Author: James Bryant

The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo finally proves that EVs really can be as exciting to drive as they are fast, as practical to use as they are desirable – albeit at a high price here. Porsche’s Taycan GTS Sport Turismo could be its best electric car yet. It looks great, goes like stink, is beautifully designed and engineered, and – with just a couple of small caveats – it drives quite brilliantly. Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Price and Specifications [Infographic]

After releasing the teaser a few weeks ago, now Honda officially introduces the form of the sixth generation All-new Step WGN. First debuted in 1996, the launch year also marks its 25th anniversary. The Japanese automaker offers two new Step WGN variants called “Air” and “Spada” with its flagship trim level, “Premium Line”. Compared to its predecessor which was introduced in 2015 and got a facelift in 2017, this sixth generation Step WGN looks much more elegant and minimalist which represents the latest evolution of Honda’s design language. Seen from the exterior, this MPV adopts a two-box layout with a…

After being introduced as an electric scooter concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the Yamaha E01 has reportedly started testing. In fact, a photo showing an electric scooter covered in camouflage has been circulating in cyberspace. Reported by response.jp, this electric motorbike from the manufacturer bearing the tuning fork still maintains the maxi scooter style that is currently popular in the global market. When viewed from the details, this zero emission motorcycle comes with features that really meet the needs of everyday use. The LCD screen display comes with speed information, battery capacity, including ABS system indicators, turn signal…

Audi team racer Mattias Ekstrom and navigator Emil Bergkvist successfully added to the German team’s trophy collection at the 2022 Dakar Rally. The reason is, Mattias Ekstrom managed to occupy the second podium on stage six of the 2022 Dakar Rally which was held on Friday (7/1/2022). Thus, Mattias Ekstrom followed in the footsteps of his two teammates, Stephane Peterhansel and Carlos Sainz Sr. to present a podium for the Audi team during the 2022 Dakar Rally. Audi’s achievement is quite unique, because it is one of the teams where all successful drivers can climb the podium at the 2022…

BMW launched a concept car that is quite unique and sophisticated. Imagine, the body of this car can change color automatically and can adjust the feelings of the car owner’s heart. Reporting from Carscoops, BMW launched the iX concept electric car at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) technology exhibition which was held in Las Vegas, United States. At first glance, the design of this BMW EV car is nothing special BMW carries the name of the concept car, namely the iX Flow E Ink, where the color of the car body can change automatically. The company claims this is…

Volvo’s heavy-duty electric truck has reportedly completed its first independent energy efficiency test conducted in Germany. The electric truck is claimed to be able to exceed its official range by using 50% less energy than the diesel variant. The test was carried out with one of its flagship electric trucks, the Volvo FH Electric, which is a zero-emission truck that has a power of 675 hp (490 kW) with a gross weight of 40 tons. See also: TuSimple successfully operates autonomous trucks running on public roads The truck was tested by one of the German truck journalists, Jan Burgdorf, on…

The electric vehicle industry continues to experience rapid progress. This is marked by the emergence of vehicles with various advanced features and the transition of fuel-oil powered cars (conventional) to electric power. This condition also received serious attention from Honda China. In an official statement, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. which is a subsidiary of Honda in China announced that Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd will build a dedicated EV production plant. This is done to build sufficient systems and production capabilities to expand the line of EVs in the future. See also: Vinfast plans to open an electric…

One (Our Next Energy), an electrification technology research company based in Michigan, USA, announced that their prototype Gemini-001 Prototype EV Battery has been tested on a Tesla Model S and is capable of traveling 1,210 km (752 miles) on a single charge. . The experimental test was carried out on December 17, 2021 by swapping the Tesla Model S battery for the Gemini-001 Prototype. The Tesla Model S with the prototype EV Battery traveled back and forth from Detroit to the Mackinac Bridge at an average speed of 88.5 km/h (55 Miles/hour). The Model S was also tested indoors with…

BrightDrop, a spin-off of electric commercial vehicles from General Motors (GM), announced that it has reached an agreement to supply 5,000 of its electric vans to US retail giant Walmart. Walmart said it would integrate electric vehicles into its entire fleet in the coming years. Walmart Senior Vice President, Tom Ward said that in addition to saving time and costs for customers, the company is also focused on creating a last-mile delivery fleet that is more sustainable and emission-free. “BrightDrop’s proven ability to bring sustainable electric vans to market makes them a great partner to support our growing InHome delivery…

General Motors announced that it is ready to introduce electric Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) namely the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer which will launch in 2023. Alongside the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, the announcements of the Equinox EV and Blazer EV are an important part of General Motors electric car strategy for 2023, with three new models joining the Bolt and Bolt EUV. Like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, the Equinox EV and Blazer EV will be based on General Motor’s scalable Ultium platform, featuring a floor-mounted battery in a modular skateboard-style architecture. The Chevrolet Equinox EV will be a new model,…

Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple announced that it has piloted the first autonomous semi-truck on a public road with no human presence in the vehicle and no human intervention. TuSimple is a company focused on developing autonomous technologies for commercial vehicles. The company was founded in San Diego in 2015, where it is currently headquartered, but also has operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. As reported by Techcrunh, the test of the autonomous truck was carried out on the evening of December 22. The total test was carried out for one hour and 20 minutes and ended at the…

