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British construction equipment and services provider Speedy, added 150 new electric vans. Speedy ordered 100 Ford E-Transit models (4.25 t class) and 50 E-Transit vans (3.5 t class) to replace the ICE models. Speedy is one of the UK’s leading providers of tools, equipment and plant rental services to customers in the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, as well as local trade and consumers. The Ford E-Transit van has a 135 kW motor power, ford only offers the E-Transit with one 68 kWh net battery variant. Speedy began operating these Ford E-Transit vehicles in October, and the company also built…

Polestar officially displays the Polestar 5 prototype electric car technology at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2022 (23-26/6). In its dynamic debut, Polestar spread the charm of the Polestar 5 prototype by taking it on a Goodwood Hillclimb. “The Polestar 5 is shaping up to be an astonishing four-door GT car just like a Polestar car,” said Pete Allen, Head of Polestar UK R&D. “The platform combines the essence of a low-volume performance car with modern chassis technology that is light in weight and rigid,” Allen added. Interestingly, at the same time with the debut at Goodwood, Polestar also revealed…

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse recently said that BMW Motorrad will launch a new electric two-wheeler every 18 to 24 months, with the next model slated to come in 2023. Previously, BMW has launched the CE 04 electric scooter which can be said is an urban mobility vehicle. For this latest electric motorcycle, BMW plans to release a high-performance electric motor. BMW Motorrad is also rumored to have registered several trademarks, from DC 01 to DC 09 for its upcoming lineup of electric motors. See also: TVS and BMW Motorrad to jointly produce electric motorcycle Coincidentally, the latest patent application by…

Nissan in April introduced a new facelift for 2023 and now the company has announced the model will start at $27,800. Just like most other electric vehicle manufacturers that are raising prices, the 2023 Leaf is $400 more expensive than its predecessor. A fresh look that is immediately visible is the shape of the front grille, curved bumpers and headlights that are sweetened with black sweeps on the inside. The Nissan badge also has a shimmer as a new design identity. 2023 Leaf comes in two trims namely Leaf S and Leaf SV Plus. Leaf S uses a lithium-ion battery…

An electric motorcycle manufacturer from the United States, Zero recently launched an adventure-style electric motorcycle product, the Zero DSR/X. This electric motor manufacturer already has several types and appearance options. Options include the trail-style Zero FX, the Supermoto-style S and DS, the naked R, and the fairing-style SR/S. To complete the line-up, now comes the Adventure-style Zero DSR/X. In appearance, this motorbike is built from the Zero DSR base which is equipped with supporting devices. At the front, there is a fairly high visor, headlamp guard, hand guard, engine guard, and fog lamp. In addition, to support long trips, a…

Giga Berlin has achieved an astonishing feat after being able to build 1,000 Model Ys per week since it first opened on 22 March 2022 In Tesla’s official Twitter account, the crew at the Giga Berlin joins the production of the 1,000th Model Y this week. https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1537995967709884416 Elon Musk recently sent an email to Tesla employees, congratulating them on their hard work this year. According to Elon Musk, Giga Berlin produced nearly 1,000 cars last week, which is a significant milestone as Tesla tries to ramp up production in Europe. This impressive achievement shows how quickly and smoothly the Giga…

UPS has shared the first images of an electric, pedal-powered delivery vehicle being piloted in New York. The delivery vehicles called eQuads have previously been launched in London and other cities and will be used elsewhere in the future. “New York is a complicated city when we look at the density, So if we can have success here in the city, then we can see how we implement in other cities throughout the U.S.” Nicole Pilet, the industrial engineering director for UPS. https://twitter.com/UPSPolicy/status/1536676114613125125 eQuads is only 33 inches (84 cm) wide, which makes it possible to use bicycle lanes in…

After Hyundai’s success with the Ioniq 5, now the manufacturer from the country of ginseng has turned its attention to the upcoming Ioniq 6. Hyundai has unveiled a new teaser teaser of the Ioniq 6 with a sleek, electric-powered model, with a simple yet sensual design that will be a new era model in the style of Hyundai Ioniq. However, Hyundai did not divulge many things because in the teaser video that was shared the car was only seen with an aerodynamic shape. Hyundai calls it the “Electrified Stremliner”. See also: Hyundai Ioniq 6 will be revealed in the next…

Nissan Leaf is known as an electric car that is usually used in urban areas. However, this car can also be used for racing. This is proven by the Samurai Speed ​​racing team. The electric car was modified in such a way to take part in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb racing event. Quoted from Motor1.com, Sunday (19/6/2022), the Nissan Leaf e+ is equipped with a variety of aerodynamic devices. Start with a large front spoiler, skirts, large wings, and diffuser. In addition to being converted into two doors, the electric car is also reduced in weight by removing…

Scott Keogh, chief executive of Volkswagen Group of America said that the United States faces a huge challenge in supplying electric vehicle batteries that are critical to electrification targets. Challenges include providing a skilled workforce, mining essential minerals for EV batteries and supply chain issues. Keogh said the move to electric vehicles was “America’s single largest industrial transformation.” Many car manufacturers have announced their electrification strategies. They and battery manufacturers have committed tens of billions of dollars to building production facilities across North America. See also: UK electric vehicle industry at risk of collapse due to battery supply This transformation…

