Author: James Bryant

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had expressed his interest in investing in electric batteries in Indonesia in April. However, President Joko Widodo said this US company must also produce electric cars in the country. This is to create more value in increasing state revenues. In addition, this direct investment can provide more job opportunities. “What we want is an electric car, not a battery. For Tesla, we want them to produce electric cars in Indonesia,” said Joko Widodo Joko Widodo expects the same from a number of global automotive companies such as Ford Motor Co, Hyundai Motor Co, Toyota Motor Corp…

Bad news came from several automotive factories located in China, more precisely in Sichuan Province. Where, the region has experienced extreme heat temperatures since last July. The temperature exceeded 104 F or the equivalent of 40 degrees Celsius for days making demand for air conditioning soaring and electricity demand rising sharply. This event became the worst in the last 60 years, quoted from the Autocar page. This incident led the local government to order factories in the affected areas to temporarily close for six days, including Toyota, which has a large factory, to suspend factory operations until August 20, 2022.…

Electrify America announced Wednesday, August 17, that all owners of F-150 Lightning owners will receive 250 kWh of free charging via FordPass Rewards at Electrify America ultra-fast charging stations. However, in an official statement, the company says that this included charging benefit is only available to retail customers of the F-150 Lightning. For F-150 Lightning customers with standard range batteries, 250 kWh of fast charging energy equals nearly three “charge” sessions, or nearly full, or up to 575 miles of electric driving. “The Electrifying F-150, America’s best-selling vehicle, is a game changer for bringing electric vehicles fully mainstream,” said Giovanni…

It is undeniable that almost all automotive manufacturers in the world have now started to switch to using electric powertrains instead of internal combustion engines, BMW is no exception. through the M division, BMW is now shifting its focus to high-performance electric drivetrains. BMW’s in-house division of high-performance cars carried out testing of electric concept vehicles recently, putting the EV hardware and software in place for the future BMW M. The concept has an all-wheel drive system, comprised of four electric motors that are said to provide “an unprecedented level of performance and experience.” Each motor is connected to a…

Swobbee is a German start-up that focuses on battery swaps for electric motorcycles. Not long ago, it was reported that Swobbee would join a consortium of Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio. Citing Rideapart.com, Swobbee has finally officially joined the swappable electric motor battery Consortium. Initially the Consortium was founded by the four largest two-wheel manufacturers, namely Honda, KTM, Yamaha, and Piaggio. Swobbee reportedly joined this Consortium on July 27, 2022 ago. Swobbee is a start-up company with the concept of ‘Battery as a Service’. The company also has another subsidiary called GreenPack, which also produces standardized and portable battery designs.…

BCO is a New Zealand based company. The company focuses on manufacturing electric vehicles. One of its products is the UBCO 2×2 ADV, which will be launched in 2021. This electric motorcycle has a quite unique design, it looks quite sturdy from the start without the support of a plastic body. The UBCO 2×2 ADV is designed with adventurous dna in mind, its tubular frame is compact enough to support its users across all terrains. Uniquely, unlike electric motorcycles in general, the UBCO 2×2 ADV is supported by two drives. Two-drive technology like this can generally be found in off-road…

The FedEx Office is piloting ten Ford E-Transit vans across the SameDay City network, which is the company’s local delivery option. The Ford E-Transit vehicle is being tested in nine markets to see how it performs on roads in different weather conditions. The SameDay City network offers parcel delivery within hours with real-time notifications. The nine sites targeted for testing are Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, as well as several sites in Florida, and Allen and Frisco in Texas. The Ford E-Transit has a range of 126 miles (over 200 kilometers) on a single charge. That range makes it ideal for…

It seems that all electric cars that are released will certainly use automatic transmissions compared to manuals. Seeing this phenomenon, Lexus International President, Koji Sato said that Lexus engineers are currently experimenting with placing a manual gearbox in the upcoming LFA EV. Yes, you read that right. Koji Sato really wanted to find a way to give the EV supercar a stick shifter to make a more satisfying impression for manual transmission lovers. “Manual is my hobby, and I know it’s not easy. I want to provide a connection between the car and the passenger via gear shift, and it’s…

Genesis is gradually increasing sales of its first electric vehicle portfolio in the US, the Genesis GV60. According to company data, sales of the Genesis GV60 in July were 284 units. If you add two units in May and 233 in June, the total Genesis GV60 has sold 517 units in the US so far this year. Sales in July increased 22 percent compared to June. If we include its cousin models, namely the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the Hyundai Motor Group delivered a total of 4,211 E-GMP-based electric cars. This number is not much different from the…

New Jersey will allocate $45 million over three years to the “Electric School Bus Program”. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill requiring the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement the program. Under the program, DEP will issue grants for electric school buses and their charging infrastructure. At least six school districts or bus contractors will receive funding each year. DEPs are required to allocate at least half of the grant funds annually to operators in low-income, urban or environmental justice communities. “In order to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and optimally capitalize on the benefits of…

