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First 'Tesla baby' delivered in the electric car while in Autopilot mode

A Philadelphia couple - Yiran and Keating Sherry - turned their Tesla into a veritable delivery car as Yiran gave birth to their second child in the EV on the way to the hospital. Her husband Keating had to put the Tesla in Autopi...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2021 11:14

Tesla’s new Active Noise Reduction feature is rolling out to Model X and Model S vehicles. (Image source: Jp Valery on Unsplash)

Tesla launches road noise reduction feature for Model S and Model X electric vehicles

Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are receiving a new noise reduction tool in an over-the-air update. The feature reduces low-frequency road noise in the cabin to provide a more comfortable journey for the driver and passengers i...

Polly Allcock, 19 Dec 2021 09:29

The Model S received a major refresh only a few months ago, but more sublte changes could be coming to Tesla's premium sedan (Image: Tesla)

Leaked pictures of an alleged Tesla Model S prototype hint at possible charging port and taillight upgrades

An unknown Tesla Model S unit with a larger charging port and slightly different taillights and trim elements can be seen in two admittedly grainy leaked pictures, which have triggered speculations about possible upgrades coming t...

Enrico Frahn, 18 Dec 2021 02:02

In its current form, the little Renault Zoe did not manage to get a good rating in the NCAP safety test (Image: Renault)

Zero stars: One of Europe's best-selling electric cars gets a miserable safety rating

While many other electric cars garner good safety ratings for their combination of modern driving assists and traditional safety features, the top-selling Renault Zoe unfortunately received the worst possible rating in the latest ...

Enrico Frahn, 17 Dec 2021 09:01

Free 2022 Polestar 2 OTA update significantly increases its EPA range on a charge

Polestar, the electric brain child of Volvo and Geely, has released a free OTA update for its base Polestar 2 model with a US$45,900 price that increases the range on a charge with a cool 37 miles. The EV managed to achieve 270 mi...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Dec 2021 17:25

With 80 electric horsepower, the Stark Varg claims to be the fastest motocross bike in the world (Image: Stark Future)

Stark Varg: This electric motocross bike from Sweden throws shade at its gas-powered competition

Since electromobility is not just about cars, electric motorcycles are also becoming more and more popular. Similarly to Teslas, the instant torque of electric motors can be a lot of fun on two wheels as well, which is why a Swedi...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Dec 2021 00:16

The first electric Lexus RZ 450e slated for 2022 release

Lexus took the stage together with Toyota while the world's largest car maker was announcing its fleet electrification plans. Not only will there be a luxury Lexus sports car on battery power, but fans of the premium brand will be...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Dec 2021 10:34

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and release dates announced for all models, cheapest Ioniq 5 slated for 2022 launch

Hyundai just announced all 2022 Ioniq 5 electric crossover model prices and release dates for America, and they are rather palatable considering the Ioniq 5's specs and features. The cheapest Ioniq 5 will cost just US$39,700, but ...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Dec 2021 12:53

The first all-electric production car from Rolls-Royce will be the Spectre. (Image source: Rolls-Royce)

The first all-electric Rolls-Royce production car is about to start on-road testing

Rolls-Royce will soon start road-testing its Spectre coupe, the first electric vehicle from the company to go on sale. The Spectre is expected to be released late next year, following a couple of electric vehicle prototypes shown ...

Polly Allcock, 14 Dec 2021 09:48

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y will supposedly get a bunch of upgrades in 2022 (Image: Tesla)

Leak | Tesla Model 3 and Model Y to receive numerous upgrades in 2022

Tesla is apparently working on many improvements to its more affordable Model 3 and Model Y all-electric vehicles, which will not only be equipped with a higher-performing AMD Ryzen chip, but also get the Superhorn, a new battery ...

