Audi stunned Frankfurt auto expo with an autonomous offroad EV

Perhaps you are an offroad vehicles fan who would like to know the figure of offroad vehicles in the future. Well, might be this's a good news for you. Apparently amid the high enthusiasm of the world-famous automotive manufacturer on electric vehicles also touched the offroad vehicle segment.

Audi AI: TRAIL, an offroad EV concept has been managed to debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kpJzBu)

At one of the world's automotive expos: the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi presented an offroad electric-powered vehicle concept named the Audi AI: TRAIL. The offroad EV concept already combines an autonomous driving system with extraordinary capabilities on various challenging terrains.

Audi AI: TRAIL, an electric-powered concept car with a four-passenger configuration that is devoted to extreme offroad lovers. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kpJzBu)

Through this concept, Audi wants to preview some of the design changes they have in mind for their future SUV models. The Ingolstadt-based auto manufacturer developed the AI: TRAIL with a broad perspective for passengers while in the cabin to enjoy the atmosphere and make it easier to monitor the terrain to be traversed.

Audi AI: TRAIL give visibility that offers the passengers a broad viewing through the transponder glass, both front and sides. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kNAUsE)

"Presenting the AI: TRAIL, we want to show the offroad vehicle concept with electric drive without emissions for an innovative driving experience away from the highway," said Audi Head of Design, Marc Lichte. As quoted of Carscoops, on Thursday, September 11, 2019, this concept car was the fourth member of the Audi AI concept series, which began with the Aicon concept back in 2017.

Audi AI: TRAIL has a lightweight but rigid body structure and pinned with four electric motors to drive all the wheels. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kpJzBu)

This Audi concept car has a lightweight but rigid body structure thanks to a blend of high-tech steel material, aluminum and carbon fiber with a total weight of only 1,750 kg.

And the German company give visibility that offers passengers a broad viewing through the transponder glass, both front and sides. In the interior, the dashboard is free from any display. They only pinned a smartphone as an indicator panel and control center of the vehicle navigation system.

This Audi concept car embeds four electric motors that are assigned to drive all the wheels with combined output power reaching up to 429 horsepower (435 ps) and torque of 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm). This concept car has also been integrated with an autonomous technology and typical Audi Quattro vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Unfortunately until now, Audi has not revealed the capacity of the battery pack yet. They only say the car can travel as far as 248-310 miles (400-500 km) on a paved road or 155 miles (250 km) on rough roads. While the top speed of this car is limited to 80 mph (130 kph). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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Mercedes-Benz vision of the future luxury sedan

If you want to know what luxury sedan looks like in the future, then you can see it in the figure of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS, which was recently launched at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. And the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS is a decisive statement of the German auto giant to bring premium quality vehicles and drive as you wish in the future. 

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS is a decisive statement of the German auto giant to bring premium quality into a luxury sedan in the future. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mgjsNU)

Built with an extraordinary engineering, emotional designing by uses luxurious materials and carries the individual driving comfort concept. Because according to the German automotive giant, a luxury has also become part of individual freedom now and in the future.

By design, the Vision EQS seems to have no edges or what this German company calls the "lightbelt" structure. Where the car headlights use Digital Light technology which has 2 holographic lens modules so that it can produce unlimited light variations.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS concept has debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m9XvQn)

Due to the car is also claimed as a vehicle that can communicate. Through a 360-degree luminescence, and also through digital LED matrix grille and headlights Digital Light enables the car to communicate with the other vehicles and the surrounding environment.

