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VanMoof has launched two new e-bikes, the S5 (above) and A5 models. (Image source: VanMoof)

VanMoof unveils two new e-bikes, the S5 and A5, with built-in anti-theft technology

Two new e-bikes have been launched by VanMoof, the S5 and the A5. Both bikes have built-in anti-theft features such as a lock and alarm system. The Halo Ring Interface on the vehicle can tell you your speed without looking away fr...

Polly Allcock, 07 Apr 2022 15:29

Xiaomi dipped its toes into the car market with the Redmi Car, a customised Bestune T77. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Electric Vehicle patent receives approval by CNIPA in China

The CNIPA in China has published a patent approval for a vehicle produced by Xiaomi. Reputedly, Xiaomi will showcase a prototype EV this year before it begins mass-producing EVs in Beijing.

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2022 15:12

The White House gathers auto industry execs on EV charging 'interoperability' and this time Elon Musk was invited

President Biden's administration has held a meeting with automotive industry execs, including Tesla's Elon Musk, on how to ensure interoperability of EV charging standards. The White House has earmarked US$7.5 billion for a nation...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Apr 2022 13:19

Buffett's BYD becomes first carmaker to stop gas-powered vehicle sales as it details its Model 3 competitor's global release

Warren Buffett's investment in BYD is now prophetic as the company just became the first legacy carmaker to wean itself off ICE-powered vehicles completely. BYD announced that it hasn't produced or sold a single car that runs only...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Apr 2022 14:33

Tesla is supposedly testing the efficient but still powerful luxury electric sedan Lucid Air (Image: Lucid Motors)

A Lucid Air has been spotted on Tesla's test track in Fremont

The technology in the impressively efficient Lucid Air, which supposedly provides estimated EPA ranges of up to 520 miles per charge, is apparently worth a closer look, even for the leading EV manufacturer in the world.

Enrico Frahn, 06 Apr 2022 01:19

A new picture has revealed the potentially controversial steering wheel design of the Lexus RZ 450e (Image: Lexus)

New Lexus RZ 450e teaser picture shows the interior and butterfly steering wheel of the upcoming electric SUV

Similarly to the Tesla Model X and Model S, the latest interior teaser picture of the highly-anticipated Lexus RZ 450e shows a yoke or butterfly-shaped steering wheel, which presumably won't make it to all international markets du...

Enrico Frahn, 06 Apr 2022 00:26

The DeLorean electric concept car's name and design will be revealed on August 18. (Image source: DeLorean Motor Company)

DeLorean will unveil its concept EV on August 18 at Monterey Car Week

DeLorean Motor Company has announced that it will reveal the name and design of its electric concept vehicle on August 18. The unveiling will be part of a series of events celebrating the history of DeLorean at Monterey Car Week. ...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 20:23

After the electric Acura, Honda expands its GM tie-up to budget EVs rivaling Tesla's vaporware US$25,000 car

Honda is expanding its electric car partnership with GM to include sub-US$30,000 EVs that the two carmakers plan to co-produce in the millions. The budget electric vehicles will be based on GM's Ultium platform and battery, but wo...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Apr 2022 18:19

The Urtopia Carbon E-Bike weighs 30 lbs (~14 kg). (Image source: Urtopia)

The lightweight Urtopia Carbon E-Bike with voice command abilities is now available

Customers in Germany can now pre-order the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike. The bicycle has a lightweight carbon fiber body and weighs 30 lbs. Many smart features are available on the vehicle, such as AI voice control and haptic interaction...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 14:52

The bZ4X SUV has a greater than expected range of 516 km (~321 miles). (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota confirms a longer range for the bZ4X electric SUV

The Toyota bZ4X has a greater than expected range, as confirmed in an official statement by the manufacturer. The entry-level trim of the SUV will be capable of up to 516 km (~321 miles) on a single charge. Customers in Europe can...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 14:26

After leasing 100,000 Teslas, Hertz signs up 65,000 Polestar 2 EV rentals for US, Europe, and Australia

Hertz will be diversifying its EV rental fleet options with 65,000 Polestar 2 electric cars, after signing up with Tesla to lease 100,000 of its Model 3 sedans. The first Polestar 2 EVs will be available to rent at Hertz locations...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Apr 2022 22:36

Yamaha will enter the TY-E 2.0 at multiple rounds of the FIM Trial World Championship 2022. (Image source: Yamaha)

Yamaha TY-E 2.0: New electric trial bike arrives with more than twice the battery power of its predecessor

Yamaha has presented the TY-E 2.0, an electric trial bike that offers up to twice the battery life of its predecessor. The Yamaha TY-E 2.0 is expected to be used this summer at the FIM Trial World Championship 2022.

