E-Mobility

Hyundai and Lexus may now qualify, though, as the Treasury Department finally released the EV battery tax credit eligibility requirements that will be used to determine which electric car will get government subsidy. The guidelines reiterate the original battery material sourcing and component points, and the base Tesla Model 3 will only qualify until April 18.

Tesla's beer conforms to the 500-years old German brew law and the bottles have glow-in-the-dark design with a Giga logo. Tesla says the sleeves' design is reminiscent of the Cybertruck's streamlined body, while the taste of the lager beers in the gift pack comes from an exclusive strain of Cyberhops.

The White House's new EV and battery subsidies may cost taxpayers $575 billion more than budgeted as eligible models and factory plans proliferate. The latest example is Tesla probing the White House to build Texas cell factory together with China's CATL in order to keep the tax credit for the base Model 3 and Model Y .

The 4680 battery packs that Tesla now places in its Model Y are only halfway to the stated goal of a 50% cost reduction compared to conventional batteries. Tesla is yet to master mass dry electrode production to hit the full 4680 cell potential, and it has now hired a solid-state battery specialist dedicated to the issue.

NIO plans to build a thousand new electric car battery swap stations this year, of which more than 900 will be of its latest third generation. The newest battery swap station model allows to change a depleted battery with a freshly charged one in 2 minutes and 30 seconds now.

With a total weight of just 33.7 lbs, the electric MTB from Germany has a full suspension and should be a joy to ride. Unfortunately, prospective buyers of the Rotwild R.X275 Pro or Ultra should also be mentally prepared for the five-figure price tag of these high-end e-bikes.

The unofficial render image depicts a quite attractive electric SUV, whose subcompact dimensions should also be suitable for city driving. However, Volkswagen's electric crossover probably won't be as affordable as the actual counterpart to the Tesla Model 2, the regular VW ID.2.

New details about the Kia EV9 have been announced. The electric SUV has a WLTP-certified range of up to 541 km (~336 miles) and can gain up to 239 km (~149 miles) of range in 15 minutes with 800V charging. The AWD dual motor model delivers up to 600 Nm torque and can accelerate to 100 kph (~60 mph) in 6.0 seconds.

Most electric cars lose less than 20 miles of range on a charge by the time they hit the typical 100,000 miles warranty mark, according to a new study of long-term battery health. This non-linear battery degradation and the fact that non-recall replacements are only 1.5% demonstrate that fears to buy a used electric car may be unfounded.

Teslas with made-in-Japan batteries may qualify for tax credit as US signs pilot EV agreement over critical minerals. Both countries won't levy export taxes on battery materials and Japanese electric cars may now qualify for the IRA's new EV subsidies, too.

Fiido has introduced its latest e-bike as a 'city' model that comes in either step-through or step-over frame types. They are called the C21 Pro and C22 Pro respectively, and come with the same 250W rear hub motor and torque sensor. They are also both rated for top speeds of 32 kilometers per hour (km/h, or 19.9mph) and ranges of up to 80km, and come with early-bird offers such as US$200 off their RRP and a free smartwatch that unlocks its paired bike automatically.

The M3P technology replaces the iron in the base Model 3's LFP battery with a combination of manganese and other metals to offer higher energy density at a comparable price. CATL has also started production of its 4680-style cells that offer better longevity and higher density than what's in the Model Y.

New financial analysis claims that the government may have lowballed the 10-year cost of the green energy subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act by a factor of three. Not only could the electric car tax credits be US$379 billion more than planned, but the battery production subsidies would pile US$196 billion more than the advertised spending.

LG confirmed a launch date for the mass production of its own LFP batteries like the ones used in the standard range Model 3 and Model Y which are supplied by China's CATL. It also said it will finalize a battery agreement with Tesla this year, as well as start a partnership with Toyota over EV cells.

Lucid may have new EV models in its pipeline as it is gearing up to order new dual-stack OLED display size from LG. Samsung's Chairman is also meeting with Lucid on the sidelines of a South Korea-US business meeting to discuss cylindrical battery supply for its electric vehicles.

The current placement and low-light camera abilities on Tesla cars may be preventing its new Park Assist update from performing on par with the same feature on older Teslas with ultrasonic sensors. Tesla removed those to save costs, but the wider camera-only parking assistance update unearthed visibility challenges.