The digital grille panel being the world's first to give a sign, where the light matrix consists of 188 circuit boards, and each carrying 5 LEDs and a single star. While on the back there are 229 star-shaped LEDs that able to produce a unique display as well.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS digital grille panel being the world's first to give a sign, where the light matrix consists of 188 circuit boards, and each carrying 5 LEDs and a single star. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m9XvQn)

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS moves by using 2 electric motors capable of producing power up to 476 hp and torque of 760 Nm. So that makes it able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 4.5 seconds and can be run to top speed up to 200 kph. The electric power came from the batteries are stored on the floor.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS's interior is inspired by yachts that can be seen from the dashboard blends with the body. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m9XvQn)

And its power of battery is believed to be equivalent to super sports car capabilities. If the battery is in a fully charged condition, then this car is claimed to have a cruising capability of up to 700 km. And for the fast charging only in 20 minutes has able to fill to 80% of its battery capacity.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS moves by using 2 electric motors capable of producing power up to 476 hp and torque of 760 Nm. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m9XvQn)

The Vision EQS's interior is inspired by yachts that can be seen from the dashboard blends with the body and design that surrounds the passengers like a yacht cabin. According to the German auto giant, in the future Mercedes-Benz cars will take inspiration from this design. Not to forget, in this car  includes an MBUX voice control system combined with a screen that can appear from behind the dashboard and ambient color with Connected Light technology.

The interior material chosen by Mercedes-Benz is made of Dinamica microfiber which is made from recycled PET plastic bottles. This material is combined with artificial leather which has a look like Nappa leather. Finally, the car ceiling is made of material taken from the recycling of ocean plastic wastes.

The platform used by Mercedes-Benz for Vision EQS is also designed as a modular platform that can be shortened and extended as needed. So this platform can be used for other types of vehicles. Talking about a future car is incomplete without an autonomous driving system. 

And the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS is also equipped with the Level 3 autonomous driving system with modular sensor design that allows it to be developed further into a fully autonomous vehicle. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERCEDES-BENZ | MOTOR1]
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Hyundai introduces its all-electric '45' concept in Frankfurt

Hyundai Motor Co. launched its electric-powered concept car at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show to strengthen its lineup with environmentally friendly models. The Hyundai '45' concept adopts the next generation of "sporty sensuous" design directions, which are defined by the harmony of four fundamental elements in vehicle design: proportion, architecture, style and technology.

All-electric Hyundai '45' concept has been debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kre4ad)

This is the figure of the all-electric Hyundai '45' concept which was revealed as a sign of a new era of Hyundai's automotive design that focuses on electrification, autonomous technology, and intelligent design. The somewhat weird name of the concept actually has a pretty simple explanation.

All-electric Hyundai '45' concept draws inspiration from the past, and looks into the future. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mcekub)

The design of the all-electric Hyundai '45' concept is the result of a re-imagination of the Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept was on display 45 years ago. Those number represents 45 years since 1974, when the South Korean automaker launched those Pony Coupe Concept at the Torino Motor Show, as reported by Yonhap on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

Steering wheel and dashboard view of all-electric Hyundai '45' concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mcekub)

Its iconic character is defined by the monocoque body, aerodynamic and lightweight design inspired by 1920's aircraft. The name of the car also implies a 45 degree angle on the front and rear, forming a diamond-shaped silhouette.

Interior view with 4 ergonomic seats of all-electric Hyundai '45' concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2mcekub)

"As an icon of Hyundai '45' concept clearly shows how the company is heading for the future through its heritage," said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of the Hyundai Design Center.

All-electric Hyundai '45' concept built based on the company design language 'Sensuous Sportiness.' (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lMFkQC)

"Through the '45' built on our design language 'Sensuous Sportiness', Hyundai wants to present our vision of how we want to reshape the lifestyle in people's cars in the era of electrification and autonomous driving."

Rear three quarter view of all-electric Hyundai '45' concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kre4ad)

The interior is inspired by furniture design today. The minimalist cabin is complemented by a blend of wood, fabric and leather which creates a warm, relaxed and spacious atmosphere.

