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The 4680 battery production is off to a slow start (image: Panasonic)

LG may beat Panasonic to Tesla's performance 4680 battery mass production start

The CEO of Panasonic may have vowed to give Tesla 'top priority' when it comes to production of the groundbreaking 4680 cylindrical battery that goes into Tesla's performance vehicles, but LG may beat it to the punch. 'Equipment a...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 May 2022 05:22

The electric G-Class called Mercedes EQG may receive a useful off-road feature known from the Rivian R1T (Image: Mercedes)

The Mercedes EQG could sport a neat off-road feature known from the Rivian R1T

Mercedes' upcoming battery-powered G-Wagon probably won't be the most nimble electric SUV on the market, but according to a new video, the EV could be able to turn on the spot, a feature that is mostly known from full-grown tanks ...

Enrico Frahn, 26 May 2022 01:28

A Tesla Model S crash is being investigated by the NHTSA (image: Richard Koehler/Mercury News)

Tesla’s stock tanks amid deadly crash investigation, harassment allegations, and ESG index drop, as Musk claims persecution

A recent chain of negative publicity swirling Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk led to a stock market rout that nixed US$66 billion off its market capitalization on Friday alone. The carnage may continue next week amid an NHTSA Autopilo...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 May 2022 11:29

Mercedes-Benz plans to use new silicon anode batteries in an extended-range G-Class EV model. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes-Benz and Sila reveal new energy-dense batteries for extended-range G-Class EV

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will use new silicon anode technology from Sila in an extended-range version of its G-Class EV. The material has a high energy density and will be manufactured at the company's Washington state ...

Polly Allcock, 21 May 2022 09:57

The Mercedes Vision AMG is built on the AMG.EA platform, which is due to be released in 2025. (Image source: Mercedes-AMG)

Mercedes-AMG Vision all-electric concept sports car revealed

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled an all-electric concept sports car, the Vision AMG. The car is built on the AMG.EA platform, which is due to be released in 2025. The vehicle has a YASA axial flux motor and a high-performance battery set...

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2022 20:58

The SCOTT Addict eRIDE Ultimate Bike weighs just 10.75 kg (~23.7 lbs). (Image source: SCOTT)

SCOTT Addict eRIDE bike weighs 10.75 kg with a 25 kph maximum assisted speed

SCOTT has launched a new range of Addict eRIDE bikes. The lightest of these weighs just 10.75 kg (~23.7 lbs) and has a top assisted speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). A 460 Wh battery allows a 120 km (~75 miles) range, and the e-bike’s de...

Polly Allcock, 19 May 2022 11:34

The ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID. Buzz European prices and first pre-order date are revealed

Volkswagen has finally announced a date on which pre-sales for the ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo will begin. The first-gen electric mini-bus will be available to configure and order later in May 2022, albeit in European countries such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 19:02

The Genesis GV60 EV has biometric unlocking features such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. (Image source: Genesis)

Hyundai’s Genesis GV60 EV with face unlock is now available to order with free charging sessions

The Genesis GV60 is now available to order in the US. You can unlock the car with facial recognition and fingerprint scanning technologies. Plus, the car is compatible with Genesis Digital Key 2. The all-wheel-drive EV has a range...

Polly Allcock, 18 May 2022 16:46

The ET7 electric sedan maker shares have been upgraded to 'Buy' (image: NIO)

After the Rivian fiasco, George Soros invests in NIO

The Soros Fund Management, an investment vehicle of the billionaire George Soros, has acquired the so-called Note 2/0 convertible share assets of NIO. The up-and-coming Chinese electric car maker NIO whose cars are direct competit...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 May 2022 15:09

The 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance vehicle is a test vehicle for the Mission R. (Image source: Porsche)

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance revealed as all-electric Mission R test vehicle

Porsche has announced that the 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance is a test vehicle for its Mission R all-electric concept car. The 718 has a peak output of 800 kW (1,088 hp), and its battery can charge from 5 to 80% in 15 minutes. Porsc...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 10:59

