Tesla has to fix a bug in 59,129 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built in 2022 worldwide that causes the emergency call system E-Call to fail. As the entry in the recall database of the German road traffic association, the KBA shows, this is to be done via a software update. This is not […] More…
Here’s A Look Under The Ford Electric Supervan’s Skin At Goodwood 2022
This 2,000 horsepower van was one of the electric stars of the show, constantly surrounded by dozens of people who wanted to take a closer look.More…
Tesla pauses in Germany while expanding in Texas
Tesla will pause production at Giga Berlin from next Monday, 11 July. Production processes are to be optimised by 22 July – according to reports, the cycle time will be halved in the future. Tesla has also applied to the city of Austin to expand the Texas Gigafactory. The two-week break in production had already […] More…
100% of UK car buyers are ready to go electric for the right price
A new study in the UK shows that 100% of new car buyers in the country are ready to go electric for the right price. More…
GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Sells For $324,500 At Auction, A New Record
Yes, someone paid that much for a one-owner, 48-mile 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Pickup at Barrett-Jacksons 2022 Las Vegas Auction.More…
Tesla Reveals Interesting Solar Trailer In Germany, Probably Won’t Build It
It’s basically just a small trailer with solar panels that can be extended outward to generate plenty of electricity.More…
This VW Beetle Drag Racing EV Has 6,500 HP From Four Motors
Unlike many Beetle builds, this one actually uses the newest model not a classic one as a base.More…
Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal
Tesla has unveiled a new solar range extender trailer with a SpaceX Starlink internet satellite system at an exposition in Germany, but don’t expect to be able to buy it anything soon. More…
Revamped Jaguar Will Rely On Three New Electric SUVs Here In 2025
The automaker is essentially starting over with a completely new lineup of models all built on the same Panthera platform.More…
Ball On A Budget: Walmart’s New Hyper E-Ride Electric Bike
Will $1,500 get you a decent electric mountain bike?More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Reached New Record In June 2022
Close to 3,000 units were delivered last month and almost 14,000 cumulatively.More…
Schaeffler increases stake in Vitesco Technologies
In Germany, the Schaeffler family has increased its stake in the drive manufacturer Vitesco Technologies. The Schaeffler company IHO has acquired 1.6 million Vitesco shares. This increases the family’s stake in Vitesco Technologies by around four per cent to a total of 49.99 per cent. As reported, Vitesco has been listed on the stock exchange […] More…
Karsan begins deliveries in North America
A Karsan e-Jest electric minibus has been delivered to the Canadian city of Saint John in cooperation with Karsan’s distributor Damera. A fleet of six vehicles will start offering service in Saint John this September. The new electric buses from Karsan have been purchased as part of the city’s Public Transport Transformation Program. The e-Jest […] More…
Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift
Tesla is reportedly going to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin in order to upgrade the factory and add a shift to achieve higher production capacity. More…
Illinois introduces rebate programme for EVs
In the USA, a new rebate programme for EVs opened in Illinois on 1 July. Anyone who buys an electric vehicle (car, truck or van) can apply for a $4,000 rebate from the state for their purchase. For electric motorcycles there is also a $1,500 rebate, but not for electric mopeds. Exluded from the rebates […] More…
MG To Launch 2023 MG4 EV Compact Hatch In The UK In September
The automaker has also released the first photos of the UK-spec MG4 EV in right-hand-drive guise.More…
Mahle announces long-lived BEV drive system
The automotive supplier Mahle has developed what it claims is the most enduring electric motor. The special feature: thanks to a new cooling concept, the SCT (Superior Continuous Torque) is supposed to be able to operate at high power for an unlimited period of time. The supplier refers to the cooling concept as a “technological […] More…
Ducati presents electric motorcycle for the MotoE
The motorbike manufacturer Ducati, which belongs to Audi, has presented the V21L, the prototype of the electric racing motorbike for the MotoE. In this context, the Italians have also published the first technical details of the machine. As reported, Ducati will be the sole manufacturer of electric motorbikes for the MotoE from 2023 to 2026 […] More…
Tesla expands Green Traffic Light Chime – cutting down on road rage
Tesla is bringing its Green Light Chime feature, which previously was only for people with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta to most of its cars, helping cut down on road rage at traffic lights. More…
Mercedes-Benz Offers Yearly Rear Steer Subscription For EQS Sedan In China
The Chinese car buyer is more willing to pay for features as services than we are in Europe or the US, but we doubt it will be popular.More…
