Author: James Bryant

Several years ago, Lexus sold one of their hatchback products, namely the CT. In addition to coming with a conventional engine variant, the Lexus CT also comes with a hybrid variant and was officially sold by Lexus and after that no echo was heard. However, recently it has been rumored that Lexus will revive the CT model. Reporting from BestCarWeb, basically this latest generation of Lexus CT will not only be present in an electric variant. Later, there will be variants with conventional petrol and diesel engines and even hybrid variants. But certainly, the shape of the body from the…

Fisker won the honorable ‘Green SUV Of The Year 2023’ award from the Green Car Journal. Beating stiff competition from long-standing OEMs, the Fisker Ocean is an exemplary model with a class-leading lineup that results from a zero-emissions drivetrain and innovations such as rooftop solar panels and the use of recycled materials in vehicles. “We are delighted to receive this award and in recognition of our unwavering commitment to sustainability,” said Fisker Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker. “We know that sustainability is an important factor for our customers, and we currently have more than 62,000 reservations for the Fisker Ocean.”…

Tesla users seem to be able to use Zoom’s video meeting feature in the near future. The feature was announced by video conferencing service Zoom during its recent Zoomtopia event. Zoom showcased several new features for its service during Zoomtopia. One of them is the ability to launch the Zoom app from Tesla’s infotainment system. The feature allows Tesla passengers to hold or attend virtual meetings from their electric vehicle. Zoom says it will bring the feature to “all new Tesla models very soon.” From the video shown, Tesla passengers have a video feed in the call, so the feature…

Nikola and ChargePoint announced a partnership to accelerate the deployment of commercial EVs charging infrastructure for fleets across the U.S. The collaboration will enable Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s comprehensive portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers, ensuring a solid technology interface and integrated sales approach between the two companies. “By having complete access to the entire ChargePoint product line to support all aspects of the Nikola business model, our Sales and Service Dealer Network will be able to reduce the time required to design, procure and construct both…

Tesla Model Y reservation holders in Germany who are unable to receive orders for their vehicles by the end of this year will still receive incentives from the German government to purchase electric cars. The German government’s incentives for electric vehicles are expected to be reduced next year. This is certainly unpleasant news for some Tesla customers, as demand for the Model 3 and Model Y has resulted in several orders that are likely to ship in 2023. In fact, if the vehicle is ordered today, some customers are likely to receive their order next year. The company said that…

Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir spoke about optimizing nickel potential in Indonesia. According to him, Indonesia needs to form an organization such as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC, which is specifically for nickel commodities. Because, he continued, nickel production in Indonesia is above 50 percent of world production. According to Erick Thohir, the formation of the nickel version of OPEC can be done by inviting the Philippines. Because the Philippines is the second largest nickel producer after Indonesia. Erick Thohir said that the abundance of nickel in Indonesia is a potential that must be utilized…

Ford has given up to an additional month for its dealers to decide to participate in the electric vehicle sales program. Dealers wishing to join the electric vehicle sales program are required to invest $1.2 million. The deadline for dealerships was actually October 31, but Ford gave it until December 2 after several dealers asked for more time to make a decision. “We value our relationship with our dealers and have decided to provide additional time for dealers who have not yet decided or asked for more time,” says Marty Gunsberg, Ford spokesman. Gunsberg declined to provide details on the…

Li-Cycle and Vines Energy Solutions (VinES), a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for mobility and energy storage applications, are pleased to announce the launch of a global recycling partnership. Vingroup is the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam. Under the new partnership, the companies are exploring global recycling solutions for VinES and VinFast, a global electric vehicle manufacturer that is also part of Vingroup. The new partnership is expected to support VinES and VinFast in their creation of a closed-loop battery supply chain to enhance their environmental goals and contribute to the global…

2022 Formula E World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne will be the reserve driver for Aston Martin’s Formula 1 Team in 2023. Aston Martin has revealed that Stoffel Vandoorne will share duties with Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich, who has been involved in Aston Martin’s car development program since September 2022. Vandoorne also had to undergo an intensive simulation and development program at the team’s headquarters in Silverstone, England. “I have watched with great interest how this team has grown and expanded its operations. I know how determined this team is to make progress in every area,” Vandoorne said on Aston Martin’s…

GMC Hummer EV has just launched an AWD electric bike. This bike was co-developed by GMC and Recon Power Bikes and it is capable of producing a peak power output of up to 2,400W. The Hummer EV AWD has a 750W dual electric motor that produces 160Nm of torque and can reach a top speed of 45 km/h. This AWD GMC Hummer EV Electric Bike has a standard 17.5 Ah battery that gives a range of around 80km. The latest e-bike from GMC Hummer is billed as the world’s first “super electric bike”. Its dual 48V 750W Bafang motors help…

Some time ago, Honda just launched their newest electric SUV, the Prologue. The car, which is a product of the collaboration between the Japanese manufacturer and General Motors, has become one of the breakthroughs of these two manufacturers in welcoming the era of electrification. It seems that these two manufacturers from different countries will not only stop presenting car products, because there are other things they want to achieve together. Both manufacturers are already planning what they will do after presenting the Prologue electric car. The collaboration between Honda and GM through the Honda Prologue seems to pave the way…

Ford has confirmed that their flagship hatchback, the Fiesta, is slated to cease production in June 2023. This was conveyed directly by Ford Motor Europe President Martin Sander, who also revealed the company’s focus had shifted. Quoted from AutoExpress, Sander said that Ford is currently focusing on developing electric cars. Given the regulations on environmentally friendly vehicles, especially in Europe, it is very strict. “We are accelerating our efforts to fully electrify our passenger vehicle line-up to become fully electric by 2030. We want electric vehicles across our Ford portfolio by 2035,” Sander said as reported by AutoExpress. “Ford is…