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The Model Y Juniper Performance version (Image source: Yann Masoch/X)

Model Y Juniper refresh Performance trim filmed with new wheels and mysterious side mirror functions

A side-by-side encounter of the Model Y Juniper facelift's Performance version with the current Performance trim has revealed some intriguing new details about Tesla's upcoming Model Y refresh.

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Jan 2025 18:20

The Alpha in Galaxy Black. (Image source: Heybike)

CES 2025 | Heybike Alpha debuts, touted as ultimate user-friendly fat-tire e-bike

Heybike backs its latest model as the best new all-terrain option for beginners thanks to its new Galaxy Perform S eDrive system, custom designed to help ensure that the e-bike adapts to the rider and their pedalling style rather ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2025 16:55

The Segway Xafari Electric Bike has been launched in the US. (Image source: Segway)

CES 2025 | Segway Xafari new full-suspension e-bike launches with discount

The Segway Xafari Electric Bike has been unveiled at CES 2025. The all-terrain model has a powerful motor and a wide range of smart features, including Apple Find My location tracking and keyless locking. Plus, customers in the US...

Polly Allcock, 08 Jan 2025 16:23

The U9's active suspension can make it fly over spike strips (Image source: BYD/YT)

BYD takes on Tesla Roadster 2 with flying supercar demo jump over spike strips and potholes at high speed

While Elon Musk teases that the Tesla Roadster 2 can 'fly,' BYD already sells one such supercar and has released a video demo of what its suspension can do.

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Jan 2025 16:01

China surges to second place globally in lithium reserves following major discoveries (Image source: MiningWatch Portugal, Unsplash)

China's lithium reserves rise to second globally from sixth, driven by new discoveries

China's lithium reserves have skyrocketed, jumping from 6 percent to an impressive 16.5 percent of the world’s reserves thanks to some major discoveries across the country. These discoveries include a sprawling 2,800-kilometer lit...

Nathan Ali, 08 Jan 2025 10:55

TTTech Auto joins NXP Semiconductors (Image source: NXP Semiconductors)

Dutch chip maker NXP to buy Austrian TTTech Auto for over $600 million

As part of the quest to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly evolving automotive industry, Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors is moving to acquire Austrian automotive safety software company TTTech Auto for no less than $625 mil...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2025 18:25

BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe 2025 edition (Image source: BMW)

BMW M4 Coupe to go full-electric in 2029 unlike the M3 lineup

Codenamed ZA2, the upcoming BMW M4 Electric Coupe is expected to arrive in 2029. Until then, the German brand will launch the BMW M3 Electric (ZA0). However, while the M3 lineup will also get several models with combustion engines...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2025 16:57

The 4D Cosmos simulator can turn thousands of driving scenes into billions (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia goes after Tesla FSD with Thor Blackwell AI car chip and 4D autonomous driving world simulator

Nvidia aims to help other automakers catch up to Tesla's FSD not by logging millions of miles, but by providing a complete self-driving solution that combines 1,000 TFLOPS Thor Blackwell car chips with a new Cosmos physical world ...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jan 2025 16:48

XPeng P7+ EV replacing LiDAR with cameras (Image source: XPeng)

Ultra-fast charging coming to China thanks to XPeng and Volkswagen

As part of a new deal between the two automakers, XPeng and Volkswagen will install at least 20,000 charging piles in 420 Chinese towns. The two carmakers are also considering the construction of co-branded charging stations, whic...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2025 00:57

Tesla starts selling brake parts directly to owners (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla starts shipping parts directly to owners who want to repair their vehicle as it provides interactive Cybertruck wiring scheme

Tesla won't require passing through a service center to collect vehicle repair parts for those who want to do simple fixes themselves.

