Author: Michael Khan

Various commercial electric vehicles ranging from trucks to buses in the world have competed to show their reliability under extreme climates. Volta Trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of fully electric commercial vehicles, has completed its cold-weather truck testing program within the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. This extreme weather testing program is part of a rigorous series of vehicle tests designed to ensure that the fully electric Volta Zero trucks will deliver the highest levels of quality, reliability and durability when serial production of customer specification vehicles begins later this year. Citing its official website on Friday (18/3/2022),…

Jeep introduced its first electric SUV concept image via its official Instagram account. Based on the company’s information, this electric SUV is scheduled to be launched in early 2023. “Today, we’re revealing concept images of the first-ever 100 percent battery-electric Jeep SUV. This vehicle is the next step towards achieving our brand’s vision of Zero Emission Freedom, and will launch early next year,” Jeep wrote in its post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CakZ85Yri21/ Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, said that Jeep’s first electric SUV will be built using the STLA architecture. In addition, it is claimed to be the first off-road Jeep with pure electric…

Korean tire manufacturer, Hankook Tire, announced that it will launch the new iON tires as the first tire family designed specifically for premium high-performance electric vehicles. This was announced as the company’s form of making a decisive contribution from a tire choice perspective to advance the mobility transition to zero-emissions vehicles. Characteristics of this new iON tire development include a further reduction in rolling resistance, particularly at lower rolling-noise and high resistance. See also: Why electric vehicles must use special tires? Compared to conventional tires, Hankook iON tires are claimed to provide a more pleasant driving experience overall and can…

Volvo has just announced a partnership with coffee giant Starbucks Corp to create a public electric vehicle charging network that will start this summer. At an early stage this partnership will be realized with the installation of 60 Volvo-branded ChargePoint DC fast chargers in 15 Starbucks store locations. Volvo expects installation to be completed by the end of 2022. Volvo itself plans to install a charger every 100 miles from the Denver area to the coffee company’s Seattle headquarters. See also: Volvo launches wireless charging technology for electric vehicles The charging station can be used by all brands of electric…

Regulations on vehicle emission limits are becoming increasingly stringent in a number of countries, making the world’s tuners try to maneuver. One of them is a British restomod specialist, Charge, who tried to be creative with the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. At first glance this car is no different from the original version that became an icon in the 1960s era, because the main difference lies in the engine. Instead of using the iconic V8 engine, this Mustang Fastback is powered by an electric motor that produces 536 hp and a peak torque of 1,200 Nm. The proportion of the…

In order to support the automotive industry in the country, Italy subsidizes up to 6,000 euros for the purchase of electric vehicles. Fully subsidized electric cars must cost under 35,000 euros. The Italian government has also set aside $9.6 billion for electric car subsidies until 2030. Of which, $775 million is allocated for this year. Not only that, the Italian government also provides subsidies of up to 2,500 euros to consumers who want to buy hybrid cars. For car owners who have a vehicle with an old production year, they will receive a compensation of 1,250 euros, if they want…

Collaboration between automotive manufacturers and electronics companies is becoming more and more mainstream nowadays. The goal is to develop a line of electric vehicles and mobility services. As announced earlier, Honda will join forces with Sony to form a joint venture. The two well-known Japanese companies said they would move to form a new company together. The new company is planned to be formed this year, to develop and produce electric-powered vehicles. At the earliest, an electric car as a result of the collaboration between Honda and Sony will begin to be marketed in 2025. And for this operation, the…

Renault Trucks is adding to its electric vehicle line by announcing two new electric truck for the first quarter of 2023. The two models are Renault Trucks T E-Tech and Renault Trucks C E-Tech. Both models are new models with a weight of 44 tons that have different capabilities. Renault Trucks T E-Tech is projected for long-distance transportation. Meanwhile, Renault Trucks C E-Tech is for construction site transport. Both new models will be produced at the Renault Trucks factory in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. The two models themselves come in various versions: as 4×2 and 6×2 semitrailer tractors and as 4×2, 6×2…

German car manufacturer Volkswagen has launched its latest production of the ID version which fans all over the world have been waiting for. They finally launched a Buzz van in Paris on Wednesday, March 9th. This buzz van is a reincarnation of today’s electric car from the VW T1, which has been Volkswagen’s patron for so long. This new product will go on sale in a number of European countries in the third quarter of 2022. “The same van will also be launched in the United States by the end of 2023,” the German automaker said in a statement. They…

Piaggio, a scooter manufacturer from Italy is currently busy preparing their electric vehicle in the Indian market which is scheduled to be completed in 2024. While India’s auto market can’t be taken for granted for electric vehicles, it’s no surprise that manufacturers big and small are scrambling to launch the next big thing in the light electric vehicle (LEV) segment. India has long been at the forefront of the electric revolution, with companies both large and small investing a lot of time, money and effort into the EV scene. See also: Komaki Venice electric scooter officially launched with a 2.9…

Along with Nissan’s new brand identity for the European market, a refresh of the Nissan Leaf was also introduced. This electric-powered car is becoming more and more stunning. The Nissan Leaf is indeed driven to be the best choice for consumers who want an efficient vehicle and without exhaust emissions. It was originally available for pre-order March 1 with a starting price of £26,995. “The Nissan Leaf has always been at the forefront of technology and has been driving the power of electrification to more than 577,000 people globally,” said Arnaud Charpentier, Region Vice President, Product Strategy and Pricing, Nissan…

Volkswagen is re-opening VW e-UP orders! in Germany. Orders for this electric car have been stopped for about 14 months since the end of 2020. Launching the Carscoops page today, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, order the VW e-UP electric car! was discontinued due to the high number of orders. Delivery of this VW electric car unit can take up to 16 months. Now, Volkswagen is opening up orders for the VW e-UP electric car again! in Germany which will be followed by a gradual rollout to European and other markets. See also: Volkswagen will be able to produce 1 million…