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The Raleigh Trace e-bike weighs 16.5 kg (~36 lbs). (Image source: Raleigh)

Raleigh Trace lighter e-bike weighs under 17 kg with 50-mile range

The Raleigh Trace is a new lightweight e-bike weighing 16.5 kg (~36 lbs). The motor can assist you across three modes, with a top speed of 16 mph (~25 kph), for up to 50 miles (~80 km). The electric bicycle lacks a display but com...

Polly Allcock, 13 Sep 2022 21:38

Model 3 won't be the cheapest forever (image: Tesla)

Teslas cost US$36,000 to make and cheaper model is on the way thanks to new Gigafactories

The Model Y will most likely become the world's most popular car ever next year, reiterated a Tesla exec in a wide-ranging interview. Currently, it costs Tesla US$36,000 to produce one car on average, but in the future that cost w...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2022 20:32

VREMT's charging stations could be upgraded to 600 kW (image: Zeekr)

The world's fastest 600 kW electric car battery charging network would add 180 miles of range in 5 minutes

After the 480 kW charging networks of XPeng and GAC, or the 500 kW piles of NIO, the first electric vehicles with CATL's new Kirin battery will be able to take advantage of 600 kW stalls. The Zeekr 009 and 001 are rated for 620 mi...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2022 16:35

The SuperBase Pro 2000. (Source: Zendure)

Deal | Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 Portable Power Station is on sale with the option of an electric scooter as a free gift

The Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 is a new portable generator rated for a 2,096 watt-hour (Wh) capacity and for an output of up to 2,000 watts (W). The OEM has also fitted it with handy wheels and a suitcase-like carrying handle, not...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2022 13:37

The Yamaha PW S2 for e-bikes can deliver up to 75 Nm of torque. (Image source: Yamaha)

Yamaha PW S2 electric bike drive unit arrives with up to 75 Nm torque

Yamaha has unveiled a new drive unit for electric bicycles, the PW S2. The motor can assist e-bikes at up to 25 kph (~16 mph) and deliver up to 75 Nm of torque. Plus, the compact device is 16% lighter than its predecessor, the PS ...

Polly Allcock, 13 Sep 2022 13:10

The rather conservatively desgined BMW iX3 could get a much sportier offspring with the legendary M badge in 2023 (Image: BMW)

BMW iX3 to get a powerful quad-motor performance variant in 2023 according to controversial rumor

The Bavarian automaker’s powerful electric SUV would probably come with a correspondingly steep price tag, but thanks to a new drivetrain with four electric motors, the full-fledged M variant of the BMW iX3 could easily outperform...

Enrico Frahn, 13 Sep 2022 00:44

Imagination Technologies aspires to bring RISC-V to next-gen cars in partnership with SoC.one

SoC.one and Imagination Technologies assert that RISC-V, the emerging alternative to ARM, is ideal for inclusion in the automotive industry and its spiraling need for advanced computing and networking. The two companies have agree...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 16:56

The Eleglide Tankroll electric bike can provide pedal assistance for up to 70 km (~43 miles). (Image source: Eleglide)

Eleglide Tankroll fat-tire electric bicycle has 70 km range and 740 W peak power

The Eleglide Tankroll is an electric bike with fat tires which measure 26-in x 4-in (~66 x 10 cm). The engine can assist you at speeds up to 25 kph (~16 mph) for up to 70 km (~43 miles). The motor has a peak power output of 740 W ...

Polly Allcock, 12 Sep 2022 10:11

The Decathlon Stilus E_Trail electric mountain bike is fitted with a 65 Nm BOSCH motor. (Image source: Decathlon)

Decathlon Stilus E_Trail electric mountain bike launches with 65 Nm of torque

Decathlon is now selling the Stilus E_Trail electric bicycle in some European countries. The e-bike has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph), and the motor can deliver up to 65 Nm of torque. A BOSCH battery allows the bike to provide p...

