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Tesla will stop taking reservations for its Cybertruck pickup truck outside North America, in the future. This description appears on their official website. Tesla says it will only accept reservations for Cybertruck purchases in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But Tesla did not explain in detail why they stopped this reservation. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has said that Tesla will start production of the Cybertruck next year at its Austin, Texas plant. “We have more reservations for the first Cybertruck than we can possibly fill in the three years following the start of production,” Musk said last week…

Porsche has introduced the Porsche Cayman GT4 ePerformance as a prototype for its newest electric racing car (16/5). Based on the Cayman GT4 Clubsport, this electric racing car was presented to test the electric drive technology embedded in the Porsche Mission R. Recalling Mission R, it is Porsche’s future electric racing car which was introduced at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility event in Munich, Germany 2021 ago. “With Mission R, we demonstrate Porsche’s vision of realizing the future of eco-car racing,” said Matthias Scholz, Project Manager of Porsche’s GT Racing Vehicle. “Now the 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance demonstrates that this…

The render is a work by Dejan Hristov depicting a future electric Jeep Renegade. From the rendering, it is illustrated that electric cars have the ability on off-road tracks. For car manufacturers from the United States themselves, electrification will play an important role in the future of the automotive industry. Where, the electric Jeep Wrangler will soon be launched. This rendering of the electric Jeep Renegade features a sturdy car profile with a boxy shape. The front fascia has the shape of a classic Jeep with seven vertical blades and is combined with the shape of the headlights with small…

The New Zealand government will help low-income families to own electric cars. Their gasoline or diesel engine cars will be replaced with hybrid cars or electric cars to reduce emissions. The government plans to spend NZ$569 million on a pilot program including subsidies for businesses to switch to green buses by 2035. In fact, Zealand plans to collect roadside food waste from households by the end of the decade. New Zealand’s latest green programs will use the NZ$4.5 billion climate emergency response fund (CERF). The funds come from the main greenhouse emitters, not from household taxes. “This is an important…

Ford Motor now has 86.9 million shares in Rivian after just selling 7 million shares of the California electric vehicle manufacturer. The sale of 7 million shares made Ford pocketed 188.2 million US dollars. Each share that Ford sells is worth $26.88 apiece, the U.S. automaker said in a filing on Friday. Rivian itself is struggling in the highly competitive electric vehicle market. This includes competing with the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in the midst of a supply chain crisis and rising global raw material prices. See also: Rivian recalls 502 R1T electric trucks over faulty airbag sensors…

LiveWire launched its second electric model, the S2 Del Mar for around US$15,000. More specifically, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition was initially limited to only 100 units. Each Launch Edition model has an identity edition number affixed to the motorcycle body. All of his units were sold out just 18 minutes after the reveal. “S2 Del Mar represents the next step in the evolution of LiveWire. The Arrow architecture that underlies Del Mar, developed internally at LiveWire Labs, demonstrates our ambition to lead the EV space and make LiveWire the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world,”…

Renault said the separation of the two business units (electric and conventional vehicles) resulting from the separation plan could employ 10,000 staff by 2023. Renault is currently reviewing the split plan. The company will present it to the stock market in the fall. “The aim of these strategic reflections is to adapt each technology, drawing on the group’s strengths and expertise on its various markets and within the Alliance”, Renault said. See also: Renault rumoured to sell off their stake in Nissan for EV Shift Renault confirmed the production of electric vehicles will be carried out in France. While car…

The American electric car manufacturer, Fisker, recently revealed the latest details of its newest electric car, the Pear, which will begin production in the US in 2024. The Pear (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) will rival other five-seater electric cars such as the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born and Renault Megane E-Tech Electric. Pear will also carry a new platform, which Fisker says will be the basis for the next two models. Fisker also released a new image of the Pear, with a large lower grille with a built-in radar system. The Pear headlights also look thinner and lead to the illuminated…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Volkswagen is the car manufacturer that is making significant progress in the development of electric vehicles other than Tesla. Musk even called Volkswagen the second company after Tesla in the development of electric vehicle technology and innovation. “The company that has made great progress besides Tesla is actually Volkswagen. VW is doing its best on the electric vehicle front,” said Elon Musk. Volkswagen is a long-standing player in the global automotive industry. Is one of the largest business groups in the world that has many brands under it. Musk said Volkswagen is an old…

Rivian is recalling several Rivian R1T electric trucks due to an issue with the airbag sensor. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing, the airbags on Rivian electric vehicles do not function when a child is seated in the front seat. This is Rivian’s first recall and includes 502 R1T vehicles made between September 2021 and April 2022. Previously, the NHTSA recommended that children under the age of 13 should sit in the back seat, but this is not always possible for various reasons. See also: Rivian R1T Price and Specifications [Infographic] Airbags, which can inflate in…

