Author: James Bryant

After successfully marketing the Mercedes-Benz eActros as a Heavy-duty electric distribution truck in 2021, Daimler Trucks announced that it is systematically moving forward to deliver more battery-electric truck models for this year and the years to come. It is planned that the German automotive manufacturer will introduce a special electric truck for the long-distance delivery segment, namely the eActros LongHaul which has a range of about 500 km on a single electric battery charge. The truck is slated to be ready for series production in 2024. The first prototype of the 40-ton truck has already undergone internal tests and Mercedes-Benz…

DeLorean has officially unveiled the fully electric Alpha5 and is gearing up for the all-electric future of sustainable mobility. The DeLorean Alpha5 takes inspiration from the iconic DMC-12 with a stylish coupe shape with gullwing doors designed by Italdesign. The door design is probably the only retro feel to try to present as the rest is really modern. Like most vehicles today, the DeLorean Alpha5 comes with big wheels and sleek headlights at the front and rear. Its curvaceous body has a charging port on the driver’s side front fender. On the inside, there are no flux capacitors as they…

Stellantis and Toyota announced an expansion of their partnership for the production of large vans for the European market with electric powertrains scheduled for mid-2024 The big van that will be produced will most likely be the successor to the Ducato. Ducato itself is still based on the model launched in 2006, with updates in 2014. In 2020, there is also an electric drive version of the Ducato van called the e-Ducato with two battery sizes (47 or 79 kWh). Details regarding the specifications and dimensions of the new Van are not yet known. What is clear is that the…

Ford has started delivering the first F-150 Lightning to retail consumers. The first customer who got it was a man from Michigan, United States named Nicholas Schmidt. This delivery is a follow-up to what Ford announced last month. The company did promise to start shipping their electric pickup units into the hands of consumers. As is known, Ford last month revealed that they had started massive production of the F-150 Lightning. At the time, Ford said it would start shipping the F-150 Lightning in the coming days. See also: Tesla Cybertruck initial production delayed to early 2023 And the promise…

Citroen Ami is like a city car but only able to accommodate two passengers including the driver. Even so, manufacturers are reluctant to call it an electric car. Citroen deliberately labeled it as a light quadricycle, or a light four-wheeled vehicle. So that a 14 year old teenager without a driver’s license (SIM) may drive there. Based on official information, the lowest price is 6,000 Euros. Continuing to talk about dimensions, from the official statement, the vehicle built from the prototype Ami One Concept has a length of 2,410 mm, a width of 1,390 mm and a height of 1,520…

Rivian has just announced a new feature of the ninth mode for their vehicles, Soft Sand Mode. The ninth mode allows Rivian vehicles to optimize traction and stability control in deep sand. Soft sand mode is Rivian’s ninth driving mode. Four for the highway, and now five for those who want to go off-road. https://twitter.com/Rivian/status/1530266920322146305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The following is Rivian’s explanation on his website regarding Soft Sand Mode: The driver’s inputs are softened, throttle mapping tuned to initiate and maintain momentum over sand by allowing a gradual buildup of throttle at low speeds and then a more aggressive delivery at higher…

The UK faces a “chicken or egg” dilemma regarding their automotive industry. Should they first choose a battery factory or the presence of the electric car industry? Bloomberg released a report related to the current condition of the automotive industry in the UK. For more than a decade, Britain has become the center of electric vehicle production for Europe. However, the situation is now starting to change. The reason is that the country of Queen Elizabeth does not have a factory that produces reliable cells and battery packs. Recently, even the proud British automotive manufacturer, Jaguar Landr Rover, is thinking…

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz said it would immediately stop all production of cars with manual transmissions from 2023. As of now, three types of manual models remain and Mercedes-Benz is continuing to complete the process of switching to automatic. Automobilwoche reports Mercedes-Benz will end all production of its last manual model in 2023, from its A-, B- and CLA classes. According to a Mercedes-Benz spokesman, the manual model has been absent from the lineup of the US-launched brand for many years now. The last manual model offered was the SLK 250 in 2015. While the facelifted SLK (renamed SLC) retains…

Rivian announced that Charly Mwangi, who had been in charge of the manufacturing process, was leaving the company. Charly Mwangi, an automotive engineer and former executive at Tesla. He came to Rivian in May 2020 as Executive Vice President and brought the R1T and R1S SUV into production in late 2021. In an email obtained by Bloomberg, Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said Mwangi would leave and the company would reorganize at the leadership level. Rivian will bring in Frank Klein, a former Magna executive, as chief operating officer (COO) in charge of production, supply chain and manufacturing processes. Scaringe wrote…

Great demand makes automotive manufacturers compete to issue electric vehicle models. Most of the old auto manufacturers have announced their electrification targets. In addition, there are many electric vehicle startups that also offer sustainable mobility solutions to consumers. However, the large demand also has an impact on increasing the demand for raw materials for the manufacture of electric vehicles. This makes a significant increase in the main raw materials such as lithium, which is an important material for making electric vehicle batteries. In its latest report, Bloomberg said the strong demand made lithium prices soared nearly 500 percent in a…

