E-Mobility

Those who respond to Tesla's Cybertruck Foundation Series invitation will be able to configure both dual-motor and Cyberbeast trims with a number of options, including FSD Beta. For the Cybertruck, Tesla has listed the FSD option at 2019 prices.

The Vuca Evo FSX1 from Bull is a new SVU e-bike with powerful equipment that features a hidden gearshift, which is integrated directly into the mid-motor. The model is also available with a particularly large battery.

Elon Musk confirmed an upcoming smart parking feature for Tesla cars that will have the EV find a spot itself and wiggle in there autonomously. The sort of Reverse Summon self-parking option may include a simple 'tap to park' gesture.

The Urban Evo 2 is a new e-bike from Bulls, which is designed for zipping around the city and comes with an extensive range of features. Bulls does not use the usual suspension fork for trekking e-bikes, but rather a rigid fork.

E-bike riders beware: Cube is recalling a certain e-bike that could cause serious problems for the rider. The problem does not concern the hardware, but rather the software of the e-bike.

Tesla is using a $16,000 range extender to hit the promised 'up to 500 miles of range' on the Cybertruck, and still keep its price below the tax credit limit. Unfortunately, the range extender release date seems to be closer to 2025 than 2023.

The Internal Revenue Service has given the go-ahead to the EPA to list both Tesla Cybertruck models as eligible for the full amount of the government's new EV tax credit subsidy. The 2024 Cybertruck is powered by American-made 4680 batteries and is assembled in Texas.

Titanium instead of aluminum or carbon: using this advanced material, the Vello Sub Titan is set to become one of the lightest e-cargo bikes on the market and is available in a total of four different versions.

As per Tesla’s official announcement, Tesla cars will receive Apple Podcasts as a part of the upcoming holiday update. After the update is rolled out, Tesla drivers will be able to access Apple’s podcast app via Tesla’s app launcher.

Elon Musk's claims of the Cybertruck temporarily serving as a boat may not be a complete lie, after all. Wade mode seems to prepare the electric pickup truck for deep water crossings, while the function of the Baja and Overland modes remains unclear.

Encouraged by the pilot solid-state battery production line that it started earlier this year, Samsung will match Toyota's self-imposed 2027 commercialization deadline. It will now aim to hit the whopping 900+ Wh/L solid-state battery energy density.

A fleet of Fiat 500e EVs will be the first from Stellantis to trial Ample's battery-swapping technology. The trial will begin in 2024, with the project aiming to find a solution to ease range anxiety. Ample's modular batteries fit the existing Fiat 500e platform and are typically replaced at specially designed stations.

Tesla chose to go the range extender battery way to hit the Cybertruck's promised 'up to 500 miles of range' on a charge. The Cybertruck range extender battery price has now been revealed in the top Cybertruck Foundation Series trim options.

The Juiced Scrambler X2 e-bike has arrived in the US. The new model is more powerful than its predecessor and has an updated battery. The 7-speed e-bike also features a twist throttle, 4-inch fat tires from Knobby and a backlit LCD screen with a USB port to charge your phone as you ride.

Kia and Electrify America have announced that the new EV9 three-row SUV will come with some complimentary charging in the US. The EV9 is the third vehicle from the brand to receive free charging from this network, following the EV6 and the Niro. Electrify America has over 3,729 chargers in the US, with a mobile app helping you to find one nearby.

A new patent for a Toyota virtual manual transmission system for EVs has been published in the US. The company has spoken about this technology before, with demonstrations via test drives. The latest documentation describes how the simulated manual transmission could work and various customization options.

Elon Musk claims Tesla is "highly confident that Cybertruck will be much safer per mile than other trucks," despite a Tesla technician recently explaining in a report that the Cybertruck's design precludes it from launching in Europe. Pedestrian safety design rules are allegedly part of why Europe won't get the Cybertruck.