Enrico Frahn, 13 Dec 2021 23:15

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 range estimate breaks the 300-mile barrier on the EPA test, top speed confirmed

About the only thing left for Hyundai to reveal about the 2022 Ioniq 5 is the price of all the trims in the U.S. It just got certified by the EPA for an impressive 303 miles range on a charge from its upgraded 77.4 kWh battery. In...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Dec 2021 17:37

Tesla users can now play video games on their car's touch screen during driving. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla at the center of another controversy as it allows drivers to play video games while the car is moving

Tesla users can now play video games on their cars’ center screens even if the vehicle is in motion. The feature was pushed out through a software update last summer. The implementation of the feature has come under criticism sinc...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Dec 2021 21:12

RISC-V is seeing increased adoption. (Image Source: Imagination)

Imagination presents RISC-V Catapult CPU lineup, plans to compete with ARM

For now, Imagination is shipping RISC-V Catapult microcontrollers for the automotive industry, but the roadmap includes real-time CPUs, high performance application processors and functionally safe CPU models releasing throughout ...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Dec 2021 20:06

Electric cars performance and battery range in cold weather must be improved, say Chinese regulators

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology responsible for EV certification wants electric cars to do better in cold weather conditions. Citing reduced battery range on a charge when temperatures are low, the Mini...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Dec 2021 17:33

RISC-V is aiming for increased adoption (Image Source: RISC-V International)

RISC-V specifications update brings improved machine learning, virtualization and encryption instructions

RISC-V International is pushing for increased adoption with the introduction of 15 new specifications for the RISC-V ISA. Most prominent are the Vector specs that expand support for AI / machine learning, the Scalar Cryptography s...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2021 18:29

The Polestar 3 will be the company's first SUV. (Image: Polestar)

The Polestar 3 all-electric SUV has been teased ahead of its 2022 launch, will be built in the US

The rush of new all-electric cars continues apace with Polestar teasing its first SUV. The electric-only car brand offshoot of Volvo has relieved a heavily camouflaged version of its forthcoming Polestar 3, but there enough to see...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Dec 2021 09:06

Foxconn designed the Model E in collaboration with Pininfarina. (Image source: Autocar Professional)

Foxconn Model E: Pininfarina showcases the 750 hp and 750 km EV at Hong Kong MotorXpo

Pininfarina has exhibited the Foxconn Model E at the Hong Kong MotorXpo. The 750 hp saloon also has up to a 750 km range and is being showcased under Foxconn's vehicle division, Foxtron.

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 19:32

The Tesla Cyberquad costs US$1,900 and will ship this month. (Image source: Tesla)

Cyberquad: Tesla presents an electric quad bike with a 10 mph top speed

Today, Tesla announced the Cyberquad, a quad bike heavily influenced by the Cybertruck. The Cyberquad has 10 mph top speed, a 15-mile range and is designed for people weighing up to 150 lbs (~68kg).

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 17:24

The Tesla Model Y will receive a different kind of performance boost when production shifts from Intel to AMD Ryzen CPUs (Image: Tesla)

Tesla starts equipping its Model Y electric SUV with AMD Ryzen instead of Intel CPUs

At least the performance version of the Tesla Model Y will be equipped with AMD Ryzen processors instead of Intel CPUs in some markets, which should greatly improve the performance of the electric SUV's infotainment system.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Nov 2021 23:39

Samsung's latest silicon for cars. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung looks to bring 5G to next-gen cars with the latest additions to the Exynos Auto series

Samsung has launched the Exynos Auto V7 SoC, a new processor specifically for cars, alongside the Exynos Auto T5123, which might ensure the same vehicles are connected. This is because it is the OEM's first 5G-capable modem made f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 23:22

Xiaomi will take up residence in Beijing's E-Town. (Image source: CRN)

Xiaomi to mass-produce up to 300,000 EVs a year in Beijing's E-Town

According to reports, Xiaomi has chosen Beijing E-Town as the location for its EV plant and headquarters. The company will join Daimler AG and Chrysler in the technological development zone, among other major companies.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2021 14:33

E-scooters have been given a reprieve in Miami following a short-lived ban. (Image: Wikipedia)

Miami lifts its interim ban on shared electric scooters following safety and other concerns

The City of Miami has reversed its decision to place a ban on e-scooters. The somewhat controversial e-mobility transport mode will be back up and running, but only after new safety regulations are put in place.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Nov 2021 09:56

Nissan unveils US$18 billion 'Ambition 2030' electric car agenda with a Tesla Cybertruck competitor

Nissan announced an electrification program of its own called "Ambition 2030" that will see it introduce 23 new EV models across the Nissan and Infinity brands this decade alone. The company already takes reservations for its firs...

