Author: Michael Khan

Volvo has just announced a major investment in Israel’s StoreDot for research into superfast battery charging technology for electric vehicles. StoreDot claims the technology it develops can do superfast charging in just five minutes which can be used to drive up to 100 miles (160 km). This technology is seen as having major benefits for Volvo’s upcoming line of electric vehicles. With the investment from Volvo, StoreDot hopes to accelerate the marketing of their product and put it into mass production by 2024. Through its investment, Volvo says it will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with StoreDot on the…

When viewed from the specifications, INDI One is very close to competing with the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach E. INDI One has two variants namely Standard with a price tag of US $ 45,000 and Premium with a tag of US $ 69,000. The Standard variant gets a rear-wheel drive electric motor that produces around 275 hp and 410 Nm of torque. The Standard variant uses a 75 kWh battery with a claimed range of 230 miles or 370 kilometers. The Premium variant uses two all-wheel-drive electric motors producing 475 hp…

Theft of vehicle components is no longer a new thing. The reason is that there are several vehicle component parts that do have more selling value. Therefore, do not be surprised if there are certain components that become the target of thieves. In Italy, theft of vehicle components is now starting to shift to electric scooters. Yup, the thieves are after the battery as a target for theft. Launching RideApart, police officers from Milan, Italy recently arrested 12 thieves who stole electric scooter batteries. Batteries are the main component in electric vehicles. The price is “horrifying”, can reach half the…

Honda Europe recently officially launched the new Civic e:HEV with Hybrid drive with Honda Sensing safety features. In general, the Honda Civic e:HEV is a Hybrid variant of the European hatchback model. In appearance, this 11th generation sedan still looks sporty with the front grille integrated with full LED slanted lights with LED DRLs. Side view, this sedan looks very simple and elegant with the use of multi-spoke rims like a 17-inch star and there are chrome accents that adorn the bottom of the door. Entering the interior, the dashboard design is still the same as the other variants. The…

Electric Vehicles startup INDI EV has officially launched its first electric car, INDI One, at the New York International Auto Show. The presence of INDI One at NYIAS is one of the first public appearances of an electric car which was first introduced in October 2021. At the same time as launching at NYIAS, INDI EV also opened INDI One reservations online through its official website. If you look at the specifications, INDI One is quite close to the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach E. INDI One comes in two variants, Standard…

Honda Cars India has launched the Honda City e:HEV hybrid electric sedan, which comes with a fuel efficiency of 26.5 km/liter. Quoted by Gizmochina, the e:HEV is Honda’s first hybrid electric vehicle in India. They hope to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles in India. Honda Cars India has started pre-orders for the City e:HEV with first deliveries expected in early May 2022. This car has a dual motor hybrid system connected to a 1.5 liter petrol engine. This arrangement is capable of producing a peak power of 126 PS and fuel efficiency of 26.5 km/liter. Honda Cars…

General Motors tries to present a new breakthrough that has not been thought of before, namely an autonomous car that can teach beginners to drive a car well. Interestingly, the car is not only able to train but also provides an assessment of the beginner’s ability to control the car. Yes, in fact the car will later be used as a driving test car which is always used to get a driver’s license in the United States. So in the future, the entire driving training and assessment process will be carried out in a measurable manner. The reason is that…

Renault decided to temporarily halt production of the Megane E-Tech Electric from April 14 to April 25 due to the semiconductor crisis and a lack of spare parts from Ukraine. According to French media reports, production at the Douai plant will be suspended for 10 days and 2,300 factory employees will be hired in a short period of time. The first production of the Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric appears to have been completed and will be delivered to customers in France in May. However, new units will be delayed due to this production stoppage. Some time ago Volkswagen had to…

VinFast and Electrify America (EA) have just signed a partnership to provide charging facilities at this year’s New York International Auto Show. With this partnership, Vinfast car owners in the US can access more than 3,500 EA charging stations via the VinFast mobile app. VinFast is currently set to open a headquarters in Los Angeles in addition to plans to start electric vehicle production in North Carolina. In addition to two free 60 kWh charging sessions, Electrify America has stated VinFast owners can also take advantage of membership discounts on its network. In addition to free charging, VinFast owners will…

Daimler has just introduced the Mercedes-Benz Intouro bus with a hybrid module. This bus is an inter-city transportation that can support bus entrepreneurs to continue to reduce fuel consumption which is already economical. The hybrid module will be available for all models of the two-axle bus with an automatic transmission featuring a torque converter from the extensive Intouro range. This hybrid bus debuted with the intercity bus variant, the Intouro K. This also indicates that Daimler will soon expand the range of each variant of the Mercedes-Benz Intouro bus, from the performance and maneuvering sector to the embedded technology sector.…

