E-Mobility

ENGWE US has announced a super-limited-time flash sale on one of its up-to-1000W, full suspension electric bikes. The brand is also celebrating Mother's Day with deals on other models such as the step-through L20 series, the cruiser-like M20 or its flagship, potentially long-range X-series bikes.

Peak oil may arrive early because of the electric vehicle revolution in big consumers like China or the US.

CATL is moving towards battery technology licensing to help automakers with local production, and is now in talks with a dozen of them. Ford's LFP battery factory is now in the most advanced stage.

Powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), Bajaj Auto's new motorcycle is designed to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel motorcycles, countering the rising price of fuel.

Tesla will be introducing a pay-to-unlock range scheme to give Model Y owners the option to cover up to 60 more miles on a charge with their current vehicle.

Volkswagen has announced that the Pro S version of the ID.3 electric car can get from 0 to 62 miles per hour (mph) thanks to a more powerful motor. It also has some of the marque's latest infotainment and UI features, and can also charge faster with battery pre-conditioning. It can also be configured with a Harman Kardon sound system.

In one of the first cases of recorded accidents with a Model Y, the Tesla flips a dozen times and the passengers live to tell the tale as one gets on their phone right after.

Rivian is set to receive $827 million in state funding from Illinois, set to be used to prepare the company, its staff, and facilities for the production of its upcoming R2 electric SUV. Meanwhile, Tesla's continued shrink has seen massive lay-offs to its supercharger team and the closure of its summer internship program.

Tesla has developed a universe of aptly named accessories for the Cybertruck, including some like a Cybercooler that it hasn't yet released to the public.

Tesla's unfortunate autowiper function could be fixed with a rain sensor, but until its Vision-only solution pans out, it keeps adjusting the ways around its main problem with the windshield wipers.

Tesla is on a major restructuring and cost-cutting spree and, after it scaled down its Supercharger rollout ambitions, it may be time for the big gigacasting production plans to go.

The three-point turning abilities come with the newest Tesla software update, just as shown in the leaked Model 3 Performance test interface. Model Y needn't apply, though.

After being praised by the CEO of XPeng, another local competitor is now giving Tesla's FSD 12 autonomous driving feature high marks.

Los Angeles is launching AI Metro buses to automatically issue parking tickets to cars blocking bus routes. The AI buses are equipped with cameras to automatically identify illegally parked vehicles and will upload incriminating videos for human verification prior to court enforcement.

The new Tesla 2024.3.25 update brings more than latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) edition. Not all vehicles with ultrasonic parking sensors will be getting the new High Fidelity Assist feature, though.

Fiido has launched a new e-bike worldwide, the Air. The model is exceptionally light thanks to its carbon frame and is powered by a rear hub motor with a hidden battery. Plus, a limited number of early customers are offered a free Mate smartwatch with their purchase; the wearable can connect to the bicycle.

The new Starlink V4 satellite dish and Internet router paraphernalia have now arrived in Target stores with self installation instructions. The retailer also offers Residential and Roam service plan subscriptions and 30-day returns.

EcoFlow is promoting its new 800W Alternator Charger via an up-to-35% sale off its bundles with the DELTA Pro or 2-series portable generators with which it is intended to be used. The Alternator is rated to increase the amount of power they can draw from a vehicle by up to 8x, thereby posing a potentially improved solution for storing energy for off-grid appliances while driving.

The Shenxing Plus battery adds 372 miles in 10 minutes of charging and is built with affordable LFP cell chemistry. CATL also budged on solid-state batteries and will start their mass production.

Elon Musk has reportedly been steered into using Baidu mapping services for Tesla's FSD launch in China. Local self-driving service providers like XPeng welcomed the competition.

While Elon Musk postponed his visit to India, he is now in China to discuss the FSD launch. On the run-up to the release, Tesla has now priced its Enhanced Autopilot there as an expensive subscription option.

Tesla has begun the regulatory push for the approval of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe.

The NHTSA disclosed that Tesla's Autopilot was active during 13 fatal crashes, as determined by its initial investigation. It is now extending it, this time into the very nature of the Autopilot recall that Tesla issued late last year.

The Washington State Department of Commerce has introduced a new program for instant EV purchase or lease rebates that can amount to a $9,000 discount for 3-year leases. For shorter leases or direct purchases, the rebate is $5,000, and qualifying buyers also don't have to pay the state tax.

Two new EVs from Toyota, the bZ3C and bZ3X, were revealed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The electric SUVs, designed for younger drivers and families, will launch in China. Toyota has shared some details about the vehicles, including interior and exterior images.

The heretofore electronics-focused OEM Xiaomi unleashed its inaugural own-brand car less than a month ago in 2024 - nevertheless, the company now claims to be able to deliver another batch of the vehicle's variants by mid-year. That progress is due in part to the factory where an SU7 can apparently be put together in well under 2 minutes thanks to an army of automatic robots.

