E-Mobility

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 has a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph), and you can ride for up to 20 km (~12 miles) between charges.

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 battery and motors are expected to remain China-exclusive for the time being.

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 dual battery system. Plus, the vehicle has a built-in alarm and a 5-in display.

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 built-in LED display. Plus, you can use an accompanying app to lock or unlock the scooter remotely.

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 features of the vehicle include a rear rack for a basket or passenger seat and an 80 LUX LED headlight.

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 e-bike, permitting a maximum payload of 200 kg (~441 lbs).

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 US and, possibly, Europe, by year's end.

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 full suspension for a comfortable ride and a 6061 aluminum frame.

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 electric bike models will have a 500 W Bafang motor with a 28 mph (~45 kph) top speed.

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 said that it is also developing a mystery condensed matter cell that will be released next year.

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 shows information such as your battery charge level and speed.

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 mph (~45 kph) and up to 70 miles (~113 km) of range.

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 discussing methods for the production of its first-gen car with the major manufacturer BAIC.

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 a single charge. The bicycles are fitted with LCDs to show real-time data, with a USB port to charge your phone.

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 convert the seating into a bed. Plus, there is lots of storage onboard for your belongings, including a ski rack.

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 connected-car experience that may allow any of its cars to pair to any user smartphone - as well as any smart device around, it for that matter. OPPO has been tapped as the software partner with the expertise to deliver on this futuristic dream.

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 subsidy requirements for manufacturing in North America.

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 mph) and a complete suspension system with a Fox suspension fork and rear shock.

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 battery status, with a built-in USB port which you can use to charge your smartphone.

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 owners can use in, say, rented Teslas.

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 denies the hiring was in exchange for the Apple Car information.

Urban Drivestyle has started a pre-sale for its UNI Viper e-bicycle. The fat-tire pedelec has a motocross design, with a suspension system to provide comfort when off-roading. A motor can assist you at a speed up to 25 kph (~16 mph) for up to 80 km (~50 miles). Plus, the bike features a motorbike-style headlamp and bench seat.

The new GIN X e-bike is currently on offer in the UK and EU for £999 (~US$1,177). The cheaper electric bicycle has a Tesla-grade battery, made of 21700 cells, providing up to 75 miles (~121 km) of range. The GIN X has a top speed of 32 mph (~51 kph) and a robust suspension system to help you off-road.

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro has been launched in European countries, including the Netherlands, France and Spain. The company has also announced an OTA update, due for release in August, which will increase the e-scooter's range to 55 km (~34 miles). The foldable scooter has a 25 kph (~16 mph) top speed and fully charges in around nine hours.

While there are plenty of Tesla car key RFID tag solutions that don't require cutting your own skin to implant them, one Tesla owner decided to go against the grain and do just that. He implanted a VivoKey Apex chip in his hand for US$400, and now uses it to open and start his Tesla.

One Tesla import business owner decided to show Dawn Project's Dan O'Dowd that his FSD child-crashing test is flawed by trying to run over his own son. YouTube has been cracking down on such stunts ever since Tesla investors started using them to prove Dan O'Dowd wrong with similar videos.

While a Lucid Air Grand Touring took the EV 1000 challenge title from last year's winner Tesla Model S, the company announced an even quicker, 1200 HP Sapphire Edition that is the world's fastest sedan. It can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in under 2 seconds, and is the start of a new performance Sapphire brand for Lucid.

Tesla's decision to make the side mirrors of its upcoming Cybertruck electric pickup easily detachable stems from the fact that they reduce range at highway speeds by 5%, said Elon Musk. While self-driving cars won't need mirrors in the future, he added, Tesla would still try and make them auto-configurable in its cars.

The recently launched Wing Bikes Freedom ST electric bicycle is currently selling from the discounted price of US$1,448.98 in the US. The e-bike is available with a range of battery sizes, with the top-end 10 Ah power pack delivering up to 60 miles (~97 km) on a single charge. Plus, the motor can assist you at speeds up to 22 mph (~35 kph).

HNF-Nicolai has launched a new range of electric bicycles under the name XD4. The bikes are suitable for all terrains, with various models suited more to off-roading or urban adventures. The Speed variant, the fastest in the range, has a top speed of 45 kph (~28 mph). The lightest version is the Eco Naked, weighing 23 kg (~51 lbs).

Polestar has noted that its recently-unveiled concept of an open-top electric roadster met with immense "positive reception" - so much so, in fact, that the brand is going to turn it as a commercial car. It will launch as the Polestar 6 LA Concept edition and is projected to achieve 150+ mph speeds - however, it will also be available in limited numbers and at a potentially shocking price.

