E-Mobility

The 3-ton Tesla pickup with stainless steel body crashed into an old Toyota Camry on an intersection with interesting results for the truck's front.

Toyota will launch the Bozhi 3X SUV in China in 2025 as part of its joint venture with GAC. The new EV will feature Momenta's advanced automated driving technology. The Japanese carmaker has fallen behind in the EV and automotive technology race, and it is hoping to catch up in the next three years.

70mai asserts that its latest dash cam can act as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as well as a vehicle surveillance system. Based on the on-trend Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, the A510 is also packed with features such as night vision, HDR and fast wireless connections that be delivered via inbuilt 4G/LTE as well as Wi-Fi.

ENGWE's upcoming Summer 2024 product event will introduce its latest e-bikes, one of which will be a new version of its "popular" long-range, cruiser-style M20. Its 2.0 iteration will debut alongside the P20 ACE, a new edition of an existing foldable-type e-bike with an Olympic twist.

Fiido asserts that you can get up to 248.54 miles (or 400 kilometers (km)) of summer adventure with the Titan e-bike - in its 3-battery extended-range SKU, that is. It is touted as being ideal for taking off-road with a lot of gear thanks to its fat tires and "robust" cargo-friendly frame, and is also currently $200 off its normal listed price.

Shimano has announced a free “race-specific” firmware update for the 600 W EP801 e-bike motor that should bring it up to the same standard as its Bosch competition. The new update introduces a number of new features, overrun chiefly among them, finally making it a strong competitor to Bosch's systems.

Porsche has issued a global recall for all Taycan EVs sold to date due to a potential fault in the front brake hose. Even though the issue seems to affect a small number of cars, the company is going to inform all Taycan owners to head over to their respective dealerships and get the old brake hoses replaced with the new ones free of cost.

The short-blade LFP battery solves the internal resistance problem to offer more than 600,000 miles of service life, as well as a fast charging speed of under 20 minutes.

Tesla and Rivian tied with exceedingly poor results in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, with Polestar scoring considerably worse than both. The study blames Tesla's slide in performance on the removal of features. On average, EVs had 86 more problems per 100 units than their ICE and diesel counterparts.

Tesla vehicles have lower production costs not only among electric cars but any other vehicle on average. This has allowed Elon Musk to sustain and win the EV price war.

Tesla has officially recalled every Cybertruck it has produced so far, owing to a failing windscreen wiper motor that has caused concern for more than one owner caught in heavy rain. As it turns out, the American EV maker has barely managed to make 3,900 Cybertrucks per month since the last recall in April — less than half of its production target for the end of 2024.

Tesla's Cybertruck is undeniably a very powerful and capable machine. However, although the truck can tow 11,000 lbs pretty effortlessly, it does so while losing range quite rapidly. This, along with the long charging times, makes towing using the Cybertruck a rather stressful ordeal, as depicted in a recent YouTube video.

Founded 15 years ago, Rivian has been struggling to break even ever since. With just 57,232 produced last year, this North American EV brand has just received a new boost in the form of a software development deal with Volkswagen. Thanks to it, Rivian should get up to $5 billion by the end of 2026.

Tesla has come up with a devious new tactic to comply with the latest US IRA tax incentive requirements. In order to get the full $7,500 tax incentive for both the Model Y and Model 3 Long Range AWD and Performance, Tesla has split Model Y and Model 3 cell production. Buyers eligible for the IRA tax incentive end up with a more expensive battery pack.

The world's largest battery maker is testing the abilities of its new Condensed Battery technology to power passenger planes, and has already successfully tested a 4-ton aircraft.

Tesla is still the world's most profitable automaker per vehicle sold, but the number had halved since the heyday of its peak pricing, when demand was high and supply restricted.

Bill Gates' company Molten Industries produces graphite, a key material for lithium-ion batteries, from natural gas in a cost-effective and CO2-free process. The new technology is designed to help decarbonise while supporting the development of EVs and the hydrogen economy.

The free Full Self-Driving (Supervised) transfer offer is again live for those who want to take the FSD option they paid for to a newer vehicle.

A number of Rivian R1T owners have complained about the wheels of their electric pickup trucks literally falling off after having unrelated work done by Rivian's in-house service centres. It appears as though the bolt securing the upper control arm is not being fastened properly, leading to unexpected breakdowns.

Tesla's Model Y has declined starkly in popularity in Europe, despite recently claiming the top spot as the world's best-selling car. In May 2024, Model Y sales dropped by 49%. Regardless of the decline, the Model Y remains Europe's most popular EV.

The long awaited choice is coming to Tesla's vehicle navigation system and will let drivers take more scenic routes to reach their destination away from the highway system.

The first reviews of the new Tesla Model Y air mattress have started to trickle in, and the initial impressions are largely positive.

A new Decathlon Van Rysel E-EDR AF e-bike has arrived in Europe. The latest model features a Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed electronic transmission group but is otherwise identical to older versions. Powered by a Mahle motor, you can ride with assistance for up to 100 km (~60 miles) and view journey statistics in an app.

The Bo M is a new e-scooter with an interesting look and powerful technology. The model comes with a holder for a smartphone, for example, and is said to have a long range. Charging is also said to be quick.