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 18:42

Toyota has sold over 20 million electrified cars, including the hybrid Prius pictured above. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota announces that it has sold over 20 million electrified vehicles worldwide

Toyota has announced that it has sold over 20 million electrified vehicles, including hybrid and battery electric cars. Included in the figure are subsidiary brands Daihatsu and Hino. Other record figures in the February 2022 stat...

Polly Allcock, 04 Apr 2022 15:14

Tesla Model 3 records road rage chase and EV driver harassment by Ford and Chevy truck owners as 911 calls fall through

After being chased by two lifted Ford and Chevy pickup trucks and hearing 911 dispatch refuse to send law enforcement at the scene, a young Tesla driver commented: 'Unfortunately, this is the reality of driving an electric vehicle...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Apr 2022 18:43

E-mobility is on the rise and is a worthy bandwagon to hop onto, considering the environmental impact of fossil fuels. (Image source: SUPER73 - edited)

Bonkers 3600 W Zero 10x e-scooter and 3 other premium e-mobility rides

If you're looking for a way to beat the traffic, cut down that last 5 km after your bus commute, or even just have a weekend recreational ride in the woods, these electric masterpieces, such as the Zero 10x 1200 W dual motor scoot...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Apr 2022 20:39

Tesla hedged its nickel battery bets (image: TeslaFansSchweiz/Unsplash)

Biden evokes the Defense Production Act on EV battery materials as Tesla and Samsung dodge the price hike of nickel

Tesla and Samsung have hedged their nickel price bets and their battery production remains relatively unscathed when it comes to the stratospheric rise of the metal used for the cathode in extended range batteries. President Biden...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Apr 2022 16:15

The Tesla that crashed on top of an ambulance was not in self-driving mode, confirm San Diego authorities

The Tesla Model 3 that lodged between an ambulance and a parking lot embankment in San Diego the other day was ruled a human error, rather than caused by engaged Full Self-Driving Beta mode. Instead of jumping on the breaks while ...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Apr 2022 17:33

Tesla cars now offered as a monthly subscription service in the US

Tesla fans in select US cities will be given the option to use one of the electric car company's models in a monthly subscription option instead of purchasing or leasing it. Provided by Kyte, the US$995/month Tesla subscription se...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Apr 2022 11:56

The Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Youth Edition weighs about 29 lbs (13 kg). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Youth Edition

A new electric scooter is now available to pre-order in China from Xiaomi, the Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Youth Edition, also known as Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Lite. The vehicle has been designed to be lightweight and easy to carry,...

Polly Allcock, 31 Mar 2022 11:05

Lucid Air beats Tesla to another prestigious 2022 electric car of the year award on record range and designer interior

Lucid Air keeps scoring 2022 Car of the Year awards in the electric vehicles category as, after it won the MotorTrend trophy, it now scored the Cars.com badge of honor. The famous car magazine gave it its EV of the year award on a...

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Mar 2022 17:47

A production version of the Kia Concept EV9 SUV will launch in Europe in 2023. (Image source: Kia)

Kia announces EV9 SUV will launch in Europe in 2023 and confirms more specs

Kia has released a statement confirming that a production version of the concept EV9 SUV will be released in Europe next year. The company also gave the exterior measurements of the new vehicle and affirmed the use of a solar pane...

Polly Allcock, 30 Mar 2022 13:20

Stylistically, the front of the electric Lotus Eletre is reminiscent of a certain luxury SUV from Italy (Image: Lotus)

Lotus releases beautiful pictures of its first electric SUV called the "Eletre"

The British automaker, who is mostly known for nimble sports cars like the iconic Lotus Elise, has now officially revealed a new 600 hp strong EV which apparently is a mixture of an SUV and an electric hypercar.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Mar 2022 02:17

Both the electric SUV and the truck model of the Hummer EV are in high demand on the American market (Image: GMC)

GMC's Hummer EV sells extremely well, new pickup truck orders won't be delivered until 2024

GMC's 9,000 lbs off-road monster appears to be immensely popular among American buyers. The automaker has already received 65,000 reservations, which means that new orders of the electric pickup truck model variant of the Hummer E...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Mar 2022 01:27

Co-founder of Tesla pegs today's EV batteries good for 15 years then precious for recycling like catalytic converters

Today's high nickel or cobalt content in extended-range electric vehicle batteries could turn into a recycling bonanza towards the end of the car's useful lifespan, argues Tesla's co-founder JB Straubel. His company is now recycli...