General Motors has confirmed that the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt will not make a return in its subcompact EV form. The implications of this include a potentially higher starting price, not to mention a much more expensive top-end trim, and the continued loss of the compact car on American roads.

Decathlon has unveiled a red version of the BTWIN R500E Longtail Electric Cargo Bike. Aside from the frame color, the latest edition is identical to the original e-bike. Features include a 250W motor, up to 90 km (~56 miles) assistance range and an LCD screen showing your remaining battery level.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Vibes has been unveiled as a PlayStation-inspired version of the 2024 PHEV. The design features the colors of the game console, with a PlayStation 5 and a copy of Gran Turismo 7 included with each purchase. Other features of the AMG Line vehicle include the Night pack and a sliding panorama roof.

Tesla's unique steer-by-wire Cybertruck system is only made possible by switching from the 60 years old 12V to the modern 48V architecture. Tesla has started sharing its 48V system with all automakers to spearhead adoption.

The Stromer ST5 Pinion e-bike has been unveiled. The new model resembles the original ST5, with a new Pinion Smart.Shift electronic shifting system, longer mudguard and Stromer sound module. Other features of the e-bike include an up to 850W motor and a 983Wh battery for up to 180 km (~112 miles) range.

The looks and pricing of the Tesla Cybertruck proved to be the most off-putting aspects for respondents in a recent survey. Respondents are confirmed to not be Cybertruck reservation holders, who number in the millions. In the survey, as many as 67% people said they would not buy a Cybertruck.

Gin e-bikes is selling a new version of its X electric bicycle with an integrated display. The unit sits flush between the handlebars, showing information such as your speed, distance travelled and remaining battery level. Other features of the e-bike include a Tesla grade 615Wh battery, a suspension fork and all-terrain tires.

Tesla's big vehicle price fluctuations and repair wait times are putting rental car companies at a loss both in the figurative and literal sense. Tesla has cut prices by 30% this year and those rental companies which bought at the peak are suffering.

With Model Y's popular Gemini wheel covers sold out, Tesla has initiated a Tire Protection Plan, basically an insurance against damage of your tires and rims. The prices are very competitive, and start from $35 per tire.

The Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event finally happened, and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, claims it is the company's most revolutionary product yet. Needless to say, it was a mix of frustration and elation for pre-order holders. Unfortunately, everything from the Cybertruck's 350-mile range to its under-bed storage has all been done before by the competition.

Tesla Cybertruck's interior has been reworked to match its angular exterior and offers some features that other Teslas don't have. It does have manual gear selector and manual door release handles for emergencies, albeit at some different places than usual.

CheckMag With the Cybertruck finally landing in consumers hands, the question remains as to who this product is aimed at. Does the Cybertruck have a place in the modern world or is it the fantasy of those who seek to dominate our crowded roads?

Elon Musk just sat for an interview about the Cybertruck with Sandy Munro, the Teardown Titan, and dropped some nuggets of info about Tesla's $25,000 car. The Model 2 will apparently be made on the world's most advanced car production line.

Tesla's Cybertruck features its first front bumper camera and ships with a brand new Full Self-Driving Beta Hardware 4.0 kit with more cameras all around that now offer much larger sensors. Unfortunately, the prominent front camera is not for autonomous driving duties.

Popular consumer tech brand Xiaomi is on track to launch its first ever automobile in 2024. Furthermore, the OEM is now believed to be hard at work at a follow-up to the so-called SU7, said to come in the form of two even newer cars. One is though to be the same kind of electric vehicle (EV) as its predecessor, whereas the other is not.

The autonomous EV charging race is on with NIO at the forefront of the battery swap station concept with thousands already built. It just demonstrated how one of its electric cars can go to a swap station and change the battery all by itself.

Conway is selling the 2023 Cairon SUV FS 4.7 Wave e-bike via dealers in the EU. The new model has a 250W Bosch Performance CX motor with a 625Wh battery and Bluetooth connectivity for controls via the eBike Flow app. Plus, the full-suspension electric bicycle has a Suntour suspension fork and Fox shock absorber.