Tesla Inc on Sunday, December 2 reported record quarterly delivery that far exceeded Wall Street forecasts. They were also able to overcome the global chip shortage as they increased production in China. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the world’s most valuable automaker has made record deliveries to customers. Tesla, led by billionaire CEO Elon Musk, delivered 308,600 vehicles in the fourth quarter, significantly higher than analyst estimates of 263,026 vehicles. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1477700424933253123 Tesla’s October-December shipments were up about 70% from a year earlier and nearly 30% higher than the previous quarter’s record shipments. “Great job by the Tesla team…

Indigo Technologies will introduce two of their new vehicles for the ideshare and delivery markets at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Indigo Technologies is an EV startup based in Massachusetts. The two vehicles are named Indigo FLOW and FLOW PLUS. Both types of electric vehicles introduce the Robot Wheel innovation which allows the vehicle to be driven smoother, wider and operate at a lower cost than other vehicles in its class. Indigo claims FLOW and FLOW PLUS will be serious challengers to the Toyota Rav4 and Ford Transit Connect. The Indigo FLOW and FLOW PLUS will provide over…

Driving an electric or hybrid car has many advantages. In addition to saving energy, the car is also environmentally friendly. For maintenance, electric or hybrid cars are quite different from conventional engine cars. In fact, not many people understand that changing tires cannot be done carelessly. For electric or hybrid cars, you should use tires with a high profile but not too wide. This is done so that friction or rolling resistance is low, so that less force is required for traction. See also: ElectricDrive GT – Electric Vehicles Tire from Goodyear Because of the low rolling resistance, so it…

Samsung SDI just announced their brand new battery called PRiMX (Pronounced as Praimax). This South Korean manufacturer has a super-gap technology in the launch of PRiMX. In its release, PRiMX stands for ‘Prime Battery for Maximum Experience.’ PRiMX itself was developed under three keywords, ‘Absolute Quality,’ ‘Excellent Performance,’ and ‘Proven Excellence.’ In terms of quality, Samsung SDI strengthens the quality control of batteries produced from development, manufacture and delivery. Strict checks are carried out starting from the selection of basic materials and designs that are expected to improve battery quality. See also: Northvolt announced Lithium-ion cell battery first production In…

Huawei revealed that the company has launched the first digital car key with support for Bluetooth and NFC technology. This feature has also been installed on the newly launched AITO M5 in China. The AITO M5 is also the first electric vehicle in the industry to support Bluetooth and NFC (Near field communication) in one digital car key. The AITO M5 is the first smart electric plug-in hybrid SUV from AITO. The car is inspired by the Porsche Macan, and was developed in collaboration with Huawei and another Chinese brand, Seres, which is under conglomerate Chongqing Sokon. See also: What…

The tiny electric car Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has become one of the best-selling electric vehicles in China. It costs around US$ 4,500. However, with a low price is it worth the level of safety? Reporting from Inside EVs, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has just been tested in a collision with a fellow car. To be balanced, this test was carried out with other small cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-coIUMHp4g&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=%E6%B1%BD%E8%BD%A6%E5%A4%A7%E4%BE%A6%E6%8E%A2%E4%B8%9C%E9%97%A8 The crash test was carried out by a Chinese transportation safety agency, the Car Institute of Collision Safety. Later, the results of this trial can find out how far the safety level…

Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is preparing to develop a national electric car by deploying all its members. The electric car project is called Project Arrow, which was the name of the project for the manufacture of a national fighter aircraft. For the first time, APMA floated the idea of ​​creating an electric car that was fully developed in Canada, from conception to production last year at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). roadshow and participate in the CES 2023 event. See also: Canadian government adds more budget for EV subsidiy program Frasier Dunn, head of the Project Arrow…

Mitsubishi Fuso prepares to leave commercial vehicles with internal combustion engines. Starting in 2035, Mitsubishi Fuso only sells electric or hydrogen (fuel cell) buses and trucks. The Japanese manufacturer, as reported by the Nikkei Asian Review some time ago, will fulfill that mission in stages. Mitsubishi Fuso’s product transformation begins in 2022, when they will begin introducing and selling electric truck models. Then, after 2027, their first hydrogen truck is scheduled to launch. See also: BYD to launch electric commercial vehicles sales in Hungary Since 2017, Mitsubishi Fuso has actually released and sold the eCanter electric truck. However, assembly and…

Different from cars in general, Tesla’s electric car has an in-car-gaming feature called Tesla Arcade. It allows users to play games in the cabin space by taking advantage of the large multipurpose screen. Interestingly, the choice of games available on these sophisticated devices has recently been continuously improved. After embedding Cyberpunk 2077, Tesla is now adding another popular game, namely Sonic the Hedgehog. Tesla will add Sonic the Hedgehog in all their cars, both new and old models. Like other games, Game Sonic the Hedgehog can only be played on the dashboard when the car is stopped. Tesla previously provided…