Air-sodium battery becomes durable and efficient
Metal-air batteries require a highly complex structure. This is not the case with the new variant with high power density and efficiency, which owes its function to a new type of material.
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US EV recall: Almost 15,000 Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles recalled due to potential sudden loss of battery power
Around 15,000 Mercedes-Benz EVs have been recalled in the US due to faulty battery management software. The recall affects models like the 2023 and above Benz EQE, the EQS, and the EQS SUV, to name a few. Owners of the affected ca...
Gold plated Cybertruck becomes latest $60,000 exercise in excess for Tesla's electric pickup truck
YouTube's resident mobile device destruction expert has plated a Tesla Cybertruck in $60,000 worth of 24 karate gold in his latest video on Tesla's controversial electric pickup truck. The gold electroplating process required mode...
10 minutes charging, 400 miles range: new battery presented
Gotion, a Chinese battery manufacturer whose largest shareholder is Volkswagen, has presented remarkable progress in fast charging. There are also reports on energy density, durability and new factories.
Swytch GO eBike Conversion Kit launches with discount on offer
Swytch is now selling the GO eBike Conversion Kit via Amazon UK. The new model was unveiled last year, and you can choose between three power pack options for up to 60 miles (~96 km) range. Plus, customers who sign up for the pre-...
AnTuTu electric car benchmark reveals top-performing EVs from May
While AnTuTu is more popular for its smartphone benchmark tool, it also has a new electric car benchmarking app. It’s there to evaluate the performance of the infotainment system inside the EV by stress testing the processor, stor...
Ford CEO touts hybrids as EV alternative — 38% of Americans agree according to study
Ford's CEO sees hybrids as more than a “transitional technology,” despite the company being all-in on EVs. US buyers seem to share his sentiment, with a recent survey finding that as many as 43% of US buyers still prefer hybrids t...
Tesla will now warn to replace cabin air filter before it starts to smell bad
Tesla's electric vehicles are going to chime in when it is time to replace the filter that cleans the air before it enters the car's cabin.
Egret announces new Ey! 1 powerful e-scooter with up to 65km range
The Egret Ey! e-scooter series designed in collaboration with Yadea has been unveiled. At the top of the range is the Ey! 1, a suspension model which is said to offer up to 65km (~40 miles) range. Plus, the electric scooter's moto...
Renault confirms $21,000 EV in Chinese partnership that paves way for more cheap EVs out of French brand
Renault's Ampere EV division is currently hard at work developing an affordable electric Twingo to compete with Chinese EV brands. After a deal with VW soured, Renault has partnered with a Chinese firm for the Twingo EV and to lea...
ICECO APL35 becomes lightest portable fridge-freezer up for crowdfunding
ICECO asserts that its new APL35 is ready for summer as the most portable dual-zone chiller on Indiegogo right now. It is touted as being far lighter than rivals such as the EcoFlow Glacier while delivering a wider range of coolin...
Ducati unveils new Futa All-Road carbon fibre e-bike
The Ducati Futa All-Road e-bike has been unveiled, building on the original Futa model. The new electric bicycle uses the same rear hub motor and integrated battery, with journey insights viewable in the accompanying app. Performa...
Jeep to beat Tesla to $25,000 EV in US "very soon" - potential Citroën rebadge on the horizon for mainstream buyers
Jeep is confirmed to be launching an affordable electric vehicle in the US. The CEO of Jeep's parent company Stellantis has also promised that the vehicle will land in the US "very soon," although he declined to provide an exact l...
China aims to be the solid-state battery production leader with a grand state subsidy push
China wants to remain a leader in the next generation of electric vehicles with solid-state batteries, and is fronting local companies hundreds of millions for their development and production.
Toyota unveils 20% more compact ICE for gas and diesel hybrids with investment 'magnitudes smaller' than for electric cars
'There is a new role we can pursue for the internal combustion engine,' claims Toyota's CEO as the automaker announced its new hybrid car engine generation.
Volkswagen bringing cheaper EVs to Europe in the coming years as German automakers warn of potential tariff backlash
European EV buyers might be getting affordable EVs from Volkswagen as the company has reportedly been developing cheaper electric cars for a while now and is planning to release the products in a few years. The report comes at a c...