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Jan 2025 17:33

A Flying Flea motorocycle. (Image source: Qualcomm)

CES 2025 | Qualcomm x Flying Flea: Royal Enfield electric motorcycles to be powered by Snapdragon SoC

Royal Enfield has announced that its impending line of Flying Flea motorcycles will be smart as well as electric. The brand has partnered with Qualcomm to power its first-gen vehicles with a new chipset, optimized for two-wheelers...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2025 17:00

The Garmin Unified Cabin. (Image source: Garmin)

CES 2025 | Garmin Unified Cabin: Next-gen in-car entertainment powered by Snapdragon Cockpit Elite

Garmin's automotive division has just unveiled its new Unified Cabin, a next-gen way to get the same generative AI-powered UI and UX on all the screen in a car via a single module. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon Coc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2025 17:00

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro (2nd Gen) launched globally in May last year. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 series specs and pricing leak ahead of Spring release

Xiaomi is set to debut the Electric Scooter 5 series soon. The Electric Scooter 5, 5 Pro, and 5 Max have now been spotted on a Finnish retail website alongside what appears to be an all-new Electric Scooter Elite model.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2025 13:44

The AWD Cybertruck is now $7,500 cheaper with tax credit (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck is now much cheaper with new federal tax credit that decimates its resale value

Early Cybertruck adopters are having a hard time getting rid of their electric pickups after the IRS included it in its EV tax credit eligibility list.

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Jan 2025 13:20

The Model Y Juniper may integrate its turn signals into the light bars (Image source: Autoexpress)

Best Model Y Juniper refresh pictures yet show new seats and steering wheel as Tesla integrates its turn signals into the light bar

Tesla has seemingly started production of the 2025 Model Y Juniper facelift on three continents, as the refresh has been sighted on multiple occasions, with some of the most detailed close-up pictures yet.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jan 2025 18:57

The Strutt EV1 personal mobility vehicle can automatically navigate around obstacles with 3D mapping. (Image source: Strutt)

CES 2025 | Strutt unveils ev¹ personal mobility vehicle with 360-degree object avoidance and 3D terrain mapping

The Strutt ev¹ personal mobility vehicle is designed for all types of users who want to travel across their neighborhoods faster and more conveniently. Built-in 3D sensors allow the Strutt ev¹ to automatically navigate around obst...

David Chien, 05 Jan 2025 07:06

From petrol to hydrogen to batteries in electric cars, there is always a certain risk of fire. (Image source: pixabay)

Fireproof lithium solid-state battery developed

High energy density meets increased risk of explosion. This applies to many batteries with a solid polymer electrolyte, namely solid-state batteries. A new development aims to change this without compromising on the advantages.

Mario Petzold, 05 Jan 2025 05:39

Tesla's sales are declining. Giga Factory Berlin Brandenburg. (Image source - Ot, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Tesla's sales decline while electric cars from China take off

Electric car pioneer Tesla is struggling with sales problems. For the first time in the company's history, the US group suffered a decline in sales in 2024, while BYD took off. The Chinese car manufacturer is benefiting from innov...

Marc Herter, 05 Jan 2025 03:48

Electric cars and other devices require safe and energy-dense batteries (Image source: HookyungLee via Pixabay)

New zinc battery outperforms lithium-ion batteries in every aspect

The newly developed battery is designed to be lighter, have a longer lifespan, and offer higher performance. Additionally, two new components could reduce the costs of energy storage and even enhance its safety.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jan 2025 22:01

CATL is already investing into next-gen sodium battery production (Image source: CATL)

Sodium-ion battery vanadium breakthrough brings energy density parity with lithium as it delivers higher continuous voltage

More than a decade of research into cheap sodium-ion batteries that don't need expensive lithium is slowly bearing fruit.

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jan 2025 15:08

The Cybertruck explosion damage (Image source: LVMPD/X)

Police photos of the explosives-laden Cybertruck indicate that its stainless steel body may have contained the damage better than other trucks indeed

The Cybertruck whose truck bed was loaded with explosive materials and detonated in front of the Trump Hotel may have been the worst choice for the attacker, police photos suggest.

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Jan 2025 12:37

The Xiaomi SU7 will be available in Magenta to celebrate Xiaomi's 15th anniversary. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi SU7 gets a new limited edition color to celebrate 15th anniversary

Xiaomi has announced a new special color for the Xiaomi SU7 EV to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The new color brings the available color options for the manufacturer's first EV to ten.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Jan 2025 14:53

Xiaomi's CEO with the SU7's new target. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi SU7 lines up to double 2024 sales target in 2025

Xiaomi's first-gen electric vehicle (EV) has now officially reached the end of its first year on the market far ahead of its original estimated delivery volume, adding nearly 20,000 more units to the total in December 2024 alone. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2024 18:31

The Model Y Juniper's light bar in action (Image source: suppalatte/X)

Tesla filmed testing Model Y Juniper refresh wipers in torrential rain with rear light bar in play and new mirror design

The upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has been caught in the act, testing its wiper performance in a pouring rain while driving on the highway.