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Mar 2022 17:33

Like many other electric cars, the Kia EV6 does not hit its official range of 328 miles in most real-life tests (Image: Kia)

The Kia EV6 comes up short in real-life range test, misses its projected WLTP range by up to 45%

The long-range RWD model of the Kia EV6, which is equipped with a sizable 77 kWh battery, has missed its projected WLTP range of 328 miles in a real-life test by a quite considerable margin.

Enrico Frahn, 28 Mar 2022 23:36

It remains unclear if the electric Porsche 911 will stay true to the renowned design of the legendary sports car (Image: Porsche)

All-electric Porsche 911 with solid-state battery reportedly in the works

The continuous success of the electric Porsche Taycan, which has easily surpassed the sales numbers of the gasoline-powered Porsche 911 in some markets, apparently convinced the German automaker to develop an EV model variant of i...

Enrico Frahn, 28 Mar 2022 23:00

Tesla owners in Australia now have to override an 80% battery charge limit at busy Supercharger locations

Tesla owners at trafficked Supercharger network locations in Australia such as Broadway in Sydney Pacific Fair at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, or Knockrow in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, have their battery charge level aut...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2022 18:48

Fuel economy fines nearly triple for legacy automakers in a boon for Tesla, as the US reverses a Trump administration delay

The parent company of Chrysler alone will now have to pay US$572 million in retroactively applied fuel economy standard penalties as per the NHTSA decision. The new penalties that will be applied as far back as model year 2019 wil...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Mar 2022 17:12

The NAVEE N65 electric scooter has a range of up to 65 km (~40 miles). (Image source: NAVEE)

Xiaomi launches new e-scooter, NAVEE N65, with up to 65 km of range

A new electric scooter, the NAVEE N65, is now available to purchase from Geekbuying. Thanks to its larger battery and energy-saving technology, the vehicle has a 65 km (~40 miles) range. The Xiaomi company suggests that this gadge...

Polly Allcock, 28 Mar 2022 11:04

Elon Musk says closing nuclear plants now is 'total madness,' calls Biden's leadership 'ancient' in a talk about the future

In a wide-ranging interview, Tesla's Elon Musk confirmed his belief that Germany should not only stop closing its operational nuclear power plants, but should also reopen the ones it already closed as a stopgap solution on the way...

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Mar 2022 21:49

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y now ineligible for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project subsidies in California

After hiking the prices of its most popular Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles, Tesla no longer qualifies for California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project subsidy with them. Buyers who ordered their Model 3 or Model Y before, or o...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2022 21:09

Unlike Elon Musk, CATL says 'long range still a trend,' teases a 600-mile battery and a new 4680-beating cell

The world's largest battery maker CATL inadvertently trolled Tesla's Elon Musk while teasing its upcoming battery technologies by saying it 'found that consumers' quest for long range is still a trend,' contrary to Musk's claim th...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2022 20:18

The European launch of Volkswagen's electric SUV called VW ID.5 has been delayed until the first week of May (Image: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen delays launch of its electric SUV VW ID.5 due to unavailable cable harnesses

Due to another shortage of a critical component, Volkswagen is forced to delay its planned April launch of the VW ID.5. The required cable harnesses sourced from Ukraine are, understandably, in short supply due to the ongoing mili...

Enrico Frahn, 26 Mar 2022 02:43

First Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y gets into an accident, now has to wait several weeks for a bumper job

One of the first 30 customers who waited 3 years to receive the keys of a made-in-Europe Model Y from Elon Musk upon the opening of Tesla's new Gigafactory in Berlin, already managed to get into an accident. Rear-ended by an Audi ...

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Mar 2022 16:26

Ford tests the F-150 Lightning towing capacity in extreme conditions, stays mum on the battery discharge rate

Ford F-150 Lightning already proved that its specs are better than they are on paper by covering 20 miles more on the grueling EPA range test than it is officially supposed to. The next test is of its towing capacity in the extrem...

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Mar 2022 14:25

The electric Porsche Macan may sport a different design in comparison to the original compact SUV with internal combustion engines (Image: Dean Oriade)

New render images show the electric Porsche Macan prototype without camouflage

It's still a long way to go until the official 2023 release of the new all-electric Porsche Macan, which is why graphic designers have now edited pictures of a recently spotted prototype of the upcoming luxury compact SUV in order...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Mar 2022 22:41

Tesla disclosed government credits profit only after the SEC mandated it, new documents show

Tesla made US$1.5 billion from selling government-mandated carbon tax credits to legacy carmakers, mainly overseas, as well as various smaller subsidies. That's more than a quarter from its US$5.5 billion net income in 2021, forci...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2022 10:41

A corresponding YouTube video shows a Tesla Model S flying through the air before crashing into several parked cars (Image: Alex Choi, YouTube)

Scary video shows reckless driver jumping and viciously crashing a Tesla Model S on a public road

The grotesque stunt and ensuing crash once again highlight that the sheer quickness and neck-breaking acceleration of a Tesla Model S can in fact become dangerous if the premium electric sedan is being driven in a completely irres...