Callum Skye launches as all-terrain electric SUV that's sporty and lightweight
Callum, a design company founded by former head of design at Jaguar and Aston Martin, has just revealed the Skye, its first vehicle and an extremely sporty-looking electric SUV. Skye is an all-terrain vehicle that seats four, gets...
2024 Lucid Air handily defeats Tesla Model S in range, retains electric range leadership according to EPA data
The EPA has released the 2024 Lucid Air lineup's range figures, confirming it as a range leader among electric vehicles. The highest-range 'Grand Touring' trim offers 129 MPGe and 516 miles of range, while the highest-performing S...
More EV price drops: Rivian cuts R1S and R1T rates in US and Canada by massively reducing upgrade costs
Rivian has substantially reduced the prices of the upgrade options for the existing inventory of the 2023 and 2024 R1T and R1S EVs in the US and Canada. The biggest discounts are enjoyed by the Large battery option for the Dual-Mo...
Tesla software limits Model 3 and Model Y power and acceleration to price them cheaper
Tesla has achieved drastically lower Model 3 and Model Y pricing by simply introducing software limitations of their power and acceleration numbers, while top speeds stay the same.
All Starlink dish locations identified via AirTag-like tracking bug as Elon Musk says 'significant resources' go to prevent jamming
The precise geolocation that Apple considers to be a feature of its device tracking system has been deemed a security bug that allowed the mapping of all Starlink access points.
Tesla quiets cabin A/C and updates adaptive headlights for cornering and highways ahead of summer road trips
Ahead of the summer family fun with long road trips queued up, Tesla is implementing changes that aim to make distance travel more comfortable at night and in hot weather.
Tesla busts the myth of common electric car fires
Self-combusting batteries on Teslas and other electric cars are very hard to put out with regular firefighting methods and demand much longer dousing with water than usual. These are not common incidents, though.
2024 Mustang Mach-E deal: Ford beats Tesla's recent Model Y offer with 0% APR in some US states
The Ford Mustang Mach-E for 2024 is now much easier to own for residents of a number of US states thanks to a new 0% interest deal. Until July 8, buyers can now get the 2024 Mustang Mach-E for 0% APR for 48 months, matching the AP...
Decathlon BTWIN E-Fold 900 new electric folding bike launches
Decathlon has launched the BTWIN E-Fold 900 electric folding bike in the EU following a reveal earlier this year. The company claims that you can fold and unfold the e-bike in one second. Other features of the compact model includ...
Autopilot vs FSD accidents breakdown missing from new Tesla data that shows them 10x safer than the US average
On the run-up to the autonomous Robotaxi unveiling, Tesla is releasing a fresh batch of Autopilot safety data to placate regulators. It didn't break down Autopilot vs FSD safety record, though.
Official Model 3 Performance range specs are out to beat Tesla's own estimates
The new and updated EPA range test usually returns more conservative numbers, as it is closer to real-life driving conditions than before.
Lithium-metal-battery promises 50 percent more power at lower costs
Using metals instead of graphite increases the capacity of lithium batteries while reducing costs. This is reflected in the range of electric cars, which could make a leap thanks to new studies.
Leak spoils 2025 Rivian R1T, R1S changes: smaller, cheaper LFP battery meets heat pump for cold-weather performance bump
A Rivian R1T was recently seen hiding under some camo undergoing cold-weather testing, the purpose of which was unclear at the time. Now, a new report seems to indicate that the electric pickup truck will get a 2025 refresh, with ...
McLaren launches first e-bikes with up to 161 Nm torque
McLaren has launched its first-ever e-bikes, bringing four models to the market. The electric bicycles are offered with two different motors, with the more powerful variant delivering up to 161 Nm torque. Other features include Ro...
Tesla shows Robotaxi steel and wood design with Cybertruck vibes
For its all-important annual stockholder meeting event, Tesla put out a video with several Easter eggs when it comes to the design and interior of its next-gen vehicle platform that the Robotaxi will use.
Tesla Gigafactory faces lawsuit from nature conservation organisation despite local approval
The dispute over the expansion of the controversial Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is coming to a head. After an attempt by around 800 climate activists to storm the building, nature conservation organisation Nabu is now taking legal ac...
Tesla cabin camera will watch over drivers for road attention and issue Autopilot Strikeouts for a week
The Tesla cabin camera recordings stay on the vehicle, unless you enable its data sharing, so that's what Tesla will be using to remove the annoying steering wheel nag during self-driving sessions.