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Nov 2021 16:07

A render of how a Volvo car with a Spectralics wide filed of view HUD might look like. (Image: Volvo)

Volvo working on tech to turn an entire car windshield into an AR display

Volvo has partnered with Israeli-based Spectralics for the development of optical technology that takes ‘heads-up’ display tech to the next level. The technology uses multi-layered thin combiner (MLTC) film embedded in a windshiel...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Nov 2021 02:26

Tesla Model Y production in the new German Gigafactory to start as soon as December

After months of delay and red tape compliance, the first Tesla Gigafactory in Europe may begin Model Y production in a matter of days. The Brandenburg State Environment Office will reportedly be signing off on the Berlin Gigafacto...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Nov 2021 23:23

The Tesla Model 3 price increases now make it ineligible for EV subsidies in markets like Canada

Tesla has been raising the prices of its entry-level Model 3 sedan and the Model Y SUV for a while now, explaining it with supply chain issues and the chip shortages. The problems are so severe that Tesla has delivered cars withou...

Daniel Zlatev, 25 Nov 2021 15:43

The Hummer Edition 1, announced in October 2020, will begin shipping next month. (Image source: GMC)

Deliveries of the new Hummer electric truck will begin in December, with lower than expected range

Deliveries of the Hummer Edition 1 will begin next month, 14 months after it was announced. The truck will use GM’s Ultium battery, giving it up to 329 miles (~529 km) of range. The Edition 1 will be the first all-electric vehicle...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2021 14:18

The Hyundai Grandeur Heritage Series EV has been able to view at two motor studios in South Korea. (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai reimagines its classic 1980s Grandeur with a Heritage Series EV resto-mod

Hyundai has reimagined the Grandeur, a car that it released in 1986. The car has undergone an EV restoration and has been available to view at two motor studios in South Korea.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 17:36

The Tesla Cybertruck proves a sales hit long before its release, now worth more than BMW

Tesla's Cybertruck reservations beat the market capitalization of BMW or Ford with no deliveries in sight, just a tentative Q4 2022 release timeframe. The electric pickup reservations surpassed 1.2 million, potentially bringing Te...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Nov 2021 17:28

Electric car charging stations mandated for all new British homes

Starting next year, new British homes or commercial buildings like supermarkets and office spaces will have to be equipped with electric charging stations. The law will mandate retrofitting EV chargers in older buildings that unde...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Nov 2021 15:16

Oppo is rumoured to be working on electric vehicles for the Indian market

Oppo could enter the Indian electric car market by 2024

Smartphone maker Oppo has plans to launch an electric car in India by 2024. It will be joined by other BBK-owned companies such as OnePlus and Realme.

Anil Ganti, 22 Nov 2021 11:26

Tesla owners were getting locked out of their cars on Friday due to app connectivity issues. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla users lose access to their cars due to app outages, Musk blames network traffic congestion

Some Tesla users were locked out of their cars on Friday due to global app outages. The outages were the result of the mobile app's inability to connect to the servers. Responding to a Tesla user, Musk blamed network congestion ca...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Nov 2021 16:10

A render based on Apple Car patent applications. (Image: Vanorama)

Self-driving Apple Car takes a major step towards launching with completion of its custom SoC design work

Apple is said to have reached a major milestone with its Apple Car project, reports Bloomberg. According to insiders, the chip design team has completed the main design elements for its custom processor which will be central to Ap...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Nov 2021 04:50

New XPeng G9 electric SUV primed for international markets with 800V charging, Gigabit connectivity

After successfully launching its G3 electric SUV and P7 sedan in Norway, XPeng just unveiled a mid-size G9 SUV designed for international markets from the onset. Fully compliant with the European crash safety and certification sta...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Nov 2021 18:15

Fisker announces all-electric SUVs with Tesla-beating range

Fisker, a US EV startup, has announced three all-electric SUVs. The two high-end models, the Ocean Extreme and the Ocean Ultra have reported ranges that trump the Tesla Model Y. Fisker will start production of the announced models...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Nov 2021 23:10

Stubborn battery flames in electric car accidents solved by a new firefighting tool

Austrian fire truck manufacturer Rosenbaum has developed a new high-pressure nozzle to solve the problem of expensive EV battery fire accidents. The process now involves dousing the electric car with water for hours, creating toxi...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Nov 2021 16:34

The Nissan Ariya SUV will be the first all-electric entry into the segment when it lands next year. (Image: Nissan)

Nissan taking pre-orders for its 2023 Ariya all-electric SUV, the first such model from the company

