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General Motors is recalling the GMC Hummer EV and BrightDrop EV600 electric van because of an issue that could allow water to get into the car’s battery pack. A total of 735 GMC Hummer EVs, 2022 and 2023 models, and 89 2022 GM electric vans were affected. The recall was due to a simple engineering failure, in which the flanges on the battery solid cover may not be properly lined. According to Green Car Reports, GM’s decision to recall this model was due to three reports coming in in August that there was a problem with water getting into the…

After successfully marketing the Hummer EV electric pickup, a leading automotive manufacturer from the United States (US), GMC, has just added to its electrified vehicle portfolio by launching a new electric pickup called the Sierra EV. This latest electric pickup comes with 3 variants consisting of Denali Edition 1 as the highest variant, AT4 and also Elevation. All three variants are built on a dedicated ‘Ultium’ EV pickup truck platform, which is capable of a range of up to 643 km (400 miles) on a full load. “That means there’s nothing left in terms of haulage, towing and power. From…

The Tesla Cyberquad, which was launched last year, is experiencing a product recall for failing to comply with the requirements of mandatory federal safety standards for teenage ATVs. The recall comes after an incident involving a Tesla Cyberquad that flipped over while being driven by an eight-year-old child and a 36-year-old woman. As a result, adults have bruises on their shoulders. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said the ATV did not meet safety standards related to mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure. Many safety requirements, such as driver training, dissemination of safety information, age recommendations, and other safety…

British car manufacturer, Lotus recently launched their latest electric SUV with great power, the Lotus Eletre. The Lotus Eletre was born thanks to the designers who combined the Emira sports car and the Evija electric car to make the Eletre. As the first hyper-SUV for Lotus, this car comes in a five-door configuration. In appearance, this SUV has an aggressive yet fierce design. The sharp grille is paired with the main LED technology. Likewise with the use of bumpers with sharp corners. With this design, the Lotus Eletre has good aerodynamics and control. On the side, the profile of this…

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. together with its business partner, Gachaco Inc., officially started the production and sales of the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e in Japan. Honda Power Pack Exchanger e: is a battery device that can be exchanged, it can simultaneously charge the power unit on the Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) e:. Users can also have access to a fully charged MPP e whenever needed at the battery exchange station and enable efficient use of electric mobility products without waiting for the battery to be recharged. Product details and other explanations regarding the Honda Power Pack Exchanger e…

After issuing a statement to stop production of the Fiesta in June 2023, Ford chose Puma to replace the role and continue the success of the Fiesta in the era of electrification. As a farewell to the longest-running brand in its portfolio, the manufacturer released a two-minute video that bids farewell to the Ford Fiesta as well as a look at the new battery-powered Ford Puma. FYI, the Ford Fiesta has been on sale for 47 years over nine generations. Production currently takes place in Cologne, Germany. The end of production of the Fiesta will also mark the end of…

Tesla released two new colors (Midnight Cherry and Quicksilver) for the Model Y produced at Giga Berlin. That means customers from Europe and the Middle East who are the targets of the Giga Berlin can get the new color choice. However, both colors come at a fairly expensive cost. Midnight Cherry asks for €3,200 while Quicksilver costs €3,000. Both color packages are only available for the Model Y AWD or Performance package. The standard Model Y configuration is limited to the older color options. And here’s a slick promo video for the new two-color Model Y. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOTECH2ZjDI

Uber decided to deploy electric cars in some parts of New Delhi, India to meet the mobility needs of its customers. The company will expand the number of electric cars and regional access in the coming months. Customers who want to try Uber electric cars are only available for pre-scheduled trips. “As India’s leading mobility app, we are committed to supporting the Indian government’s emissions goals. Expect to see more electric vehicles, be it two, three or four wheelers in Indian cities in the coming months,” an Uber spokesperson told Techcrunch. The electric car is available through the ‘Reserve’ feature…

Volkswagen proves that it is very serious in the development of electric cars in the world. Proven to take several strategic steps, such as partnering with Canadian quantum technology company Xanadu. The purpose of this partnership is to build a research program to improve the performance of quantum algorithms in order to simulate battery materials, which will be implemented in electric vehicles. In addition, what is interesting about this collaboration is that it aims to develop battery materials that are safer, lighter and more cost-effective. “This new strategy will explore value chain opportunities for electric vehicle batteries with electrochemical processes…

BMW targets half of all its new cars to be electric by 2030. However, the German manufacturer also believes hydrogen will be more in demand. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, said, currently the hydrogen market lags several years behind electric vehicles. But, in the future it will soon become a big player. “After electric cars, which have been around for about 10 years and are improving rapidly, the next trend is hydrogen,” said Zipse Zipse added, if later hydrogen-powered cars were more scalable, the technology would be the coolest thing to drive. In the last two decades, BMW is one of…

Tesla’s early investor, Tim Draper, funded $3 million in a flying car project owned by Californian startup Alef Aeronautics. This flying car named Alef Model A was developed for seven years and has a different concept from flying cars in general. Launching the Reuters page today, Thursday, October 20, 2022, the unusual appearance of this flying car is in its body parts which on the sides can turn into wings after takeoff. This new concept makes Draper dare to invest funds for the flying car. “I put in more money when I saw that they had made a prototype of…

Microlino Spiaggina is the latest concept model from Microlino that was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. The Microlino Spiaggina was inspired by iconic 1960s micro-vehicles, such as the Fiat 600 Jolly and Citroen Mehari. The Microlino Spiaggina comes with a canvas roof with white and blue stripes and an open back and sides for windy rides in warm weather. Wooden floors in the passenger and trunk compartments as well as all-weather upholstery give the interior a water-resistant design. Microlino says his concept is a fun idea that has been in the making for years and is now finally becoming…