Author: Michael Khan

Nissan is reportedly re -allocating resources from Datsun to later be able to improve and develop an electric car which is now a priority. The Datsun brand had actually been stopped by Nissan’s production but was revived by the former CEO of Nissan at that time Carlos Ghosn who in 2017 finally tripped over a legal case. Finally Datsun began to be introduced to the public starting with the Indian, Indonesia and Russian markets in the 2013 to 2014 period. Datsun also gained golden period after being marketed in 10 countries and nearly one hundred thousand Datsun cars were bought…

The Wiesmann Project Thunderball is an electric sports car with a retro style. This car retains the body of the two-door coupe roadster like the previous Wiesmann. The Wiesmann Project Thunderball uses two electric motors that drive the rear wheels. The result is a combined power of up to 500 kW or 679.8 hp and a maximum torque of 1,100 Nm. The Wiesmann Project Thunderball can accelerate from 0-100 km/h Project Thunderball in just 2.9 seconds. This car has a Lithium-ion battery architecture 800 volts with a capacity of 92 kWh. The Wiesmann Project Thunderball has an estimated Worldwide Harmonized…

Tata Motors, an Indian automaker, has just launched its Avinya as an electric vehicle that demonstrates the company’s electrification vision. The name “Avinya” comes from Sanskrit meaning “innovation,” which seems to reflect the electrification spirit of the Indian manufacturer. Earlier in early April, Tata Motors also recently launched a concept SUV with an electric powertrain called the Tata Curvv. See also: Tata Motors will launch three new electric vehicles in April Not much information we can get about the Tata Avinya specifications. But Tata Motors claims that the Avinya has a range of at least 310 miles (500 kilometers) after…

Serbia signed a 190 million euro deal with Stellantis to manufacture electric vehicles in Kragujevac, Serbia. According to Stellantis, a new electric compact model will begin production in Kragujevac from mid-2024, replacing the Fiat 500L minivan. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said a new era had begun and the production of electric vehicles should start in early 2024. “A new era begins today,” said Aleksandar Vucic Fiat Chrysler (Part of Stellantis) manufactures motor vehicles at the Kragujevac plant. Vehicles produced by Stellantis in Kragujevac are Serbia’s top ten export products. See also: Stellantis and LG to invest $4.1 billion for electric…

When their competitors have introduced electric-powered pickup trucks, RAM is considered too late to enter this market. One thing is for sure, RAM plans to come with its 1500 EV electric pickup which will go into production in 2024. Meanwhile, their competitors such as Ford with the F-150 Lightning have started regular production and the Chevrolet Silverado has generated a large number of orders. Not to mention new players like Rivian and Tesla which clearly can’t be underestimated. Ram has released a teaser of its upcoming all-electric Ram 1500 pickup truck, which is scheduled to enter the market in 2024.…

Skoda has just restarted production of the all-electric Enyaq iV at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. Previously, production of the all-electric Enyaq iV had stopped for several weeks due to supply chain bottlenecks. Production of the all-electric Enyaq iV was among the first to close due to supply chain bottlenecks in early March. As it turned out, most of the cable series came from Leoni’s supplier factory in the area around the city of Lviv, western Ukraine. Skoda said the production capacity of the all-electric Enyaq iV will be gradually increased. When production resumes, approximately 1,000 Enyaq iVs can…

The largest automotive manufacturer from the United States (US), Ford has confirmed that it will launch a new generation of full-electric vans on May 9. The model appearing in the official teaser video will be one of five electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to wear the Ford badge by 2024. With its first electric LCV, the E-Transit, already in production, Ford Pro is set to expand its range of electric commercial vehicles. See also: Penske Truck Leasing adds 750 Ford E-Transit to its electric vehicle fleet Reported by Carscoops on Wednesday (27/4/2022), the undisclosed electric van is reportedly the latest…

Lucid has just announced that it has signed an agreement with the government of Saudi Arabia for the purchase of up to 100,000 electric vehicles over the next 10 years. Under the agreement, the Saudi Arabian government committed to purchase 50,000 electric vehicles from Lucid, with the option to purchase an additional 50,000 vehicles over a ten-year period. Following the announcement, Lucid’s stock was up 5.4 percent in extended trading. Saudi Arabia holds a 61 percent stake in Lucid, making it the largest shareholder of the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer. See also: Lucid unveiled Air Grand Touring Performance with a…

Nissan is working on a new driver assist technology that will help improve collision avoidance features for future autonomous vehicles. Technologies under development utilize highly accurate real-time information about the vehicle’s surroundings to enhance these collision avoidance features and help reduce traffic accidents. Nissan demonstrated this technology on a test vehicle in Yokohama, Japan. The “Ground Truth Perception” technology found in this assist driver combines information from LIDAR, radar and high-performance cameras. This technology can detect the shape and distance of objects, as well as the structure of the area around the vehicle, in real time with a high degree…

Along with its global launch, BMW Japan also released a special edition of the latest generation BMW 7 Series including the BMW i7 electric car. Nicknamed The First Edition, this special edition was launched as the opening edition of the latest generation BMW 7 Series sold in Japan. BMW Japan presents The First Edition in three versions, namely the BMW 740i Excellence, BMW 740i M Sport, and of course the BMW i7 xDrive60 Excellence. The First Edition is only available as many as 150 units with 50 units per version. See also: Up Close with BMW i7 Electric Car Technology…

