Author: James Bryant

The Kia EV GT is gearing up for its Australian launch in the fourth quarter of this year and is currently in the midst of adjusting its ride and handling to make it ready for local roads in Australia. The EV6 GT suspension tuning started in Europe where the Australian product and tuning team traveled to Germany and looked for ‘class B’ roads to emulate the local roads in Australia. Testing also involved the EV6 GT being steered at the Nurburgring before hydraulic adjustment of the shock absorbers and the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system locked. Recently, the finishing…

A number of manufacturers have started introducing and even producing their first electric model to the public. But not so with Bentley, the British manufacturer has even postponed the production of its first electric model until 2026. However, a number of executives at Bentley refused to provide reasons for the withdrawal of the electric vehicle production. “Our electric vehicle manufacturing process turned out to be demanding to do pre-development work that we had never done with previous programs. This of course has an effect on the actual production schedule scheduled in the near future,” said Bentley CEO, Adrian Hallmark. On…

US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian said that it was reducing the number of employees by 6% to optimize costs amid increasingly challenging global economic conditions. In an email to all of its employees, CEO RJ Scaringe said the company is adjusting to “the world has changed dramatically,” Rivianta total has 14,000 employees. About 840 of the laid-off employees were notified on Wednesday that they would be leaving the company. Scaringe said that inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and rising commodity prices forced them to make tough decisions to cut their workforce. In his email, Scaringe said Staff on the manufacturing…

Ford has launched the F-150 Lightning pickup truck made specifically for the police fleet in the United States called the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV. These vehicles will help police departments save costs, drive efficiencies and accelerate customer sustainability goals. Ford vehicles have been used in police departments for more than 70 years. Today, Ford Pro customers include more than 12,000 police departments across the US and its line of police vehicles sells more than all other police vehicles combined. “The Pro Power Onboard can serve as a mobile power source to illuminate nighttime crash sites on the highway, the…

The Canoo EV has been introduced for use by the Artemis program that will take astronauts to the moon. NASA is now testing the Canoo EV to transport its astronauts all the way to Launchpad, as reported by Space Explored. The Canoo EV has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center and will conduct a test run between Neil Armstrong Operations and the Checkout building to the Launchpad area. The astronauts on the Artemis mission will be launched from Launchpad LC-39B using a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. NASA last year invited automakers to supply Crew Transport vehicles to be used…

MINI has just introduced the Aceman, a new concept electric car that previews the design of future generations of electric models. Aceman comes with a unique design by highlighting the sustainable aspect. In the spring of 2021, MINI has announced that it will stop selling cars with internal combustion engines by 2030. The company will introduce models with internal combustion engines by 2025 and targets half of its sales to be electric by 2027. MINI Aceman concept photos gallery

Nobina Group has ordered electric buses from Ebusco. A total order of 19 Ebusco 3.0 electric buses with a length of 12 meters will be used by the Danish transportation company Midtrafik, for public transportation within the city and around Horsens. Deliveries are scheduled for mid-2023. The Ebusco 3.0 was first introduced in 2019 with a very light chassis to increase the range of the vehicle. The Ebusco 2.2 model is still being offered and is still selling well. In late 2021, Ebusco handed over 13 Ebusco 2.2s to Nobina for use in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Follow-up orders now…

In the automotive world, the conversion from conventional engine cars to electric cars is not something new. But a unique step taken by General Motors or GM. In the midst of the increasing trend of electric cars, this automotive brand from the United States provides an interesting program for those of you who are interested in electric cars but have a limited budget. GM provides a program where old GM cars that still use conventional engines can be transformed into electric cars at a relatively attractive price. As quoted from the Detroit Free Press, GM itself calls this program the…

Germany plans to reduce purchases of electric vehicles next year after a deal in the governing coalition. The growing popularity of electric vehicles makes government subsidies unnecessary, Germany’s economy ministry said on Tuesday. Incentives to purchase electric vehicles will expire in full once an allocation of 3.4 billion euros from the budget for the next two years is spent, according to government sources. “E-vehicles are becoming more and more popular and will no longer need government subsidies in the foreseeable future,” said Economy Minister Robert Habeck. The incentive for electric-powered vehicles priced below 40,000 euros will drop to 4,500 euros…

Of the many varieties of electric cars that have been officially circulated, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has attracted the most attention. Today we tested the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for daily use in the city. The test includes the distance range, the battery charging process, the amount of energy consumption, to the sensation of driving style. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 tested is the highest variant of the Signature Long Range. Based on the data in the brochure, it can cover a distance of 451 km (WLTP) in one full charge. However, for real conditions, you can see the estimated usage in…

