Author: James Bryant

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus announced that the German manufacturer is ready to manufacture large-scale electric trucks (eTruck) from its factories for the European market. In the first 12 months since the innovative eMobility Center was established at its main plant, MAN Truck & Bus has launched 20 heavy-duty eTruck prototypes as test models for future mixed series production with conventional trucks in real-life conditions. The CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Alexander Vlaskamp, ​​explained that the construction of the MAN eMobility Center in mid-June 2021 was a clear start for the modernization of the plant as…

Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin agreed to collaborate on tire research and development for the next generation of premium electric vehicles. The duration of the agreement to develop electric vehicle tires lasts for three years. The agreement between Hyundai and the French tire manufacturer includes research and development of environmentally friendly tires, one of which is to increase the use of sustainable materials. The tires developed will be used for Hyundai Motor Group’s premium electric vehicles. The South Korean car manufacturer considers researching new tire technology very important because these components must meet durability and performance requirements. See also: Michelin…

The rapidity of electric car technology has also opened up innovation for several companies. Not only do they provide recharging facilities for electric car batteries with fast charging technology, but they also continue to develop new, more modern batteries. Like the Enovix company, they are now presenting a new breakthrough which has presented an electric car battery which has the advantage of a shorter charging time. Citing information from New Atlas, Enovix, the company from the United States has made a new innovation related to its claim. Through the technology on display, they hope to play a role in the…

Audi filed a lawsuit against Nio for trademark infringement in a Munich court, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Nio trademarks in question are ES6 and ES8. Audi considers the two Nio trademarks to violate their trademark which has named production the S6 and S8. Nio, the premium brand that has so far made most of its sales in China, entered the Norwegian market in May last year and plans to launch its models in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark before the end of the year. See also: NIO want to sell its EVs in more…

Autonomous vehicle software company Oxbotica is reportedly exploring the virtual metaverse world by leveraging intelligence from Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This expansion is carried out by Oxbotica to speed up verification of the effectiveness and safety of autonomous technology that is often embedded in electric vehicles. Utilizing an AI technology called MetaDriver, Oxbotica will later be able to perform a series of checks on the autonomous system that will be embedded in electric vehicles, including the feasibility of being autonomous in various conditions, including rain, snow, fog, at night or during the day. See also: Jidu unveils first ‘robot’ car…

The Citroën My Ami Buggy Concept, which was shown in December 2021, is certain to enter the production kitchen. The French manufacturer will sell the mini electric car exclusively online from June 21. Citroën also said that only 50 units of the My Ami Buggy will be produced. This production version of the My Ami Buggy features a dark green body with some bright yellow accents and bronze alloy wheels with black center caps. Compared to the previous concept with more open sides, this variant has a tubular door. The dark gray roof has a canvas section that can be…

Honda and Sony cooperate in producing electric cars. To realize this mission, the two have built the company “Sony Honda Mobility” and will launch their products starting in 2025. Sony Honda Mobility is jointly owned with a 50:50 shareholding. The head office of this joint venture is located in Tokyo, Japan. Meanwhile, Honda and Sony have completed their agreement this year. They will bring their best assets to be able to produce the best products. Later, Honda will share its long experience in the automotive world, while Sony will bring the best technology and software. Although there is no information…

Nikola Corp, US electric truck manufacturer, is evaluating options to build its own battery pack by 2024, Chief Financial Officer Kim Brady said Thursday. “If in-sourcing opportunity is available to us, and if we decide to explore that, that will likely be in 2024,” Brady said Brady says manufacturing battery packs yourself can increase volumes and reduce production costs, Nikola may have to explore those options. See also: Everything You should know about Nikola Tre electric truck Nikola is currently using battery packs from LG Energy Solution, while the company signed a supply deal with Proterra In in January. Brady…

Micro Mobility Systems has just announced that it has started production of the BMW Isetta-inspired Microlino 2.0. The company says it has received about 30,000 and plans to build the first 999 vehicles from its factory in Italy and deliver them to customers. Microlino prices start at 14,990 Swiss francs for the base Urban model. The high-end Pioneer series starts at 20,990 Swiss francs and is limited to 999 units. The Microlino is powered by the same 16.75 horsepower of electricity and three battery pack sizes – 6 kWh, 10.5 kWh and 14 kWh. The smallest package charges a maximum…

Toyota is reportedly under pressure from investors over slow EV sales and the company’s inability to convince the market to switch to EVs. AkademikerPension, which is a Danish pension fund manager and Toyota investor, said Toyota had repeatedly tried to undermine efforts by governments in several countries to phase out internal combustion engines. Toyota is also considered to promote activities related to ICE cars more often than EVs. Apart from AkademikerPension, AP7 from Sweden, and The Storebrand Group from Norway also conveyed the same thing regarding the promotion of ICE which is still being raised. Complaints from European investors have…

