Author: Christopher Harrison

Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to address a potential safety issue with the accelerator pedal pad, which could come loose and become lodged in the interior trim, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday. According to the auto safety regulator, a trapped accelerator pedal could lead to unintentional acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall comes as Tesla continues to ramp up deliveries of its Cybertruck electric pickup truck, following a two-year delay due to production challenges and battery-supply constraints. See also: Tesla Cybertruck Engineer Explains Omission of ‘Crab Walk’ Feature Tesla has stated that…

In a bid to ease the burden of locating EV chargers and streamline road trip planning, Google Maps is set to undergo significant updates, the tech giant announced. With the rise of electric vehicles and the accompanying challenges of finding charging stations, Google aims to revolutionize the EV ownership experience. “With the latest advancements, we’re determined to alleviate the stress of hunting down charging stations, especially in unfamiliar territories,” stated a Google spokesperson. The forthcoming updates will employ AI-powered summaries to uncover concealed charging stations, including those nestled in multistory parking lots. These summaries will furnish intricate details, guiding users…

Limerick, Ireland, is set to enhance its public transport system with the introduction of 55 electric double-decker buses. The first batch of 34 StreetDeck Electroliner buses from Wrightbus is ready to enter service, with the remaining 21 scheduled for delivery in early 2025. This initiative, part of a €54 million investment by the National Transport Authority (NTA), marks a significant step towards establishing Limerick as one of Ireland’s first fully-electric regional city bus services. Operated by Ireland’s national bus company, Bus Éireann, the new buses will be charged overnight at Limerick’s Roxboro depot. To prepare for the transition to an…

UK shipbuilder Coastal Workboats has inked a battery supply deal with EST-Floattech, a ship battery manufacturer, for its Electric-Landing Utility Vessel (E-LUV). The purpose-built E-LUV is set to become the UK’s inaugural commercial electric workboat, designed for Ro-Ro (Roll on Roll off) and dry cargo transportation ferry duties. Coastal Workboats will construct the vessel at its new yard in Stornoway, alongside the Shore-based Power Supply System (SPSS). The E-LUV will be powered by a 2400 kWh Octopus High Energy battery system from EST-Floattech. This collaboration has received a boost from Coastal Workboats securing a £6 million grant from the Clean…

Tesla has asked its shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk’s controversial $56 billion pay package, which was originally set in 2018 but was rejected by a Delaware judge earlier this year. The compensation plan, which includes no salary or cash bonus, is based on Tesla’s market value reaching up to $650 billion over the next decade. Currently, Tesla is valued at $500.36 billion. The pay package was rejected by Delaware’s Court of Chancery in January, with Judge Kathaleen McCormick calling it “an unfathomable sum” that was unfair to shareholders. However, Tesla’s board chairperson, Robyn Denholm, disagreed with the ruling, stating…

Decathlon has introduced the Rockrider E-FEEL 900S Team Edition electric mountain bike in Europe, offering high-end features for mountain biking enthusiasts. The e-bike, also known as the E-FEEL 900 S, made its debut at Roc d’Azur 2023 and was recently featured in a 2024 range catalogue in the United States. The Rockrider E-FEEL 900S Team Edition boasts a full suspension system, including a RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with 160 mm of travel and a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, ensuring a comfortable ride over rugged terrain. The bike is equipped with a mid-mounted 250W Shimano EP801 motor, providing 85Nm of torque…

Volkswagen AG has teamed up with Chinese partner Xpeng to develop a new architecture for intelligent and electric vehicles, aiming to offer more affordable EVs in its largest market, the German automaker announced on Wednesday. The new China Electrical Architecture (CEA) will be utilized in locally developed VW-branded EVs starting from 2026, Volkswagen said. This move is part of the company’s strategy to achieve a 40% cost reduction target for its China-developed platform compared to its German-developed MEB platform by streamlining the number of control units. “Competition is very fierce, and we have to adapt our cost structure to be…

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its electric vehicle lineup in the US with the introduction of an 81-kWh battery option for the 2025 eSprinter. Priced at $61,250, the new variant will be available in the second half of the year, offering customers a more affordable alternative to the existing 113-kWh battery model. The eSprinter, which has been available with the larger battery option, will now also come with the 81-kWh battery variant, offering different wheelbase and roof height options to cater to various customer needs. All variants of the eSprinter have a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 9,370 pounds, with…

CATL announced its first-quarter financial results, reflecting a 10.41 percent year-on-year decline in revenue to RMB 79.77 billion ($11 billion), marking the lowest figure since Q2 2022. The drop is attributed to the typical seasonal weakness witnessed at the beginning of the year. Despite the revenue decline, CATL’s net profit attributable to shareholders of its parent company rose by 6.92 percent year-on-year to RMB 10.5 billion ($1.45 billion) in Q1. However, this represents a 19.11 percent decrease from the previous quarter. Basic earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 stood at RMB 2.389, showing a 6.7 percent increase year-on-year on an…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a significant restructuring of the company, including a workforce reduction of at least 10% globally and the departure of two key executives. The changes come as Tesla gears up for a new phase of growth and innovation within its automotive business. Musk stated that Tesla undergoes a reorganization every five years to “reorganize and streamline the company for the next phase of growth.” This latest restructuring is aimed at preparing the company for the launch of a new, next-generation vehicle platform, scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025. This platform will underpin…

Yadea, a prominent player in the electric mobility sector, has unveiled two new full-suspension electric scooters, expanding its range of offerings in the market. The Yadea Artist, designed to be lightweight and affordable, and the Yadea Elite Max, offering enhanced power and performance, cater to different consumer preferences within the electric scooter segment. The Yadea Artist, priced at $499 and now available in the US, is a compact yet feature-packed electric scooter. Despite its smaller size, the scooter boasts a dual swingarm design for full suspension, providing a comfortable ride over various road surfaces. Equipped with rubber elastomer suspension on…

Automation expert Kuka has secured a new order from the Volkswagen Group to supply 700 robots over the next three years. The robots will be deployed at Volkswagen Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, where two electric models are produced: the Skoda Epiq small SUV and the crossover version of the ID.2, likely to be called the ID.2 X. Despite limited information from Volkswagen about the ID.2 X, Skoda recently presented a study of the Epiq, which is expected to offer a spacious interior with up to 490 litres of luggage space and a range of over 400 kilometres. Both models are…