The BYD carmaker conquered the domestic market and became the best-selling car brand in China. That is why they are now trying to rapidly expand abroad. It also overtook Tesla in the fourth quarter to become the world’s largest electric car manufacturer. However, the growing presence of Chinese automakers has also prompted retaliation from the … Read more
CES technology trade show in Las Vegas is extremely fertile for car enthusiasts this year. Here, Volkswagen presents its brand new infotainment, Kia concepts of utility vehicles, and Honda presents a pair of bold electric visions labeled Honda 0 Series (because they are said to be starting from scratch), which foreshadow the future models of … Read more
According to the agency, suppliers face problems due to the fact that electric motors have far fewer components than internal combustion engines. “In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, there are hundreds of companies that produce for car manufacturers. These companies are now trying to keep orders and jobs,” he writes Bloomberg. The agency also points … Read more
The technology promises a higher energy density than current batteries, less risk of fire due to the elimination of flammable electrolytes, and greater resistance to cyclic charging, which would give the batteries a longer lifespan, The Autopian pointed out. Solid-state batteries have a solid electrolyte. PowerCo is engaged in battery technology and manufacturing. During several … Read more
Xiaomi finally officially unveiled its first electric car during the Stride presentation on Thursday. The sedan with the designation SU7, where SU is supposed to be an abbreviation for Speed Ultra according to Reuters, will be available in two versions – basic and Max. The basic model is equipped with one electric motor that drives … Read more
The Japanese automaker has built a reputation as a hybrid pioneer. Its electrified cars combining gasoline and electricity are not only economical and reliable, but at the same time reduce fleet emissions and thus allow the brand to continue to offer interesting fringe models – for example the sports models GR Yaris and Supra or … Read more
As part of the effort to improve economic results, the VW brand intends to focus on optimizing purchasing costs, reducing fixed and production costs and increasing sales. He also plans to expand the early retirement program and keep the hiring freeze in place for now. Volkswagen intends to reduce costs in the VW brand by … Read more
After 10 months on the road, Chris and Julie Ramsey completed their unique journey from the North Pole to the South Pole in an all-electric Nissan Leaf. According to a press release from Nissan, which sponsored the journey, this is the first time any car (regardless of drivetrain) has completed the journey. A British couple … Read more
Honda e, the Japanese automaker’s first electric car on European markets, was first presented to the public back in 2017, but then as an Urban EV concept. In 2019, the automaker presented a production version that was almost identical to the concept. And that was one of the car’s great strengths. The small city hatchback … Read more
By the way, can you guess how many parts the drive train of a car with an internal combustion engine consists of? Of course, it varies from model to model, but the engine, transmission and exhaust pipes usually add up to well over a thousand smaller and larger parts. And for comparison, an electric car? … Read more