Rungu Dualie is offered in five variants. As for the interesting thing, this vehicle has two front wheels and is equipped with LED headlights and an LCD instrument console. The bike is propelled by an electric powertrain that can propel it down a steep 27-degree gradient. The Rungu Dualie is a tricycle that is intended for off-roading and offers a decent look. The Rungu Dualie has wide handlebars, a one-piece saddle, pedals and an optional trailer trailer for towing small strollers. The vehicle has an LCD instrument console, LED headlights and spoke wheels covered in Maxxis tires, which are intended…

The Electrified GV70 features several changes compared to models with ICE and gets a special Boost Mode that increases power output for a short period of time. This car also provides a range of more than 500 km and is equipped with reverse charging support. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the company’s latest addition to its electric vehicle portfolio. The premium electric car is said to be the brand’s first electric model to be built in North America at an Alabama plant. The car also sports a simpler look compared to the non-electric GV70 and debuts with a new e-Terrain…

German automaker Naon has unveiled the prototype Zero-One electric scooter in its home country. This bike is available in two variants: L1e and L3e. What’s interesting, this vehicle has a futuristic design and offers elongated LED headlights and flat seats. The bike is powered by an electric powertrain and promises a range of up to 140 km. Naon Zero-One is made from recycled materials and the manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly. Its unique appearance and decent range are sure to attract many buyers in the global market. This two-wheeled vehicle is unlikely to be present in India because it…

Austrian start-up Deus Automobiles presents a hyper electric car called the Deus Vayenne. The power is fantastic, reaching 2,200 horsepower. Armed with that great power, the Deus Vayanne is able to reach a top speed of 400 kilometers per hour. Acceleration from rest to 100 kilometers per hour is claimed to be less than 2 seconds. At the New York International Auto Show 2022, Deus Automobiles said the car would be produced in a very limited number of 99 units. The delivery process will be carried out by 2025.

The Stellantis Group recently signed a multi-year deal to use technology from Qualcomm in its vehicle lineup, the company said. Fourteen brands under the Stellantis group, including Peugeot, Fiat and Jeep, will use Qualcomm’s vehicle cockpit and 5G technology starting in 2024. Maserati will be the first to use Qualcomm’s technology. Stellantis itself did not disclose the value of the Qualcomm deal. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in a statement that the collaboration helps Stellantis more closely manage the complete electronics supply chain. Qualcomm’s side through Nakul Duggal said that more automakers are working directly with chipmakers without using suppliers…

Hyundai through its COO Jose Muñoz on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, said it would build a factory in the US for the assembly of electric vehicles and batteries. The plan was conveyed by the Hyundai shortly after the three awards Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the New York International Auto Show. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the 2022 World Car of the Year award, as well as the World Car Design award and the Best Electric Vehicle Award for the first time. The plan to build an electric vehicle assembly plant is part of Hyundai’s $7.4 billion investment plan in the…

Some time ago Kia announced the release time of the Kia EV9 for the European market. A few weeks later, Kia announced when consumers in the US could get behind the wheel of an electric SUV. At the New York Auto Show, Kia revealed that the EV9 will be coming to the United States in the second half of 2023. Kia did not provide further details other than the launch time. This means that details such as price and specifications are still unknown, whether it is the same as the concept version introduced last year. However, at least there is…

Global sales of electric vehicles have doubled to 4.6 million units in 2021. This record for the first time overtook hybrid car sales globally. The increase in sales of electric vehicles worldwide was due to high demand in China and Europe. As is known, China is the largest market for electric cars, while Europe contributes greatly to the total global retail figure for electric vehicles. A few years ago, hybrid cars did dominate the electric vehicle segment worldwide. That’s because this model comes with a petrol engine mated to an electric motor. Hybrid vehicles themselves do offer a longer range…

The two most basic components in driving an electric vehicle are the battery and the electric motor. In normal operation, the battery provides power to the electric motor, which can cause the vehicle to move. However, when the vehicle is parked or stationary, the battery is not used. Recently, EV manufacturers have started to think about how these batteries can remain useful in such situations. One result of this thinking was the introduction of vehicle-to-conduct functionality (also known as Vehicle-to-Load or V2L) in some recently launched EVs. Simply put, this feature allows the large batteries in electric vehicles to power…

Unlike fuel-engined cars, electric cars have fewer components that are replaced regularly. Call it spare parts engine oil, oil filters, or spark plugs that are not in electric cars. So, what spare parts are replaced in the periodic servicing of electric cars? The ones that are replaced regularly are battery coolant, brake fluid, brake linings, and cabin filters. Periodic service is usually carried out every 15,000 kilometers or 1 year depending on usage. In each service interval, only monitoring of the electric motor and general checking is carried out. Cabin filters can be replaced every two service intervals depending on…