E-Mobility

The Netherlands’ RDW has granted type approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised), allowing Dutch owners to use an EU-specific FSD software branch immediately. The stricter monitoring rules include continuous driver-attention tracking and temporary lockouts for inattentiveness.

Tesla may soon be targeting the mass market again: according to Reuters, the company is developing a compact, affordable electric SUV. The new model is expected to be priced below the entry-level Model 3.

With the help of Siemens Mobility, Vietnam is expected to join the ranks of countries operating a high-speed rail network within a few years. An upcoming groundbreaking ceremony in the north of the country could signal the start of a project to equip the entire nation with new railway infrastructure.

Most headphones now support active noise cancellation (ANC), which blocks out disturbing ambient noise but also muffles important sounds. Skoda DuoBell is designed to outwit ANC, as the bicycle bell can be heard through ANC headphones.

A new version of the Decathlon Rockrider E-ACTV 900 low-frame electric all-terrain bicycle has launched in Europe. Features include a continuously variable transmission (CVT), front suspension and support for Decathlon’s app. Plus, this model arrives with a lower RRP than its predecessors.

Govee has launched smart RGBIC interior car lights, allowing for personalized vehicle lighting in countless colors. Additionally, the system supports special lighting effects.

Audi Sport combines its proven V6 biturbo engine with a powerful electric system in the new Audi RS 5 PHEV. The result is a compelling total system output of 639 hp and an all-electric driving range of up to 80 km. Below are the key details of this performance plug-in hybrid, which starts at €106,200 (approximately $115,000).

YouTube finally appears to be coming to Android Auto – but not in the way many had hoped. According to early user reports, the app offers audio only rather than video on the car’s display, and it also seems to require YouTube Premium.

With e-ink and extensive capabilities: A new display that can also be used wirelessly relies on electronic ink and includes its own processing chip. WiFi is also supported, and creating custom interfaces is intended to be straightforward.

Chinese Wuling Hongguang has launched an updated city electric car starting at just $6,200. The 2026 model has up to 187 miles (301 km) of range, a redesigned exterior, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and faster charging.

The solar robot Maximo has reached a new milestone in collaboration with Nvidia. The system has reportedly installed a total of 100 MW of new solar capacity in California. According to the company, the installation speed is twice as fast as conventional module assembly.

eGryphon has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a portable eGPU with Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink 5.0, a built-in 400 W PSU, and RTX 5060 Ti or RTX 5070 options.

BYD, the Chinese EV giant, is hitting the brakes. Too many BYD electric cars are being used as taxis, which is damaging its premium image among private customers. The solution is the new Linghui brand. The premium electric model e7 comes with completely free flash charging for one year, saving frequent drivers the equivalent of over $2,300 or €2,000.

Skoda is entering the large family SUV market with its largest EV to date, the Peaq. This new flagship model towers above the Kodiaq, offering optional space for seven people and boasting an enormous 1,010 litres of trunk space. Thanks to the new 91 kWh battery, the extra long-range model surpasses a range of 600 kilometres.

Android 17 Beta 3 reaches platform stability and fully enables Bubbles, while adding interactive Picture-in-Picture and better external-display support for desktop-style multitasking.

Tesla doesn't have a full-size family SUV at the moment, but it may be thinking of adding one to its portfolio due to popular demand. The Model Y L won't cut it, it seems, especially in the US, where 3-row SUVs are much larger.

The market for used EVs is currently gaining significant momentum across Europe. According to dealers, rising fuel costs have sparked a rapid surge in interest. This trend is consistently reflected on online platforms, even though market dynamics vary between individual regions.

Volkswagen appears to be responding to criticism of its touch-heavy interiors. According to TopGear, brand boss Thomas Schäfer has said that real buttons and proper door handles will once again play a bigger role in future models.

Sony and Honda's ambitious EV project has come to a surprising end. Despite recently opening a showroom in California, the joint venture has completely halted development of the Afeela 1. This is due to a drastic change in Honda's strategy, collapsing US markets and huge financial losses.

Siemens Mobility will also offer the Vectron Dual Mode with a large battery pack in the future. Instead of a diesel generator that's found in the ICE L and other trains, a battery capacity of 2 MWh is intended to provide the electric locomotive with range when no overhead wire is available.

Ford is expanding the Transit family. The new Transit City is designed for inner-city use as a compact electric van. Read on for all the facts about range, payload and why the EV is especially appealing to fleet operators.

Ride-hailing company Uber, together with Verne and Pony.ai, is bringing autonomous taxis to European roads. The first commercial robotaxi network is launching in Croatia.

The Chinese tech group is following up. Prices for the new generation of Xiaomi SU7 electric cars start at 219,900 yuan (around $ 31.900) in China. Its range has increased to up to 902 kilometres. 800-volt architecture and LiDAR sensors are now standard features. Below are the official data, equipment and order figures for the market launch.

The German automotive industry is gradually grinding to a halt. It is currently experiencing an unprecedented decline. Consequently, its most important export markets and core regions are also being pulled towards the abyss. The bare figures for the past year reveal an unprecedented turning point that poses a massive threat to the survival of the entire industry.

The AOTOS Flux X26 is a new family of electric motos that combines lots of torque with smart connectivity and a distinctive mechanical design. The bike has just launched on Kickstarter with big discounts for early adopters.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has just published paradoxical quarterly results. While its new electric vehicle business, centered around the top-selling SU7 and YU7 models, is outperforming competitors such as Tesla and BYD with record margins, profits in the smartphone sector have plummeted. Exploding hardware costs are taking a toll.