After becoming a byword for automotive lovers through various social media, Honda has finally released a teaser for the new generation of the All New Honda CR-V. The SUV now appears carrying a new, more modern and simple design. The appearance of his own face is similar to the design used by his brother, namely the Honda BR-V and HR-V. On the front fascia, the All New Honda CR-V carries the headlights that become narrower and are made as if they are integrated with the grille. The bumper is only equipped with air holes while the fog lamps are removed…

Cadillac provides interesting data regarding the Cadillac Lyriq which sold out within four hours of opening orders. 70% of Cadillac Lyriq buyers are new to the brand. These new customers are younger than the average Cadillac customer, with 68% of Lyriq customers belonging to the so-called Gen X and Gen Y demographic groups. Cadillac revealed in a recent media presentation. Cadilaq orders for their first electric vehicle at 9am and by 1pm the Lyriq has sold out. The party declined to say how many orders Cadillac received. “This week marked a historic moment in Cadillac’s journey to an all-electric future…

Vehicles with electrification technology now have a wider market. Some manufacturers even present vehicles used for commercial or commercial use with pure electric technology. Kia is no exception, which seems serious about the commercial car segment with electric technology. No half-hearted, they will build a special factory for commercial electric cars in their home country, South Korea. As reported by Greencarcongres.com, Kia’s newest factory which is devoted to commercial or commercial cars with electric technology is one of Kia’s steps in supporting environmentally friendly vehicles. According to Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation, the new factory facility…

Last year, Apple announced that it had finalized a new “Core” processor that is reportedly going to be used in their autonomous vehicles. Apple even had time to communicate with several automotive manufacturers to establish cooperation in presenting autonomous electric vehicles. But unfortunately, until now, Apple’s electric vehicle is hanging without certainty. Recently, several high-ranking officials of the Apple car project have reportedly resigned and moved to other companies. One of the people who resigned was Christopher “CJ” Moore, who was one of the top executives of the Apple car project. See also: Apple Patent Reveals Autonomous Technology Like the…

In the next few years, the Australian Government will rejuvenate the prime minister’s official vehicle. This has also led to speculation that the Australian Prime Minister will later use electric vehicles as official vehicles. But, apparently there are a number of things that make the plan will not be realized in the near future. Quoted from Drive on Wednesday (25/5.2022), this happened because the Australian Government had a number of separate considerations in choosing official vehicles for state officials. One of the considerations is a matter of security. Bearing in mind, the prime minister’s official car must be equipped with…

If the fuel car, the engine is part of the combustion process to produce energy. While the inverter is the engine of an electric car to transmit electrical energy to the drive wheels. Inverter is a component that converts electric current. From the battery stored DC electric current (Direct Current). When electrical energy from the battery is needed, electricity is channeled first to the inverter. In the inverter, DC electric current is converted into AC electric current (Alternating Current). AC electric current is needed as energy to drive the electric motor according to the amount of power required is regulated…

The trend of electric cars continues to grow, many manufacturers continue to issue new innovations to make electric cars more practical. Not a few who do it by making the dimensions smaller. Like manufacturers from China, Wuling and Chery, which offer electric cars with dimensions that are quite small and very suitable for urban areas. In addition, the selling price is very cheap. Not wanting to lose to the Wuling Mini EV or Chery EQ1, a European manufacturer, Micro Mobility System introduced the Microlino 2.0 Pioneer Series, a tiny electric car that officially launched on May 12, 2022. As the…

Maxus calls the MIFA 9 the world’s first full-size MPV electric car. Indeed, as a full-size MPV, the Maxus MIFA 9 is prepared to block large MPVs such as the Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Staria, and Kia Grand Carnival. What are the specifications like? Starting from the dimensions, the MIFA 9 has a body with a length of 5,270 mm, a width of 2,000 mm, a height of 1,840 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,200 mm. In comparison, the MIFA 9 has a body length and wheelbase that is quite close to the Hyundai Staria and certainly longer than the Alphard.…

Porsche has released a special edition Porsche Taycan GTS celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring circuit. “With this exclusive special edition, we are not only satisfying our electric sports car enthusiasts, but are confirming our attachment to the Hockenheimring,” said Alexander Pollich, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Deutschland GmbH. “We wish a happy birthday to this legendary and historically rich race track,” added Pollich. Starting from the specifications, the Taycan GTS Hockenheimring edition is no different from the usual Taycan GTS. It is equipped with two all-wheel-drive electric motors capable of spitting out the highest peak power…

KTM has not only released interesting motorcycles, but the Austrian manufacturer has also released new products, namely the STACYC 18eDrive Factory Edition and 20eDrive Factory Edition electric bicycles. Both bikes are made especially for children, and have a body made of aluminum. Then combined with front suspension fork models for 18eDrive and Manitou J-Unit with a swing distance of 80 mm for 20eDrive. Then the driving force is a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 3 Ah with a charging time of 1.5 hours. The battery can also be removed quickly, and the usage time is about 30-45 minutes. 18eDrive…