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The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 500 S e-bike is €200 off in some EU countries. (Image source: Decathlon)

Deal | Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 500 S e-MTB now €200 off

Decathlon has discounted its Rockrider E-EXPL 500 S, offering €200 off in some EU countries. The 8-speed model features a 50Nm Brose motor, up to 100 km (~62 miles) range and a full suspension system with SUNTOUR and X-FUSION part...

Polly Allcock, 19 Jan 2024 13:48

The Tesla Cybertruck seems to demand constant cleaning to avoid stains and corrosion. (Image source: Tesla - edited

Tesla Cybertruck: 'wash immediately' pedantic cleaning recommendations spark indignation

Tesla cynics issued a resounding “I told you so,” to Cybertruck owners after the electric pickup truck's owner's manual appeared online in its entirety and revealed hefty cleaning requirements to keep the stainless steel blemish-f...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jan 2024 01:37

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid (Image source: Honda Motor Co.)

Honda bets on hybrid cars in the US in 2024

Japanese automaker plans to capitalize on the growing demand for hybrid vehicles and light trucks in the United States. This move comes after a successful year of meeting product demand and achieving strong recovery.

Robert Gelo, 18 Jan 2024 20:19

Dheu electric ferry built by GRSE for the West Bengal government (Source: EMobility+)

Next-gen 150-passenger electric ferry ready for trials in India

Being the first such ship built for the West Bengal region of India, the 24-meter-long Dheu electric ferry can accommodate up to 150 passengers and is the first step in a long-term initiative that aims to replace ferries driven by...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2024 19:14

Tesla Cybertruck on a road trip from Texas to California (Image: Dennis Wang)

Tesla Cybertruck road trip: Youtuber travels 1,340 miles, 12 charging stops due to low efficiency

The Tesla Cybertruck was the subject of a road test by Youtuber Dennis Wang, who was surprised by the truck's unexpectedly poor efficiency. Along with a few other shortcomings revealed during the drive, there was also plenty of pr...

Nicole Dominikowski, 18 Jan 2024 19:04

VIOFO VS1 launches as super-minimalist 2K Sony STARVIS 2-powered dash-cam

Viofo claims to have developed the ideal dash-cam for users who want as much of a hands-free experience as possible in the new VS1. Its "tiny" form-factor integrates a novel rotating mount for more freedom of placement within the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2024 17:55

FinDreams blade battery factory robot (image: BYD)

BYD and CATL enter EV battery cost war that may allow Tesla to cut prices yet again

Barely two weeks into 2024, and Tesla started a round of price cuts not unlike the beginning of last year. Behind those Model 3 Highland and Model Y price drops, however, might be EV battery cost projections.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jan 2024 17:31

Defrost Mode ad as a timely reminder in cold weather (image: Tesla)

Tesla reminds that its EVs have advantages in the freezing cold and snow

Instead of addressing allegations that its Superchargers and EV batteries have issues in the cold weather sweeping the Chicago area directly, Tesla replied with an ad. Some EV drivers in Chicago have been complaining that their ba...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jan 2024 17:07

The Deruiz Lapis e-bike has a full suspension system from RockShox. (Image source: Deruiz)

Deruiz Lapis new SUV e-bike with full suspension and 110Nm motor now available

Deruiz is now selling its Lapis e-bike in the EU, with third-party dealers carrying the new model in the UK. The SUV electric bike has a 250W motor from a lesser-known manufacturer with up to 110Nm torque and a 664Wh battery. Othe...

Polly Allcock, 18 Jan 2024 13:31

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear is starting to approach electric trophy truck territory. (Image source: Ford - edited)

Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear: tough off-road electric pickup truck challenges Rivian and Cybertruck in Raptor-esque guise

The Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear features "extreme chassis and suspension upgrades," and Ford envisions it as a test bed to demonstrate what its electric pickup truck is capable of — both off- and on-road.