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y deliveries are likely to get further delayed. (Image Source: Reuters via Hindustan Times)

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y buyers in Australia in for an excruciating 12 month delivery period; 107,293 cars recalled in China due to overheating touchscreens

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in Australia are likely to have a long 12-month waiting period owing to production delays in the company's Shanghai Gigafactory. The whole of April saw less than half the Model 3s made compared...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 May 2022 04:37

The highly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck is no longer orderable in Germany and other European countries (Image: Tesla)

Tesla stops taking reservations for the Cybertruck in Europe

For currently unknown reasons, the unique electric pickup truck designed by the Texas-based EV pioneer can no longer be ordered in Germany and other European markets. It also remains unclear if this will eventually impact reservat...

Enrico Frahn, 16 May 2022 23:55

Two new e-bikes have been released by Mycle, the Cargo and the Compact Plus. (Image source: Mycle)

Mycle Cargo and Compact Plus e-bikes launch in the UK

Mycle has released the Cargo and Compact Plus e-bikes in the UK. Cargo is a cheaper load-bearing bike with up to 60 km (~37 miles) of range and a support for up to 210 kg (~463 lbs). The Compact Plus can fold down in 10 seconds. T...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 17:18

Android Auto 'Coolwalk' should improve usability on wider displays. (Image source: Google)

Google I/O 2022: Android Auto 'Coolwalk' refresh introduced for small and large in-car displays

Google has unveiled the 'Coolwalk' refresh of Android Auto, which leaked earlier this year. Due to arrive this summer, the UI update should provide a better experience for non-standard display formats, particularly wide-screen one...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 15:51

The Centurion Vario R960i can handle loads up to 180 kg (~397 lbs). (Image source: Centurion)

Centurion Vario R960i cargo e-bike has a 180 kg maximum load

Centurion will launch the Vario R960i e-bike later this year. The cargo bike can handle loads up to 180 kg (~397 lbs) and comes with a 70 L storage bag at the back and a 15 L container at the front. A 625 Wh Bosch PowerTube batter...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 15:01

The OPIUM 4.0 and 6.0 models can travel up to 340 km (~211 miles) between charges. (Image source: OPIUM)

OPIUM e-bikes can travel up to 340 km on single charge with regenerative braking technology

OPIUM will launch two new e-bikes this summer, the 6.0 and the 4.0. Both models will be capable of travelling up to 340 km (~211 miles) on a single charge, the equivalent of riding from Zurich to Geneva. The e-bikes have regenerat...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2022 13:44

A first-gen Canoo vehicle render. (Source: Canoo)

Rumor | Apple looks to acquire the start-up Canoo to bolster its e-vehicle division

Apple is a major electronics OEM also now linked to the launch of its very first Car in the next few years. Now, the Cupertino giant is said to further those ambitions through a buyout of Canoo, a start-up in the same space. It ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 19:28

Ms. Zheng's Tesla screen acted out in a scary coincidence (image: Chengdu)

Tesla probed for unsanctioned playback of scary phrase due to a Model 3 screen malfunction

A new Tesla Model 3 display malfunction has caused a scary incident according to reports filed with China's Consumers Association, forcing a mother and her daughter to scurry out of the car in a hurry. The infotainment display was...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 May 2022 06:05

The fluid Mosquito is a portable e-scooter that weighs 29 lbs (15kg). (Image source: Fluidfreeride)

Fluid Mosquito lightweight e-scooter launches with a 28 mph top speed

The fluid Mosquito portable e-scooter is now available to pre-order in the US. The gadget weighs 29 lbs (15 kg) and can neatly fold away to a compact size, making it easier to carry. The scooter has a 20 miles (~32 km) range, and ...

