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Many autonomous cars Cruise stopped working and caused a traffic jam for hours on a street in San Francisco, California, USA. The self-driving car malfunctioned until it stopped and closed the road. An image of the incident, first shared on Reddit, shows a fleet of Robotaxis Cruises stopping around the intersection of Gough and Fulton Streets. The photos are known to have been taken around midnight, and show dozens of vehicles suddenly stopping randomly in the middle of the road. In a statement issued by the company, a Cruise spokesperson did not reveal what caused the incident to occur, and…

The Indonesian government has collaborated with the UK Government to develop low carbon transportation in the country in a program called ‘Future Cities: UK-Indonesia Low Carbon Partnership’. The signing of this program’s Implementing Agreement is the first step of the commitment of both parties to mitigate the impacts of climate change through the development of environmentally friendly urban public transportation. Previously, the signing of the agreement to start the cooperation was carried out by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Transportation Novie Riyanto and the British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Owen Jenkins. The Director General of Land…

After several years of launch, the Honda e has finally come out with a special edition version. This electric car has a limited edition status, because only 50 units are produced in the world. Honda e Limited Edition is also available in only one color, namely Premium Crystal Red. The color is contrasted with black accents in several parts, such as the roof, rims, and the front and rear. There are no changes in the interior. The cabin is still the same as the standard Honda e. While in the kitchen runway, this Limited Edition is based on the Advance…

The Chinese electric car manufacturer, BYD, managed to record fantastic sales throughout the first half of 2022. BYD managed to collect sales of 641,350 units or an increase of 314.9 percent from the previous period. Thanks to its prowess in its sales sector, BYD has succeeded in displacing the crown as the best-selling electric car manufacturer through several new models being launched. Meanwhile, Tesla, as the toughest competitor for the electric car segment, garnered total sales of 564,000 units. This figure is still an increase from the previous period of 46 percent. In the same period in 2021, Tesla recorded…

The Fiido T1 electric cargo bike bears a striking resemblance to the RadRunner bike, although it comes with a few innovations and some significant improvements. The Fiido T1 is priced at $1,599 which is only a few dollars more than the RadRunner. The Fiido T1 carries the step-through utility bike concept promoted by Rad Power Bikes with the launch of the RadRunner in 2019. The Fiido T1 is seen using the RadRunner concept and adding some additional features to compete with its predecessor. The Fiido T1 and RadRunner have the same coloration apart from a similar design which is reflected…

Competition among electric vehicle manufacturers in the world seems to pose challenges, especially during the transition from conventional engines. According to Volkswagen, the challenge is the procurement of electric car batteries. “The most challenging topic is not increasing the car factory. The most challenging topic is improving the battery supply chain,” said Volkswagen (VW) Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz, quoted by Reuters today, Saturday, July 2, 2022. The challenge of producing electric car batteries or electric vehicles has emerged following the European Union’s agreement to phase out combustion-engined cars in just 12 years to combat climate change. The European Union…

Spanish bus manufacturer Irizar has received an order for 30 electric buses from public transport company Autobuses Urbanos de Valladolid (AUVASA). Reportedly, the initial delivery of eleven electric buses by the end of 2022. The Irizar Group produces the Irizar ie tram electric bus model with a length of 18 meters high, the bus uses a pantograph feature and is equipped with smart plug-in charging in the garage or Jema Energy, the battery used is 630 kWh. Txema Otero as Commercial Director Spain and Portugal of Irizar e-mobility said “We are very proud of the trust that AUVASA and the…

The launch of the next generation Hyundai Nexo was delayed until 2024, due to problems with the development of its hydrogen fuel cell engine. According to the Seoul Economic Daily, Hyundai initially plans to start sales and production of the second-generation Nexo in the second half of 2023. While it’s not known exactly what problems Hyundai is facing with fuel cell development, some analysts are suggesting the automaker to reevaluate its hydrogen fuel cell business. Soo-hong, analyst at NH Investment & Securities Co. said, “With the growth of the global EV market, it is likely that Hyundai can reassess its…

Daimler Buses announced that starting in 2023, the German commercial vehicle manufacturer will equip its Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus with a hydrogen-based fuel cell as a range extender. Accordingly, Daimler Buses has expanded its electrified vehicle product portfolio in the city bus segment with vehicles having a range of up to 400 km. Daimler claims that going forward, these FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) buses will be the only variant in the market for low-deck high-performance buses with zero local emissions that can be driven on topographical routes. Reported by the official Daimler website on Friday (1/7/2022), another benefit of…

Since it was first introduced to the public last year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been at the top of the shopping list thanks to its modern retro design, excellent specifications, and a relatively affordable price for an electric vehicle. Earlier this year, this electric crossover even won the prestigious World Car of the Year award for 2022. From a safety point of view, the Ioniq 5 has just received top marks for crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). IIHS gave its highest rating, Top Safety Pick+, to the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The electric crossover…

The Citroen E-C4 X is the manufacturer’s newest electric vehicle portfolio that is placed between the C4 and C5 X hatchbacks. This electric SUV is equipped with a 100 kW / 136 hp motor with 260 Nm of torque driving the front wheels. The Citroen E-C4 X uses a 400V 50 kWh battery that gives it a range of up to 360 km (223 miles). The acceleration time from 0-100 km/h is achieved in 9.5 seconds when in Sport mode, with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Charging up to 100 kW DC can provide a range of…

Tevva, a British startup that specializes in developing commercial electric vehicles, has launched its first truck with a hydrogen booster with a range of up to 310 miles (499 km). Tevva has raised $140 million from investors and will start producing the fully electric 7.5 tonne truck by the end of this year. Tevva targets production of a hydrogen fuel cell version of the 7.5-ton truck by 2023. After that, the Tilbury-based startup will produce 12-ton and 19-ton models. See also: Volvo unveils trucks with fuel cells powered by hydrogen “We’re big believers in this dual-energy approach because batteries alone…