Author: Michael Khan

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…

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…