The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 700 electric bicycle is now available in an eye-catching purple shade. The model launched earlier this year, with many similarities between the new and old variants. The e-bike has a Brose Drive T motor for 320% assistance, a 630Wh battery and an X-Fusion suspension fork.

A recent test pits the Audi RS4 Quattro against the AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance in a winter test. While the Tesla puts up an admirable performance in a straight line, the Audi is the clear victor in every other regard. Audi is known for its quattro all-wheel-drive systems that allow its cars to put down power consistently in suboptimal conditions, and the RS4 is significantly more expensive than the Tesla.

Tesla managed to wiggle all of its electric vehicles into the government's EV subsidy scheme this year, despite that its bestselling models are powered by Chinese LFP batteries. President Biden's administration, however, issued a new guidance rendering some Tesla cars ineligible for the full tax credit amount.

The Cybertruck's unique user interface has now been recreated for everyone's viewing and interaction pleasure. Tesla has made the 18-inch central console display of the Cybertruck a single point of interaction.

To achieve fast Cybertruck charging on the current non-800V infrastructure, Tesla splits the battery in packs, just like phone makers do. Tesla promises 128 miles of added range for 15 minutes of Cybertruck charging which beats the Model Y charging speeds.

A BMW iX test vehicle with an Our Next Energy dual-chemistry battery has achieved 608 miles (979 km) of range on the WLTP test cycle. The dual-chemistry approach reached the 600-mile mark at least three years before Toyota predicts it will have solid-state battery technology ready to deliver similar range.

The Arma Scooter is a new electric scooter that is reportedly very easy to transport and can even fit easily into a backpack. The model is currently available for pre-order at a greatly reduced price.

Decathlon has discounted the Rockrider E-ST 100 electric bicycle in countries including the UK, France and Sweden. Customers are offered up to 20% off the older model, with the deal and stock availability differing by region. Features of the e-bike include a 250W motor, 380Wh battery and handlebar-mounted LCD.

The Tesla Cybertruck is indeed powered by a 123 kWh battery, augmented by a 50 kWh range extender pack that adds extra 130 miles of range. The first Cybertruck review drives reveal many more important specs and ride comfort impressions.

Cyrusher has announced that it intends to take its e-mobility hardware even further beyond e-bikes at CES 2024 with its very first equally electric skateboard. The OEM will also demo electricified surfboards and even snowboards during the Las Vegas event, although its line of "professional fat tire electric bikes" will also be on show.

Instead of pushing the Cybertruck price over the federal tax credit limit by installing a huge 500-mile battery, Tesla opted for a range extender. That one, however, takes 1/3 of the truck bed space, and is estimated to cost a bunch.

D-day for the Tesla Cybertruck is upon us, and along with the start of deliveries, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has dashed rumours of a ~270-mile electric pickup. Tesla's order page confirms that it will start production with two AWD trims, with the RWD variant coming in 2025. The Cybertruck order page also confirms the existence of a Range Extender, which claims to add an extra 120 miles (193 km) of range.

The AWD Cybertruck will be able to hit 470+ miles of range with an available extender, closing in on Tesla's promised 500-mile version. The Cybertruck also has a Powershare function for your home, as well as 110V/240V bed outlets for running tools.

The tri-motor Cybertruck Cyberbeast can outrun a Porsche 911 in the quarter-mile acceleration test while towing another Porsche 911. Elon Musk demonstrated how it beats the Ford F-350 diesel in the infamous truck pull test as well.

Tesla is revealing the Cybertruck specs today and showed everyone their production line. Besides the decently sized bed storage compartment, it also showed the frunk that is now called Powergate.

The Renault 5 E-Tech is slated to launch in 2024, and it takes inspiration from the spirit of the first Renault 5 from back in 1972. The adorable little electric hatchback measures just 3.92 metres and will have a 52 kWh battery pack, delivering 400 km (249 miles) of range on the WLTP cycle.