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Sharp LDK+ electric minivan concept (Image source: Sharp Corporation)

Foxconn and Sharp unveil ambitious LDK+ electric minivan with 65-inch display and solar panels

The result of a collaboration with Foxconn, Sharp's LDK+ electric minivan concept "focuses on stationary time, viewing the interior as an extension of the living room" with the help of a massive 65-inch display located in the rear...
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 17:25
Tesla NACS extension charging cord (Image source: A2Z)

Tesla advises against $300 NACS extension cord as it touts its V4 Superchargers with longer cable instead

Not all the new Supercharger stations being built are of the newest V4 fast charging standard. Still, Tesla advises waiting on those instead of using a NACS extension cord for charging.
Daniel Zlatev, 18 Sep 2024 17:39
Stromer has unveiled the ST5 Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition e-bike. (Image source: Stromer)

Stromer launches new limited edition ST5 e-bike with powerful motor

The Stromer ST5 Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition e-bike has been launched. Only 600 units of the model are available, with many options to configure the bicycle to suit your needs. Powered by an 850W motor, the e-bike is said to of...
Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2024 15:17
The Onvo L60 may undercut Model Y Juniper pricing (Image source: NIO)

First NIO Onvo L60 reviews demo why Tesla Model Y Juniper may be obsolete even before release

By the time Tesla gets around to releasing the Model Y Juniper facelift in the first quarter of 2025, it will already have plenty of competitors, but one direct challenger stands out.
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Sep 2024 21:20
The Mokwheel Obsidian ST e-bike has a torque sensor. (Image source: Mokwheel)

Mokwheel Obsidian ST new power station e-bike with torque sensor now available

The Mokwheel Obsidian ST is a new power station e-bike available in the US. This model differs from the original Obsidian, with a step-through frame and adjustable seat. Other features include a 1,000W rear hub motor, a torque sen...
Polly Allcock, 16 Sep 2024 11:20
It took 50,000 gallons to put out this Tesla Semi fire (Image source: NTSB)

Burning Tesla Semi required firefighting plane and water for 50 ICE vehicles to put out

A recent accident with a Tesla Semi truck demonstrated the challenges firefighters face with spontaneously combusting lithium batteries. The effort involved a high-voltage hazard specialist and a thermal scanner.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Sep 2024 14:38
Biden administration finalizes huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs, lithium batteries, solar panels, and more. (Source: Whitehouse on YouTube)

Biden administration finalizes huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs, lithium batteries, solar panels, and more

The Biden administration has finalized huge tariff hikes on Chinese-made electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels, and other imports. The tariffs include medical masks and syringes, raising already expensive medical ...
David Chien, 15 Sep 2024 09:40
Garage owners can equip their homes with wireless charging pads in the future. (image source: Tesla)

Tesla’s latest patent promises auto-docking for effortless future wireless EV charging

Tesla may introduce a new automatic docking feature for its upcoming Home Wireless Charging Pad. The system will allow cars to locate the pad and maneuver into the perfect spot for efficient charging.
Anubhav Sharma, 14 Sep 2024 21:56
The 15-year Tectrans battery (Image source: CATL)

CATL starts delivery of EV batteries with 600,000 miles warranty that can last 15 years

The world's biggest EV battery maker is on its way to double electric vehicle warranties with new packs that have a 15-year lifespan and are guaranteed to last at least 600,000 miles.
Daniel Zlatev, 14 Sep 2024 17:00
The prototype of the Tesla robotaxi has been spotted for the first time - but in camouflage. (Image source: X (formerly Twitter / @MatthewDR)

Tesla's heavily camouflaged robotaxi prototype spotted and photographed for the first time

Until now, Tesla's Robotaxi was only known from concept drawings. Now the first prototype of the self-driving electric car has been spotted. A photo shows it at a junction in front of a Tesla Model Y - albeit completely covered in...
Marius Müller, 14 Sep 2024 16:09
The Model Y can now be had with $0 down (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla offers new Model Y financing deal with zero down payment ahead of the Juniper facelift release