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Dec 2024 12:25

Volkswagen software arm exposes some 800,000 customers

Cariad, the software side of Volkswagen, has suffered a self-inflicted data leak. Due to a what seems to be a configuration error, the company left sensitive data about a number of its customers and their vehicles available online...

Daniel Fuller, 31 Dec 2024 06:39

Tesla deploys MegapackChargers to tackle holiday congestions at Supercharger stations (Image source: PRNDL by Jordan Golson)

Tesla deploys portable MegapackChargers to address holiday charging congestion

The holiday seasons involve a lot of traveling, which for EV users means more stops to charge the battery. Tesla is making public charging easier during this festive period by deploying battery-powered portable Supercharger statio...

David Odejide, 29 Dec 2024 17:44

Cybertruck can now charge faster at V4 Superchargers (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla saves Cybertruck owners up to $964 a month with free Supercharging for life offer as it fixes cold weather battery issues

After resurrecting the free lifetime Supercharging offer for its fastest vehicle with the longest range, Tesla is now bringing gratis charging to the Cybertruck Foundation Series.

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Dec 2024 17:36

Model Y Juniper facelift rear (Image source: Moe Thajib/X)

Model Y Juniper refresh spy shot reveals a rear light bar design saga twist as the facelift braves the rain in suspension test

The Juniper facelift has been caught in spy shots and video again, hinting at a much softer suspension than the current Model Y crop.

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Dec 2024 20:26

Tesla doles out more free FSD subscriptions (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y owners get free FSD offer extension including current subscribers

Tesla's new free FSD trial offer spills the holiday bonuses into the first quarter of next year as well, hinting at a sales push beyond the year-end shipment numbers.

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Dec 2024 15:17

The Cybercab is on Christmas display (Image source: Franz von Holzhausen/X)

Tesla Robotaxi can be moved manually with a gamepad similar to Sony's PlayStation EV Afeela

Tesla's driverless Robotaxi/Cybercab car is not all that driverless, after all, as the lack of steering wheel can be compensated when stuck with something akin to a gaming console controller.

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Dec 2024 11:37

Model Y RWD with LFP cells can now charge much faster in the winter (Image source: Geir Olsen/Motor)

Standard range Model Y can now charge much faster when cold as Tesla brings direct LFP battery heating to Superchargers

Tesla has found a way to deal with the disadvantages that LFP batteries in its RWD Model Y and Model 3 bring when charging in cold weather.

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Dec 2024 19:17

An FSD subscription can now be paid with referral credits (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla referral credits can now be used to buy FSD subscription months in bulk

The referral credit bonuses of up to $2,000 per vehicle purchase that Tesla is currently dishing out can finally be used towards the purchase of an FSD subscription.

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Dec 2024 18:31

New Ioniq 5 can plug into Tesla Superchargers directly (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai gifts free Tesla Supercharger NACS adapters to all its current EV owners including Genesis

Christmas is coming early for current owners of Hyundai electric vehicle in the US, as the automaker will compensate them for the fact that they don't have a built-in NACS port like its 2025 Ioniq 5.

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Dec 2024 13:29

Tesla Model Y Juniper in test with rear light bar on (Image source: TeslaDashCam/X)

Model Y Juniper facelift snapped with peeking light bar as its new tilting display may sport the highest pixel density on a Tesla

Tesla already uses a higher resolution display on the Cybertruck, and its QHD pixel count will reportedly bless the new screen of the upcoming Model Y Juniper facelift, too.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Dec 2024 18:36

The new ET9 carries a 925V powertrain (Image source: NIO)

NIO unveils the most premium electric sedan with high-speed suspension adjustment during tire blowouts and in-house 5nm self-driving chip

Not just the Tesla Model S, but premium electric sedans like the Porsche Taycan or the Lucid Air line have little on the new NIO ET9, and its price shows it.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Dec 2024 11:37

The Cybercab is undoubtedly futuristic, perhaps even a tad too much. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla design lead reveals why the Cybercab is yellow in color

Tesla's Cybercab features a plethora of controversial design choices, all the way from its wheels, to its dihedral door mechanism. The company's chief designer has now shed light on the reasoning behind one such aspect of the car ...