Due to a pretty unhealthy noise, the all-electric Mercedes G-Class had to discontinue its test drive and was consequently examined by Mercedes engineers after a considerate Land Rover driver was not able to help the stranded EQG prototype

Ford unveiled a new financial reporting strategy that separates its legacy Ford Blue automotive business from the Model E EV and batteries division. Ford lost more than US$2 billion on electric cars last year, but the loss was offset by $10 billion in profits from legacy vehicles.

The Treasury Department has to issue its final guidance on the made-in-America new EV tax credit requirements by the end of March, and Tesla warns that the Model 3 may no longer qualify then. Used Model 3 car prices may stop the slump caused by their record drop in the past six months.

The 2024 Model 3 refresh that Tesla is releasing later this year will bring new looks at the front with headlights and bumper shape overhaul. The so-called Project Highland will do away with the temperature sensor to save costs, but add 3 extra FSD cameras, including one in the front bumper.

Tesla's driver assist Autopilot system was not engaged at the time of a fatal Model S crash that killed all three occupants of the electric vehicle, investigators found. According to data from the onboard computer, the driver had the control of the vehicle as they crashed into construction equipment.

Teslas are the most expensive EVs and the second priciest car brand to insure with only the maker of Dodge Charger commanding higher premiums. It costs 74% more to insure a Tesla than the US national average since insurers often write the whole EV off as damaged rather than deal with impossible battery repairs.

The Tesla-induced EV price war has put other electric car makers in a bind as their production costs are higher than Tesla's. The softening demand, however, resulted in an accelerating drop in lithium prices which would help bring gross margins relief to every EV manufacturer, including Tesla that doesn't need it.

Tesla is bringing back the Park Assist option that disappeared when it removed the ultrasonic parking sensors from its new vehicle batches to save US$114 per car on the kit. Unfortunately, the new parking helper that works via the Tesla Vision camera set seems to only be available to those who paid for the FSD Beta add-on.

Tesla vehicles with the new Hardware 4.0 FSD kit have much wider field of view for less creeping at unprotected turns as the repeater camera can see almost 90 degrees to the side. The new kit comes just in time for the wider FSD v11 update release that is rolling to the general Tesla driving public this weekend.

Himiway has revealed its 2023 electric bicycle line-up. The three new models are the Pony, the Rambler and the Rhino. The Pony is a mini folding bike, and the Rambler is a commuter model. The range-topping Rhino is an electric mountain bike with a range of up to 100 miles (~161 km).

Samsung, which counts VW, GM, BMW, and Volvo among its EV battery clients, will start work on the trendy LFP and solid-state battery technologies. The LFP cells will be pivotal for the move to cheap mass market electric vehicles like the VW ID.2all or the Tesla Model 2.

The first Supercharger station with the new taller stalls with longer cable that facilitates charging of all electric vehicle makes and models is already operational. Despite being housed in V3 cabinets, the new stalls can deliver 615A current at 1000V DC as they offer more ergonomic parking bay placement.

Volkswagen is getting back to its roots as the people's car company with a cheap and compact US$26,400 mass market ID.2ALL electric vehicle. With the price of a Polo but the size of a Golf, the hot hatch will be able go for 280 miles on a charge when it is released in 2025.

The next generation of Tesla Superchargers will have design advantages before the current crop of V2 and V3 Superchargers. The first stalls will become operational this month and they reveal much longer cables and better parking bay placement or charging non-Tesla vehicles.

Kia will be releasing the first big mass market electric SUV with three rows of seats in the US later this year and the EV9 just got detailed further. It will be priced around US$60,000 for the long-range version, while the middle row of seats can rotate 180 degrees to face the last row.

While Volkswagen said it will sit out Tesla's EV price war, it now started to cut the tag of its electric vehicles and just announced the most expensive electrification strategy of all major automakers. The EV shift will cost it up to US$190 billion in new model development, autonomous driving software, and battery factories.

A new generation of Tesla console display awaits those who purchase its first electric Cybertruck pickup, report insiders. It will be larger than what Tesla uses now, and it will also equip the Cybertruck with a big powered frunk similar to what the Ford F-150 Lightning offers now.