Nissan has started taking pre-orders for its forthcoming Ariya electric SUV. The new EV will come in a range of configurations ranging from two-wheel drive to all-wheel drive when it launches in America around fall 2022.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Nov 2021 10:17

This one impression of how an Apple Car might look based on patent applications. (Image: Vanorama)

Apple Car concept render developed from patent applications points to possible design direction

Concept creators at Vanorama have created renders of what the Apple Car could look like based on patent applications filed by the Cupertino giant. While hardly the most ideal way to imagine what the Apple Car might eventually look...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Nov 2021 11:43

Some of the latest Teslas to be delivered come with unexpected chip shortage-related defects

The latest round of customers to take delivery of their new Tesla Model Ys or 3s have started to complain of some odd and specific deficiencies within their electric cars. It seems they are missing the mobile-device charging specs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2021 21:48

Starlink satellite internet dishes start popping up at Tesla Supercharger stations

Just as Tesla's CEO Elon Musk promised earlier this year, the company has started outfitting select Superchargers with satellite internet connectivity. Thanks to a Starlink service dish, those in line for Superchargers in Florida ...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Nov 2021 14:08

The Rivian R1T has been in limited production since earlier this year (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian, the electric "cybertruck" company hits US$100 billion valuation, surpassing General Motors despite only ever having delivered 150 vehicles

Rivian, an electric car maker touted as a competitor to Tesla and supported by the likes of Facebook and Amazon, recently hit a US$100 billion valuation on the stock market, despite the fact that the company has only ever manufact...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Nov 2021 13:11

Huawei launches an electric scooter. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Leqi Smart Electric Scooter is the first e-scooter to run HarmonyOS

Huawei has launched the first device in its new Leqi e-mobility series as an electric scooter powered by HarmonyOS. Its motor is rated for over 600 watts (W) of power for a range of up to 40 kilometer (km) per charge. The new die-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2021 19:58

The Aion LX Plus announced as the first electric SUV with 600+ miles range

The first fully-electric SUV to be announced with a 1000km, or about 626 miles range on a charge, is another EV slated for the Chinese market, GAC's Aion LX Plus. Tested with a 144.4 kWh pack, it reportedly managed to cover 904km ...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Nov 2021 00:13

Rivian's stock price marks largest IPO since Facebook

America's love affair with trucks transitions into the EV realm as Amazon-backed Rivian notches one of the largest ever initial public offerings. Rivian's shares debuted 30% higher than its set US$78 IPO stock price, making the el...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Nov 2021 20:19

Elon Musk's Tesla stock Twitter challenge ends in a US$100 billion market cap loss

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk pledged before his Twitter followers to sell 10% of his stock holdings to preempt new taxation laws, and Tesla's shares have slid more than 10% since.

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Nov 2021 16:32

Apple has hired a former Tesla engineer to work on its upcoming car. (Image source: iPhoneWired)

Apple hires ex-Tesla engineer to work on its upcoming self-driving car

Apple has hired Christopher Moore, an ex-Tesla engineer, to work on its self-driving car. Moore's work will revolve around the software that will power the fully autonomous vehicle from Apple. This is not the first time that Cuper...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Nov 2021 21:51

The Zero 2022 SR e-motorcycle offers you paid on the fly upgrades. (Image source: Zero)

The 2022 SR from Zero Motorcycles comes with in-app purchases

The new Zero 2022 SR electric motorcycle has an operating system that allows you to purchase upgrades on the fly for your bike. Upgrades include increased battery capacity, which can be boosted from the standard 14.4 kWh to 20.9 k...

Polly Allcock, 07 Nov 2021 21:46

Ducati launches a new Pro-III electric scooter

Ducati is a classic name in motorbikes; however, it also now makes electric scooters. The latest of these is rated for up to 515 watts (W) of power, and, thus, speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour (or 15.5 miles per hour). The O...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2021 00:25

With their coupé like shape, Volkswagen's new electric SUVs VW ID.5 and ID.5 GTX look quite sporty (Image: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen unveils the ID.5 all-electric SUV and the sporty VW ID.5 GTX with 295 horsepower

The German automaker Volkswagen continues to aggressively expand its lineup of all-electric cars with the official announcement of the new VW ID.5 and ID.5 GTX, which may very well be the company's most stylish electric SUVs yet.