Polly Allcock, 13 May 2022 21:03

After being equipped with chains weighing 1.3 metric tons each, the Tesla Model 3 is hardly recognizable (Image: The Real Life Guys)

Tuners transform the Tesla Model 3 into a six-ton off-road monster

The incredibly heavy behemoth based on a Tesla Model 3 provides very generous 31.5 inches of ground clearance and should therefore easily exceed the rather limited off-road capabilities of the stock model of the popular all-electr...

Enrico Frahn, 12 May 2022 23:54

Volkswagen announces Scout electric pickup and rugged SUV models

Volkswagen has revealed plans to revive the Scout brand with two new EVs. The manufacturer will produce pickup and rugged SUV models in 2026, with prototypes due next year. Rumors suggest that the SUV could rival the Rivian R1S, w...

Polly Allcock, 12 May 2022 13:27

Renault has opened a priority list for its Megane E-Tech 100% Electric in the UK. (Image source: Renault)

Renault announces Zoe E-Tech battery stats as Megane E-Tech 100% Electric UK priority list opens

Renault has revealed that over 99% of batteries in the Zoe E-tech vehicles sold since 2013 are still fully functional. The company claims its success is due to the lithium-ion batteries and intelligent battery management technolog...

Polly Allcock, 12 May 2022 12:05

Mass 4680 battery will have to be pulled forward (image: Tesla)

Tesla leans on Panasonic for faster 4680 battery production as it scouts the US for a dedicated factory

Panasonic said it is experiencing unprecedented demand for its electric vehicle batteries, especially for the ones it supplies to Tesla. Mass production of the ground-breaking 4680 cylindrical battery, for instance, will have to b...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 May 2022 22:14

AMD's Ryzen APUs run too hot in modern Tesla vehicles. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla to recall 130,000 Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model Y and Model X vehicles because of overheating AMD Ryzen processors

Tesla is having to recall 130,000 of its vehicles to address an issue that forces their touchscreens to work improperly. Apparently, the cause of the issue is AMD's Ryzen APU, which features integrated RDNA 2 graphics. While moder...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2022 15:42

Steereon has released the 2022 versions of the C20 and C30 models. (Image source: Steereon)

Steereon launches C20 and C30 hybrid e-bike and e-scooter vehicles

Steereon has released two new e-scooter and e-bike hybrid vehicles. The 2022 C20 and C30 models each have a range of 40 km (~25 miles) with features including LED headlights and an LED display. The C20 has a maximum speed of 20 kp...

Polly Allcock, 10 May 2022 16:33

Manufacturing in Tesla's Shanghai factory has nearly stopped (image: Tesla)

Tesla to produce just 200 cars in its Shanghai factory today

Tesla is having issues with components supplies for its electric cars made in the sprawling Shanghai factory and the plant's production is again grinding to a halt. Previously, Tesla was able to churn out up to 1,200 EVs daily the...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 May 2022 15:13

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot autonomous driving software will be available in Germany from May 17th. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes-Benz offers Drive Pilot in EQS and S-Class models as Europe's first approved self-driving cars

Drive Pilot conditional self-driving technology from Mercedes-Benz will be available in Germany from May 17th. Owners of the S-Class and EQS models will have the option to buy the technology, making these the first vehicles in Eur...

Polly Allcock, 10 May 2022 14:52

Volkswagen plans to launch the more powerful VW ID.3 GTX next year, which is when the electric compact car is set for its first facelift (Image: Volkswagen)

Facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 will get a quicker all-wheel drive GTX model next year

According to an official statement, the highly-anticipated dual-motor VW ID.3 GTX will already be based on the refreshed version of the popular electric hatchback, which is scheduled to receive its very first facelift in 2023.