Sambit Saha, 20 Dec 2024 21:41

The Cybercab will launch in Texas and California first (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla is training first responders for tricky Cybercab encounters on public roads

Tesla is preparing to launch the Cybercab ride-share service next year when its unsupervised FSD gets approved by regulators, and has started with training first responders.

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Dec 2024 15:54

Model Y Juniper refresh concept render (Image source: NYMammoth/YT)

Mass Model Y Juniper production is imminent at Giga Shanghai but the six-seat version will take time

It is not yet clear if the Model Y six-seater will be exclusive to China, but the Model Y Juniper that will start rolling off the conveyor belts there in the next few weeks will certainly make it stateside.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2024 13:03

The Model 3 discount is now $1,500 with referral (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla ups the Model 3 referral bonus payout by 50% for those who take delivery soon

Tesla is trying its best to end the final quarter of the year with a bang and has introduced a new Model 3 referral discount increase.

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2024 11:42

NIO cars take themselves to the battery swap station (Image source: NIO)

CATL outs first standardized EV batteries for swap stations that can be rented from $50/month

CATL envisions a battery-as-a-service future for electric vehicles, as it announces its first standardized packs for EV battery swap stations that can be rented from $50/month.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Dec 2024 18:29

This Cybertruck wind-up racer is one of the cheapest Tesla toys (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla's cheap Cybertruck wind-up racer immediately goes out of stock

After the $250 levitating Cybertruck model, Tesla is now releasing something much cheaper and, arguably, more fun.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Dec 2024 17:07

CEO of Nissan, Makoto Uchida, and CEO of Honda, Toshihiro Mibe. (Image source: Nissan)

Honda and Nissan are considering a merger to take on rivals including Tesla

The merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA in 2021 gave birth to Stellantis, and now Honda and Nissan may be the next car companies to join forces. The two Japanese automakers are reportedly considering forming a new holding compa...

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Dec 2024 23:29

The new Honda Prelude will be the 6th generation model, coming 47 years after the first generation model. (Image source: Honda)

The Honda Prelude will return to the US as a hybrid-electric in 2025

Honda discontinued the Prelude line in 2001 after the fifth generation. Now, it is prepping a new model that will launch in the US next year as a hybrid-electric vehicle, 47 years after the first Prelude was released.

Habeeb Onawole, 17 Dec 2024 21:07

The Car.los V1 electric cargo bike can be folded. (Image source: Car.los)

New Car.los V1 foldable electric cargo bike launches

Car.los has launched a folding electric cargo bike in Europe, the V1. One version of the e-bike comes with a collapsible front basket, and the bicycle itself folds in two, making it easier to store. Other features include a steple...

Polly Allcock, 17 Dec 2024 18:33

The joint venture is about to receive more cash than originally hoped - but so much later than anticipated (Image source: Ford.com)

Historic $9.63 billion loan to boost US battery production

In a move to enhance domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, the U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a groundbreaking loan of $9.63 billion to the BlueOval SK joint venture, a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and So...

Alexander Frolov, 17 Dec 2024 14:46

Tesla's HW4 computers are failing prematurely (Image source: Munro Live/YouTube)

Tesla HW4 computers are failing just as FSD 13 is rolling out to AI4 vehicles

Tesla's rolling upgrades that often see new batches of the same vehicle model having newer and better hardware may be behind the recent self-driving computer failure phenomenon.

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Dec 2024 12:54

Alphabet's Waymo will test autonomous cars in Tokyo next year

Waymo, Google parent Alphabet's autonomous driving arm, will begin testing self-driving cars in Japan's capital next year, marking the company's first international expansion after operating in the US since 2009.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 09:49

The Model Y tax credit may be over soon (Image source: Tesla)

Model Y Juniper price may be higher as government funds go to Tesla's lithium refinery instead of tax credits

There is now a 5-month delivery delay for the Model Y in Europe, indicating that the Juniper refresh launch is near, but in the US its future owners may never see the current direct $7,500 discount in the form of a tax credit.

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Dec 2024 18:05

Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Comfort Pro 800: high-end e-bike is available (image source: Cube)

Cube: Hybrid e-bike with center-mounted motor, belt drive and CVT now available

A new e-bike from Cube vies for the attention of customers. The bike comes with a more precise electric motor along with a CVT and forgoes a classic chain for transmission.