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jan 2024 01:56

Cybertruck towing another Tesla in a range test (image: VoyageATX/YT)

Tesla Cybertruck tows Model Y with Silverado efficiency in a 5000-pound trailer test that halves its range

Just as Tesla's Head of Vehicle Engineering predicted, towing something not all that aerodynamic with the Cybertruck could easily slash its range by 50%. That's precisely what the first Cybertruck towing range test achieved by hau...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jan 2024 22:04

Giga Berlin Model Y in new Midnight Cherry Red color (image: Vision E Drive/YT)

Tesla drops Model Y price 9% in an effort to boost demand amidst factory idling

Tesla lost the unprecedented $94 billion in market cap two weeks into the new 2024 year, and its latest round of price cuts is unlikely to make its stock price fare better. After dropping its price in its largest market, now Tesla...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jan 2024 11:22

Edmunds was pleasantly surprised by the Porsche Macan EV in a recent range test. (Image source: Porsche - edited)

Porsche Macan EV impresses as range tipped in unofficial real-world test

Edmunds got to take the new Porsche Macan EV on a test drive and managed to get in an unofficial range test in. The Macan EV didn't disappoint, delivering almost 50 miles (80 km) more than the smaller Porsche Taycan EV, which only...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jan 2024 22:36

Harvard's solid-state battery breakthrough schematics (image: Nature)

Solid-state battery built like Ferrero Rocher can double current 15-year EV battery lifespan

After the solid-state battery from the VW subsidiary PowerCo that can hold 95% capacity after 1,000 charge cycles, now comes a Harvard research breakthrough that tops its longevity. The new solid-state battery discovery retains 80...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Jan 2024 12:34

Hyundai's S-A2 eVTOL concept had a grand unveiling at CES. (Source: Supernal)

CES 2024 | Hyundai's S-A2 eVTOL concept is as quiet as a dishwasher

Supernal, Hyundai's electric aircraft division, unveiled its second-generation eVTOL prototype at CES 2024. The S-A2 will cruise at 120 mph while emitting less than 50 decibels, and reach heights of 1500 feet with only 65 dB of no...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 16 Jan 2024 05:22

Cybertruck at V4 Supercharger (image: Mardak/TMC)

Tesla V4 Superchargers are rated for deeper flooding as exact cable length and Apple Pay support are revealed

After Tesla made the 350 kW charging speed rate of its V4 Superchargers official, all of their major specs of its fastest charging piles have now been revealed. The stalls are both futureproof and backwards compatible, but they ar...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jan 2024 17:45

Tesla's Cybertruck marketing heavily leaned on its performance vs a Porsche 911. (Image source: Tesla on YouTube - edited)

Tesla Cybertruck 1/4 mile performance vs Porsche 911 debunked — Tesla engineer responds to clarify numbers were simulated from 1/8-mile run

As it turns out, the Tesla Cybertruck can't run a 1/4 mile quicker than a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911. Online sleuths picked apart Tesla's narrative, revealing that Tesla only showed the Cybertruck towing the Porsche 91...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jan 2024 20:11

Assembling products at the Gigafactory (Image source: Tesla Inc.)

Tesla's market value plummets by $94b in early 2024

Tesla Inc. experiences a rocky start to 2024, with a significant plunge in market value. The electric vehicle titan is battling supply chain disruptions and escalating labor costs. A slowdown in demand for EVs further compounds th...

Robert Gelo, 14 Jan 2024 18:56

Point-of-sale tax credit makes Model Y RWD cheaper than a Model 3 Highland (image: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y price now falls under Model 3 Highland right after purchase with immediate tax credit discount

The government advises that Tesla Model Y buyers get a copy of the confirmation that a 'time-of-sale' report has been submitted by their dealer and approved by the IRS. In the US, the Model Y price can now be dropped under that of...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Jan 2024 18:40

The U7 sedan is being tested in freezing temps (image: BYD)

BYD takes on the Tesla Model S with sculpted 1000HP U7 sedan as EU sends it state subsidy inspectors

Europe is sending factory forensic specialists to Chinese EV brands like BYD as part of its investigation to determine if the lower prices their vehicles command on the continent are due to illegal state subsidies. In the meantime...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Jan 2024 13:53

Shimano has applied for a patent on AI-based suspension tuning, but it's unlikely unseat bike race mechanics. (Image source: Unsplash)

Shimano MTB AI suspension control to take guesswork out of ride setup and adapt to rider and course requirements

A Shimano patent aims to make mountain biking more comfortable and efficient with AI and machine learning. This is arguably the next step in the evolution of mountain bike suspension after the introduction of electronic dampers.

