E-Mobility

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 regenerative braking technology and an optional second battery to achieve this extended range.

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 may be a saving grace for the fledgling company, although it seems Apple may not exactly want it for the innovation it purports to offer.

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 acting out throughout the day, culminating with the playback of the 'I died a horrible death' phrase at night.

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 a regenerative braking system helps boost your battery mid-ride.

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-electric sedan.

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, with prices starting at around US$40,000.

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 technology used in the EVs. Plus, a priority list was opened in the UK for the Megane E-Tech 100%, an EV with a 450 km (280 miles) range.

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 be pulled forward as Tesla has reportedly been leaning on Panasonic to work faster.

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 modern Tesla's may match the performance of a Sony PlayStation 5, they cannot adequately dissipate waste heat.

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 kph (~12 mph), while the C30 can deliver speeds up to 32 kph (~20 mph).

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 there, but on Tuesday it expects to produce only 200.

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 Europe to have approved autonomous abilities. The technology enables you to hand over driving to the car in certain situations such as heavy traffic.

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.

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 witnessed their cables being cut, but apparently not always for the copper in them.

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 soil, Ford has now attracted the biggest EV battery producer CATL to scout prospective locations in Kentucky and South Carolina.

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 Brazilian mining giant has entered a long-term contract with Tesla to ensure an affordable supply of low-carbon nickel.

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.

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 expectations.

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 chemistry and footprint of Tesla's 4680 cell.

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 console of these two popular electric vehicles.

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 via a partnership with SK On that uses a novel stacked battery technology.

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 winter months, revealing the best and worst times to drive a Tesla.

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 well as land and tax breaks, amounting to a total package of $1.5 billion.

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%.

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 like a Buzz from the front and a pick-up truck from the back. This, then, could be a nod to a new upcoming genre of VW e-vehicle.

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 exponentially, its profit is way down, prompting it to 'renegotiate' new battery prices with Tesla and other automaking clients.

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 2025, it will likely position it at the luxury end of the market.

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 interior space and torsional rigidity and reduces EV weight by 10%, while saving on total battery costs.

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 delivery. Using the data collected, the bike can adjust the level of assistance according to the rider's pulse.

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.

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 in Texas.

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 in the “coming days”. The 2022 production volume for the model is currently unknown.

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 has now created a render picture that illustrates the potential design of the highly-anticipated EV.

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 possible all-electric model variant of the new Volkswagen Amarok.

Despite that the US now can offer no less than 28 different electric vehicle models on sale from eighteen carmakers in total, there is still one undisputed sales champion. The one that offers the most car models - Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X - and commands the most profit per vehicle, too.

In an announcement via social media channels, Chevrolet has revealed that it is working on electrified and all-electric Corvette vehicles. The hybrid car could be released as early as next year, with no timeline given for the BEV. The fully electric vehicle will feature GM's Ultium battery platform with range-extending energy-recovery technology.

After an apparent leak has revealed a rough timeframe for the upcoming European launch of the sleek electric sedan, the aspiring EV company is allegedly working on an impressive Lucid Air performance model which may even become the quickest production vehicle in the world.

There is now a visualization how many electric vehicle models are on sale in America, from what brands and with what specs such as range or horsepower. Based on solid grounds like the EPA EV range estimate database, the graphic includes all US-sold EVs - from the cheapest to the most expensive - complete with their exact prices and specifications relative to the competition.

According to Drew Baglino, Tesla’s Senior VP of engineering, half of the electric carmaker's vehicles are now coming out of the factory with LFP batteries. The Lithium ferrophosphate cathode chemistry is cheaper to produce as the raw materials that go into it are more plentiful than the expensive nickel and cobalt in Tesla's extended range and performance vehicles.

The convenient "Smart Summon" feature, which Tesla has released as a beta version a couple of years ago, is apparently unable to navigate an airfield as a new surveillance video shows a Model Y crashing into a smaller but still expensive plane during an event in the state of Washington.

After putting Starlink McFlatface dishes at select Supercharger locations in the US to offer free satellite internet connectivity to Tesla owners while charging, and allowing the use of phones as hotspots while driving, now Tesla is preparing another Internet access option. Tesla owners will be able to connect to thousands of Wi-fi hotspots by Comcast's Xfinity, AT&T, Orange, and others.

A group of scientists and engineers are heading on a solar energy-powered electric car trip along the 9,380 miles of the Australian coast on an off-grid charging proof-of-concept project. They will be retrofitting a Tesla Model 3 with new printed solar cells to test how long it will take it to go the distance.

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla plans to be mass-producing robotaxis by 2024. The self-driving vehicles are expected not to have steering wheels or pedals. The cars are being optimized for cost efficiency, with Musk claiming that a robotaxi ride would be cheaper than a subsidized bus or subway ticket.

Despite that Tesla managed to hedge the price increase of nickel and move to cheaper LFP batteries for its EVs with standard range packs, it has been unabashedly raising its car prices to preempt future production cost increases, according to Elon Musk. Also, he argued, the waitlist for Tesla cars is long anyway, so people don't seem to be put off by their higher prices.

The very first global battery-powered SUV made by Japanese luxury automaker features a cruise range of up to 225 miles and could produce up to 308 electric horsepower, which presumably makes it a bit quicker than its recently announced sister model, the Toyota bZ4X.

With seven seats, a range of up to 410 miles on a single charge and 633 lb-ft of torque in the top-end configuration, the more spacious SUV variant of the electric Mercedes EQS looks like a luxurious and practical family EV.

Tesla used to include a mobile charging cable with each new EV purchase, but Elon Musk now says that this is 'wasteful' and owners will have to buy one separately, if needed. The charging cable is currently sold out over at Tesla, but Musk did promise to slash its price in half, add more adapters to it, and make it 'easy to order with the car.'

Ford's electric pickup truck is in such high demand, that the entire 2022 model year of the F-150 Lightning Pro and XLT is currently sold out. Customers who want to order the new truck now have to upgrade to the much more expensive model variants like the Lariat or top-end Platinum trim.

According to reports, the Apple Car will run on a custom centrally integrated "carOS" that will control all aspects of the vehicle including navigation, sensor data processing, and infotainment. The report also states that Apple will leverage Korean suppliers for the self-driving sensors in the car's domain control unit (DCU).