Author: Michael Khan

Chinese battery manufacturer Envision AESC Group China plans to develop an electric car battery that can offer a range of 1,000 km on a single charge. It is planned that production of this new battery will begin in 2024. Launching the Hindustan Times page today, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Envision AESC will not only produce new EV batteries. However, they will also double the number of battery cells in each electric car. This will make the EV’s weight heavier, but its reach will be longer. In a recent report, it was stated that the Chinese battery company plans to increase…

Rivian has revealed eight driving modes of the Rivian R1T electric vehicles technology. The driving mode of the electric pickup rivals the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck is revealed in this video. The eight driving modes of the Rivian R1T are Sport, Off-Road Drift, All Purpose, Off-Road Auto, Off-Road Rock Crawl, Off-Road Rally, Conserve, and Towing. Interestingly, each mode has different settings for suspension height and hardness, stability control, and regenerative brake strength. See also: Rivian has now produced just over 1,000 electric vehicles by 2021, mainly R1T electric pickup truck Not only that, Rivian also displays the torque…

Mercedes-Benz Korea said that it will continue to upgrade its electric vehicle lineup in South Korea to meet changing customer demands and keep up with automotive industry trends. According to Yonhap, Wednesday, the German automaker plans to launch four all-new models and two facelifts in Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea President and CEO Thomas Klein said in an online press conference. “We are further enhancing our position in electrification and digitization,” he said. The four models are the new C-Class sedan, the new EQE electrified sedan, the new EQB electric SUV and the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ sedan, all under the…

Kia America has just announced 2022 pricing for their flagship electric lineup, the KIA EV6. For the American market, the 2022 KIA EV6 starts at $33,400 after a $7,500 federal vehicle tax credit. The 2022 KIA EV6 comes with two battery packs, namely 58.0 kWh and 77.4 kWh. The 2022 KIA EV6 with a 58.0 kWh battery pack has a starting price of $40,900, and a net price of $33,400, after a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit. The 2022 KIA EV6 with 77.4 kWh battery pack starts at $47,000 but will cost you $39,500 after the federal tax credit.…

Indian electric scooter manufacturer Komaki has launched a new electric scooter for the domestic market called Komaki Venice, adopting a Vespa-style design. As quoted by Gizmochina, Tuesday, the Komaki Venice electric scooter retains some retro-style features, including circular headlights, but this time it is equipped with LED headlights and has daytime running lights. The electric scooter is equipped with several modern features such as a comfortable seat, a large windshield, and a digital display to show parameters such as speed, battery power, and more. The scooter also features a storage compartment at the front where items like phone, charger, documents…

LML recently announced its return to the Indian automotive market by venturing into the electric mobility space. Now, the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Saera Electric Auto, which previously produced Harley Davidson motorcycles in India. According to a report by RushLane on Sunday, Saera’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bawal, Haryana will be used to manufacture the upcoming LML electric vehicle. See also: Moto Electa – Retro Style Electric Scooter with a range of 150 Km The facility covers an area of ​​217,800 square feet and has a production capacity of 18,000 units per month. LML or Lohia…

Japanese electronics company Sony wants to create technology to make cars not just a mobility tool, but an entertainment space connected to a 5G network like a mobile device. To achieve this goal, Sony has two prototype cars called “Vision” which were built in Austria with parts manufacturer Magna International. Other companies involved in the project include Bosch, Valeo SE and AImotive. However, Sony realized that they still needed new partners to manage the factory and parts. This collaboration is necessary because the development of electric cars requires a very large cost. See also: Sony seeks new technology partners for…

NIO has just introduced Europe’s first battery swap station located in Norway. The battery exchange station is close to the E-18 at Kjellstad in Lier, a few kilometers north of Drammen. NIO plans to build 20 battery swap station by the end of 2022. The battery swap station is the second generation Power Swap Station 2.0. This type of station was first introduced in April 2021, which has 14 battery slots – 13 battery packs and an empty slot to take an empty battery. The battery swap station will support the NIO ES8 model, as well as the next electric…

In the UK the 2022 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid or 2022 Jeep Compass Hybrid goes on sale. 2022 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid equipped with a 1,500cc, 4-cylinder, turbo Global Small Engine engine. This petrol-powered mechanical heart delivers 130 HP and 240 Nm of torque with a new 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The propulsion system of the 2022 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid includes a built-in 48 volt 15kW (20hp) electric motor that produces 55Nm of torque, equivalent to 135Nm at the gearbox input level, which can propel the wheels even when the internal combustion engine is off. The new version offers 15 percent fuel…

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk’s desire to enter the Indian market since 2019 is still running in place because it is hampered by government regulations in the country with the largest population. “Still working through a lot of challenges with the government,” Musk said in a Twitter post on Thursday morning in Asia. He answered a question someone asked about Tesla’s planned launch in the South Asian country. Musk and the administration of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been in talks for years. However, refusal from local factories and state import duties of 100 percent have…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Features Are More Sophisticated, You Can Choose Your Own Level of aggressiveness. Tesla is further enhancing the capabilities of the electric car they are proud of. One of them is the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature which is currently still in Beta. For your information, the Beta version is a program that is still being tested by the public. So the testers are consumers who are usually outside the company. According Theverge.com, Tesla recently provided an update on this FSD feature. This update is embedded in the update version 10.3 which was released last October 2021. See also:…

Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. said Tuesday, January 18, that it has signed a deal with Proterra Inc for long-term supply of batteries to support production of its semi-trucks. Nikola trucks equipped with Proterra batteries are expected to be put into production in the fourth quarter of 2022 with a prototype system delivered to truck makers in the second quarter, the company said, as quoted by Reuters. Earlier in October 2021, Nikola said it had signed a long-term supply agreement with LG Energy Solution for battery supply from 2022 to 2029. “With increasing demand for the Nikola Tre BEV and…