Author: Andy Williams

Maserati published a new photo of GranTurismo Folgore alongside the announcement of Maserati’s partnership with ROKiT Venturi Racing for the 2023 Formula E World Championship season. Last month Maserati announced the latest Maserati GranTurismo EV electric car technology teaser, which was the beginning of Maserati’s vision to be fully electric by 2030. The fully electric GranTurismo Folgore that will debut this year is covered in a thin layer of blue wrap with Trident graphics on the profile, which does little to hide the design. The fully electric GranTurismo Folgore comes with a long hood, lots of curves, prominent shoulders, three-spoke…

British sports car manufacturer Lotus has just revealed the new Lotus Eletre SUV virtually (29/3). The Lotus Eletre is Lotus’ first electric-powered SUV that is ready to be offered by the manufacturer founded by Colin Chapman. “The Eletre is a new car that embodies our commitment to moving Lotus into new automotive segments while expanding our global appeal,” said Matt Windle, Managing Director of Lotus Cars. “This car is a true Lotus, and we are confident it will appeal to performance car owners and offer a distinct alternative to competitors in this segment,” added Windle. To get to know Lotus…

Nissan is working with NASA on the creation of a new type of battery for electric vehicles (EV). Quoted from the Associated Press on Saturday, the Japanese automaker said the battery promised to charge faster and be lighter but safer The all-solid-state battery will replace the lithium-ion battery now used for the 2028 product launch and the pilot plant launch in 2024, according to a Nissan statement. The all-solid-state battery is stable enough for use in a pacemaker. Once that’s done, it should be about half the size of the current battery and be fully charged in 15 minutes instead…

Toyota Motor North America will add 220 jobs as it ramps up electric vehicle manufacturing, the automaker said. Engineering work will be added to Toyota’s Production Engineering Division, which serves as an intermediary for design and manufacturing, the company said. The new hires will be part of Toyota’s efforts to find ways to make electric vehicle production more efficient. “As we scale up our plans for additional electric products in North America, we must have the resources and talent to lead that transformation,” Toyota Senior Vice President Brian Krinock said in a statement. /4/2022). The new jobs will be spread…

Tesla opens the world’s longest supercharger station through a partnership with a French supermarket company. The electric vehicle manufacturer built around 23,277 Superchargers at 2,564 stations by the end of 2020, but currently it will be 31,498 Superchargers at 3,476 stations by the end of 2021. This number represents a growth of about 35 percent from the previous year. Most Supercharger stations share similar characteristics, but some of the most interesting and newly opened in France this week are arguably the longest Tesla Superchargers in the world. Tesla made a partnership with E.Leclerc, a supermarket in France, to open a…

Being born as an electric sedan, does not prevent the Tesla Model 3 from appearing more fashionable and stylish. Just look at this Tesla Model 3 modification which has overhauled the legs sector, so that all the tires slip into the fenders. This of course is supported by the installation of a 4-point air suspension so that you can adjust the height of the car instantly. The Tesla Model 3, which almost kisses the asphalt, looks even better, combined with the installation of multi-spoke model rims. The specifications use the Ferrada FR7 brand measuring 20×10 inches for the front and…

Tesla Cybertruck adds more features even though it is not yet produced. This was revealed during the open of Tesla’s new factory in Texas, United States, recently. In the inauguration of the $1 billion factory, Tesla showcased their latest cars and technologies including the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model Y, and Tesla Robot. The presence of the Tesla Cybertruck is indeed the most interesting. The reason is that the electric pickup is constantly being delayed in production and its official launch. Until now, the Tesla Cybertruck is still in the form of a prototype or concept car. However, there are several…

The more widespread the world’s electric vehicle technology makes electric motorcycle products appear. Far away in Cleveland, United States of America, Land, a small manufacturer is trying to play in the electric motorcycle market through its District products. Conceptually, District is an electric motor built from a focus on craftsmanship and architecture. It can be seen from the design line which is simple but firm. As if there is no wasted space for unnecessary things, typical of electric motors with minimal knick-knacks. With a standard 1.8kWh battery, the District is only capable of devouring a distance of 48 km once…

The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck will be the first ‘Pace Car’ (Safety Car) electric truck to take charge of the Nascar Cup Series event at the Martindsville Speedway circuit on April 9, 2022. The previous Ford F-150 Lightning has received nearly 200,000 orders since its launch last May and is part of a growing EV portfolio for Ford following the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. Ford has invested heavily in the era of electrification and the response to Lightning was so great that it was an easy decision to bring it to the Nascar event, said Jeannee Kirkaldy, Motorsports…

The US government may need more than 100,000 electric vehicle charging stations. This amount is said to be needed to support the widespread use of electric vehicles. This was confirmed by the government watchdog at a session of the US congress on Tuesday, March 5. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that as of March, federal agencies had about 1,100 charging stations. US President Joe Biden last year signed an executive order directing the US government to end purchases of vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2035. In 2020, only 1,177 government vehicles are electric vehicles. That number is less…

German tuner DarwinPro has expanded its portfolio again with the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan. They designed a body kit called IMP-Aerodynamic-Kit made of carbon fiber to enhance the visualization of the Tesla Model 3. The application of this body kit practically makes the Tesla Model 3 more racing, starting from the firm hood design that seems to be given water scoops. Not only that, the proportions of the front bumper are also emphasized with black garnishes on both air dams and sharp winglet spoiler lips. The most striking change of this electric sedan is a touch of over fenders…

Hyundai Ioniq 5 uses a one-speed automatic transmission to run. There is no gear shift, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is still equipped with paddle shifts behind the steering wheel. If the paddle shift is generally used for shifting gears manually in automatic transmissions. The paddle shift function on the Ioniq 5 turns out to be a regenerative braking energy setting. Called paddle shifters, they adjust the amount of regenerative braking from 0 to 3. If it is set smaller, the effect of regenerative braking energy is almost not felt. And vice versa, when it is set to a larger…