Author: James Bryant

Cadillac opened online orders for the Lyriq electric SUV on May 19, 2022. Surprisingly, it turned out that the quota for the Lyriq sold out immediately within minutes of the announcement of the online reservation. Cadillac Lyriq is one of the waiting list of the many electric vehicles that will slide. Other cars that consumers are waiting for include the Tesla Cybertruck, Lotus Eletre, RAM 1500 Pick-up, Volvo XC60, Audi A6 e-Tron, and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The new Cadillac Lyriq will ship to consumers in the fall of 2022, or around October this year. See also: Cadillac Lyriq Starts at…

The Electrified G80 is the first electric car from Genesis, which is based on the Genesis G80 premium sedan. Before discussing the battery and electric motor, let’s first look at the exterior design. In general, the Electrified G80 has the same design as its sibling. For example, the front grille is in the shape of a G-Matrix typical of Genesis cars with a diamond motif. And on the front there is a hidden charging door. With dimensions of 5,005 meters in length, 1,925 meters in width and 1,475 meters in height, the Electrified G80 is arguably a large luxury sedan.…

The French car manufacturer, Renault launched an electric concept SUV with a combination of hydrogen fuel, the Scenic Vision. Previously, the Scenic was a Renault MPV. However, they turned it into a crossover called Scenic Vision. In addition, this car transforms into an electric vehicle. Scenic Vision is also the embodiment of Renault’s transformation into an environmentally friendly and technology-oriented company. This of course covers climate challenges, resource conservation, user safety and health. “With this we are opening a new chapter in the development of our vehicles, from design to end-of-life, in an environmentally friendly way,” said Clea Martinet, Vice…

The new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid has a larger battery with a gross capacity of 17.9 kWh (previously 14.1 kWh), which translates to an increase in electric range of up to 30%. Measured according to the NEDC cycle (ECE-R101), the Cayenne E-Hybrid can now cover a distance of up to 48 kilometers with zero local emissions. All plug-in hybrid Cayenne models consist of an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This electric motor produces an output of 100 kW (134.1 hp) and 400 Nm, which is claimed to produce a top speed of pure electricity at 135…

Mercedes-Benz is busy investing heavily in its newest model. Where, the German car manufacturer introduced the Vision AMG concept car which depicts a futuristic high-performance electric sedan. The study is based on the AMG.EA architecture specifically for the all-electric AMG models currently under development with the first production cars arriving on the market in 2025. “The AMG vision shows the spectacular style of what electrification looks like at Mercedes-AMG that puts forward the factory aesthetic,” said Philipp Schiemer, CEO of Mercedes-AMG. The concept car features four pillarless doors and a hatchback style at the rear. To make it a proper…

Renault introduced the hydrogen-powered Scenic Vision SUV prototype on Thursday, May 19, 2022. This prototype car was deliberately presented in an effort to catch up with its competitors in the electrification era. The Renault Scenic Vision won’t go on sale until 2030. However, a fully electric SUV is rumored to hit the market in 2024. Scenic Vision itself is reportedly going to use an electric motor like other electric vehicles. However, the motor is powered by electricity generated via hydrogen and can increase battery range. It is also known that the fuel cell battery used is 16 kW and is…

Tesla is reportedly expanding its open Supercharger charging program in Europe that will allow non-Tesla electric car owners to take advantage of Tesla’s charging network. Previously, non-Tesla electric car owners could use select stations in the Netherlands, Norway and France, but now they are also available in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium and Australia. Non-Tesla owners in Belgium and Germany can initially take advantage of the Tesla network if traveling to a country that has a Supercharger. See also: Tesla Officially Open First Supercharger Station In Alaska Elon Musk has talked about expanding the program to the United States since…

Hyundai Motor America announced a recall of the Ioniq 5 while Kia Motors America did the same for the EV6. The two sister electric vehicle models have been recalled due to a software issue related to the parking brake. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disconnect the parking mechanism. This can cause the vehicle to roll when parked on sloping terrain. Hyundai and Kia are not sure whether there have been any incidents of the parking brake in the US, but are investigating four incidents on the Ioniq 5 and one EV6 in South Korea. In…

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recently launched a fire truck that is believed to be the first electric-powered fire truck in the United States. As reported by Carscoops, the RTX fire truck is produced by Rosenbauer, where they also claim the model is the world’s first electric-powered fire truck. Prices for electric fire trucks start at USD 900,000, but LAFD has ordered a version with prices starting at USD 1.2 million. According to LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the use of electric-powered trucks is not only able to reduce noise, but also creates a healthier working environment for its…

Genesis recently opened orders for their premium electric vehicle, the GN60. The premium electric vehicle, priced at $58,890, offers 30 minutes of free charging at Electrify America’s charging stations for three years. Genesis, a premium brand from Hyundai, has decided for a while, sales in the United States will be limited. Initially the Genesis GV60 will only be available for purchase at select dealers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. This electric car will be available in two dual motor options, Advanced AWD and Performance AWD. It includes a feature called Face Connect, which will allow the driver…