Other innovations in the form where the front passengers can interact with the infotainment system through the projection-beam interface. This interface replaces the middle touch-screen with a series of displays and functions integrated into the dashboard itself. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | POCKET-LINT]

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VW ID.3, a symbol of the Volkswagen's new era

The Volkswagen ID.3 electric car has become a superstar in one of the world's automotive events, the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show held on September 12-22, 2019. By saying these all-electric hatchback-designed vehicles as an exhibition star, it feels no exaggeration due to the car indeed was already ordered up to 30,000 units for several European countries including Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

All-new ellectric-powered vehicle from the German auto giant called Volkswagen ID.3 is a symbol of the company new era. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kuqfDe)

Like all future VW ID models, the VW ID.3 is based on a modular electric drive matrix (MEB), which has been designed for an uncompromising electric drive system.

The German  auto giant will also produce 33 different electric vehicle models based on the MEB platform in the next three years. The plan will be also applied to the other brands under the VW group. As we all know, Volkswagen is a German automotive giant that houses major brands including AUDI, Porsche and Skoda.

All-new ellectric Volkswagen ID.3 has debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kuqfDe)

Further the VW ID.3 has revolutionary car interior. Its long wheelbase of the MEB layout, combined with very short overhangs, results in a spacious interior. With the space and spaciousness of its, the ID.3 with 5-seater sets a new standard in the compact class vehicles.

All-new ellectric Volkswagen ID.3 has revolutionary car interior, but very easy to operate. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kuqfDe)

The display and control elements are completely new, but very easy to operate. Apart from the cockpit display, the newly developed and positioned ten-inch touch screen at the center provides all important information to the driver.

All-new ellectric Volkswagen ID.3 with 5-seater sets a new standard in the compact class vehicles. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2kuqfDe)

At the beginning of the launch, ID.3 will come with 3 battery size options. The basic variant features a 45 kWh battery that can take you traveling up to 330 kilometers. The next option is a 58 kW battery with a range of up to 420 km. The last variant is battery with the largest energy content of 77 kWh and a distance of up to 550 km.

The ID.3 battery can be charged in a 100 kW fast charging system in 30 minutes so you can explore 290 km. Although until now the German company has not announced the full specifications of the car, and at what price. But it is estimated that VW ID.3 will be sold at prices starting from €30,000 (Rp.467 million).

At the same exhibition, VW also introduced the company latest logo with a simpler design, to symbolize practicality in the digital ages and electric mobility. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
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The one swanky pure electric-powered concept SUV

Competition among the world's electric car manufacturers is felt increasingly fierce, and now one of the electric concept cars from Cupra called Cupra Tavascan is being introduced. This electric car is claimed to be one of the best electric cars available today.

As quoted by Autoevolution, Cupra spun off from SEAT just like Abarth did with Fiat. Although the Spaniard manufacturer is a young aged auto brand, in contrast its electric car can be said to have a cool design and will be one of the best electric cars.

Cupra Tavascan concept is one swanky electric SUV ready to be shown off at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2lGOaiE)

This car has indeed been introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. But when it was introduced in Geneva, the car carried a hybrid system under the name of Formentor. Now the car will be re-introduced at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show powered with pure electric power plus another new characters.

Interior view of Cupra Tavascan with 13-inches sized touch screen along with a 12.3-inches digital odometer. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2lGOaiE)

This electric car adopt the Volkswagen MEB platform. This means that the car will be ready to become an electric car with SUV-bodied. So that the fierce and aggressive appearance is guaranteed to be sticked tightly to it.

Interior view of Cupra Tavascan with 4 ergonomic seats wrapped by fine hand-sewing white colored genuine leather. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2kxqjlk)

Then the interior, the inside of the car is wrapped with adjusted genuine leather, starting from the dashboard up to another interior details. And on the dashboard attached a 13-inches sized touch screen along with a 12.3-inches digital odometer.

Cupra Tavascan uses two electric motors in the front and rear and a ble to spew power up to 306 PS. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/2lGOaiE)

This car will move by using two electric motors in the front and rear. These two electric motors will be able to spew power up to 306 PS so it makes able to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in 6.5 seconds. And this car is claimed to have a cruising range of up to 450 km on a single charge. As a means of storing electric power, the car uses the lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 77 kWh.