Subaru announced on Thursday (12/5) that it will build a new electric vehicle factory in Japan. The factory will be the first electric car manufacturing center built from scratch in Japan. The factory is said to cost around US$1.9 billion, according to NHK. Automotive News says the facility is located near Subaru’s main plant and other facilities in Ota, Gunma Prefecture. The production target is still unclear, but it is estimated to produce several tens of thousands of cars per year. The company hopes the new plant will provide a major boost to electric car production. Subaru is known to…

Electric carmaker Lucid Group plans to launch a luxury sedan in Europe later this year. This is because their competitor, Tesla, is also looking to expand its footprint beyond the United States amid strong global demand for electric vehicles (EVs). According to a release appearing Tuesday, May 10, Lucid will launch a limited number of Lucid Air Dream Edition P and R sedans to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Norway by the end of 2022. Lucid added that it will cost the Air Dream Edition P/R around 218,000 euros in Germany. Last week, Lucid said it would raise…

Land Rover has introduced the latest generation of the Range Rover Sport (10/5). The first brother of the Range Rover has finally made a total preening, replacing the previous generation which was launched in 2013. “The new Range Rover Sport will set new standards as the ultimate luxury sporty SUV,” said Thierry Bollore, Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover. “He represents our vision to make modern luxury vehicles the most desirable in the world, while blending the environmental friendliness and quality that made the Range Rover Sport so popular,” Bollore added. Like its older brother, the Range Rover Sport…

Producing a car does require precision. The product recall by Porsche is proof that even a small mistake can have fatal consequences for the safety of its passengers. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Porsche recalled 9,570 Taycan electric vehicles due to seat problems. The electric car in question was produced between October 2, 2019 and May 18, 2021. The problem is related to the wiring harness in the driver’s and front passenger’s seats, which can become damaged when the passenger adjusts the seat back and forth. See also: Porsche Offering Camping Trips with Taycan…

Starting in 2023, Volvo will only sell electric vehicle models in the United States . The strategy is part of the company’s plan to offer an electric-only line of products by 2030. Customers will have the opportunity to choose from all kinds of electric vehicle innovations, from mild hybrid engines or plug-in hybrid powertrains, to pure electrics, slowly shifting petrol-fueled car models off the menu. Every Volvo that is not yet fully electric, including the XC90, XC40 and V60, now has a mild hybrid version as standard. See also: What we know so far about Volvo XC40 Recharge Across the…

The final change isn’t always bad. That includes changes to the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning 2022 pickup, which just started regular manufacturing last week. Ford just announced that the specifications for the specified power and payload for the Lightning pickup were wrong. Thankfully, the fault is in a positive light where the horsepower specs and the ever-released payload figures for the F-150 Lightning are actually higher than expected. To be specific, the F-150 Lightning, which is equipped with a dual electric motor engine and has one of two battery packs consisting of 426 horsepower with the standard battery pack and…

The technology giant from the United States, Apple has long been known to be working on their electric vehicle, named Project Titan. Despite being one of the most awaited cars, information about this electric vehicle, including features and specifications, is still very minimal. Report by patentlyapple claims that Apple’s car is expected to act as iPhone taking commands from Siri. Apple is known to have revised the autonomous driving technology on Project Titan. The patent is named “Guidance of Autonomous Vehicles in Destination Vicinities Using Intent Signals”. See also: Apple Car rumored to be carOS-based with Tesla-inspired control system The…

Tesla is suing Alexander Yatskov, his former engineer for illegally transferring Dojo supercomputer technology information to his own computers. In addition to illegally transferring information, Alexander Yatskov is said to have handed over a “dummy” laptop for inspection to cover up the theft of the information. Tesla is developing Project Dojo which is an in-house supercomputer to handle large amounts of data to create autonomous driving software. The data handled by Project Dojo includes videos of Tesla cars. See also: This Modified Tesla Model Y Get Ready for Off-Road Experiences Alexander Yatskov previously worked at Tesla as a thermal engineer…

The price of the Genesis GV60 marketed in the UK has been officially announced. Where, the twin of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 is priced starting at £47,005 ($58,087). This electric car is offered in several variants, namely Premium, Sport and Sport Plus. And powered by a single electric motor with rear-wheel drive and pumping power up to 226 hp. Genesis GV60 Sport The Genesis GV60 Sport is priced at £53,605 ($66,243) and is equipped with an electric motor that produces 214 hp at the rear and 99 hp at the front. This variant is able to reach…

Hyundai continues to attract attention with its electric cars. This time, the South Korean manufacturer is rumored to be launching the Ioniq 7. Successfully releasing the Ioniq 5 with a crossover model, Hyundai has recently been rumored to be preparing another electric car. The car will use a sedan model and is named Ioniq 6. Quoted from Motor1.com, Saturday (7/5/2022), the Ioniq 7 is said to be present in 2024 as a three-row electric crossover. This seven-passenger car will be the tallest model in Hyundai’s electric vehicle lineup. See also: Hyundai Ioniq 6 will be revealed in the next few…