Enrico Frahn, 09 May 2022 22:43

A Tesla Supercharger station had its cables cut twice in a week (image: Grinolam/Reddit)

Tesla charging stations keep getting their cables cut and not always for the copper

Tesla drivers and technicians have to face another instance of aggressive behavior towards the brand besides road rage incidents now, cord-cutting. A number of Supercharger stations on roads and wall boxes in parking garages have ...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 May 2022 08:35

Ford's Tesla-beating ambition has CATL scouting US locations for EV battery plants in a 670 GWh global capacity push

The ambitious strategy to become the 'true EV leader' in America means that Ford will need a sizable battery production capacity expansion and supply diversification. After roping in the Koreans from SK On for battery plants on US...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 May 2022 15:42

Tesla revealed its battery suppliers (image: Tesla)

Tesla reveals its battery supply chain that includes nickel price hedges and a solid-state module maker

Tesla disclosed its relatively short list of raw battery materials and component suppliers and confirmed plenty of partnerships that have only been rumored so far. The cooperation with Vale is particularly significant, as the Braz...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 May 2022 09:55

With a few small changes, the Audi A6 e-tron concept has been turned into an EV that looks ready for production (Image: Audi)

Audi A6 e-tron render pictures show how the final production model of the luxurious electric sedan could look like

According to the talented automotive graphic designers, the previously shown Audi A6 e-tron prototype could receive some minor exterior changes before the sleek German EV will enter production and hit the market in 2024.

Enrico Frahn, 06 May 2022 21:33

Like many other electric SUVs, the Mercedes EQA 250 struggles to reach its official WLTP range in a real-world test (Image: Mercedes)

The Mercedes EQA 250 comes up short in real-world range test

The compact German SUV is supposedly able to travel at least 250 miles on a single charge according to the WLTP standard, but in a real-world range test conducted in Italy, the Mercedes EQA 250 could not live up to these expectati...

Enrico Frahn, 06 May 2022 02:03

CATL's new battery holds 13% more energy than 4680 cells (image: Panasonic)

Tesla's touted 4680 battery faces a formidable competitor as CATL's superior cell nears release

The world's largest EV battery maker CATL tipped that it is ready to launch its unicorn of a prismatic cell that has a higher energy density than Tesla's game-changing 4680 battery. CATL's Kirin battery does so by using the chemis...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 May 2022 21:36

Drivers and front-seat passengers can now adjust the angle of the infotainment display in the Model S and Model X (Image: Tesla)

Tesla upgrades the infotainment screen in the Model S and Model X with a motorized swivel function

The comparatively minor but still practical upgrade to the infotainment system in the Tesla Model S and Model X allows drivers to comfortably adjust the viewing angle of the giant horizontal display that is mounted to the center c...

Enrico Frahn, 05 May 2022 01:54

Hyundai is gearing for its own battery factory in the US (image: Hyundai Motor)

Hyundai to announce a stacked EV battery factory in the US during Biden's Korea visit

President Biden is preparing for a trip to South Korea and Hyundai Motor is expected to use the occasion and announce the creation of its own EV battery factory in Georgia or Alabama. The electric car battery plant will be built v...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 May 2022 20:51

The Model 3's range dropped drastically in colder months (image: Car and Driver/YouTube)

Long-term Model 3 testing reveals the worst months to drive a Tesla

A two-year Tesla Model 3 test that clocked 50,000 miles on the odometer has revealed the truth about the EPA range estimate of electric cars. The Model 3 was driven under drastically different conditions from the summer to the win...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 May 2022 13:52

A concept render of Rivian's prospective plant (image: Georgia.org)

Georgia will front Rivian $1.5 billion for a new R1T and R1S electric trucks plant

The future R1T and R1S electric trucks by Rivian may be manufactured in Georgia, as the state's governor Kemp just announced a huge incentives package for Rivian's factory there. It includes a new interchange for Interstate 20, as...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 May 2022 11:43

In a real-world test, the beautiful BMW i4 M50 surpassed its EPA range by a quite significant margin (Image: BMW)

BMW i4 M50 outperforms its official EPA range in real-world test

Reviewers of the brand-new BMW i4 M50 were able to travel up to 268 miles on a single charge, which means that the electric sports sedan from Germany exceeded its officially estimated EPA range of just 227 miles by a solid 18%.