Enrico Frahn, 05 Nov 2021 21:49

Tesla has recalled more than 11,700 cars after a faulty software update.

Tesla recalls over 11,000 electric cars after issues caused by a faulty software update

Tesla has issued a recall for more than 11,700 cars. The recall follows a faulty software update that Tesla rolled out to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta program. After the update, users reported unexpected activation of the auto...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Nov 2021 11:15

E-Mobility

First 'Tesla baby' delivered in the electric car while in Autopilot mode

Tesla launches road noise reduction feature for Model S and Model X electric vehicles

Leaked pictures of an alleged Tesla Model S prototype hint at possible charging port and taillight upgrades

Zero stars: One of Europe's best-selling electric cars gets a miserable safety rating

Free 2022 Polestar 2 OTA update significantly increases its EPA range on a charge

Stark Varg: This electric motocross bike from Sweden throws shade at its gas-powered competition

The first electric Lexus RZ 450e slated for 2022 release

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and release dates announced for all models, cheapest Ioniq 5 slated for 2022 launch

The first all-electric Rolls-Royce production car is about to start on-road testing

Leak | Tesla Model 3 and Model Y to receive numerous upgrades in 2022

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 range estimate breaks the 300-mile barrier on the EPA test, top speed confirmed

Tesla at the center of another controversy as it allows drivers to play video games while the car is moving

Imagination presents RISC-V Catapult CPU lineup, plans to compete with ARM

Electric cars performance and battery range in cold weather must be improved, say Chinese regulators

RISC-V specifications update brings improved machine learning, virtualization and encryption instructions

The Polestar 3 all-electric SUV has been teased ahead of its 2022 launch, will be built in the US

Foxconn Model E: Pininfarina showcases the 750 hp and 750 km EV at Hong Kong MotorXpo

Cyberquad: Tesla presents an electric quad bike with a 10 mph top speed

Tesla starts equipping its Model Y electric SUV with AMD Ryzen instead of Intel CPUs

Samsung looks to bring 5G to next-gen cars with the latest additions to the Exynos Auto series

Xiaomi to mass-produce up to 300,000 EVs a year in Beijing's E-Town

Miami lifts its interim ban on shared electric scooters following safety and other concerns

Nissan unveils US$18 billion 'Ambition 2030' electric car agenda with a Tesla Cybertruck competitor

Volvo working on tech to turn an entire car windshield into an AR display

Tesla Model Y production in the new German Gigafactory to start as soon as December

The Tesla Model 3 price increases now make it ineligible for EV subsidies in markets like Canada

Deliveries of the new Hummer electric truck will begin in December, with lower than expected range

Hyundai reimagines its classic 1980s Grandeur with a Heritage Series EV resto-mod

The Tesla Cybertruck proves a sales hit long before its release, now worth more than BMW

Electric car charging stations mandated for all new British homes

Oppo could enter the Indian electric car market by 2024

Tesla users lose access to their cars due to app outages, Musk blames network traffic congestion

Self-driving Apple Car takes a major step towards launching with completion of its custom SoC design work

New XPeng G9 electric SUV primed for international markets with 800V charging, Gigabit connectivity

Fisker announces all-electric SUVs with Tesla-beating range

Stubborn battery flames in electric car accidents solved by a new firefighting tool

Nissan taking pre-orders for its 2023 Ariya all-electric SUV, the first such model from the company

Apple Car concept render developed from patent applications points to possible design direction

Some of the latest Teslas to be delivered come with unexpected chip shortage-related defects

Starlink satellite internet dishes start popping up at Tesla Supercharger stations

Rivian, the electric "cybertruck" company hits US$100 billion valuation, surpassing General Motors despite only ever having delivered 150 vehicles

The Huawei Leqi Smart Electric Scooter is the first e-scooter to run HarmonyOS

The Aion LX Plus announced as the first electric SUV with 600+ miles range

Rivian's stock price marks largest IPO since Facebook

Elon Musk's Tesla stock Twitter challenge ends in a US$100 billion market cap loss

Apple hires ex-Tesla engineer to work on its upcoming self-driving car

The 2022 SR from Zero Motorcycles comes with in-app purchases

Ducati launches a new Pro-III electric scooter

Volkswagen unveils the ID.5 all-electric SUV and the sporty VW ID.5 GTX with 295 horsepower

Tesla recalls over 11,000 electric cars after issues caused by a faulty software update

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