As usual when it has to pad the end-of-quarter shipping numbers, Tesla has introduced an exciting new Model Y and Model 3 APR financing deal.
Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2024 17:12
BYD will make cheaper Model 3 competitor in Europe (Image source: Out of Spec Reviews)

BYD may avoid America's outsourcing mistakes with knock-down kits for export assembly

China has given marching orders to its automakers to flood global markets with electric cars, but Beijing is now worried that the move could jeopardize the trade secrets of BYD and others.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Sep 2024 22:33
Strength comparable to aluminum opens up completely new possibilities. (Image source: Chalmers University of Technology/Henrik Sandsjö)

Carbon fiber battery could increase the range of EVs by 70 percent

Wafer-thin smartphones, ultra-light drones and highly efficient electric cars can be built with the new battery, which has a very important advantage over other batteries.
Mario Petzold, 12 Sep 2024 16:08
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has a starting MSRP of $40,630. (Image source: Tesla)

Used Tesla Model 3 EVs suffer gigantic year-over-year price drop as average pre-owned EV now costs less than gasoline car

The US pre-owned EV market has recorded a sharp decline in prices as an average used EV now costs 25% less than a year ago. As a result, the average price of a used Tesla Model 3 has crashed by more than $8,000 and the car now sit...
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Sep 2024 11:41
Cybertruck charging speed test hit 405 kW peak rate (Image source: Huntinspeed/X)

Cybertruck adds 150 miles range in 15 minutes as Tesla fixes the 4680 battery charging curve

Tesla's Cybertruck beat its personal charging speed record with 405 kW peak and 113 kW average rate in a session that took it closest to the 20-minute charge time that Tesla promised.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Sep 2024 22:20
Tesla's Cybertruck managed to defeat a relatively troublesome mud puddle in its third attempt. (Image source: Andrew Hodgdon via Facebook)

Tesla Cybertruck rescues stuck Toyota Tacoma off-roader from challenging mud puddle after overcoming it with ease

Tesla's Cybertruck, while hugely controversial, is by no means starved of raw power. In a recently posted video, the Cybertruck can be seen attempting and defeating a rather large mud puddle after a few failed attempts. Later on, ...
Sambit Saha, 11 Sep 2024 20:39
The dry-cathode solid-state battery cell (Image source: Factorial)

Dry cathode solid-state battery breakthrough to bring Mercedes EVs with 80% longer range

The Mercedes-Benz investment in Factorial is bearing fruit in the form of an affordable solid-state battery made with the dry electrode method that would bring an 80% range increase.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Sep 2024 20:37
Tesla's Robotaxi concept (Image source: Walter Isaacson/Elon Musk bio)

Tesla announces Hollywood Robotaxi event as it breaks with unveiling venue traditions

The Robotaxi will be unveiled during an event that may also witness the announcement of the next FSD 13 version, as well as the Cybercab ride-share service details.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Sep 2024 17:47
The Cybertruck next to a Ford Model T (Image source: COO/FB)

Cybertruck autoparking tested at Superchargers as Tesla hints at ruggedizing it more

Tesla is preparing to bring the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) experience to the Cybertruck, and it already rolled out a useful Autopark feature. It is also promising retrofits for off-roading with the Cybertruck.
Daniel Zlatev, 10 Sep 2024 17:37
Panasonic started making 4680 batteries (Image source: Nikkei)

Tesla battery supplier Panasonic is first to start 4680 battery production for more affordable EVs

Tesla is no more the only game in town when it comes to the cheaper and more space-efficient 4680 batteries that now go into its Cybertruck.
Daniel Zlatev, 09 Sep 2024 12:29
Cybertruck gets hands-free frunk open, but not the Model Y (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y Juniper may be released with touchless frunk opening

Tesla's newest software update brings hands-free opening of the frunk to the Model 3, Model S, Model X, and the Cybertruck. Only the Model Y is left out for now.
Daniel Zlatev, 08 Sep 2024 17:11
The PVY X20. (Image source: PVY)