Polly Allcock, 12 Sep 2022 10:07

Lei Jun with a Pilot prototype. (Source: Lei Jun via Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi's first car will be a 4-door electric sedan with in-house self-driving tech set to launch in 2024

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, is still backing his company to become as big in the automotive industry as it currently is in the consumer-tech space. It is now said to get started with a 4-door vehicle equipped with the OEM's very own au...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2022 15:21

The Model Y's battery would benefit from a Texas lithium refinery (image: Tesla)

Elon Musk would give Tesla the 'license to print money' as it applies for a battery-grade lithium refinery on the Gulf Coast

Elon Musk's "license to print money" comment about refining lithium ore to battery-grade hydroxide has led to an application for Tesla's own lithium refinery on the Gulf Coast. Tesla may build the refinery to comply with the new U...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Sep 2022 13:36

164-stall Supercharger location planned for Coalinga (image: Tesla)

Tesla to build the world's biggest CCS-compatible Supercharger locations with Magic Docks

After scoring millions in grants from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle Charging project, Tesla plans to build the globe's largest Superchargers there. One of those will have no...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Sep 2022 19:47

Neue Classe BMWs score superior round batteries (image: BMW)

CATL's Tesla-beating 4680 battery goes to BMW in a multibillion deal for electric cars with 500-mile range

Instead of building Gigafactories, BMW partners with CATL and others over their superior 4680-beating battery packs for its future electric cars. It will have two factories of 20 GWh each in Europe, China, and America, for a numbe...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Sep 2022 16:29

Model Y was tested with child-sized pedestrians, too (image: Euro NCAP)

Model Y nets record crash test safety score riding on radar-less Tesla Vision that stopped for children and bikers

The controversial Tesla Vision kit that Elon Musk moved to solely rely on for the safety assist and autonomous driving features of his cars has been vindicated by the demanding Euro NCAP crash tests. The Model Y got the highest sa...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Sep 2022 15:49

The KKBike K26 S is an electric fat bike with full suspension and a comparatively affordable price tag (Image: KKBike)

KKBike K26 S: Electric fat bike with full suspension and an affordable price tag launches

KKBike’s latest e-bike for the US market comes with a capable Bafang motor with 1,200 watts of peak power and a large 840-Wh battery. Unfortunately, the electric fat bike is also relatively heavy at 73 lbs, but it is also quite a ...

Enrico Frahn, 08 Sep 2022 01:06

The Model Y could be 19% cheaper thanks to the 4680 battery (image: Tesla)

Tesla able to slash the Model Y price significantly with 4680 battery pack cost savings

The battery pack is by and large the most important and expensive single component of an electric vehicle and Tesla may be able to cut the 4680 cell pack costs in the Model Y by half. So far, it has managed to save by better volum...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Sep 2022 11:23

The Buddy Bike sX1 is supposed to convince demanding e-bike commuters with its design and eco-friendliness (Image: Buddy Bike)

Buddy Bike shows off the fancy sX1 e-bike for urban commuters

With its new sX1 e-bike, the Norwegian manufacturer Buddy Bikes has developed a rather intriguing mix of an electric city and cross-country bike. This premium two-wheeler can further be configured with three different motors and i...

Enrico Frahn, 07 Sep 2022 01:12

The IO Hawk Legacy e-scooter has a range of 120 km (~75 miles). (Image source: IO Hawk)

IO Hawk Legacy e-scooter arrives with 120 km range and 20 kph top speed

IO Hawk has announced the Legacy e-scooter, which can be pre-ordered by customers in Europe. The vehicle has a top speed of 20 kph (~12 mph), and you can travel up to 120 km (~75 miles) between charges. Other features of the Legac...

Polly Allcock, 06 Sep 2022 17:50

The Model 3 could qualify for $7500 in subsidies (image: Tesla)

Trump's broadside against electric cars comes as Tesla is pegged the biggest new EV subsidy beneficiary

A market research firm has identified Elon Musk's Tesla as the electric car company that will benefit the most from the Inflation Reduction Act's new EV subsidy scheme that will run until 2032. Former President Donald Trump's rece...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Sep 2022 17:22

The Cyrusher Kommoda electric bike is now available in the US, UK, EU and Japan. (Image source: Cyrusher)

Cyrusher Kommoda fat-tire e-bike arrives in new markets with 50-mile range

Cyrusher has launched its Kommoda electric bicycle in new markets, including the US, UK, EU and Japan. The fat-tire bike has a top-assisted speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and a range of 50 miles (~80 km). Plus, a full suspension system...