Armstrong Electric Vehicles recently presented their first electric motor, the EB1 which is powered by a 6000W brushless DC engine. With this engine the power that can be generated reaches a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour (or about 68 mph). In addition, this motorbike is also claimed to be able to go from zero to 60 kilometers in just 3.5 seconds, and weighs only 150 pounds. The EB1 is entirely designed, engineered and manufactured in Alberta, Canada, where the company says it has created 30 high-value jobs in the region. See also: Caofen F80 : Specifications, Range, and…

Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has signed a cooperation agreement with German recycling company ALBA W&H Smart City. Under the agreement, Scania will supply approximately 15 units of Scania L230 electric trucks to the ALBA W&H Smart City branch of the company in Singapore. By Scania, this is an effort to encourage the implementation of sustainable transportation. On the other hand, this shipment marks the sale of Scania’s first battery-electric truck to the Asian market. The Scania L230 has a low entry cabin with a battery capacity of 297 kW/h installed which will make the electric truck perfectly compliant with…

Bentley claims to be the most environmentally friendly luxury car in the world beating Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The British car company said there were several indicators that made them very confident in claiming to be a luxury car company that cares about the environment. The first indicator is the car production process. According to Bentley, throughout 2021 they made cars using less water. Currently the water used by Bentley to make cars at the Crewe factory, England comes from rainwater and recycled water. They said last year the use of water normally needed to make cars fell…

The Chevrolet Spark EV is an electric car that marks Chevrolet’s foray into the electric vehicle market. The Chevrolet Spark EV was sold from 2013 to 2017. The car is based on the City Car Chevrolet Spark, which was launched in 2009. With a long enough age, the city car type vehicle requires a replacement battery so that it can still be used by consumers. However, the latest news is that the Chevrolet Spark EV will not get a new battery pack from GM. The manufacturer currently does not have the new battery packs in stock and is not planning…

Lexus has introduced the new Lexus RZ as its first dedicated electric car technology (20/4). The Lexus RZ is Lexus’ first electric SUV developed from the e-Toyota New Global Architecture (e-TNGA) architectural platform. He is a close relative of the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra which both use the e-TNGA. Now the Lexus RZ will certainly face the Genesis GV60 as one of its main competitors. So what are the mainstay weapons of the Lexus RZ? The first is a more sporty design and is characterized by Lexus. Compared to the GV60, which has a unique design, the Lexus RZ…

Lightyear is going to integrate their electric vehicle into the car-sharing platform, MyWheels. There will be 5,000 Lightyear Two models available through MyWheels from 2025 onwards. In addition, Lightyear also plans to make the Lightyear One sedan for private customers. Lightyear One will be offered through MyWheels in early 2023. MyWheels is a mobility platform owned by The Sharing Group. Lightyear CEO Lex Hoefsloot said that the future of mobility is not only about vehicles, but also about how we use them. “Car sharing services are an example of how the market is evolving to find new, more sustainable ways…

The Audi Urbansphere Concept positions itself as Audi’s vision of the future for autonomous vehicles. The concept vehicle measures 216.9 inches (5.51 meters) in length which is the largest interior volume Audi has ever built. The Urbansphere body combines the looks of a van and a crossover with a minimalist exterior. The Urbansphere uses Audi’s Premium Platform Electric architecture, and has a battery capacity of over 120 kWh. Range on a single charge is 466 miles (750 kilometers). An electric motor on each axle produces a total of 396 horsepower (295 kilowatts) and 509 pound-feet (690 Newton-meters) of torque.

Tesla just released their first quarter earnings report for 2022. The released earnings report exceeded a number of analysts’ forecasts in their predictions. Throughout the first quarter of 2022, Tesla earned revenues of $18.76 billion. Earnings per share were also higher than analysts’ estimates at USD3.22. Auto revenue reached USD16.86 billion, up 87 percent from the same period last year. Auto gross margins jumped to a record 32.9 percent with Tesla reporting a $5.54 billion gross profit in its main segment. Regulatory credits accounted for $679 million of auto revenue for the quarter. “Revenue growth was driven in part by…

The SUV version of the Mercedes EQS has just been launched for the US market. The EQS SUV offers a range of up to 660 km (410 miles). The EQS SUV will be produced in America and go on sale in the fall. Three-quarters of new car sales in the US market last year were trucks and SUVs. Therefore, many electric vehicle manufacturers produce this type of vehicle such as Ford, Rivian, GM, and Tesla.

German electric mobility startup Trinity has just released the Uranus RS electric scooter. Despite being more expensive than a scooter with an internal combustion engine, the Uranus RS definitely features more advanced technology. Electric scooters are quickly gaining popularity in Germany due to their low running costs, almost no maintenance. Incentives from the government to reduce vehicle emissions are also an attraction for new users. The Trinity Uranus RS has a retro design and is said to have a realistic range of 60 miles (97 km) on a single charge, thanks to its two standard batteries. The range is greatly…