PVY X20: A new e-bike with ~124-mile top range thanks to dual battery design

The X20 has debuted as PVY's first-ever dual-battery e-bike, and as such is touted to keep going for about 200 kilometers (km, or ~124 miles) per charge. Its moped-style frame is equipped with fat tires, a torque sensor and a moto...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2024 16:08
BMW first unveiled the iX5 Hydrogen in 2019. (Image source: BMW)

BMW teams up with Toyota for hydrogen fuel cell-powered car by 2028

BMW plans to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle by 2028, using fuel cell technology developed with Toyota. Like the company's iX5 Hydrogen, it will likely feature fast refueling and a 500 km+ range. The two companies' fuel ...
Anubhav Sharma, 06 Sep 2024 16:05
Brand-new DJI Neo hands-on: DJI's lightest and most affordable video drone yet

Brand-new DJI Neo hands-on: DJI's lightest and most affordable video drone yet

135 g taking off from your hand. DJI released its lightest and most affordable camera drone ever on 5 September 2024. We had the opportunity to test out the device beforehand, allowing us to publish our impression in time for the launch. The 4K camera drone weighs just 135 g (about 0.3 lb), and yet is capable of recording stabilised 4K videos and has a few useful tricks up its sleeve. In this hands-on review, we’ll delve into whether the product is suitable for YouTubers and hobbyist filmmakers.
Christian Hintze, 06 Sep 2024 15:59
KQi 100 Series (Image Source: NUI)

IFA 2024 | NIU announces budget-friendly KQi 100P and KQi 100F electric scooters as part of KQi 100 series

NIU has announced two new high-performance electric scooters, with prices starting at $349. The KQi 100 represents NUI's efforts to set a new standard for high-quality and affordable urban mobility solutions.
Stephen Pereyra, 06 Sep 2024 14:35
The Land Aircraft Carrier seems styled after the Cybertruck (Image source: XPeng)

XPeng's modular flying car gets a price and release date as it takes off from a 6x6 Cybertruck lookalike

The Land Aircraft Carrier vehicle of XPeng's eVTOL division is meant to deliver the flying car inside to those hard to reach areas. It will be equipped with a giant battery to charge it, and 6x6 wheel drive with rear steering.
Daniel Zlatev, 06 Sep 2024 10:45
ENGWE teases a new kind of type of e-bike. (Image source: ENGWE)

ENGWE teases brand-first cargo e-bike

The increasingly popular e-bike brand ENGWE has announced that one of its next products will help the user electrify movement for more than just themselves. The bike is touted as a cost-effective alternative to commuting with a si...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2024 21:39
Tesla showcasing FSD to regulators in Europe (Image source: Rikard Fredriksson/LinkedIn)

Tesla FSD Europe and China release moved to 2025

Tesla has already showcased its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature to regulators in China and Europe, but an actual release is coming later than expected.
Daniel Zlatev, 05 Sep 2024 18:56
Franz with one of the initial Robotaxi prototypes (Image source: Tesla/Walter Isaacson)

Tesla will launch FSD 13 with reverse parking in time for the Robotaxi film studio demo

Tesla's Robotaxi event will be held in the sprawling Warner Bros. movie studio where the autonomous vehicle can drive around 110 acres of faux city streets. Tesla also plans to launch the Robotaxi together with new FSD 13 features...
Daniel Zlatev, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
NALU e-skateboard LED light strip (Image Source: Backfire Boards)

Backfire Boards to launch NALU e-skateboard campaign soon

Backfire Boards is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming NALU e-skateboard. With surf-inspired ergonomics and handling, the NALU is a transition away from the larger, longboard-inspired e-skateboards into sh...
Stephen Pereyra, 05 Sep 2024 04:05
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 can plug into Tesla Superchargers directly (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai debuts first EV with NACS port and lifted Ioniq 5 XRT trim for off-roading

Hyundai used to be on the fence about equipping its electric cars with NACS ports because it considers Tesla's Superchargers relatively slow. It has now come around with the first Tesla NACS-equipped Ioniq 5 that can plug into Sup...
Daniel Zlatev, 04 Sep 2024 17:57
Tesla will offer a 6-seat Model Y Juniper (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y Juniper version with 6 full-size seats set for release next year