After CATL revealed that the Model Y will be the first Tesla electric vehicle to have its upgraded lithium phosphate M3P battery installed, it seems that the 2023 Model 3 will be next. CATL's M3P units offer 10% longer range for a price similar or lower than the current LFP packs in the Model 3.

Tesla has published and subsequently pulled the monthly subscription prices for the use of its Supercharger network by other electric car brand owners. The dollar tier, in particular, sounds particularly competitive, given that Electrify America charges four bucks a month for the subscription.

The Eleglide Coozy e-scooter will launch later this month. The electric vehicle has a 350 W motor providing a top speed of 25 kph (~16 mph). A 450 Wh battery enables you to ride for up to 55 km (~34 miles) on a single charge.

The Rad Power RadExpand 5 electric folding bicycle is a lighter bike weighing 28 kg (~62 lbs); this makes this fifth generation model the least heavy in the series. A lithium-ion battery provides up to 72 km (~45 miles) of range, and a 250 W motor can assist you at speeds up to 32 kph (~20 mph).

Panasonic wants to get the productivity level of Tesla's Giga Nevada factory on par with its battery plant in Japan, and is sending local supervisors to manage the American Gigafactory. Dozens of them will be aiming to increase battery production there by 10%.

In contrast to recently released but unofficial render images, the Swedish automaker's largest electric SUV may sport a rather conservative design which takes some cues from the regular Volvo XC90 as well as the Polestar 2.

The car subscription service Autonomy is preparing to greatly expand its electric car fleet by offering thousands of new Teslas, GM, or Ford electric vehicles. 'Production is a much bigger challenge than demand,' quipped Elon Musk on the matter.

According to the unofficial render image, the ultra-luxurious but also extremely expensive electric Maybach SUV is expected to receive a number of exterior changes that would clearly differentiate it from the more “affordable” Mercedes EQS.

UPDATE: The powerful S4 charging station is official and the first one has already been installed, with 2,000 in total scheduled to be added by 2025. The stall added 210km of range to an XPeng G9 SUV in just 5 minutes, while Tesla's V3 Supercharger manages to deliver about 150km of range in the same time.

After the mystery of Tesla's battery order to BYD turned to be a blade pack that offers much better safety as well as record pack volume utilization, now we get to learn the exact capacity of the novel battery that BYD will be supplying to the Model Y. Unfortunately, the news is not good.

TAG Heuer's latest smartwatch offering is in truth a new edition of the Connected Calibre E4, launched in partnership with Porsche. It entails an extensive cosmetic re-design intended to provide a matching accessory for those who own EVs such as the Taycan. It also has a custom watchface that allows the user to keep track of both possessions at the same time.

VanMoof will shortly launch the S3 Aluminum e-bike. The limited edition model has a two-tone aluminum frame, though it is unclear how much this weighs. The new bicycle will perform similarly to the standard S3, with a top speed of 20 mph (~32 kph) and up to 93 miles (~150 km) of range.

Brabus' lowering and various body modifications do not necessarily make the Mercedes EQS any faster, but supposedly, the tuning kit can improve the drag coefficient and thus the range of the electric sedan from Germany by a remarkable 7 percent.

After a richer set of airbags, new phosphate batteries and new colors, Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin may start equipping its Model Y production with BYD's blade battery, too. BYD's superior battery technology that is safer and more durable might be making a cameo on the Model Y in August.

Ford's Tesla-beating ambitions led to a 'Take that, Elon Musk' war cry by its CEO Jim Farley who boasted with the April release of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. That's way ahead of Tesla's scheduled mid-2023 Cybertruck launch, but the Lightning will undergo price increases as the Cybertruck.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold Tesla stock worth almost US$6.9 billion. The reason for the sale is to finance the Twitter deal if Musk losses the lawsuit. Following the announcement of the sale, Musk asserted that he is done selling Tesla stock for now.

Thanks to a new Germany-exclusive performance package, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S managed to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid's lap time on the infamous Nürburgring-Nordschleife by a respectable margin of two seconds.

The HOVSCO HovBeta e-bike is now available to pre-order in the US. The bicycle has a top speed of 28 mph (~45 kph) and can assist you at speeds up to 20 mph (~32 mph). A detachable battery provides a range of 60 miles (~100 km) and doubles as a torch. Plus, the bike comes with a smartphone app, built-in LCD and USB charging port.