In the world electric car market, the Nissan Leaf is one of the most popular when it comes to sales figures. More than half a million Leaf units have been sold worldwide since the first generation was launched in 2011. In addition, Leaf is also a pioneer of electric car models produced by mainstream manufacturers and sold in bulk. We think the Leaf is an electric car that is ideal for daily mobility needs in urban areas. On paper, what the Leaf has is not exactly superior to today’s electric cars. The specifications tend to be simple, but are sufficient…

Blaupunkt is more famous as a manufacturer of electronic equipment. However, this German company also produces electric bicycles. Recently, they launched a folding electric bicycle called the Blaupunkt Enno. This vehicle comes with 20-inch wide tires and a range of 80 km on a full battery. The Enno folding electric bicycle has a rear mounted electric motor, the maximum speed is 25 km/h. This electric vehicle can be folded in several places, including the pedals and handlebars. Blaupunkt Enno comes with a quick-release mechanism to help open the bike when needed. The dimensions of the electric bicycle are 1,000 x…

MINI recently revealed a new concept car called the Aceman, and will feature a fresh design language. Mini Aceman Concept is reportedly going to have the size of a crossover, and will be an electric car. Oliver Heilmer, Head of Design for MINI, said that the MINI Aceman will be a new electric model with a unique design. Although the design language is different, Heilmer insists that he maintains the traditional MINI characteristics in order to maintain the company’s identity. Judging by the new teaser video posted by MINI, the new Aceman concept should blend some of these new elements…

Sono Motors has just unveiled the design of its Sion solar electric car. In the design revealed by the German manufacturer, regarding body and interior design, production will begin in the second half of 2023. The Zion electric compact van will be built in series by Valmet Automotive in Finland starting next year. There are details that can be highlighted such as the redesigned headlight bands. The design of the lights on the rear has been revised and a reverse camera has been integrated into the design. The interior has also been adapted for series production, where the freestanding infotainment…

Northvolt and Stora Enso are developing batteries using lignin-based hard carbon produced by renewable wood from Northern European forests. The development of this wood-based battery is an attempt by a Swedish battery manufacturer to reduce dependence on raw materials from outside Europe. This project develops the first industrial battery featuring anodes sourced entirely from European raw materials. Not only reducing dependence on raw materials from outside Europe, this effort is also seen as a step to increase the carbon footprint of the production process and also reduce costs. “The joint battery development with Northvolt marks a step on our journey…

Silk-FAW said it would provide more than one billion euros ($1.02 billion) to build an electric car production facility in Italy. Silk-FAW, the start-up of US automotive design and engineering firm Silk EV and Chinese automaker FAW will complete the purchase of land in the city of Reggio Emilia where the production site will be built on August 5. This includes the company’s headquarters, research facilities Previously the Italian regional government Emilia-Romagna had hoped for assurances from Silk-FAW for fear the plan might not work. “Silk and FAW are committed to the success of our partnership,” said Li Chongtian, Silk-FAW…

The Cadillac Celestiq is a premium electric sedan prepared by GM in their electrification strategy. From the interior there is a 55-inch diagonal screen that runs the length of the dashboard, incorporating multiple displays for the driver and front seat passenger. As for the rear seat passengers, the Cadillac Celestiq completes it with an individual screen. Furthermore, the GM emphasized that the Celestiq would be a flagship sedan, inspired by the pre-war Cadillac V-16 and the 1957 Eldorado Brougham. Cadillac Celestiq photos gallery

The Volkswagen Group is about to undergo major changes, with CEO Herbert Diess stepping down and being replaced by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. According to local German media, Blume was appointed to ascend to the highest position in the VW Group, while continuing to maintain his position at Porsche. Blume is also expected to lead the VW Group towards a better future of electrification. Diess has so far been considered quite good at handling the difficult times when he led Volkswagen. When the pandemic isn’t over, Diess must be confronted again by the diesel emissions cheating scandal, as well as…

Kia Sorento Hybrid is equipped with a turbo four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1598 cc. The Smartstream family engine is capable of producing a peak power of 180 hp/5,500 rpm and 264.7 Nm/1,500-4,500 rpm of torque. Like a hybrid car, the Kia Sorento engine works with an electric motor that has a power output of 44.2 kW or 60 hp and 264 Nm of torque. The power and torque of the Sorento Hybrid engine and electric motor are transmitted to the front wheels or all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. For additional information, the Sorento Hybrid also has…

Tesla has big plans to start production of 4680 batteries at Giga Texas this third quarter. Tesla targets production to exceed the capacity of the Kato pilot line near the auto plant in Fremont, California, by the end of the year. Drew Baglino, Tesla manager explained this during the announcement of the latest quarterly report. Currently, Tesla has already produced 4680 batteries on the pilot line – not enough for 1,000 vehicles per week. The use of new technologies such as dry electrodes is Tesla’s challenge for the production of the 4680 battery. Since the route that has been used…