Tesla will be going all in on Model Y Juniper versions with more than 5 seats. Besides the 7-seater, a Model Y Juniper variant with six properly-sized seats is also in the production plans.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Sep 2024 19:05
The new Smart Summon works as advertised (Image source: AI DRIVR/YT)

Model Y with new Actually Smart Summon autopark feature aces the roundabout test

Tesla has released the long-promised Actually Smart Summon feature for some Model Y and other units with Hardware 4.0 kits. The new Actually Smart Summon edition offers self-parking, and has now been put to the test.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Sep 2024 17:38
The foldable and lightweight Ossby Geo e-bike offers stylish looks and and useful features around the city, unfortunately its composite frame broke after just a few hours of actual use. (Image source: Alexander Fagot, Notebookcheck)

Ossby Geo: Broken frame after just a few days of using this lightweight, foldable e-bike made from recycled materials

CheckMag The European made Geo was originally supposed to weigh just 11 kilograms (24 pounds) in total, but came in at around 16 kg (35 pounds) when it was finally delivered to early Kickstarter backers in August of 2024. It's not just the award-winning folding design of this new e-bike from Spanish manufacturer Ossby that stands out amongst its peers of electric folding bikes but also the unusual features and the proposed sustainability of this lightweight city bike in 2024. Unfortunately, the promised aluminum-equivalent strength of the "composite frame" made from recycled materials disappoints - at least in my case. A way too short report of my personal experience with the Ossby Geo. Update: Manufacturer statement included
Alexander Fagot, 03 Sep 2024 14:19
Seagull is the cheapest BYD EV. (Image source: BYD)

Tesla's biggest rival breached a big 2024 EV sales milestone in August

China's BYD, Tesla's fiercest rival in the EV space, has sold more than a million EVs so far in 2024. The company's EV sales for the first eight months of 2024 represent a 12% increase over the same period from last year. Addition...
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Sep 2024 12:07
The Cybertruck impressed the loggers in many regards, but was ultimately dismissed for heavy-duty use because of its poor range. (Image source: Tucker Carlson)

Tesla Cybertruck reviewed by professional loggers, gets harshly criticised for poor range despite impressive performance

Tesla's Cybertruck has become synonymous with controversy ever since it was first inroduced in 2019. The story is much the same even after the truck has hit the streets, despite boasting impressive performance and capabilities. Ho...
Sambit Saha, 02 Sep 2024 20:35
The 819 HP Air GT offers more than 500 miles of range (Image source: Lucid)

Lucid Air GT breaks the 500-mile range barrier in a 70 MPH test for the first time

Electric cars usually take a heavier toll on the battery capacity at highway speeds, but a range test of the powerful Lucid Air GT confirmed that the company indeed makes the most energy-efficient EVs.
Daniel Zlatev, 02 Sep 2024 18:32
Model Y is the safest vehicle pick for 2024 (Image source: IIHS/YT)

Teslas come right after RAM and Rover as safest vehicles in deadly crashes

Tesla cars are some of the safest on the road for their occupants, as far as gruesome accidents that involve fatalities are concerned, according to a new study.
Daniel Zlatev, 02 Sep 2024 17:35
Talaria MX5 Pro (Image Source: Luna Cycle)

New Talaria electric dirt bike delivers high speeds at an entry-level price

The recently announced Talaria MX5 Pro is Talaria's latest entry into the high-performance trail bike space. Sporting a larger 72 V 40 Ah battery, larger MX-style brake calipers, and the potential for speeds exceeding 50 mph, the ...
Stephen Pereyra, 02 Sep 2024 06:53
Porsche abandons the idea of including fake shifters in EV offerings. (Image source: Porsche)

Porsche rejects 'fake' gear shifters for future EVs, considers the concept a 'bad idea'