Electric bikes have become popular in recent years. One manufacturer now hopes to sound in the next generation of electric mobility with a relatively new type of energy storage and energy generation.

Tesla's Cybertruck is no stranger to controversy. But despite of all the dystopian pickup's quirks, the Cybertruck is undeniably an incredibly powerful piece of machinery. Recently, as showcased in a YouTube video, a dual-motor Cybertruck took on a RAM Cummins in a tractor pull event, and the results are pretty unsurprising, yet interesting.

The Cybertruck has been put to the zero-to-full charging speed test on a regular V3 Tesla Supercharger station that is able to deliver 250kW output, and the results aren't pretty.

A Tesla Model Y has been spotted on California's highway 101 with a large LiDAR sensor array mounted to its roof. The bulky hardware suggests that Tesla is conducting testing, either to validate its camera-based self-driving or as part of its engineering efforts for a LiDAR-based robotaxi.

BMW has officially cancelled its $2 billion battery contract with Swedish sodium-ion battery maker, Northvolt. BMW says that it would be better for Northvolt to focus on developing next-gen cells, instead of BMW's production demands.

According to an official report from Tesla, the reputed EV maker claimed that its Model 3 and Model Y lose 15% of range on average after 200,000 miles, while the Model X and Model S lose only about 12%. These numbers are impressive, and might be just enough to alleviate the battery degradation concerns that have plagued EV owners for years.

The 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper may arrive in a tough market as major brands like EV newcomer Xiaomi are positioning themselves with direct competitors.

Head Acoustics has developed the Head Visor VMA V acoustic camera to visually display sources of sound on a 7 inch touch display. The system uses up to 120 microphones to display sound sources over a real-world image. This allows users to pinpoint exact areas where noises are coming from in an object or room for further noise mitigation, soundproofing, or acoustic tuning.

A massive cyberattack has crippled over 15,000 North American auto dealerships that use the CDK dealership management system. The software-as-a-service can manage all aspects of a dealership from quotes to service to sales. Affected dealerships are forced to use pen and paper.

A real-world EV range test of seven brand-new electric car models found that all of them oversold their range figures. While the Tesla Model 3 tested only fell short by around 10% of the claimed range, other offenders were more egregious.

Tesla Cybertruck and, hopefully, Model Y owners, will soon be able to add more miles of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger, as Tesla fixes the bad 4680 battery charging curves.

ENGWE now strongly hints that it intends to break into electric scooters with what might be the highest-performance, longest-lasting new two-wheeler around. The brand is currently running a crowd-design campaign for the possibly upcoming vehicle, which might also serve as a leak for some of its specs.

Mercedes-Benz is investing $1 billion to scale up its Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging network in North America with US partner Alpitronic. The 100% clean energy network will be built by local workers and US-made Alpitronic Hypercharger 400s, creating a more reliable EV charging network than current alternatives.

Tesla makes history with the Model Y officially becoming the world's most sought after passenger vehicle as the first EV to achieve this milestone.

Fisker Group, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of Delaware and expects to sell off its assets. The company made cars including the Fisker Karma hybrid and Fisker Ocean EV. Fisker car trade-in values are effectively zero. The company was founded in 2016, but has never made a profit despite billions invested.

The recently refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD price has dropped by another $3,750 for those eligible for the US federal tax incentive. The Highland refresh of the Model 3 LR previously did not qualify for the full $7,500 because of restrictions on battery material origin. After regaining the full $7,500 incentive, the Model 3 LR AWD can be had for $39,990.

'We have to earn revenue somehow,' said Elon Musk when asked if Tesla plans to make the free FSD transfer deal permanent.

The world's biggest battery makers are solving one of the hurdles before wider EV adoption, charging an electric car for the time it takes to pump gas with an ICE vehicle.

KuKirin is accepting pre-orders for its new G2 Master Electric Scooter in various countries globally. Designed for off-roading, the model has dual motors and shock absorbers at the front and rear. Other features include ambient lighting, an integrated display and a one-step folding mechanism.

Elon Musk is no stranger to making utopian claims. This time around, the billionaire has claimed that the Tesla Roadster, which will likely enter production next year, will have flight capabilities. This is not the first time Elon has made this assertion, and probably won't be the last. Whether or not these claims will be realised, remains to be seen.

While Elon Musk is trying to launch Tesla's Full Self-Driving option in China, BYD did a first review of its own autonomous City Pilot driving system's capabilities.

UP.FIT has launched the world’s first Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol vehicle along with other upfitted Tesla models for law enforcement departments nationwide. This gives departments quieter vehicles for stealth patrols and EV alternatives when making the move to electrification.

AutoTrader's YouTube channel has posted an update to the ultra-high mileage Tesla Model S, in which the car was range tested by presenter Rory. Although a substantial range loss was detected, the testing conditions weren't exactly ideal, and the car performed admirably well despite its age and not having required a single service in its lifetime.

A leak from the Porsche dealer portal has revealed that the German sports car brand will stop production of its petrol-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman vehicles by October 2025. Porsche has confirmed that electric Boxster and Cayman models are coming soon, but this leak provides clues of an imminent launch.