Enrico Frahn, 23 Mar 2022 21:26

Elon Musk tips new Tesla colors at long last, a complex 13-layer red and 8-layer 'liquid' silver

The Deep Crimson Multicoat and Mercury Silver Metallic colors that leaked in the Tesla app last year may turn out to be actual hues in which Model Y SUVs will be coming off the conveyor belts of the Gigafactory Berlin over the com...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2022 18:18

Tesla's Elon Musk says new manganese battery may be key to scaling EV production

In a speech to Tesla Gigafactory Berlin employees during the factory's opening ceremony, Elon Musk confirmed that they are exploring manganese as a cathode material. In order to scale EV batteries to the 300 terawatt-hours of annu...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2022 12:48

Xiaomi Automotive could have a prototype EV ready by the autumn. (Image source: Mo Fei via MyDrivers)

Xiaomi Automobile to showcase first prototype EV later this year

Reportedly, Xiaomi is preparing to showcase its first EV as early as this year. While the company is not expected to begin mass-producing vehicles for another two years, it could have a prototype model ready for delectation by the...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2022 17:08

Stellar Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck EPA battery range estimates beat the Rivian R1T

Ford managed to beat its own F-150 Lightning range on a charge specs in the EPA range estimate tests by 20 miles with a top 320-mile number for the XLT, Lariat or Pro versions. Thus, the F-150 Lightning models with extended-range ...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Mar 2022 16:37

Elon Musk to inaugurate Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin today and hand over the first Model Y keys to early buyers

Elon Musk is on stage in Germany today to hand the keys for the first Model Y units built in Tesla's new Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory. Not only will Tesla's first factory in Europe be building hundreds of thousands of electric v...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Mar 2022 11:50

The all-electric XC90 sucessor named Volvo Embla is scheduled to lauch in 2023 (Concept picture: Volvo)

Volvo Embla render pictures show the electric XC90 successor

Although Volvo's "Concept Recharge" looks more like a crossover than a full-grown SUV, the production model called "Embla" could establish itself as the electric alternative to the popular premium SUV Volvo XC90.

Enrico Frahn, 21 Mar 2022 23:53

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Master Plan 3 to be about 'extreme scaling' away from fossil fuels

Instead of working on brace new Tesla models, the electric carmaker may prioritize scaling up the production of its existing ones in its Master Plan 3 roadmap, tips Elon Musk. Tesla's Master Plan 3 will be all about 'scaling to ex...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Mar 2022 14:06

Porsche to ‘expand’ its Apple partnership amid tips the Apple Car team has been ‘dissolved’

Porsche managers have recently travelled to the U.S. to meet with Apple representative over mysterious but “exciting common projects.” The latest Porsches already offer some of the deepest integration with Apple’s software and ser...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Mar 2022 13:53

John Bernal's Tesla 2021 Model 3 hit a bollard while Full Self Driving Beta was engaged. (Image Source: AI Addict on YouTube)

Tesla fires employee for posting genuine driver assist bungles on YouTube despite actually having no such policy

A Tesla employee, John Bernal, was fired last month after he put up a video on his YouTube channel showing some of the problems with the company's Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta software. Though Tesla didn't mention specifics in wri...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Mar 2022 04:03

BMW has yet to release proper pictures of the iX1, but the company has now specified the WLTP range and power consumption of the compact electric SUV (Image: BMW)

BMW's iX1 has a WLTP range of 272 miles and is still scheduled to launch in 2022

After the luxury automaker recently reiterated that the BMW iX1 is still on schedule to be launched in Germany by the end of this year, the Munich-based company has now also revealed the official WLTP range and the power consumpti...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Mar 2022 00:13

Affluent buyers might be happy to hear that Maserati will release its all-electric GranTurismo Folgore next year (Image: Maserati)

Gorgeous pictures show the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore with over 1,200 electric horsepower

The blazing-fast and probably very expensive electric sports car being developed by Maserati is scheduled to launch in 2023, and it will be the first of many sporty EVs planned by the Italian luxury carmaker.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Mar 2022 23:03

You can now buy the 2023 Mercedes EQE in Europe. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is now available to buy in Europe

Customers in Europe can now purchase the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE, which will start shipping next month. The sedan has a fast-charging 170 kW battery and 410 miles of range.