But unfortunately until now the price tag has not been leaked yet, however in general this car is so interesting so worthy to be waiting for its presence. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CUPRA | AUTOEVOLUTION | HICONSUMPTION]

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The world's first supercapacitor vehicle

Now, we're continuing our discussion of the previous article. Lamborghini finally revealed its first hybrid supercar candidate to be shown off at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show next September 12-22.

That Italian supercar manufacturer officially calls it the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, which is predicted to be the company future car to greets the electrification era. Although carrying a hybrid powertrain, but Lamborghini's DNA inside Sián does not fade away.

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 has been shown to several customers through the Unica app before it was officially released at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m2N2q1)

The name 'Sián' itself is taken in Italian with the Bolognese dialect means 'lightning.' And lightning can be interpreted as Lamborgini's rapid movements in creating sports cars in the electrification era like today. The Sián also described how's the look of Lamborghini cars in the future.

And the Sián code name 'FKP 37' was taken in honor of Ferdinand K Piech who was born in 1937. He has played an important role in the acquisition of the Italian supercar brand into the VW group in 1998.

In terms of design, Lamborghini Sián is clearly seen taking most of the design of the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio Concept. Although not entirely similar to that concept, but Sián comes with more aggressive line indentations so that the ideal form of a supercar can be seen of it.

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 was officially released at the 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lMFkQC)

"The fastest Lamborghini must be a visual and symphonic feast, as remarkable to those who see it pass by as those privileged to drive it," Mitja Borkert, Head of Design at Lamborghini, explains. "It takes inspiration from the Countach, but the Sián is a futuristic icon, not retrospective."

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 represents the first step in Lamborghini’s route to electrification and expedites the company's next-generation V12 engine. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lAqahk)

Sián will carry a new V12 engine and 48 Volt electric motor so that it can produce such big enough power. The V12 engine developed by the raging bull logoed auto manufacturer on the Sián was able to blast 785 hp of power as well as touted as the largest in the history of those Italian premium car manufacturers.

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 relies on a 6.5-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine plus a 48-volt the mild-hybrid system, which adds 34 horsepower for a grand total of 819 hp. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lAqahk)

Lamborghini Sián also gets an additional 34 horsepower from an electric motor. So that in total the car has a power equivalent to 819 horsepower. The supercar is claimed to be able to drive up to a maximum speed of more than 350 kph. The combination of a V12 engine and an electric motor makes the Sián accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in less than 2.8 seconds.

Uniquely Sián does not use batteries like other hybrid cars, but instead the Lamborghini Sián electric system uses a supercapacitor which is claimed to provide a greater energy supply than ordinary batteries.

Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 can scorch to 100 kph in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed 'over 350kph'. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2m2N2q1)

Yes, the supercapacitor is not like a battery, because it can be charged immediately in a faster time and also the energy harvesting can be done during the vehicle braking process. Supercapacitor also does not run out of capacity as easily as the batteries generally. So it can be used in millions of times of power recharging.

Reportedly, the supercar is produced in limited quantities, with only 63 units world wide, and sold with prices ranging from the US. $2.5 million (approx £2 million/€2.2 million) or around Rp.35.6 billion. 

But, there's bad news for You who would be interested to have this supercar… Now, all of them have already been sold out. No to forget go to Frankfurt if You wanna see the Sián in its real shaped. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAMBORGHINI | MOTOR1]

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Here's 'MUSE', a luxury autonomous EV concept

In the recent Shanghai Auto Show 2019 held on April, many beautiful and sophisticated concept cars were displayed both from local Chinese manufacturers and well-known overseas manufacturers. Among the many cars on displayed in there, turns out there's a concept car that we think is very interesting. This concept car is made by a local Chinese manufacturer named ICONIQ MOTORS based in Tianjin, China.

An autonomous ICONIC MUSE electric vehicle concept debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jQilUh)

The company was founded by the founders of W Motors ie. Wu Nan and Ralph Debbas in 2014. As we all know, the name of W Motors has successfully built the figures of Lykan Hypersport and Fenyr Supersport. 