Xpeng has just announced the presence of a new generation of superchargers for electric vehicles. According to Xpeng Motors CEO He Xiaopeng, electric vehicle users usually focus on the efficiency and convenience of charging their vehicles. For this reason, Xpeng has launched a new generation of supercharger for electric vehicles which is claimed to make charging times four times faster than the previous generation. Quoted from Gizmochina, Thursday (16/6/2022), the latest generation supercharger from Xpeng can charge electric vehicles from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 12 minutes. With the advent of new energy vehicles becoming more and more…

The UK government has ended financial support for any electric car purchases. The incentive, which was launched in 2011, has been enjoyed by more than 500,000 vehicles over the past decade. However, the revocation of the subsidy made the price of electric cars go up. Previous buyers can claim an incentive of £1,500 for any purchase of any electric car priced under £32,000 (US$39,000). While support for PHEV cars has been discontinued since 2018. Reporting from Carscoops, Wednesday (15/6/2022), when the scheme was first launched, buyers could claim a much cheaper subsidy of 5,000 pounds (6,100 US dollars) against EVs,…

With its funky and compact style, it’s no wonder that the Toyota C-HR had gained such great popularity among their consumers. First introduced to the world at the end of 2016, the Toyota C-HR is considered one of the cars that offers quite a pleasant experience. And according to rumors, Toyota is working on a new generation. From Carbuzz reports, consumers are likely to be treated to a new electric-powered C-HR, which is expected to arrive as early as next year. The new C-HR is rumored to be adopting a more evolutionary design approach, with a sleeker and more aggressive…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has shown that the Swedish construction equipment manufacturer is relentless in developing new innovations that are in line with its commitment to driving change towards a green future. This time, the Volvo Group subsidiary has introduced the Volvo HX04 which is the prototype of the world’s first hydrogen-cell articulated haul truck (mining truck), which is now on trial. This sustainability innovation follows a multi-stakeholder research project that aims to break new ground in hydrogen technology. This project will also be an important Volvo CE innovation in providing hydrogen-powered construction equipment in the future. As part…

Recently, Hyundai Australia was forced to recall one of the rising electric car products, the Ioniq 5. There are approximately 578 units of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 that were forced to be recalled in Australia. As reported by Carsales Australia on Tuesday (7/6/2022), Hyundai said the software problem that occurred came from the Shift Control Unit which was suspected of having an error in the software programming. This problem will make the car can move on its own even though the car is parked. According to Hyundai, the Software Shift Control Unit or SCU system makes a car that is…

MINI is preparing their latest electric vehicle model that carries the crossover concept. The electric crossover will use a new design language called Charismatic Simplicity by blending the brand’s iconic design with a more modern approach. “Purely electrically powered models from MINI give us a unique opportunity to rethink our design. At the same time, we retain the attention to detail, sense of tradition and passion for innovation that MINI is renowned for.The MINI Design DNA will clearly come through in every model of this new generation, leaving its brand affiliation in no doubt whatsoever. At the same time, the…

Recently circulated a patent rendering of the upcoming MG roadster, the MG Cyberster. From this leaked patent rendering image, it looks like an MG car with the typical Cyberster concept design language that was shown in 2021. It looks like the car in the patent drawing is already a production-ready version. With a design language like the Cyberster concept, this upcoming sports car will certainly be equipped with an electric engine. Cyberster is claimed to be able to go up to 60 mph from rest in less than 3.0 seconds and cover a distance of 500 miles on a single…

Canada Post has announced their electrification plans. Canada Post targets to convert their fleet of 14,000 vehicles to all-electric vehicles by 2040. Half of their delivery fleet should be electric by 2030. Canada Post is currently piloting several electric and emission-free vehicles that are projected to make up its fleet. One of the piloted vehicles is a delivery vehicle for urban areas with a top speed of 40 km/hour. The vehicle will be piloted for city delivery for one year. Canada Post did not provide details about the vehicle model used and the infrastructure. “We have a responsibility to Canadians,…

Tesla Inc has partnered with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to install camera sensors in self-driving systems in Tesla electric cars. Samsung has set aside 5 trillion won or US$4 billion to supply 80 percent of the camera sensors integrated into Tesla’s self-driving electric vehicle systems such as the Model S, Model Y, Model X and Model 3. This deal is the largest single contract ever won by Samsung Electronics, beating LG Innotek and Primax Electronics, which currently supply about 20 percent of Tesla’s vehicle camera module needs. See also: Samsung decided not to manufacture electric vehicles “Samsung Electro-Mechanics will be making more…

Visiting the City of London, England, there are several iconic things and locations that come to mind and are a pity to miss by taking pictures or videos, namely the red telephone box, Big Ben Clock, Downing Street and the city’s signature black taxi. Known for its integrated mode of public transport, taking a taxi is rarely an option in the city. The red double-decker bus or train network is more familiar. However, now you have to try this one taxi. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has developed the world’s most advanced electric taxi, TX. There are already 5,000…