E-Mobility

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.

Tesla's Model S Plaid is known for its impressive acceleration performance, previously clocking a 9.248 s quarter mile bone stock, but a new drag test shows the recently released Lucid Air Sapphire coming in almost a full third of a second faster.

The XAV-AX3700 is a relatively compact, wallet-friendly addition to Sony's line of in-car AV receivers. Nevertheless, it integrates features such as FLAC, LDAC and Apple CarPlay support, not to mention the ability to hook rear-facing parking cameras to its matte display, which is found above large physical buttons to control its more customizable interface.

Tesla now advertises the Model Y as a sub-$30,000 car, but stopped its referral program. The Model X Long Range is also now the cheapest it has ever been.

Xiaomi is setting records in EV debut sales as production of the customized versions of the SU7 - its first electric car - have now begun shipping way ahead of schedule.

The Tesla Cybertruck has struggled with a number of problems since its launch. Now comes a more serious one. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks due to a new issue. The company's share price has plummeted since the announcement.

The days of the Tesla Model Y sales domination might be coming to an end with the advent of new formidable direct competitor, at least in China. There, Tesla sold a record number of 456,394 Model Y units last year.

During a pre-release sighting of the Cybertruck, its test driver hinted that 'UI will be the best part.' This new 3D interactive interface is now coming to the Model Y.

Another week, another Cybertruck bites the dust — at least for a bit. This time, the Cybertruck in question was put through a car wash shortly before it completely lost its composure. Fortunately, the vehicle was able to recover from the traumatic run-in with the washer, even if it took an overnight reboot.

Volvo subsidiary Polestar might have only a fraction of Tesla's market share, but they don't lag behind in terms of design. While not a concept coming directly from the tech company, the Polestar 8 imagined by Turin-based designer Salvatore Ville follows the brand's visual approach and might actually be close to how the yet-unconfirmed electric SUV will end up looking.

The 2024 Model 3 Performance is coming with tailored Track Mode V3 and 'all-new calibration for the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel,' says Tesla.

BMW aficionados are in for a treat as a new report suggests that the company is offering massive discounts on its 2024 EVs including the flagship BMW i7. The discounts seemingly go up to $7,500 and can be availed whether customers finance directly from the company or not.

It's about lithium-ion batteries in smartphones and notebooks. A simple change to the charging protocol doubles the possible charging cycles. However, the path to this realization proved difficult.

Decathlon has unveiled a cheaper version of the Van Rysel E-EDR AF electric road bike. The company has replaced various SRAM parts used in the older model with Shimano elements to reduce the cost of the bike. The same Mahle motor is used for the latest e-bike, with an accompanying app and optional range extender battery.

The Porsche Cross Performance EXC 2ND GEN e-bike is now available to pre-order. This is a more expensive model, with a carbon frame and a full-suspension system. Other features include tires from Continental and a Shimano display showing your current speed and remaining battery level.

Owners of fairly new Model Y and Model 3 with Intel Atom chips might be a bit miffed to learn that they aren't getting the latest and greatest Cybertruck-style UI visualizations. Older Model 3s aren't getting the hands-free trunk open, too.

While the Model Y takes the lion's share of US tax credits, Tesla would be pushing hard to make its new Model 3 Highland eligible for federal subsidies as well. The US has spent close to $600 million on EV tax credits this year.

Outdoors, indoors, in public or even other people's houses: Fulsolen asserts that its EV charger can be used almost anywhere thanks to its system of interchangeable NEMA plugs and "8x Faster Charge" specs. It is compatible with all SAE J1772-compatible vehicles, merely needing an adapter for a Tesla, and even has an OLED status display.

Decathlon has launched the Rockrider E-FEEL 900S Team Edition in Europe. The high-end electric mountain bike has a full suspension system from RockShox and a 600W peak power motor with a torque sensor. Plus, the e-bike features a Shimano display with Bluetooth connectivity.

