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To achieve the target of producing millions of electric vehicles by 2030, Honda will develop three new dedicated platforms for electric vehicles. One of these platforms will be co-developed with General Motors. Honda’s Global Electrification Head Shinji Aoyama said that Honda will introduce mini electric commercial vehicles in Japan in 2024. The mini electric commercial vehicles are built on a new vehicle platform. After that it will launch a full-size electric model in North America in 2026 using a new, larger platform. The third platform, described as “medium size”, will be built with General Motors from 2027. The announcement of…

The announcement of Tesla’s Q1 2022 earnings provides many new perspectives from the financial, manufacturing and new product perspectives. One of them is Elon Musk confirming that the robotaxi will go into production in 2024. There’s also something interesting about why Tesla avoids adopting an 800-volt architecture for the vehicles they produce. As it turns out, Tesla is considering using the 800 volt architecture on the Cybertruck and Semi. The question then becomes why not all the vehicles that Tesla produces because the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and others use the 800 volt architecture.…

One of the outstanding features of the new Lexus RZ is the steer-by-wire electric steering system. The Lexus RZ is the first Lexus electric car to adopt the electric steering system as an alternative to traditional steering. For information, the steer-by-wire system eliminates the mechanical connection between the steering wheel in the interior and the front wheels. Instead of using a traditional steering column, the steer-by-wire system uses motors and actuators that are connected to each other via electrical signals. When the steering wheel is turned, signals from the steering side are transmitted to the motor that operates the front…

The Indi EV at the New York Auto Show said that the Indi One can be ordered now, and production will begin in mid-2023. The Indi One EV will be offered in Europe at a later date although these details have not been revealed. Production in mid-2023 is aimed at the US market. The only thing that is not clear is where Indi EV will produce the Indi One. Indi EV collaborates with many partners in the development of Indi One. According to Autocar, the seats are from Faurecia while the air suspension and chassis work with Tata. Indi One…

Ducati has shared the latest images of the first electric prototype engine that will be supplied as the official MotoE World Cup racing engine starting in 2023. This Ducati electric motorcycle is claimed to have the speed of a MotoGP bike. Ducati has been actively developing an all-new electric engine since it was announced as the main supplier of MotoE from 2023 to replace the Energica Ego that has been in use since 2019. Last December, Ducati finally revealed more detailed videos and photos of the MotoE engine codenamed V21L – undergoing a test session at the Vallelunga Circuit, Italy.…

The electric car of the future is being demonstrated by Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX conducted direct testing in mainland Europe to determine the actual mileage and efficiency. The path used to start at Sindelfingen and finish at Cassis on the Côte d’Azur covers more than 1,000 km, the scenario in daily traffic for a single battery charge. The test was carried out during rainy and cold conditions at the usual speed on the highway, including speeding at 140 kph on German highways to approach the speed limit area. It is believed that the trip still leaves 15% of the…

The Audi Q5 e-tron is offered in three variant levels: 35, 40 and 50. The vehicle has an attractive appearance and a luxurious cabin with various advanced features. The SUV is powered by an electric engine and promises a range of up to 560 km on a single charge. The Q5 e-tron is the second Audi model developed by the joint company, Volkswagen-Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (VW-SAIC). The car relies on the MEB platform from the Volkswagen Group and will initially be available in China. If proven successful, it is likely that the model will visit the international market. The…

Czech automaker SKODA has unveiled the ENYAQ COUPE RS iV SUV. This car will go on sale later this year. As for what is interesting, this four-wheeled vehicle has a stunning appearance and an upscale cabin that is loaded with the latest technological features. The car is powered by an electric powertrain and promises a range of up to 545 km on a single charge. The ENYAQ COUPE RS iV is SKODA’s first RS car without a combustion engine and also the most powerful production model of the brand. This four-wheeled vehicle will attract many buyers in the global market…

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is the production version of the Megane eVision. This crossover has a sporty appearance and an upscale cabin with a myriad of technologies. The car is available with two battery options and promises a range of up to 470 km per charge. The Megane E-Tech Electric features a wavy hood, a new logo, sleek LED headlights and wide air vents. The car is flanked by an ORVM with indicators, flush door handles at the front, “hidden” handles at the back, and 20-inch wheels. A wide LED light bar and shark fin antenna are available at…

Toyota Motor Corp. is set to completely revamp the Crown brand, which has been its flagship for nearly seven decades. Toyota will use the brand for sport utility vehicle (SUV) cars marketed in Japan, China and North America, three sources said. Not only has the model changed from a sedan to an SUV, the new Crown will also be available as an electric car, starting with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full-electric. This is Toyota’s attempt to revive the prestige of the Crown which is more than 67 years old. The Japanese automaker will adapt the Crown to the current market…