Tesla Model 3 price increase unlikely despite Biden's tariffs on Chinese LFP batteries
Tesla may have to eat the Model 3 production cost increase that will come with President Biden's new round of tariffs on Chinese industry imports.
Deal | Get up to $500 off an up to 1000W fat-tire triple suspension e-bike
The ENGWE X20 is one of the OEM's current crop of flagship all-terrain e-bikes. Its motor is rated for a peak output of 1000 watts (W), and for a range of up to 93 miles - albeit only in its a dual-battery SKU, which is on sale al...
Tesla and Mercedes lead climate change ranking as Toyota actively sabotages EV transition
In the epic Tesla vs Toyota climate change fight, one automaker is not only skeptical of the electric vehicle transition, but is actively sabotaging it, too.
New Tesla Model X cars may no longer support Steam games
Being able to play Steam games was a key selling point for the compatible Tesla Model X and Model S electric vehicles. However, according to a delivery notification that a Redditor shared, the newer deliveries of the former may be...
Kia electric pickup truck spy shots tip stylish EV9 looks in California road test sighting
Kia's upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted in the US, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from the Korean carmaker's foray into Ford's home ground. The new Kia EV looks like it has more than a dash of the EV9's stylin...
Sodium-ion battery by ex-Tesla engineer can hit 300-mile range parity with LFP cells for cheaper EVs
Electric cars with sodium-ion batteries can hit the proverbial 300 miles of range at a cost lower than the current cheapest iron phosphate batteries that are in the Model Y and Model 3.
Musk eyes China to house data center powering global development of Tesla self-driving tech
Tesla may soon use a data center located in China to process the data needed for the company's self-driving software. While Tesla currently assesses data for EVs it sells in China, this move could allow the company to transfer dri...
Decathlon launches new Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S electric all-mountain bike
The Decathlon Rockrider E-FEEL 900 S is now on sale in Europe. The model follows the launch of the more expensive E-FEEL 900 S Team Edition, with a different drivetrain and suspension. Other features include a 630Wh battery and a ...
Volkswagen Golf eHybrid and GTE debut with more power, stellar (PHEV) range
The Volkswagen Golf series has been augmented with two new variants, both of which are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Both new cars are equipped with second-gen powertrains rated for the equivalent of up to 272 horsepow...
E-car batteries face a price drop of up to 75 percent
According to a comprehensive study, the costs of battery systems and fuel cells are likely to fall noticeably as early as 2030. The necessary framework conditions for this development are already in place to some extent.
Decathlon Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD launches as new versatile e-bike
Decathlon has launched a new e-gravel bike in Europe, the Van Rysel E-GRVL AF MD. The model was unveiled earlier this year, with a powerful mid-mounted Brose Drive T Mag motor and a 500Wh battery for a longer assistance range. Oth...
Rivian R1T, R1S software update to add YouTube, Google Cast support to infotainment screen
Rivian's latest software update for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles adds both a YouTube app and support for Google Cast, opening up a world of possibilities for owners and passengers looking to enjoy everything from music to vid...
NIO prices its Model Y competitor $4,000 cheaper as Onvo L60 comes with the lowest SUV drag coefficient
The Tesla Model Y gets another formidable competitor, challenging it both in price and in specs. The new NIO brand Onvo priced its L60 SUV $4,000 cheaper than the Model Y and gave it 0.229 Cd.
President Biden raises US import tariffs on Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, medical supplies, semiconductors, port cranes, minerals, and metals while ignoring patients and medical providers
President Biden has raised US import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, medical supplies, semiconductors, port cranes, minerals, steel, and aluminum. The tariffs are in response to unfair Chinese trade p...
Starlink satellite Internet prices go up on June 10 for many subscribers as SpaceX reshuffles excess capacity coverage
More Starlink satellite Internet users in the US are starting to get monthly subscription price change notices from SpaceX.
EV for just over €20,000: Stellantis and Leapmotor launch sales in Europe
The world's fourth-largest car manufacturer announces the sale of two Chinese e-car models. These include nine countries in Europe and one model in particular is likely to be of interest.
Tesla needs its Supercharger team after all - employees re-hired to former posts mere weeks after axing
Elon Musk's recent cost-cutting move to fire almost all of Tesla's Supercharger team was met with confusion and more than a little panic. Now, he seems to have started rehiring the same team, although just how many have returned i...
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