Author: James Bryant
James Bryant
Studied in journalism and transportation. James has been covering the electric vehicle scene since 2010 with focus in sports and China EV Brand.
After its appearance in 2006, the Audi R8 has become one of the iconic supercars that fascinates automotive enthusiasts. In addition to offering optimal performance, this model is also equipped with an eccentric design compared to other cars. Now Audi has planned to keep the R8 but by changing direction and making it an electric car. This was revealed by Linda Kurz, Head of Product Marketing for Audi Sport, in an interview with CNET by mentioning that Audi’s R series brand will switch to the electrification trend. With the transition from conventional models to electrification, he called this a challenge…
After announcing that it will launch the successor to the XC90 and Polestar, it is reported that Volvo will also release an electric-powered entry-level SUV in the near future. This model is designed to be a key player in Volvo’s projection of selling electric models by 2025. At the same time he will be a competitor of the Mercedes-Benz EQA and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense which also carries electric power with a compact design. Previously, this model was rumored to be producing the XC20 or C20 as its newest vehicle but like the successor to the XC90 it seems to…
The Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid drive combines a 1,598 cc turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and a 1.49 kWh battery capacity. The Santa Fe Hybrid turbo engine can produce 180 hp/5,500 rpm and 264 Nm/1,500-4,500 rpm of peak torque. The engine is combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor with a power of 44.2 kW or the equivalent of 60 hp and 264 Nm of torque. When working together, Hyundai claims the Santa Fe Hybrid has a combined power of 230 hp and a combined torque of 350 Nm. Compared to the Santa Fe diesel,…
Tesla, an electric vehicle manufacturer from the United States, sold 52,859 vehicles made in China in November 2021. “That figure includes 21,127 for exports,” said the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) as reported by Reuters, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Tesla manufactures the Model 3 and Model Y SUV vehicles in Shanghai. As of October Tesla had sold 54,391 Chinese-made vehicles, including 40,666 for export. Meanwhile, Nio Inc, Tesla’s local rival in China, had sales of 10,878 cars last month. This number of sales is Nio’s highest monthly record. Tesla’s other local rival, Xpeng Inc, sold 15,613 electric vehicles. Volkswagen, according…
General Motors will deliver the GMC Hummer EV pickup truck to consumers in December 2021, said GMC Brand Chief, Duncan Aldred, as quoted by Reuters. Aldred said that the Hummer EV Edition 1 which is the highest variant, has an electric driving range of 329 miles GM launched the Hummer EV with a starting price of over $100,000. GM will announce pricing for its next model with a longer driving range in 2023. Aldred said more than 80 percent of orders for the electric Hummer pickup were for the Edition 1 model and nearly half of the more than 125,000…
Elon Musk promised to announce some big updates Tesla Cybertruck updates in January 2022. Teslarati reported, Elon Musk told about the Tesla Cybertruck plan which he called the best Tesla product ever and was special even though making this model was a challenge, Cybertruck will reportedly launch a bunch of new technologies, including a quad-motor setup with individual traction control for each engine, and full self-driving (FSD Beta v10). No vehicle from Tesla has a quad-motor system and this Cybertruck will be produced first. What we also know is that the Cybertruck’s fully controllable chassis will allow moving diagonally like…
2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid is the most capable, powerful, efficient, environmentally friendly Wrangler variant introduced to the European market. First introduced in September of 2020, it has now become the Old Continent’s only powertrain option. The 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe pairs the same turbocharged mill, the same one that powers the non plug-in four-pot model, with an electric motor for a combined 380 HP and 637 Nm of torque, good for 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) in 6.4 seconds. Jeep says that its 17 kWh battery pack gives a WLTP electric-only range of 50 km…
Ford debuted the F-100 Eluminator concept at this year’s SEMA aftermarket show. F-100 Eluminator concept using a dual-motor setup producing the same 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet of torque as the Mustang Mach-E Performance. The two motors make a combined 480 horsepower and 634 pound-feet of torque. The version you’ll be able to buy from Ford makes 281 horsepower and 317 pound-feet. Photos: Ford
Hyundai officially introduced the Seven Concept which is one of the electric vehicle lines and is ready to be produced in 2024. With its size large enough, the Hyundai Seven Concept will be named a competitor to the Volvo XC90. This Seven Concept is also referred to as a special electric SUV, this can be seen from its exterior design style which is very thick with aerodynamic lines and a fairly long axis distance in its class. But reportedly some touches on the exterior will be sweetened in the production version later, we can also see what the Ioniq 5…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 just won the German Car of the Year, but we don’t know the official range and efficiency figures of the electric vehicle. All we know is the size of the battery. Also curious is the fact that there is a number for the short-range Ioniq 5, which we were told initially won’t be offered in the US. The literal headlining version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a single-motor version with a 77.4-kWh battery with 225-horsepower output. This version has a range of 303 miles, making it the most efficient version of the car. It’s rated…
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid is the most capable, powerful, efficient, environmentally friendly, technically advanced and connected Wrangler ever introduced to the European market and marks a major milestone in the brand’s history and a further step towards electrification of its cars, across the entire model range. Jeep. Thanks to its plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe allows customers to travel fully electric and zero-emissions on their daily commute around the city, and to enjoy an efficient and enjoyable on-road driving experience, while taking advantage of all-in-one performance enhancements. in almost absolute silence. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe…
The Germany-based Volkswagen group has risen to become the leader of the EV market in Europe, where the company reports that it has a 26% market share in the first half of 2021. It’s the Tesla Model 3 that has sold well in the region, but with local manufacturing. Volkswagen, a more recognizable and lower priced brand, has helped give it an edge over Tesla. But as Elon Musk aims to start production at the Berlin Gigafactory by the end of the year, Volkswagen’s lead could be short-lived. In the fast-growing EV market, analysts say the Volkswagen Group benefits from…