Polly Allcock, 06 Sep 2022 15:26

The Haibike Lyke has a Fazua Ride 60 drive unit, including a 430 Wh battery. (Image source: Haibike)

Haibike Lyke lightweight electric mountain bike arrives with Fazua Ride 60 drive unit

The Haibike Lyke, a lightweight e-mountain bike weighing 18 kg (~40 lbs), has been launched. The bicycle is powered by a Fazua Ride 60 system, with a 250 W motor and 430 Wh battery. 29-in Maxxis tires and an LED hub are fitted to ...

Polly Allcock, 06 Sep 2022 15:25

Rivian R1T power used for electrocauterized vasectomy (image: Christopher Yang/Twitter)

Rivian R1T 135 kWh battery used to perform a vasectomy during clinic power outage

A urologist has performed what they call 'the world's first Rivian-powered vasectomy' as the electricity in his practice went out. The patient didn't want to postpone, so Dr. Yang ran a power cord from his R1T electric pickup.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Sep 2022 20:14

The Luxgen N7 is Foxconn's first electric SUV (image: Digitimes)

Purported Apple Car assembler nets 10,000 preorders for its first electric SUV

The first electric SUV by Apple's iPhone assembler Foxconn - Luxgen N7 - has scored thousands of preorders, despite that its release is set for the second half of 2023. Foxconn is rumored to take a part in the Apple Car project as...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Sep 2022 19:11

The Electra Kakau Go!'s design was inspired by Polynesia and its surfing history. (Image source: Electra)

Electra Kakau Go! surfing inspired electric bike launches with 40-mile range

The Electra Kakau Go! has been launched with a design inspired by Polynesia and its surfing history. The company even sells a surfboard rack for the bike, allowing you to transport the board to the beach. The pedelec has a top spe...

Polly Allcock, 03 Sep 2022 21:39

The Volt Connect has an assistance range of over 70 miles (~113 km). (Image source: Volt)

Volt Connect and Regent 2022 e-bikes revealed with 70-mile range

Volt has unveiled the 2022 versions of two e-bike models, the Connect and the Regent. Both e-bikes have a new 250 W Bafang motor for a top assistance speed of 15.5 mph (~25.0 kph), and a 504 Wh battery provides a range of over 70 ...

Polly Allcock, 03 Sep 2022 00:49

The Semi's wheel is definitely landing in the Model 3 (image: Tesla)

New Tesla Semi wheel with touch controls won't land in the Model 3 and Model Y before the end of a supplier contract

Yet another Tesla insider has confirmed that the new Semi truck's round steering wheel with all stalks replaced by touch controls will be landing in the bestselling Model 3 and Model Y, too. The stalk-less wheel with touch control...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Sep 2022 20:11

The new 'Powered by the sun' licence plate (image: Tesla)

Tesla outs black Model 3 and Model Y license plate frame with custom 'Powered by the Sun' tag priced at US$40

Tesla has new licence plate frame models in its store with 'satin black' finish which include an exclusive 'Powered by the Sun' model. The new number plate frames are for the Model Y and Model 3 and cost US$40 a pop.

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Sep 2022 12:32

The very powerful Frey Beast electric mountain bike is expected to hit the red-hot e-bike market next year (Image: Electrek)

Frey Beast: Incredibly powerful electric mountain bike with 1,800W of peak power and a gigantic battery unveiled

The Chinese company’s upcoming off-road-capable e-bike, the Frey Beast, features a newly developed 60-volt battery with a staggering 1.5 kWh of total capacity. With that in mind, the high-end electric mountain bike is obviously de...

Enrico Frahn, 02 Sep 2022 02:53

The Pivot Shuttle LT electric bike has a 756 Wh battery. (Image source: Pivot)

Pivot Shuttle LT electric bike launches with 756 Wh battery and USB-C port

Pivot has launched the Shuttle LT electric bicycle, with a 756 Wh battery allowing you to ride with assistance for over five hours. The bike has a top speed of 20 mph (~25 kph) and three assistance modes. Plus, you can charge a ga...

Polly Allcock, 01 Sep 2022 19:45

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite is now available in European countries. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 3 Lite launches in Europe with 20 km range

Xiaomi has launched the Electric Scooter 3 Lite in European countries, including The Netherlands, Italy, France and Spain. The device is available in white in many countries, with a black model also offered in Spain. The scooter h...