Xiaomi has announced that customers who’ve pre-ordered the standard variant of the SU7 will be able to make changes to their cars for a limited time. However, the customizations could result in longer wait times for the EV as the company will recalculate the order delivery time. As a reference, the SU7 delivery times for the standard SKU currently sit between 13-16 weeks.

The dry cathode project that would produce a 4680 battery as envisioned on Battery Day has been very slow and expensive for Tesla. A lot of the people who worked on the cheap Model 2 are being let go, too.

CheckMag While Tesla offers some impressive electric vehicles, it's not the only player in the EV market. A variety of high-quality EVs have recently entered the market. If your preferences have shifted away from Elon Musk's brand due to his political views or concerns over Tesla's build quality, there are other options available. Below are the top 4 alternative EVs of 2024 - some are already on the market, and others are forthcoming.

Aside from crazy acceleration capabilities, bullet-proof glass and rust, the question is how practical a Cybertruck really is. RND took it for a test drive and wasn't entirely satisfied.

Tesla has announced a round of layoffs for 14,000 of its staff, including some high-ranking department heads. Its VP of Public Policy is leaving, or is being laid off ahead of the Robotaxi unveil, too.

Tesla considers the increased Full Self-Driving feature uptake from lowering its price sufficient, and stopped the free transfer offer that it recently launched. The FSD price cut has now arrived in Canada as well.

Just days after reports surfaced of rampant Cybertrucks break-downs, Tesla's electric pickup truck is going on hold due to what seems to be a problem related to the accelerator pedal. Other reports blame the steering column and even brakes, while Tesla remains silent.

The Caltrain, which is important for Silicon Valley and San Francisco, is equipped for the future. Commuting IT staff will experience significant improvements. Battery-powered trains are also planned.

Tesla tries to keep its real-life data competitive advantage by making the Full Self-Driving feature as accessible as possible, in order to make the Robotaxi as successful as possible.

The automaker's solid-state battery will first go to its performance electric cars in the Hyper line. GAC touts 400 Wh/kg energy density from its unique 30Ah solid-state battery cells.

Tesla is making good on its promise to launch a new version of the base single-motor Model Y that offers both a low price and a record range on a charge.

Tesla is now trying to prevent its Autopilot secrets and issues from spilling out in the open, while British Columbia bans higher levels of autonomous driving.

In response to questions about a half-full Cybertruck battery pack discovered in a teardown of Tesla's electric pickup, a lead Cybertruck engineer chimed in with a cheeky response that could imply a long-range Cybertruck is possible - if not already in the works. Or it could be a throw-away joke.

The Cybertruck is Tesla’s first vehicle with a modern 800V architecture, and on paper it can charge in under 20 minutes at Tesla's vaporware 350 kW V4 chargers. In reality, its charging rate has been rather abysmal.

Toyota's sales are booming as it cuts the cost of its hybrid drive system to just a sixth of that in the original Prius. Respectively, its market cap has gone from a quarter of Tesla's to more than half now.

The much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz G-Class will allegedly launch on April 24, 2024. The EV officially known as the G580 was recently shown undergoing extreme cold-weather performance testing and dominating off-road tests — not that anyone expects these luxury SUVs to see much off-road use.

With a payload of over 400 pounds (lb) in total, Fiido touts the T2 as an alternative to moving goods, supplies or even kids by car rides. The e-bike is equipped with a "powerful" motor rated for a maximum range of nearly 70 miles and a comfort-focused frame. It can be ordered from now with $300/€300 discount and a free "early-bird gift" for a limited time.

Engwe has launched the Engine Pro 2.0, a new folding e-bike for off-roading. The model is powered by a 1,200W peak power and has an assistance range of up to 68 miles (~110 km). Other features include a full-suspension system, a Shimano rear derailleur, and an LCD display between the handlebars.

Tesla recently opened its first Superchargers that look like a conventional gas station with retail and coffee shops. It is projected to earn $740 million a year from Superchargers alone.

Kia is now mass-producing a version of the EV5 in China for export. The electric SUV is expected to land in Australia later this year with various all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive trim levels. Plus, the EV is now on sale in Thailand, the first country to receive the exported model from China.