Toyota Gazoo Racing is working on bringing the Toyota bZ4X into the first electric car to have a GR variant. Previously, the Toyota bZ4X GR Sport concept was introduced at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Japanese car manufacturer plans to mass-produce it. Although not releasing detailed specifications, the Toyota bZ4X GR Sport concept appears with large diameter wheels, a lower suspension, and a GR badge. To make it a mass-produced unit, Toyota had to ensure the upgraded bZ4X was able to deliver similar driving dynamics to other GR-branded vehicles. See also: What we know so far about Toyota GR…

Comparing the efficiency between the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning may not be the right fit. This is because the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning are not direct competitors due to differences in size and price. But both vehicles are electric pickup trucks that are now available in the market. Comparing with the Hummer EV is certainly not a wise thing because the price difference is very far. Out of Spec Reviews just tested how efficient it is between the Rivian R1T and the Ford F-150 Lightning. As stated earlier, the two vehicles are not direct competitors.…

General Motors raised the price of its Hummer EV electric pickup truck by $6,250 following rising commodity, shipping and technology costs. The increase in the price of the Hummer EV was carried out in the midst of high demand for these electric vehicles. Quoted from Reuters, Saturday (18/6), the Hummer EV is currently selling for around 80,000 US dollars to 110,000 US dollars. The Hummer EV has more than 77,500 orders that will not be affected by the price increase, as the price increase only applies to vehicles ordered on or after Saturday, GM said. Companies have been able to…

Tesla has again raised prices for all of their electric vehicle models in the United States. Supply chain problems and rising raw material prices are the reasons Tesla’s car prices are rising again. Tesla raised the price of the Model Y by 5% to $65,990 from $62,990. The increase was forced to be done because the cost of raw materials such as aluminum to lithium which is used for the production of cars and batteries soared. In addition to raw material constraints, Tesla has also had to struggle for chips and other supplies due to industry-wide shortages. Elon Musk has…

Sony and Honda announced that the electric car company they made was named Sony Honda Mobility Inc., Engadget reported on Thursday (16/6/2022). The company was founded with a 50 percent stake owned by Honda and another 50 percent owned by Sony. Sony Honda Mobility Inc will be established in Tokyo before 2022 ends and its first car sales will be targeted for 2025. Honda executive Yasuhide Mizuno was appointed chairman and CEO of the company. While Sony’s EVP, Izumi Kawanishi was appointed president and COO of the company. See also: Honda and Sony to develop and produce electric vehicles in…

Jeep plans to stop selling non-electric vehicles in most European markets by the end of this year. In contrast, in the US, its largest and most important market, Jeep’s plans remain unclear. The off-road synonymous brand plans to sell only hybrid vehicles in Europe in the near future and will have a small electric crossover planned for the market. In the US, however, progress on those plans has been much slower despite the brand’s successful 4xe model. However, that doesn’t mean that they don’t have a vision for the future of electrification in the American market. Christian Meunier, CEO of…

Aznom Automotive shows an electric MINI restomod dubbed the MINI E-Classic, which comes with a 14 kWh battery pack with a range of up to 140 km. When compared to the modern MINI Cooper SE, which has a range of no less than 177 km from a 32.6-kwh package, the MINI E-Classic is not too ‘wow’. However, there are still many interesting things that can be seen from this restomod. This Restomod can be said to be a bridge for the MINI Cooper of the past with technology that is more environmentally friendly and sustainable in the modern era. The…

The Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, a small off-roader, wins the 2022 Car Design Award for Concept Vehicle. This success prompted Toyota to publish more photos, renderings, and prototype sketches. The Compact Cruiser EV (Electric Vehicle) is one of 15 concept cars exhibited simultaneously by Toyota and Lexus in Tokyo. From the Carscoops page, Tuesday (14/6/2022) many concept photos were shown by Toyota’s European Design Development Center (ED2) in Nice, France. Toyota’s designers took inspiration from the first-generation Land Cruiser and the company’s off-road heritage, with a concept similar to the retro-futuristic FJ Cruiser. The concept looks like an evolution of…

The electric car manufacturer Tesla is preparing to hold a corporate action in the form of a stock split. Tesla proposed a three-to-one stock split. Tesla also stated that Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corp and a close friend of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, will not be running for re-election on Tesla’s board when his current term ends. Ellison is one of the top investors to have pledged funding for Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of social media company Twitter Inc. Tesla’s share split proposal will be brought to the general meeting of shareholders on August 4. And if approved, it…

The Fuso eCanter electric truck has been mass produced and has been marketed in various parts of the world such as Japan, the United States, and several European countries, which are intended for fleet consumers. In general, the front view of the Fuso eCanter is not much different from ordinary (conventional) fuso trucks in general, but on this Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter there are a few details that make it more futuristic, namely the words ‘Fuso’ on the back of a transparent acrylic which makes it look more modern and modern. ‘clean’. Interestingly, this electric truck has a wind deflector or…