Silvio Werner, 16 Dec 2024 15:14

E-Mobility

CES 2025 | Sony and Honda reveal prices and launch window for Afeela 1 electric sedan with 300 miles of range

Model Y Juniper refresh Performance trim filmed with new wheels and mysterious side mirror functions

CES 2025 | Heybike Alpha debuts, touted as ultimate user-friendly fat-tire e-bike

CES 2025 | Segway Xafari new full-suspension e-bike launches with discount

BYD takes on Tesla Roadster 2 with flying supercar demo jump over spike strips and potholes at high speed

China's lithium reserves rise to second globally from sixth, driven by new discoveries

Dutch chip maker NXP to buy Austrian TTTech Auto for over $600 million

BMW M4 Coupe to go full-electric in 2029 unlike the M3 lineup

Nvidia goes after Tesla FSD with Thor Blackwell AI car chip and 4D autonomous driving world simulator

Ultra-fast charging coming to China thanks to XPeng and Volkswagen

Tesla starts shipping parts directly to owners who want to repair their vehicle as it provides interactive Cybertruck wiring scheme

CES 2025 | Qualcomm x Flying Flea: Royal Enfield electric motorcycles to be powered by Snapdragon SoC

CES 2025 | Garmin Unified Cabin: Next-gen in-car entertainment powered by Snapdragon Cockpit Elite

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 5 series specs and pricing leak ahead of Spring release

Tesla Cybertruck is now much cheaper with new federal tax credit that decimates its resale value

Best Model Y Juniper refresh pictures yet show new seats and steering wheel as Tesla integrates its turn signals into the light bar

CES 2025 | Strutt unveils ev¹ personal mobility vehicle with 360-degree object avoidance and 3D terrain mapping

Fireproof lithium solid-state battery developed

Tesla's sales decline while electric cars from China take off

New zinc battery outperforms lithium-ion batteries in every aspect

Sodium-ion battery vanadium breakthrough brings energy density parity with lithium as it delivers higher continuous voltage

Police photos of the explosives-laden Cybertruck indicate that its stainless steel body may have contained the damage better than other trucks indeed

Xiaomi SU7 gets a new limited edition color to celebrate 15th anniversary

Xiaomi SU7 lines up to double 2024 sales target in 2025

Tesla filmed testing Model Y Juniper refresh wipers in torrential rain with rear light bar in play and new mirror design

Volkswagen software arm exposes some 800,000 customers

Tesla deploys portable MegapackChargers to address holiday charging congestion

Tesla saves Cybertruck owners up to $964 a month with free Supercharging for life offer as it fixes cold weather battery issues

Model Y Juniper refresh spy shot reveals a rear light bar design saga twist as the facelift braves the rain in suspension test

Tesla Model Y owners get free FSD offer extension including current subscribers

Tesla Robotaxi can be moved manually with a gamepad similar to Sony's PlayStation EV Afeela

Standard range Model Y can now charge much faster when cold as Tesla brings direct LFP battery heating to Superchargers

Tesla referral credits can now be used to buy FSD subscription months in bulk

Hyundai gifts free Tesla Supercharger NACS adapters to all its current EV owners including Genesis

Model Y Juniper facelift snapped with peeking light bar as its new tilting display may sport the highest pixel density on a Tesla

NIO unveils the most premium electric sedan with high-speed suspension adjustment during tire blowouts and in-house 5nm self-driving chip

Tesla design lead reveals why the Cybercab is yellow in color

Tesla is training first responders for tricky Cybercab encounters on public roads

Mass Model Y Juniper production is imminent at Giga Shanghai but the six-seat version will take time

Tesla ups the Model 3 referral bonus payout by 50% for those who take delivery soon

CATL outs first standardized EV batteries for swap stations that can be rented from $50/month

Tesla's cheap Cybertruck wind-up racer immediately goes out of stock

Honda and Nissan are considering a merger to take on rivals including Tesla

The Honda Prelude will return to the US as a hybrid-electric in 2025

New Car.los V1 foldable electric cargo bike launches

Historic $9.63 billion loan to boost US battery production

Tesla HW4 computers are failing just as FSD 13 is rolling out to AI4 vehicles

Alphabet's Waymo will test autonomous cars in Tokyo next year

Model Y Juniper price may be higher as government funds go to Tesla's lithium refinery instead of tax credits

Cube: Hybrid e-bike with center-mounted motor, belt drive and CVT now available

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