LG Chem is reportedly soon developing a new “plastic product” to prevent thermal leaks that can cause fires in EV batteries. LG Chem did not provide further details regarding the development of the “plastic product”. “The new advanced flame retardant product created by LG Chem is a highly functional engineering plastic product made from a variety of composites including polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and polyamide (PA) resins.” said LG Chem. In a test show that the developed plastic is able to “prevent the spread of fire caused by thermal propagation for more than ten minutes at a temperature of 1,000 °…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, which was originally going to be a supporter of global mobility, doesn’t seem to want to be separated from the true DNA of the Volkswagen T1, which was introduced globally since 1950. These two cars, each of which has the task of carrying people and carrying goods, still do not rule out the design and function of a vehicle. Now, to be clear, Kabaroto received information directly from his important person, Jozef Kaban, Head of Volkswagen Design. “T1 became an icon for the 1950s,” said Jozef. “Through ID. Buzz, we are transferring DNA…

The Lamborghini Urus, which is one of the most powerful SUVs at the moment, is reported to be coming in a fully electric version, although it may take some time. Head of Lamborghini Design Mitja Borkert shared the possibility of a fully electric Lamborghini Urus SUV but not in the near future. Previous reports stated that Lamborghini is in the process of developing its first fully electric model which may be introduced in 2027. See also: Lamborghini’s First Electric Vehicle will hit the market in 2027 or 2028, CEO Says Last year, Lamborghini announced a massive 1.7 billion dollar investment…

If you’re not an early adopter of electric vehicles, chances are some barriers to entry still exist. Barriers are like range, charging station access or lower prices. However, manufacturers continue to develop technology, infrastructure, and affordability with each generation. Taiwan’s Kymco with electric scooter brand Ionex aims to break down the remaining barriers with its entry into the Italian market. However, this isn’t the first time Ionex is coming to the Italian market as Kymco has presented a range of electric scooters and swappable battery technology at EICMA 2021. Not only standard charging points, Kymco has also built a swappable…

Marrakech, one of the major cities in Morocco, has hosted the previous four Formula E races at the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan. The event had been briefly featured on last season’s calendar, having before it finally been canceled as the North African country’s Covid-19 response shifted to suspending flights from the UK. However, Marrakech will claim a reprieve to cover slots vacated by the Vancouver round, which was canceled last month because promoters were unable to complete the necessary arrangements in time to host the race around the city’s False Creek area. The Vancouver race will be part…

One of the misconceptions regarding electric vehicles is the recycling of unused components. Many people still believe that used batteries from electric vehicles will just be thrown away when they expire. But Li-Ion batteries are too precious to just throw away. Tesla recently reported that it has recycled 92% of the raw materials in used Li-Ion batteries to be used as new batteries. Unlike cars with internal combustion engines that use fossil fuels and then break them down into lethal chemicals and harmful gases, Li-Ion batteries in electric vehicles can be reused indefinitely and over and over again. See also:…

The delivery of the first batch of Tesla electric vehicles (EV) from the Shanghai Gigafactory began Wednesday, May 11, 2022 after this large factory was temporarily closed due to the lockdown, the spike in new Covid-19 cases in the City of Shanghai. The Glovis Splendor ship anchored from Nangang Port in Shanghai to Luka Koper Port in Slovenia with 4,767 Tesla electric cars at the Tesla factory in Shanghai City on Wednesday morning. “As soon as the car was produced on Tuesday afternoon, Tesla rushed to load it onto the ship,” said He Dong’an, an official with Yangshan Customs. According…

For the first time in history, Brazil will host Formula E starting from the 2023 season, on a five-year contract. The Brazilian Formula E which will be held in the City of Sao Paulo will also feel special, because in that season the third generation Formula E car will be used for the first time. Alberto Longo, Co-founder and Chief Championship Officer of Formula E, said that his party was very enthusiastic and welcomed the implementation of Formula E in Brazil. See also: Everything You should know about Formula E Gen3 race car “We are delighted that the Formula E…

The Formula E Gen3 racing car was just introduced in France at the end of April 2022. This electric racing car will replace the Gen2 EVO. This environmentally friendly vehicle is planned to be used for the ninth season of Formula E to take place in 2023. Quoted from the FIA ​​Formula E page, the Gen3 is claimed to be the fastest electric racing car, with a maximum speed of 322 kph. In addition, it is also the most efficient because more than 40% of the energy comes from regenerative braking. Amazingly, about 95% of the power efficiency of the…

Volkswagen will bring back the VW Scout sport utility vehicle (SUV) specifically for the United States market. This plan is an attempt to challenge local manufacturers, Ford and Rivian EV. In order to realize the plan to rebuild the VW Scout, the German car manufacturer has invested 100 million euros. Later in producing the VW Scout, his party will create an independent company in the United States that is separate from its parent in Germany. It is estimated that production will start in 2026. It also stated that Volkswagen could seek external funding through investors or an IPO to expand…