Known for their extreme projects, Zyrus Engineering is famous for offering modifications to the Lamborghini Huracán, Porsche Taycan, and now they dress up Volkswagen vans. The modification package called Z Buzz makes the VW ID electric van wrapped in full carbon fiber from above and below. Zyrus said the presence of this modif package will change the appearance of an EV car that was previously unattractive to become more unique for everyday driving. Zyrus also guarantees that every component part is made by hand and bespoke. In addition, customers can choose a more glossy or matte finish. Buyers can also…

The legendary beach buggy Meyers Manx is reborn. Instead of carrying an internal combustion engine, this beach buggy returns with electric technology and is called the Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric, featuring the iconic retro style of the original design. As is known, the Meyers Manx as one of the most iconic vehicles of the 60s. This beach buggy car was first made in 1964 by Bruce Meyers. The Meyer Manx features a fiberglass body with an engine and transmission taken from a Volkswagen Beetle. The current owner of the Meyers Manx brand, Trousdale Ventures, is bringing new life to…

Cars are getting more sophisticated and different from before. If in the past the development of cars was centered on the engine and its toughness, now almost all aspects are developed, starting from ambient lights, HUD technology, infotainment centers, to car seats. Perhaps this is why Mercedes-Benz partnered with an unlikely partner to develop a new system that makes their product more sophisticated than ever. Recently, Mercedes-Benz reported that they have officially partnered with Unity Technologies to present a new Operating System (OS) that can support games such as Pokemon Go, Final Fantasy IX, and various augmented reality technologies. Scheduled…

Last month Audi officially revealed a new SUV called the Q6, which will be limited to the Chinese market only. But according to reports from German media, it is possible that Audi is working on a new SUV that is ready to be sold for the Global market. The report claims that Audi had to re-schedule the release of its newest car due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a global shortage of microchips. Despite the many global conflicts that occurred, Audi is still trying to get its new car, moreover they also have a schedule to end sales of…

Citing leaked documents, the Tesla Model Y with blade battery from BYD has received approval from the European Union, teslamag.de says. According to the teslamag.de report, approval was granted by the Dutch Vehicle Authority (RDW) on July 1, 2022. The report states that the new Model Y is called Type 005, which is internally referred to as the Tesla variant Y7CR. The Model Y in the document uses a BYD battery with a capacity of 55 kWh and an estimated range of 440 kilometers, which is somehow a step back, according to the report. Tesla only sells the Model Y…

Audi USA recently announced that the Audi S1 ​​e-tron Quattro Hoonitron, designed and built specifically for Ken Block, will be publicly displayed in the US for the first time at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in Laguna Seca, during the Monterey Car Week event. This EV was created as the newest addition to the “Gymkhana” series which will be called “Electrikhana”. Powered by a pair of electric motors driving all four wheels, and built on a carbon fiber chassis, the car is compliant with FIA safety standards. The “Hoonitron” design is inspired by one of the most legendary racing car…

The Lexus UX 300e appears with an elegant and edgy design and emphasizes smooth performance. In addition, the design also tends to be more sporty and dynamic. The cabin is also claimed to be the quietest in its class. This advantage has indeed been thought of by Toyota engineers, where they are trying to reduce the sound produced by the vehicle when running. This electric car is equipped with an Active Sound Control (ASC) feature that is able to transmit natural and ambient sounds to communicate driving conditions to the driver and passengers. The Lexus UX 300e is equipped with…

To support a new era of electrification and connectivity, Jaguar Land Rover is opening a facility to test the next generation of electric vehicles. This British multinational automotive company said in an announcement some time ago that the testing of this new test facility will be in Gaydon, England. Using the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory (EMC), the company will ensure future electric vehicles meet quality standards for connectivity and electricity. EMC is critical to EV performance, as EMC is meant to ensure electrical systems function properly in their electromagnetic environment. https://twitter.com/jaguarlandrover/status/1554756178755915778 Jaguar Land Rover’s new vehicle laboratory has two anechoic chambers…

US electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy said it would buy 3,140 electric vehicles from Hyundai Motor Co., and its affiliate Kia Corp. The purchase is intended to strengthen the ranks of its fleet, as quoted from Yonhap, Thursday (11/8/2022). Autonomy on Tuesday (08/09/2022) placed an official order to receive 1,640 electric vehicles (EVs) from Hyundai and 1,500 electric vehicles from Kia in a combined deal worth $143 million, according to the US startup. The order is part of Autonomy’s $1.2 billion plan to buy 23,000 electric vehicles from 17 different automakers, to expand and diversify its fleet of subscriptions beyond…

BYD blade batteries supplied to Tesla have already started shipping to Giga Berlin, Germany, Sina Tech said today, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. This delivery makes Giga Berlin the first to use supply batteries from BYD. The first Tesla EVs with BYD blade batteries are expected to arrive as early as a month, from late August to early September, according to the report. Giga Berlin has been producing the best-selling Model Y in the market. This means that the BYD blade battery will be present in some of these SUV models. In June, a BYD executive said the…