After being on hiatus for two years and experiencing several delays, the prestigious New York Auto Show was held again at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan. This exhibition is open to the public starting today, Thursday (14/4) until April 24. A number of new models from world car manufacturers were exhibited for the 2022 and 2022 model years. Starting from the line-up of conventional engine vehicles (ICE – Internal Combustion Engine) to electrified cars and also after market products. For the first time, the Micro Mobility Expo was opened, which showcased ‘short’ electric transportation. Contains a variety of…

Competition for electric vehicles by the world’s automotive manufacturers is getting tougher. Recently, the Austrian automotive company, Deus Automobiles, launched a hyper electric car called the Deus Vayenne. This car has a maximum power of 2,200 hp and a maximum torque of 1,475 lb-ft making it the fastest hyper car to date. With this power the Deus Vayanne is able to reach a top speed of up to 400 kilometers per hour. The speed of this electric hyper car is said to be able to outperform the position of the Rimac Nevera which has a maximum power of 1,914 hp.…

Rivian has just brought the R1T electric pickup truck to the market in September 2021. As a brand that specializes in producing electric vehicles, Rivian has always been compared to Tesla, the pioneer of electric vehicles that has already reached the market. Including product quality issues such as exterior appearance, paint quality and finish The Average Car Guy channel has just stirred up the details of the Rivian R1T, focusing on paint quality, panel alignment, and exterior fit and finish. The video shows a lot of orange peel on the R1T’s paint, though it’s not clear without a closer inspection.…

Hyundai Motor officially produces the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Genesis GV70 EV at the Montgomery factory, Alabama, USA starting later this year. This will also be the first Korean electric vehicle to be produced in the US. “Hyundai Motor Company is taking the first steps to bring electric vehicle production to the United States. We are excited to showcase our team members in producing electric vehicles in Alabama,” said Ernie Kim, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. The Santa Fe Hybrid will go into production alongside the non-hybrid Elantra, Tucson, Santa Cruz and Santa Fe sedans at…

Voyah, the luxury car division of automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation, officially introduced the Voyah Dreamer to compete with the Toyota Alphard. This premium MPV wrapped in various luxuries has an acceleration that can be considered fast. From a standstill to 100 kph, the Voyah Dreamer can cover it in just 5.9 seconds. Not only in terms of performance, from aesthetics too Voyah Dreamer was developed with an impressive design. One of them is the use of a large grille at the front which carries a chrome feel. In addition, the use of lights is also made more modern through…

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the 2022 World Car Of The Year Award, which was announced Wednesday at the opening of the New York Auto Show. This car with a futuristic retro look beat two other electric vehicles that were also finalists, namely the KIA EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This year is the first time all of the World Car of the Year finalists. In addition, a special World Electric Car category was added, which was also won by Hyundai Ioniq 5 beating the Audi E-Tron GT and Mercedes-Benz EQS. https://twitter.com/WorldCarAwards/status/1514246202778427397 With a cool look and the latest…

Alfa Romeo CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said there will be a next generation of the Alfa Romeo Giulia which is a sedan competitor to the BMW 3 Series. The next generation of the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be fully electric. “We are not abandoning the Giulia. There will be a future Giulia, and it will be an electric-only model,” he said. The Alfa Romeo Giulia will still be around. However, it was only a matter of time before its internal combustion engine was discontinued. Alfa Romeo itself has announced that it will become an EV brand from 2027. The Alfa Romeo…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it has selected electric vehicle manufacturing startup Canoo to provide a zero-emission electric car as part of NASA’s upcoming Artemis mission to the Moon. Quoted from Electrek.co, (12/4/2022) Canoo will soon join Tesla and Rivian as an electric car manufacturer integrated into the realm of space exploration. News shared by Bloomberg states that electric vehicle startup Canoo has been tapped by NASA for contracts from a pool of bidders. See also: Mini offers electric conversion for classic models The contract awarded to Canoo is worth $147,855, and competitors have until…

Mercedes-Benz has celebrated this milestone by producing a cumulative 25,000 electric vans since 2010. Mercedes-Benz’s current lineup of electric vans includes three models consisting of the Mercedes-Benz eVito (mid-size van and passenger Tourer version) marketed in 2017, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (large van) since 2019 and the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300. (passenger van) which was released in 2020. “We have a clear goal, we want to be a leading manufacturer of electric vans in the long term,” said Mathias Geisen, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans in a statement, Tuesday (12/4/2022). “And for this we have a very good starting point: By the end…

Electric vehicles are recognized to offer a much quieter, more environmentally friendly and vibration-free driving experience. However, the character of electric car power is still far from the characteristics of a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE). Based on the discovery of patent registration documents revealed by The Drive, Hyundai still wants to meet the needs of consumers who are familiar with ICE cars, even though the car does not have an internal combustion engine. See also: Toyota Files Manual Transmission Patent for Electric Vehicles Based on the patent, Hyundai describes a simulation system that can mimic the characteristics…