Enrico Frahn, 02 May 2022 22:38

Volkswagen presents a cross between an ID. Buzz and a pickup truck as a new concept vehicle

The ID. Buzz is the long-awaited conversion of Volkswagen's iconic minibus to a 2022 electric vehicle. However, the auto OEM has now hinted that it could also be something else in the future. It consists of something that looks li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2022 18:10

Tesla uses CATL batteries in many of its standard range vehicles (image: Tesla)

Tesla supplier CATL says it has to split the battery materials price increase with EV makers now

The world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles said it can't keep absorbing the drastic increase in prices of nickel, cobalt and other materials that go into its EV battery cells anymore. As its revenue jumps exponen...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 May 2022 17:03

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

The Apple Car may cost north of $100,000, use premium titanium material in its design

The Apple Car undertaking may be called Project Titan as the team in Cupertino plans to use a lot of premium titanium material in the car's design, reports a renowned leaker. While Apple is still planning to announce its EV in 202...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 May 2022 16:13

The C01 sedan will be the first EV with cell-to-chassis battery pack (image: Leapmotor)

Leapmotor beats Tesla to unveil first EV with cell-to-chassis battery tech as CATL speeds up its development

The Leapmotor C01 sedan that will be released in June will be the first commercially produced electric vehicle with battery cells directly integrated in the underbody. The novel cell-to-chassis EV battery technology increases inte...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 May 2022 19:14

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is designed to be a fast and smart commuter e-bike.

C.B.T. Italia UB77: Motor assistance according to heart rate

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is a smart, sporty city bike. Thanks to its lightweight carbon frame and electric motor, it is designed to get commuters to their destination quickly and effortlessly. A smartwatch is included in delive...

Benedikt Winkel, 01 May 2022 06:39

An automotive YouTube channel has released new render pictures of Hyundai's upcoming electric sedan called the Ioniq 6 (Image: GotchaCars)

Gorgeous render pictures show the sleek Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan

In these beautiful yet speculative render pictures, the much-anticipated electric sedan looks like a serious competitor for established EVs like the Tesla Model 3 or the recently launched BMW i4.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Apr 2022 01:34

The popular but scarcely available Hummer EV electric truck has been sold for a quarter of a million dollars (Image: GMC)

GMC's Hummer EV sells for an absurd US$250,000 as electric truck and car prices continue to soar

Impatient EV buyers apparently have to brace themselves for even higher car prices as the unwavering demand for electric trucks like the enormous GMC Hummer EV has now led to a ridiculously competitive auction at a car dealership ...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Apr 2022 22:54

Ford is now producing the F-150 Lightning pickup truck with vehicles expected to ship in the “coming days”. (Image source: Ford)

The production of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is underway

At a launch event, Ford announced that it had started to produce its electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The vehicles are being built at a new facility in Michigan, with customers expected to receive their pre-ordered trucks i...

Polly Allcock, 29 Apr 2022 12:58

The highly-anticipated electric RAM 1500 has only appeared in rather vague official teaser pictures so far (Image: RAM)

The electric RAM 1500 truck appears in a beautiful render picture

After its main competitors have already presented their battery-powered pickup trucks, the last member of the "Big Three" American automakers has yet to reveal the all-electric RAM 1500. Thankfully, an impatient graphic designer h...

Enrico Frahn, 28 Apr 2022 23:10

The new VW Amarok, which has already appeared as a camouflaged prototype, could receive an all-electric powertrain in the future (Image: Volkswagen)

Rumor: New VW Amarok pickup truck could get an all-electric model variant

The second generation of the midsize pickup truck, which will be based on the popular Ford Ranger, will only be available with internal combustion engines at its expected launch later this year. However, a new rumor now hints at a...

Enrico Frahn, 27 Apr 2022 22:43