ENGWE has just introduced the new M20 as its first cruiser-style electric bike. The fat-tire two-wheeler boasts a hub motor with a max power output of 1000 watts (W) and a max speed of 28 miles per hour (mph). It is also rated for a max range of 94 miles, albeit only in its top-end dual-battery configuration.

The 'paid hardware upgrade' needed for the Tesla Model S to hit its advertised 200 MPH top speed turned out to be its US$20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit indeed. With it, a Model S Plaid managed and surpassed the highest speed that Tesla promises, breaking a racing circuit record in the process.

The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic has been unveiled. The e-bike has a 250 W Brose motor with up to 90 Nm of torque and a 720 Wh Fantic battery. For off-roading, the bicycle has Vittoria tires and a full suspension system. Plus, you can view information about your ride on a built-in display.

The new 'high-visibility' glass roof of the Tesla Model S lowers its center of gravity further as it is lighter than the previous option. It is also 5x more transparent, while with the new color for the Model S Tesla widens the gamut of red hues for its electric vehicles.

The top 5 most popular electric vehicles in the US that account for 70% of sales have an average range on a charge of 309 miles, the highest globally. This allows American drivers to reach 30% further on an average EV road trip compared to other countries.

Fiido is offering its fans the chance to buy one of its e-bikes with "time" alone. In other words, participants in this deal can stack up coupons for select models by logging routes and their duration online. This "environmentally conscious" promotion runs from now until later in March 2023.

The next generation of affordable electric cars by Hyundai and KIA will be powered by the same batteries that Tesla uses for its standard range Model 3 and Model Y. The cheaper LFP packs will be delivered by CATL in a first for Hyundai.

Tesla has ultimately decided on using its new 4680 battery in the Cybertruck rather than go for Panasonic's 2170 cells and it is working with Asian companies to lower their cost and increase the energy density. Currently, the 4680 pack has similar energy density to the 2170 ones, but a new high-nickel version is on the way.

Although the exact technical specifications of the electric motorcycle have not been revealed, the sleek concept bike named "Zero SR-X" sports an impressive design that illustrates the rather exciting future of battery-powered two-wheelers.

Although the technical upgrades for the 2024 model year are relatively minor for the most part, prospective buyers of the Hyundai Kona Electric will probably enjoy the refined drivetrain with up to 20 extra horsepower and 23 miles of additional range per charge.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Tesla's Autopilot may have been active during a fatal fire truck accident that happened last month, The NHTSA has now launched an official investigation, adding the crash to an already open list of incidents involving Tesla cars and parked first responder vehicles.

Salcomp is an electronics manufacturer associated with the 5W power brick that once shipped with every new iPhone. Now, the company has announced that it is moving into alternative areas, including the supply of components for solar- and hydro-powered electricity generation, as well as chargers for electric cars. To that end, it will reportedly aim to double its India-based manufacturing workforce by 2026.

Two incidents of low-mileage Model Y steering wheel detaching have prompted the NHTSA to leap into action and launch an investigation into Tesla's manufacturing process. Both Tesla Model Y vehicles have apparently been delivered without the steering wheel bolts and were held only by material friction.

Yet another European battery factory may fall victim to President Biden's federal tax credits for made-in-US packs, this time a VW project. Instead of building it in Eastern Europe, VW ran the numbers and concluded that it will be better off collecting US$10 billion in US government subsidies for it.

Cheaper electric cars built on Tesla's next generation vehicle platform will be mostly self-driving, divulged Elon Musk before an investor conference. It didn't become clear if he meant the US$25,000 Model 2, or the eventual Robotaxi after it, or how will Tesla address the FSD controversies before it.

Tesla scaled down its Giga Berlin battery production plans drastically in favor of US-based installations as the Inflation Reduction Act's EV subsidies of US$0.35/kWh are just too good of a deal to pass up on. A recent analysis shows that 2/3 of the planned EV battery projects in Europe are at risk of never happening because of the billions in US tax credits.

With its next generation of Superchargers, Tesla will not only be providing faster 350kW charging output, but they could be made much more ergonomic to use by other electric vehicles, too. The V4 Supercharger stalls will evidently be taller, with much longer cable and larger pit stops thus helping to prevent the kind of diagonal parking sometimes needed to reach the port of non-Tesla EVs.