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jan 2024 20:39

The 45-inch 8K borderless smart dashboard. (Source: BOE)

CES 2024 | BOE 45-inch 8K borderless smart in-car screen goes on display

The display tech OEM BOE has a 2024 car as part of its Las Vegas exhibition, and for good reason. The Geely Galaxy E8 boasts the world's first 45-inch 8K borderless smart dashboard, rated to cater to the most pressing need of both...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2024 19:45

The Model Y pricing drops once more (image: Tesla)

Tesla cuts Model 3 Highland and Model Y prices again to battle BYD's relentless EV sales rise

BYD became the world's largest electric car maker this past quarter, surpassing the previous top dog Tesla by a significant margin. Tesla is now introducing another round of Model 3 and Model Y price cuts to offset the increased E...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jan 2024 17:12

In this test, the banana is not for scale. Instead, it is meant as a stand-in for a precariously-placed human hand or finger. (Image source: Out of Spec Reviews on YouTube - edited)

Thin Tesla Cybertruck body panels cause guillotine effect in fruity finger facsimile testing against Rivian R1T's safer frunk closure with pinch sensor

Rivian's R1T revealed careful attention to detail in a recent test comparing the results of slamming your finger in the door, tailgate, and frunk of the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Rivian. These tests harken back to the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jan 2024 06:49

The Segway Xyber has a stylish X LED headlight, and the Xafari is a robust dual-suspension commuter. (Image source: Segway)

CES 2024 | Segway Xyber electric scrambler launches as 'the silent beast' alongside pragmatic Xafari step-through 'trekking' commuter e-bike

Both the Segway Xyber and Xafari have strong off-road DNA, but the Xyber is a chunky Sur-Ron-style e-bike made for two-up riding and up to 95 miles of range, while the Xafari resembles something between an electric step-through co...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Jan 2024 00:54

The AI solid-state battery material gets pressed into electrode pellets (image: Microsoft)

Microsoft AI creates cheap solid-state battery by sifting through 32 million virtual electrolyte materials

Elon Musk got impressed by Microsoft’s solid-state battery electrolyte AI discovery which could usher in EV batteries that use 70% less lithium. The dedicated scientific AI research team at Microsoft Azure Quantum Elements develop...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jan 2024 21:07

This 60,000-mile Model 3 is under $25,000 (image: Hertz)

Hertz has the best used Tesla deals as it lists the 2021 Model 3 at 50% off with tax credit

The horrible depreciation rate of the 2021 Model 3 has now forced Hertz to put a lot of its Teslas on sale at half off. Rental car companies like Hertz or SIXT are scaling down their fleet electrification ambitions, or ditching Te...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jan 2024 20:55

VW plans to launch its next-generation Transporter T7 as an electric pickup alongside the PHEV and diesel versions. (Image source: Volkswagen Germany)

VW Transporter T7 EV dropside pickup coming as spy shots offer glimpse at ultra-practical alternative to Tesla Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning aestheticism

Spy shots of the upcoming electric VW Transporter T7 van reveal a pickup version that swaps out the rear of the van for a dropside pickup bed. The electric Transporter would offer a practical, efficient workman's pickup truck in a...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Jan 2024 00:08

New Model 3 Highland finally launched in the US (image: Tesla)

Tesla releases 2024 Model 3 Highland facelift in US with full leasing tax credit and longer range

The new Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift can be had for just $329/month by taking advantage of the $7,500 government tax credit for leased electric vehicles. Deliveries start this month and the Highland brings longer range, quieter...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Jan 2024 10:49

The MSI EV Premium charger. (Source: MSI)

CES 2024 | MSI EV Smart Eco Chargers and AI DVR star at OEM's industrial AIoT showcase