Polly Allcock, 18 Mar 2022 18:20

E-Mobility

VanMoof unveils two new e-bikes, the S5 and A5, with built-in anti-theft technology

Xiaomi Electric Vehicle patent receives approval by CNIPA in China

The White House gathers auto industry execs on EV charging 'interoperability' and this time Elon Musk was invited

Buffett's BYD becomes first carmaker to stop gas-powered vehicle sales as it details its Model 3 competitor's global release

A Lucid Air has been spotted on Tesla's test track in Fremont

New Lexus RZ 450e teaser picture shows the interior and butterfly steering wheel of the upcoming electric SUV

DeLorean will unveil its concept EV on August 18 at Monterey Car Week

After the electric Acura, Honda expands its GM tie-up to budget EVs rivaling Tesla's vaporware US$25,000 car

The lightweight Urtopia Carbon E-Bike with voice command abilities is now available

Toyota confirms a longer range for the bZ4X electric SUV

After leasing 100,000 Teslas, Hertz signs up 65,000 Polestar 2 EV rentals for US, Europe, and Australia

Yamaha TY-E 2.0: New electric trial bike arrives with more than twice the battery power of its predecessor

Toyota announces that it has sold over 20 million electrified vehicles worldwide

Tesla Model 3 records road rage chase and EV driver harassment by Ford and Chevy truck owners as 911 calls fall through

Bonkers 3600 W Zero 10x e-scooter and 3 other premium e-mobility rides

Biden evokes the Defense Production Act on EV battery materials as Tesla and Samsung dodge the price hike of nickel

The Tesla that crashed on top of an ambulance was not in self-driving mode, confirm San Diego authorities

Tesla cars now offered as a monthly subscription service in the US

Xiaomi launches the Mijia Electric Scooter 3 Youth Edition

Lucid Air beats Tesla to another prestigious 2022 electric car of the year award on record range and designer interior

Kia announces EV9 SUV will launch in Europe in 2023 and confirms more specs

Lotus releases beautiful pictures of its first electric SUV called the "Eletre"

GMC's Hummer EV sells extremely well, new pickup truck orders won't be delivered until 2024

Co-founder of Tesla pegs today's EV batteries good for 15 years then precious for recycling like catalytic converters

The Kia EV6 comes up short in real-life range test, misses its projected WLTP range by up to 45%

All-electric Porsche 911 with solid-state battery reportedly in the works

Tesla owners in Australia now have to override an 80% battery charge limit at busy Supercharger locations

Fuel economy fines nearly triple for legacy automakers in a boon for Tesla, as the US reverses a Trump administration delay

Xiaomi launches new e-scooter, NAVEE N65, with up to 65 km of range

Elon Musk says closing nuclear plants now is 'total madness,' calls Biden's leadership 'ancient' in a talk about the future

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y now ineligible for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project subsidies in California

Unlike Elon Musk, CATL says 'long range still a trend,' teases a 600-mile battery and a new 4680-beating cell

Volkswagen delays launch of its electric SUV VW ID.5 due to unavailable cable harnesses

First Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y gets into an accident, now has to wait several weeks for a bumper job

Ford tests the F-150 Lightning towing capacity in extreme conditions, stays mum on the battery discharge rate

New render images show the electric Porsche Macan prototype without camouflage

Tesla disclosed government credits profit only after the SEC mandated it, new documents show

Scary video shows reckless driver jumping and viciously crashing a Tesla Model S on a public road

Elon Musk tips new Tesla colors at long last, a complex 13-layer red and 8-layer 'liquid' silver

Tesla's Elon Musk says new manganese battery may be key to scaling EV production

Xiaomi Automobile to showcase first prototype EV later this year

Stellar Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck EPA battery range estimates beat the Rivian R1T

Elon Musk to inaugurate Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin today and hand over the first Model Y keys to early buyers

Volvo Embla render pictures show the electric XC90 successor

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's Master Plan 3 to be about 'extreme scaling' away from fossil fuels

Porsche to ‘expand’ its Apple partnership amid tips the Apple Car team has been ‘dissolved’

Tesla fires employee for posting genuine driver assist bungles on YouTube despite actually having no such policy

BMW's iX1 has a WLTP range of 272 miles and is still scheduled to launch in 2022

Gorgeous pictures show the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore with over 1,200 electric horsepower

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is now available to buy in Europe

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