Polly Allcock, 01 Sep 2022 19:39

In collaboration with BYD, Toyota will soon launch the bZ3 in its effort to compete against the very succesful Tesla Model 3 (Image: CarNewsChina)

Toyota bZ3: Images and some specs of the BYD-powered Tesla Model 3 competitor revealed by Chinese authority

New images of the Japanese automaker's all-electric sedan reveal the exterior design and a few technical specifications of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 competitor. Unfortunately, the sleek Toyota bZ3 and its BYD-made batte...

Enrico Frahn, 01 Sep 2022 02:00

The Govecs Roller Flex electric scooter has a top speed of 45 kph (~28 mph). (Image source: Govecs)

Govecs Roller Flex electric scooter now available for consumers with 45 kph top speed

Consumers can now purchase the Govecs Roller Flex electric scooter, previously only available via rental firms. The scooter has a top speed of 45 kph (~28 mph) and can travel up to 112 km (~70 miles) on a single charge using a dua...

Polly Allcock, 31 Aug 2022 16:20

The Odys Neo e100 e-scooter can travel up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge. (Image source: Odiporo)

Odys Neo e100 e-scooter arrives with 100 km range and 500 W motor

The Odys Neo e100 e-scooter is now available to buy in Germany. The vehicle has a top speed of 20 kph (~12 mph), and you can ride for up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge. The bike has sprung 10-in (~25.4 cm) tires, and a b...

Polly Allcock, 31 Aug 2022 15:41

The Blix Dubbel can travel up to 80 miles (~129 km) on a single charge. (Image source: Blix)

Blix Dubbel electric bike arrives with an 80-mile range and launch offer

The Blix Dubbel e-bike has launched in the US with an introductory offer of US$100 off the US$1,999 retail price. The bicycle has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can travel up to 80 miles (~129 km) on a single charge. Other fe...

Polly Allcock, 31 Aug 2022 15:07

The Smoor Super Cargo electric bicycle has a range of up to 110 km (~68 miles) on a single charge. (Image source: Smoor)

Smoor Super Cargo e-bike launches with 110 km range and 200 kg payload

The Smoor Super Cargo electric bicycle has been launched in Germany. The vehicle has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph) and can assist you for up to 110 km (~68 miles) on a single charge. There are front and rear-mounted racks on the...

Polly Allcock, 31 Aug 2022 14:39

Musk promises self-driving by year's end (image: Tesla)

Elon Musk aims to release a fully self-driving Tesla in 2022 as he urges drilling for oil and gas

Elon Musk urged Norway to 'drill, baby, drill' for new oil and gas deposits as transition to sustainable energy would take decades. Speaking before an energy forum there he also promised a wider self-driving Tesla release in the U...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Aug 2022 16:33

The Frey Evolve Neo electric bicycles have a top speed of 40 kph (~25 mph). (Image source: Frey Bike)

Frey Evolve Neo e-bikes launch with 40 kph top speed and 100 km range

Frey Bike has released two new bikes in its Evolve range, the Neo and the Neo Pro. The electric bicycles have a top speed of 40 kph (~25 mph) and can travel for up to 100 km (~62 miles) on a single charge. The mountain bikes have ...

Polly Allcock, 30 Aug 2022 14:54

A prototype of the FLX Weapon e-bike has been demonstrated in a new video. (Image source: FLX)

FLX Weapon electric mountain bike with 500 W Bafang motor teased in new video

A video demonstrating a prototype of the FLX Weapon, an e-mountain bike, has been released. The video shows the bicycle off-roading and several close-ups, with the company confirming two versions will be available at launch. Both ...

Polly Allcock, 30 Aug 2022 14:16

The Model Y may soon sport CATL's M3P battery (image: Tesla)

CATL teases a mystery condensed matter battery for 2023 release as it brags that a third of EVs are now powered by its cells

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) now holds 34% of the electric vehicle battery market, and its founder bragged at the 2022 World New Energy Vehicle Congress that one in three EVs sport its batteries. CATL also s...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Aug 2022 13:44

The Cyrusher Kuattro has a top speed of 26 mph (~42 kph). (Image source: Cyrusher)

Cyrusher Kuattro fat-tire electric bike arrives with 26 mph top speed

The Cyrusher Kuattro e-bike has been launched. The fat-tire bicycle has a top speed of 26 mph (~42 kph) and up to 80 Nm of torque thanks to a 750 W motor. You can travel up to 50 miles (~80 km) on a single charge, and a 3.7-in LCD...

Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2022 21:07

The ONYX LZR Pro e-bike has up to 120 Nm of torque from a 900 W motor. (Image source: ONYX)

ONYX LZR electric bike launches with 900 W Bafang motor for 120 Nm torque

The ONYX LZR and ONYZ LZR PRO e-bikes have been launched. The entry-level model has a 500 W motor from the brand, while the PRO model has a 900 W Bafang motor, providing up to 120 Nm of torque. Both bikes have a top speed of 28 mp...

Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2022 20:53

Xiaomi e-vehicles could be made in partnership with Chinese auto giant BAIC

Xiaomi's well-publicized plan to become an EV company by 2024 as well as a global electronics giant have recently hit a stumbling block. However, the company might be back on track with its ambitions, as it is reportedly discussin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2022 15:07

Some Himiway fat-tires e-bikes, such as the Zebra model, will soon be available on Amazon. (Image source: Himiway)

Himiway fat tire e-bikes will soon launch on Amazon with up to 80-mile range

Himiway has announced that you will soon be able to purchase some of its fat-tire e-bikes on Amazon. Each model has a top speed of 20 mph (~32 kph), with various batteries providing from 60 to 80 miles (~97 to 129 km) of range on ...

Polly Allcock, 26 Aug 2022 19:26

The Renault Hippie Caviar Motel concept campervan has been teased. (Image source: Renault)

Renault Hippie Caviar Motel all-electric campervan revealed with 177-mile range

Renault has unveiled the Hippie Caviar Motel, an electric campervan. The EV is powered by a 120-hp motor and can travel up to 177 miles (~285 km) on a single charge. Inside the van is a programmable heating system, and you can con...

Polly Allcock, 26 Aug 2022 19:01

The ColorOS cabin of the future? (Source: SAIC)

OPPO unveils plans to become a smart car UI giant in China thanks to a new partnership with SAIC

SAIC is a Chinese state-owned manufacturer responsible for the vehicles sold under a plethora of brands in the country, Volkswagen, Audi, MG and Chevrolet included. The auto giant has announced that it plans to develop a universal...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2022 15:59

LG may stop using Chinese materials for its batteries (image: LG)

Tesla battery makers will ditch Chinese components to comply with EV subsidy conditions

Korean companies like LG and Samsung, which supply batteries for Tesla vehicles, are starting to clean their supply chain of China-made cathode and other battery materials. The move follows the new Inflation Reduction Act EV subsi...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Aug 2022 14:54

The Rotwild R.X735 electric mountain bike has 720 Wh battery. (Image source: Rotwild)

Rotwild R.X735 electric mountain bike has 720 Wh battery and weighs 21 kg

The Rotwild R.X735 is a recently released e-mountain bike with a 720 Wh battery. Despite the larger power pack, the pedelec weighs 21 kg (~46 lbs), thanks partly to a carbon fibre frame. The bicycle has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 ...

Polly Allcock, 25 Aug 2022 16:54

The Electric Bike Company Model F is a foldable bicycle with a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph). (Image source: Electric Bike Company)

Electric Bike Company Model F foldable bicycle launches with 28 mph top speed and USB port

The Electric Bike Company’s Model F folding e-bicycle can now be pre-ordered. The bike has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and up to 50 miles (~80 km) range. The Model F is equipped with a color LCD to show your speed and the bat...

Polly Allcock, 25 Aug 2022 16:51

Elon Musk tells FSD Beta tester to abstain from badmouthing it as Tesla brings cloud driver profiles for rentals

Tesla raised its Full Self-Driving Beta software price by the whopping 25% from the US$12,000 add-on that the FSD Beta mode costs now. It played good and bad software news, though, as it brought cloud-based driver profiles that ow...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Aug 2022 13:56

Patent-based Apple Car concept render (image: Vanorama)

Apple Car engineer pleads guilty of stealing self-driving schematics before joining XPeng

A former Apple engineer that worked on its autonomous driving electric car project has admitted he took schematics and prototype information when he left the company. He subsequently tried to join XPeng, but the Chinese EV maker d...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Aug 2022 14:20