Based on the successful experience of W Motors, then they built the company back in China. This internationally renowned team includes many international car master from Magna and Turin studios Italy. ICONIQ Motors commit to developing pure electric vehicles that focus on the passenger experience.

The ICONIC MUSE electric vehicle concept built by internationally renowned team includes many international car master from Magna and Turin studios Italy. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jQilUh)

ICONIQ Motors debuted its new concept car the ICONIQ MUSE, this concept car features unmanned technology and is powered by pure electric drive. It is also equipped with an L4/L5 automatic driving system.

According to relevant sources, the concept car is expected to be on the road during the 2020 Dubai World Expo, ICONIQ Motors is working with Microsoft and AKKA Technologies to develop a MUSE test fleet with level-4/5 autopilot capabilities, which will also be shown.

The ICONIC MUSE electric vehicle concept features unmanned technology and is powered by pure electric drive. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jQilUh)

The name "Muse" is taken from the Greek goddess of inspiration, the new car is designed with a sci-fi design. Appearance of MUSE concept is based on the team of Ralph Debbas, founder and CEO of W MOTORS.

In the interior, the front of ICONIQ Muse has a rotational seat for easy conversion to conference mode. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2jQilUh)

In the car super luxury interior, the front has a rotational seat for easy conversion to conference mode. With two large screens and four personal tablet PC, as well as the CEO user experience platform, users can connect personally.

It is worth mentioning that, according to official, ICONIQ MUSE is committed to reaching the L5 autopilot capability, it should be able to deal with the mistakes that other drivers are expected to make, start and stop when traffic jams, and it is able to find parking spaces, slow down parking and avoid getting parking tickets.

To this day there is still no official information from the automaker, whether the production version will be made. For the time being, it will be one of concept cars that will be displayed from one auto expo to another. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ICONIQ MOTORS | W MOTORS | CHINA CAR NEWS]

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2020 Karma Revero GT has an elegant and bold aerodynamic shape

An American automotive company previously known as 'Fisker Automotive,' which is now supported by China’s Wanxiang and transformed into Karma Automotive since 2014, officially revealed the figure of the new Karma Revero GT, a massively revised hybrid sedan based of the Fisker Karma.

2020 Karma Revero GT managed to debut in North America at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lXtHXd)

Karma Revero GT has a redesigned body and a new "world class" hybrid electric powertrain that uses a TwinPower Turbo 3 cylinder conventional petrol engine supplied by BMW as the range-extender.

The combined output is claimed to reach 528 hp, while the batteries come with a capacity of 28kWh. Karma said that the new Revero GT offers a pure electric mileage of 128 km and acceleration of 0-100 kph in 4.5 seconds.

2020 Karma Revero GT is a massively revised hybrid sedan based of the Fisker Karma  (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lVICB7)

"The 2020 Revero GT is pure Karma, a true reflection of our luxury electric vehicle design and engineering capabilities, ushering in a new era for the company," says Karma’s Chief Revenue Officer John Maloney.

Interior and dashboard view of 2020 Karma Revero GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lVICB7)

"The Karma owner has a deep appreciation for design and love the exclusivity of driving a custom-designed car." No wonder if the new Revero GT has an elegant and bold aerodynamic shape to slice the wind with utmost efficiency.

2020 Karma Revero GT powered by a new "world class" hybrid electric powetrain. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2lVICB7)

Previously, the 2020 Karma Revero GT along with another two electric vehicles of the same company, ie. the Karma SC1 Vision Concept and Karma Pininfarina GT have been launched at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.

And now, those three of Karma Automotive cars also have been managed debut in North America at the 2019 Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach from August 15 to 18.

As quoted of Dlmag, Karma Automotive is planning to build 12,000 to 13,000 cars each year in their California plant. The new Revero will be arriving for availability in the 4th quarter of 2019. While Karma is yet to release pricing and specs, we expect the Revero GT to start around $135,000 to $140,000 when it officially goes on sale. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DLMAG | FORBES | POST OAK MOTOR CAR]

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