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers with MSI logos might become a thing in 2024, as part of the brand's bid to become as well-known for automotive or industrial smart tech as it is for gaming laptops. Some of the MSI tech for cars supp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2024 21:55

Model Y RWD audio system gets a downgrade in the US (image: Tesla)

Tesla cuts bass on the base Model Y RWD by halving its speakers and removing the subwoofer

Tesla didn't lower the RWD Model Y range estimates or introduce stopping mode efficiency cuts like it did on the Long Range and Performance versions to comply with the new EPA tests. It, however, has now reduced its sound system t...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Jan 2024 16:32

The Afeela got called up with a PS5 controller (image: Sony/YT)

CES 2024 | Sony demos Afeela PlayStation EV driven by DualSense controller as it teases Gran Turismo partnership

With Honda's brawn and Sony's brains, the 'PlayStation EV' Afeela will have a lot of the features that go in the world's most popular gaming console. Besides the Unreal Engine rendering of the Afeela surroundings, Sony also hinted...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Jan 2024 16:31

2024 Model 3 Highland briefly appeared on the website (image: Tesla)

Tesla lists the Model 3 Highland on its US website with Cybertruck's front bumper camera

Currently in the Fremont factory trial production phase, the Tesla Model 3 Highland trim has now been listed as a test drive option in the US. Interestingly enough, it may get Tesla's inaugural front bumper camera for parking assi...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Jan 2024 15:31

Sodium-ion battery EV range is immune to cold weather (image: JAC)

BYD bets on largest sodium-ion battery factory as VW partner outs EV without lithium to end cold weather range anxiety

The world's largest electric car maker is betting big on sodium-ion batteries that will allow the launch of cheap mass market EVs that don't use lithium in their battery cells. It better, as the competition is already launching th...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Jan 2024 18:34

US-bound Model 3 Highland headlights (image: redinvesting/Imgur)

Tesla Model 3 Highland US regulation headlights get closeups before release along with door panel gaps

Besides testing it on California roads, Tesla seems to be is already making the Model 3 Highland in its Fremont factory, albeit a decoy version with the Shanghai badging. One of those test Highlands has gotten the up close and per...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jan 2024 21:09

VW tests solid-state battery that 'doesn't age' (image: QuantumScape)

Solid-state battery retains 95% capacity over 1,000 charge cycles in VW tests that could resurrect the used EV market

Volkswagen has put its solid-state battery joint venture cells to the ultimate aging and capacity loss test and confirmed that they 'don't age.' The solid-state battery of its PowerCo partnership went way beyond the current 700-cy...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Jan 2024 21:15

Fiido Kidz debuts as world's first electric bike with parental controls

Fiido asserts that its latest product is the best and safest way possible to make a child's first two-wheeler electric. The Kidz is touted to address some problems the OEM claims to have identified with some balance bikes of its t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2024 19:17

Fisker seems to be having a rough time refining and selling its Ocean electric SUV. (Image source: Fisker - edited)

Fisker Ocean phantom battery drain complaints arise amid sales woes as company abandons direct sales for no-haggle dealer distribution

Fisker Ocean owners took to social media with stories of phantom battery drain leaving them stranded. Meanwhile, a leaked document claims that the company is repeatedly missing internal deadlines, which motivated a recent shift to...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2024 07:31

Elon Musk flaunted the Cybertruck as being able to termporarily operate as a boat, but the truck seems to be having a hard time keeping its insides dry in the rain. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Leaky Tesla Cybertruck smacks of early Model 3 production woes as complaints mount

The rollout of the Tesla Cybertruck seems to be echoing early deliveries of the Model 3, with a recent complaint adding water ingress to the shoddy range and slow charging issues. Low delivery numbers make it difficult to assess a...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2024 01:23

The Chevrolet Blazer EV temporarily doesn't qualify for US federal tax incentives, but GM says it will offer buyers a discount to compensate. (Image source: Chevrolet)

Chevrolet, GM trounce Tesla to offer $7,500 discount on US EVs losing tax incentive

