Some are so sophisticated that they are like a walking office. There is also a very complete to like a walking hotel. Volkswagen actually offers something different from the Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept. They want to make a car like a walking bedroom. In an official statement, Volkswagen said the car seats in the Volkswagen Gen. The Travel Concept can be converted…

Bugatti is a fairly senior hypercar manufacturer with dozens of impressive units. Even in the era of CEO Stephan Winkelmann’s leadership – the era before Rimac’s acquisition – Bugatti’s focus was centered on SUVs as future models to face electrification. In an interview with the media, Achim Anscheidt as Bugatti’s head of design said that he was worried that changes in design and identity could weaken Bugatti’s exclusivity. “We always have an idea of ​​what can be a model in the future. But then we also thought at one point, is this design change capable of starting to sell?” Anscheidt…

General Motors announced on Wednesday (21/9/2022) that it would close orders for the GMC Hummer EV electric pickup and SUV after more than 90,000 units were ordered. Closing orders is an automaker’s way of trying to meet the current requisition of vehicles on order. Many ordered these two vehicles, because the initial price was between US$85 thousand and US$111 thousand. Launching from CNBC, starting today, Thursday (9/22/2022) GM revealed that orders for the GMC Hummer EV electric pickup and SUV have been closed. So for consumers who want to order these two vehicles, they have to wait for the next…

Japan is testing wireless charging for electric cars. The project is being carried out by Japanese construction group Obayashi and auto parts supplier Denso, with a plan for completion in 2025. Reporting from Nikkei (21/9/2022), wireless charging is capable of working on a small electric car that runs continuously at a speed of 15 kph on an uninterrupted electric coil path embedded beneath the road surface. Reportedly, driverless buses that operate around the clock are the main targets for implementing this technology. As is well known, wireless power can eliminate the need for large batteries and extend the driving range…

MAN eTruck presents a breakthrough in the electric-powered heavy vehicle transportation industry at IAA Transportation 2022, (20-25/9). It is believed this prototype is close to a production version in 2024, claimed to have a range of 800 km with megawatt charging capability. The ability of the MAN eTruck is able to replace the capabilities of conventional diesel engines. Of course, this answers the global desire to reduce exhaust emissions from shipping transportation vehicles, plus the digitization of logistics and the advantages of e-mobility make it easier for users to reduce costs. Hoping that with the growth of battery charging infrastructure,…

General Motors said it would invest $760 million in its Toledo, Ohio, plant to produce drive units for electric trucks, the automaker’s first US powertrain facility repurposed for EV-related production. GM is currently building GM’s six-speed, eight-speed and 10-speed rear-wheel-drive transmissions and nine-speed front-wheel drive transmissions in its 2.82 million-square-foot range of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac in Toledo. , Ohio, transmission plan which has been renamed Toledo Propulsion Systems. Congress in August approved significant financial incentives for automakers to convert plants producing parts for gasoline-pore vehicles to electric models. An auto trade group noted the bill sets aside “more…

Recently, Volvo was rumored to be working on the next generation of the XC90 SUV, and recently the Swedish manufacturer leaked the features and specifications of this SUV, and confirmed that this SUV will debut on November 9, 2022. The new SUV will bear the name EX90, and will use the next-generation version of the SPA platform found in the XC90. The platform was developed from the start for electric vehicles, although it can also support conventional and hybrid vehicles. The EX90 is rumored to feature a roof-mounted lidar sensor, along with eight cameras, five radar sensors, and 16 ultrasonic…

Tesla raised the cost of charging electric vehicle batteries (Supercharger) in Europe due to a spike in energy prices. The increase in Supercharger rates varies from location to location, but according to observations by Electrek, a US news site devoted to electric transportation and renewable energy, the average Tesla Supercharger rate increase in Europe is 12 cents. Electrek says currently almost no Supercharger charging stations in Europe charge below 0.60 euros/kWh. But unlike previous rate increases, Tesla has warned of this increase by sending an email notification to its customers in Europe. “Due to rising energy prices, we are adjusting…

It is no secret that BMW will use the Neue Klasse EV platform for their upcoming electric vehicles and now the German manufacturer has revealed how much power the platform can support. The first model to use the Neue Klasse EV platform is a 3-Series-sized electric sedan. However, the platform will be very flexible to use in many different models. In theory, the platform could also be used as an architecture for hypercars. Head of engineering and research and development at BMW, Frank Weber, said that the Neue Klasse EV platform can support single, dual and even quad motors. “The…