Xiaomi is now selling its Electric Scooter 4 Lite (2nd Gen) in France, and the new model is expected to land in other EU countries soon. Compared to its predecessor, the second generation scooter has a higher capacity battery for an extended range. Other features include a 390W peak power motor and an integrated display.

Volkswagen has showcased its latest developments in automotive design at the 2024 Auto China event. The next-gen features are projected to come combined with Level 4 autonomous driving in the upcoming ID. CODE e-SUV. The new range of youth-friendly ID.UX electric vehicles has also been announced during the event.

The Redwood Materials battery recycling company of one Tesla founder is now able to extract most of the valuable metals and critical materials from a used EV battery.

The Robotaxi and cheaper Tesla cars that will launch at the end of the year or early in 2025, will still run FSD HW4. Tesla's Hardware 5, however, is around the corner.

A new folding e-bike is on the way from Decathlon: the B’TWIN E-Fold 900. The model will launch in the next few weeks and has already appeared on the company’s UK site. Its features include a one-second unfolding solution and a battery stored in the seat post, offering up to 55 km (~33 miles) of assistance range.

At this rate, Tesla will be able to fulfil all Cybertruck reservations in a little more than 38 years. An imminent drop in the price of Tesla's 4680 cell production means that the Cybertruck will likely also soon become cheaper for Tesla to make, although the savings will likely not reach the consumer anytime soon.

The Decathlon RR900e is a new hardtail e-bike which has been launched in Europe. The 12-speed model features a mid-mounted Bosch motor, a RockShox suspension fork and various Shimano parts. Plus, you can connect your smartphone via Bluetooth for Bosch Smart Ebike App controls.

Enormous conductivity, scalable manufacturing process and reliable charging. With optimized production, readily available raw materials and solid electrolyte, solid sodium batteries could soon be practically usable - with record-breaking ion conductivity.

Tesla made the 2024 Model 3 Performance qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit amount by pricing it from $52,990. The first Model 3 Performance review and tests are out.

Tesla will launch more affordable cars in the first half of 2025, but it didn't become clear if those will be brand-new models, or iterations of existing cars. Besides the Robotaxi, Tesla owners will also be able to use its FSD AI to rent their fully autonomous vehicles out.

Fisker looks to be in deeper trouble than it previously let on. A new Fisker filing reveals that it will face bankruptcy within 30 days if it cannot drum up some investment before then.

The new Range Rover EV has gone for a spin on the icy lakes of Sweden. Land Rover has also teased some details of its impressive-sounding in-house motor design and revealed a very familiar design for the upcoming luxury electric SUV.

After the runaway success of its first electric car, one of the world's largest phone makers is preparing to launch more EVs.

It takes very little in maintenance and repair costs to own a Tesla for five or even 10 years. At the other end of the spectrum are German premium cars like Mercedes, Audi, or Porsche, but they are not the worst offenders when it comes to ownership costs.

A ship powered by ABB's Dynafins is expected to be feasible by 2026. A study conducted by ABB together with Ritz Carlton revealed that the propulsion system, which is modeled on the animal kingdom, requires up to 20% less energy and, above all, runs quietly.

CheckMag In the past two years, the number of EVs in the US with a driving range of over 400 miles has nearly doubled. While many drivers might not need such a large range if their commutes are short, a longer range reduces the need for frequent charging and enables longer trips without stopping. Tesla's Model S no longer leads the list.

Mooncool touts its new TK1 as the safest and most convenient way to get into e-mobility, as it is an e-trike rather than an e-bike. Accordingly, it is backed to boost the rider's quality of life with an easy-fold design, a rear differential for enhanced stability and even a parking brake. Nevertheless, it has the motor and battery power rated to keep it going for up to 60 miles per charge.

All problems would be eliminated in one fell swoop: A newly developed battery technology uses the cheap and widely available sodium, has a practicable energy density and charges with almost no waiting time.

Despite working on the tech for years, Tesla has now been beaten to regulatory approval for Level 3 autonomous driving by two manufacturers. Nevada and California have now both approved the use of Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot, making it the first company in the US to offer Level 3 ADAS.

Tesla's service technicians are nothing but efficient when it comes to the quick fix of the Cybertruck gas pedal recall. All it takes is 30 seconds and a Milwaukee rivet gun.

Tesla isn't even bothering to hide the 2024 Model 3 Performance now, and there have been numerous sightings of the fastest Model 3 while charging or simply driving around.

Elon Musk said that Tesla is going 'balls to the wall' on autonomy with the Robotaxi. The production cost savings applied to the Robotaxi will eventually trickle down to the next Model Y as well.

After cutting the monthly FSD subscription price by 50%, Tesla now dropped it's purchase costs, too.

Kia has announced the pricing and trim levels for its EV5 in New Zealand, one of the first countries to receive the model outside of China. Only long-range versions will be available with FWD and AWD variants. Plus, a prototype of the EV5 is currently on tour at dealers in the region.