General Motors confirmed that it will match the US IRA tax incentives for its Chevrolet Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicles that will no longer be eligible for the tax reduction after the January 1 rule changes. The reg...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jan 2024 18:19

New Model Y has only one stopping mode (image: Tesla)

Tesla removes all but Hold regenerative braking option to maximize range in light of new EPA test

The EPA now tests all EV ranges in extreme ride height or acceleration modes which resulted in a Model Y range estimate cut. All Tesla Model Y and Model 3 units produced after January 1, 2024, will have only one stopping mode, too...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jan 2024 16:34

The new Model Y Ultra Red color is a $2,000 option (image: Tesla)

Tesla cuts the official Model Y EPA range as it paints it in new free color

Elon Musk has been teasing new Model Y colors in the US for more than a year, and Tesla finally delivered two fresh coats of paints, but not the Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red it offers in Europe. Those are reserved for the s...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jan 2024 14:10

Trinity Structures off-grid EV charging system includes solar panels, battery storage, and charging stations. (Source: Trinity Structures)

Costco installs off-grid Trinity Structures solar capture and charging stations to counter CARB and WAIRE EV fleet truck mandates in California

Costco has installed Trinity Structures off-grid solar capture and charging stations at their key distribution center in California where recent passage of CARB and WAIRE mandates are forcing trucking operators to convert from die...

David Chien, 05 Jan 2024 05:51

Volkswagen ID.4 deployed to electrify Siemens corporate fleet in the future

Manufacturing tech giant Siemens has announced that it will fulfil its sustainability and carbon-neutrality resolutions by augmenting its company's portfolio of vehicles with more and more new ID.4s from Volkswagen over time. The ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jan 2024 22:22

The Cybertruck battery is rated for 320 miles of range (image: Top Gear/YT)

Cybertruck range falls 20% short of the official EPA estimate in a drive-to-empty battery test

The EPA has rated Tesla's Cybertruck for a 320-mile range on a single charge in its testing conditions. A real-world drive, however, showed that the Cybertruck can fall short of delivering on that promise even in fairly mundane sc...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Jan 2024 21:50

Cybertrucks doing steep climbs and descents (image: Antonio Torres/YT)

Cybertruck off-road tests demo climbing and descent on steep rough terrain

After the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area challenge on the Stair Steps climb, the Cybertruck has now been filmed doing proper off-roading after its release. It climbs and descends a very steep hill in lifted mode. ...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Jan 2024 17:52

Heavier V4 Supercharger cables can fall on the ground (image: Teslaway/X)

Tesla to upgrade its new 350kW V4 Superchargers as thicker cables fall off and are harder to plug

Tesla is gradually building up its network of the latest V4 Supercharger generation that is capable of up to 350 kW output. Besides the higher charging speeds that a Cybertruck can get advantage of, the piles also have longer cabl...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jan 2024 15:19

The UNNO IKKI e-bike has a full suspension system. (Image source: UNNO)

UNNO IKKI new lightweight electric enduro bike arrives

The UNNO IKKI Factory and Race e-bikes have been unveiled. The models are the first of their kind from the brand and are relatively lightweight at an average of 18.4 kg (~40.6 lbs). Features of the enduro e-bikes include a full su...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jan 2024 15:17

Tesla “owns” the Norwegian automotive market with 20% share

Following Tesla, the two largest car brands in Norway in 2023 were Volkswagen (10.8%, down from 11.6%), and Toyota (12.4%, up from 8.0%). As of 2023, 82.4% of newly sold vehicles were electric, up from 79.3% in 2022, according to ...

Robert Gelo, 03 Jan 2024 08:13

A pre-series Porsche Taycan has shaved 26 seconds off Porsche's previous lap time around the Nürburgring. (Image source: Porsche - edited)

Mystery pre-production Porsche Taycan refresh demolishes Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Nürburgring lap time

An in-development version of the Porsche Taycan beat both the previous Taycan Turbo S and the Tesla Model S Plaid with Track Pack around the infamous Nürburgring by over 15 seconds. The new Porsche was driven by Porsche Developmen...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jan 2024 00:45