Sodium-ion batteries are closing in on the energy density of LFP cells that power current mass-market electric vehicles. The sodium-ion race just got a new serious contender amidst the rising price of lithium.

Velotric has introduced an all-new lightweight city-focused electric bike, the Tempo, in the global market. The main highlights of the e-bike include a lightweight design, a 350 W quiet hub motor, up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of range, a removable and lockable 374 Wh battery, IPX6 and IPX7 water resistance, and Apple and Android tracking.

The free ride on America's crumbling roads may be coming to an end for electric vehicle owners. Their cars are much heavier than the average ICE vehicle and do double the damage, so Congress is looking to introduce a higher road tax.

Aventon has launched the new Current ADV, a high-performance full-suspension electric mountain bike with a competitive price. The e-bike boasts an Ultro X mid-drive motor and a massive 800 Wh battery, which is said to deliver up to 750 W of peak power and up to 105 miles (169 km) of range on a single charge.

Nvidia is stepping on Tesla's toes by notching the biggest EV and ride-share names as customers for its autonomous driving system. It will also be making AI chips for orbital data centers of the type that SpaceX has teased.

Dreame, the company that made its name sucking dust off floors, detailed the Nebula Next 01X electric SUV under the Starry Sky Plan to integrate L4 self-driving hardware. Besides impressive acceleration thanks to Dreame's record-beating electric motors, it comes with a true solid-state battery.

Rivian unveiled the R2 SUV with pricing aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y and a free Autonomy+ self-driving suite backed by 200 TOPS of onboard compute. The R2 is also the first vehicle to use LG's 4695 cells, which are superior to Tesla's 4680 battery in the Cybertruck and Model Y.

Omoway has introduced its Omo-Robot architecture and confirmed that its self-balancing OMO X electric motorcycle has entered mass production. The company also previewed a new robotics platform built on the same technology, signaling broader ambitions in intelligent mobility.

After the full-size Gravity SUV, Lucid has announced three affordable models designed to take on Tesla and a "distracted" Elon Musk. One of them is the Cosmos SUV, priced as a direct Tesla Model Y competitor but with better specs.

There will be hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles whose leases will expire in 2026 that may put pressure on new EV sales. In addition, the galloping chip, energy, battery, and material costs may force EV makers to raise the prices of new cars.

Introducing the Tarran L1S: A longtail electric cargo bike featuring Enviolo Automatiq Pro gearing, passenger capacity, and up to 750W motor output.

A maker collective has developed a fully 3D-printable chassis for RC cars—and spent six months testing, breaking, and refining the design along the way. Early prototypes failed due to broken drive shafts, worn bearings, and poorly tuned suspension geometry. The final result: a modular, repair-friendly design with downloadable print files.

Despite all the solid-state battery hype, their production-ready units still cost 12 cents per Wh against less than six cents for batteries with regular liquid electrolytes. Still, they have many other virtues besides doubling the typical EV range on a charge.

While BYD is eating Tesla's lunch and its sales climb drastically in Europe as Elon Musk's automaker plunges 17% there, it is also investing in new technologies to stay ahead. Its new Blade battery 2.0 has been put in both the EV and the full-size SUV with the longest ranges in their categories.

BYD's new Blade Battery 2.0 promises a full charge in under 10 minutes and over 621 miles of range, specs that would make charging anxiety a thing of the past.

Tesla will be raising its capital expenditure to secure a steady supply of its upcoming AI6 chip that should be installed in its cars starting in 2028. Tesla will be investing more in Samsung as a supplier, bumping the wafer orders significantly.

Xiaomi has released a new e-scooter accessory in Europe: the Electric Scooter Fast Charger 2. The device is designed to rapidly charge two of the brand’s new e-scooters, as well as future models, with two charging modes. Plus, it is currently offered as a free gift for some customers.

The Ranger is the new off-road electric bike from Kingbull and is now officially available for purchase in the global market. The vintage-style fat-tire e-bike ships with a 750 W brushless hub motor from Bafang, a massive 864 Wh battery, 5 speed modes, cruise control, hydraulic disc brakes, and up to a 350 lbs (158.7 kg) maximum payload capacity.

Xiaomi has released a new e-scooter series in Europe. The Electric Scooter 6 range has five models, including Lite, Max and Ultra options. The range-topping Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Ultra has a 1,200W peak power motor, larger 12-inch tires and an IPX6 water resistance rating.

Four domestically produced eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft took center stage in Central China, signaling a rapid shift from concept to mass production for the trillion-yuan flying car industry.

The new T-shaped piles allow easy access to 1 MW charging speeds regardless of the vehicle's charging port position. They will be deployed en masse in tens of thousands of locations.

Keebmon’s $679 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 folding keyboard PC is facing scrutiny in Kickstarter comments, with backers demanding clearer proof-of-hardware, questioning eGPU add-ons, and raising refund and pledge-manager concerns.

BH Bikes has introduced the new urban-focused electric bike, the Atom+ NX SUV. Unlike the Atom+ NX, it’s equipped with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a large 800 Wh battery, offering 100 Nm of torque and a maximum of 195 km (121 miles) of range on a single charge. Plus, it offers a city hybrid alloy frame and a built-in Kiox 300 display.