Porsche's development driver Lars Kern has stated that while the German automobile behemoth had considered the idea of simulated gear shifting for its EVs, the car maker has quickly dismissed such concepts, believing them to be a ...
Sambit Saha, 01 Sep 2024 19:49
The 1.99% Model Y financing order deadline has been extended (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla extends 1.99% Model Y APR financing offer that brings sub-$400 monthly payments to some states

The 1.99% Tesla Model Y financing rate deal may be here to stay for a while. In some states, it brings down the monthly Model Y payments below $400, and even below $200 in Colorado.
Daniel Zlatev, 01 Sep 2024 09:31
Police can now get warrants for Sentry Mode recordings (Image source: Tesla)

California police tows Teslas to download Sentry Mode crime recordings

Police are now treating Tesla cars as surveillance cameras on wheels, towing them to secure parking lots, and obtaining court orders to download crime scene footage they may have inadvertently recorded.
Daniel Zlatev, 31 Aug 2024 19:36
The Hyundai N Vision 74 has a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack. (Image source: Hyundai)

The Hyundai N Vision 74 retro-futuristic concept car may get mass produced in the near future

The Hyundai N Vision 74 is a concept car that was first shown a few years ago powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack. Since its first appearance, fans have been clamoring for a mass-production of the vehicle, and it se...
Habeeb Onawole, 31 Aug 2024 18:28
The new car-seat material. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen teases new hemp-derived leather alternative for next-gen car interiors

Ready for the hemp-based car seat of the future? Volkswagen has collaborated with Revoltech to unleash this concept on next-gen car interiors. The partners assert that the material, derived from by-products of industrial concerns,...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2024 16:31
In a used car study by Consumer Reports, Tesla ranks third to last with the Model S and Model X. (Image source: Pixabay / Jteder)

Tradition beats innovation - Tesla takes one of the last places in used car study

While Tesla is considered the biggest innovator on the car market and tops the list of best-selling cars in the new car segment, a recent study by Consumer Reports showed that traditional brands are usually the safe choice when bu...
Marius Müller, 30 Aug 2024 15:15
Numerous environmental activists arrested in Serbia during protests against construction of lithium mines (image source: YouTube / Reuters)

100,000 people in the streets: Mass protests escalate against Europe's largest lithium mine

Despite massive protests by around 119,000 people against the mining company Rio Tinto, Europe's largest lithium mine is now to be built in Serbia. Environmental activists fear an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe - numerous...
Nicole Dominikowski, 30 Aug 2024 13:39
Model 2 may be a compact Model Y (Image source: Tesla/YouTube)

Tesla Model 2 set for 2026 launch as compact Model Y Juniper version built on the unboxed Robotaxi platform

A cheaper Tesla Model 2 may be coming, after all. Tesla's most affordable vehicle will be announced next year, and the preparations for its mass production will be completed in Q3, for a scheduled 2026 release.
Daniel Zlatev, 30 Aug 2024 11:54
Model Y Juniper concept with rear light bar (Image source: DominicBRNKMN/X)

Model Y Juniper release date set for March with larger 7-seater Tesla in tow

Tesla may have an answer to the Lucid Gravity later next year when it is rumored to release a special 7-seat version of the Model Y Juniper.
Daniel Zlatev, 30 Aug 2024 09:56
Cybertruck drives with washing machine plugged into the bed outlets (Image source: DallasTexasTV/IG)

Tesla Cybertruck does laundry loads in traffic with washing machine plugged in the cargo bed

A Cybertruck has been filmed driving around Dallas with a working washing machine in the truck's bed, powered by one of the electric pickup's external outlets.
Daniel Zlatev, 29 Aug 2024 13:26
Andy Slye's Model 3 (RWD, Long Range) has clocked over 150,000 miles over six years. (Image Source: Andy Slye via YouTube)

Tesla Model 3 clocks 150,000 miles on original battery and motors with only 10% range loss, easing EV reliability concerns

A Tesla that has clocked several hundred thousand miles, all while suffering from minimal range loss and barely any major services is by no means hard to come by. A recently uploaded video by Andy Slye commenting on his 6-year old...
Sambit Saha, 28 Aug 2024 20:02

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