Author: Michael Khan

Various information related to Apple’s electric car project has so far been tightly closed by the company. But a recent report revealed that Apple staff were recently found to have traveled to South Korea to discuss battery manufacturing deals with a range of local suppliers. Apple apparently wants South Korean suppliers to be able to specifically know all the process of developing electric car batteries. Thus, as quoted from Autoevolution, the company will be able to develop what it needs independently. In other words, Apple wants complete control over the manufacture of battery packs that will be used in the…

A study from Autoinsuranez said that hybrid and car cars with conventional machines have a greater fire risk when compared to electric cars. This study was conducted after several incidents of accidents involving electric vehicles in the world increased. In the Autoinsurancez report, in 2021, there were only 52 electric cars burned in the United States (US). While the hybrid car fire incident reached 16,051 units that were burned and vehicles with conventional machines were 199,533 units. The amount above can be understood considering the vehicle with more conventional machines than electric or hybrid vehicles. But when viewed from the…

Like other manufacturers, Audi has just issued a report on their vehicle sales last year. In 2021, overall, Audi has sold 81,894 electric vehicles, a growth of 57.5 percent compared to 2020. Electric vehicles accounted for 4.9 percent of Audi’s overall sales in 2021. In 2021 Audi posted total sales for all vehicle types of 1,680,512 vehicles (down 0.7% year-over-year). The decline in Audi’s total sales was caused by a global shortage of semiconductors that affected the automotive industry. In its report, Audi said in the fourth quarter it fell by 34.2 percent compared to the same period in 2020.…

Local Motors, the startup that makes autonomous vehicles Olli, will cease operations, according to an employee posting on LinkedIn. Local Motors itself has not confirmed with an official announcement for this news. Local Motors’ initial assumption that it stopped operating was due to a lack of capital. Chris Stoner, an employee of Local Motors, in his post said it was sad that Local Motors would stop operating on January 14. Local Motors developed the Olli, an autonomous electric shuttle minibus which is partly made from a 3D printer. The first generation Olli was introduced in 2016. Another prototype is also…

Cadillac Lyriq is the first electric vehicle produced by Cadillac. The Cadillac Lyriq is a luxury electric SUV which offers sharp styling and a modern cabin. Cadillac says that both single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive models will be offered. The Cadillac Lyriq will have a driving range of over 300 miles. The Lyriq has been designed from the ground up and will ride on General Motors’ new scalable battery architecture; the company claims a low center of gravity and a spacious cabin as benefits of the dedicated EV-architecture. The Lyriq should be on sale sometime in early 2022…

With a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Wrangler 4xe allows customers to travel on full electric power and zero emissions, and is claimed to be more efficient and enjoyable on all terrains. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe features a propulsion system that combines two electric motors, a 2.0-liter I-4 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission for near-silent propulsion and enhanced 4×4 off-road capability. To stay connected, these new Jeep vehicles are equipped with the full suite of Uconnect Services for customers to enjoy an integrated toolkit that combines functionality, connectivity and service with ease of use. In 2022, the Wrangler 4xe lineup…

In 2021 sales of Polestar’s premium electric vehicles rose 185% compared to the previous year. Polestar’s total deliveries of electric vehicles in 2021 will be 29,000. This amount has met their sales target and supports a significant growth target in the coming years. Polesatar has a presence in 19 countries. Significantly increased from the previous year which was only present in 10 countries. In the first half of 2022, Polestar plans to enter the electric vehicle market in Spain, Portugal and Ireland. In addition, Polestar also plans to enter the Middle East market with the presence of the UAE, Kuwait…

Kicks e-Power is Nissan’s newest car in the form of a Hybrid-powered Compact SUV. Even the Nissan Kicks e-Power is claimed to be a car that uses electric car technology but without charging. Specifications Nissan Kicks comes with a collaboration of a 12-valve conventional three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,200 cc and an EM57 electric motor with the AC3 Synchronous Motor type. For matters of performance, Nissan claims the electric motor is capable of delivering power of 125 PS at 4,000 to 8,992 rpm. Meanwhile, the torque produced is also quite large, namely 260 Nm at 500 to 3,008…

If you are looking for a reliable family car, the KIA EV6 could be the wrong choice. With its long range, fast battery charging, making this car one of the best electric vehicles you can buy right now. The KIA EV6 has a sleek and stylish appearance. In terms of design, the KIA EV6 will make you the center of attention. Not only is it stylish, but the EV6 is also great to drive, with the powerful GT model delivering blazing fast performance. Kia EV6 Long Range 2WD Price and Specifications [Infographic]

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the flagship products at the forefront of sales. The Model 3 is a mid-size four-door electric sedan developed by Tesla. The base model 3 is EPA-rated at 272 miles (438 km) and the Long Range version delivers 358 miles (576 km). The Tesla Model 3 has hardware that supports full self-driving. In addition, Tesla regularly performs periodic software updates that add to the vehicle’s capabilities. The Model 3 is known as a Tesla-made vehicle that is more affordable than other models released by Tesla. Since the start of 2020, the Model 3 is…

The Lotus Evija (pronounced eh-VIE’-ya) is an all-electric hypercar that is different from other hypercars which mostly use a hybrid system as an option. The Lotus Evija is committed to being fully electric, and comes with an ultrafast charging setup. The Lotus Evija has a race car exterior design that was specifically created to dominate the track. This can be seen from several elements such as a butterfly door and a large rear wing. The best thing about the Lotus Evija is its use of four electric motors that can produce nearly 2,000 horsepower. The Lotus Evija is claimed to…

Mercedes EQS53 is there first AMG badged performance EV with 751 horsepower. It may not be a proper ground-up AMG vehicle, but it will sit at the top of the EQS line-up filling the need for a luxury sedan with plenty of performance. Mercedes have fitted the EQS53 with two electric motors placed on both front and rear axles that both combine for 751 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. Those peak figures however are only available for short bursts in an overboost mode for cars equipped with the AMG Dynamic Plus pack. The output drops to 648 hp and…