E-Mobility

A robotaxi detected a firearm inside the vehicle, halted the ride, and alerted the police. Two teenagers were arrested.

The digital driver's license is set to be integrated into the i-Kfz app by the end of 2026. The plastic card will remain valid, and the EUDI wallet will follow in 2027.

New rules for e-scooters will take effect next year, including mandatory turn signals, higher fines, and stricter liability.

Recent disruptions with Android Auto have been frustrating many drivers. Google identified the cause and resolved it with an update.

Criminal gangs are targeting a decorative part on older VW models. Behind it lies valuable technology.

Researchers from Kiel have developed a new communication system for batteries. It can, for example, enhance the safety of electric vehicles.

Safety Defect Found: Decathlon Warns of Fall Risk in Two E-Scooter Models. Here's How to Check if Your Vehicle Is Affected.

The Federal Motor Transport Authority is sending letters to randomly selected vehicle owners. The content: a study on annual odometer readings.

How Good Is the Kia EV3's Concept? A Tech Check Reveals Strengths in Displays and Connectivity, Along with Minor Weaknesses

Thieves exploit the keyless entry feature to intercept radio signals and unlock cars without force. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Many users have reported that Google Maps on Android Auto no longer switches to dark mode at night. Complaints are significantly increasing.

After a change to VW interfaces, Home Assistant and evcc can no longer retrieve important data from many vehicles.

Laser beams can damage camera sensors. Several smartphone users had this experience with the Lidar system in the Volvo EX90.

Android Auto is getting a comprehensive design overhaul and its own video player, which can play YouTube clips, among other things.

Air taxis are set to significantly shorten the journey to the airport in New York. Initial tests demonstrate how fast the connection could be.

After an update, some users are seeing Google Assistant in their cars again. Gemini disappears, but a trick can help.

Skoda unveils a bicycle bell that remains audible despite noise-canceling and is detected earlier in city traffic.

Android Auto introduces a new Google Maps feature: Battery display and charging planning significantly ease electric vehicle trips.

Android Auto faced connectivity issues for many users. A Google update is now expected to fix the problems.

With iOS 26.4, users can now use Apple CarPlay with AI chatbots and watch videos directly on the vehicle's screen.

Long before GPS and smartphones, Otmar Pilsak developed the first navigation system with EVA. A conversation about pioneering spirit and improvisation.

It's a simple yet ingenious trick: To increase the range of a car's remote key, hold it to your head. How does it work?

Starting in the second half of 2025, the i-Kfz app is set to be available nationwide for all users.

E-scooters are perfectly in tune with the times: quiet, agile, and environmentally friendly. TECHBOOK presents 11 smart cruisers.

The ADAC warns against retractable door handles on cars. The modern variants may be stylish, but they could also be dangerous.

Starting in July 2024, a type of black box will be mandatory for cars. Similar to those used in airplanes, it is intended to be utilized in the event of accidents.

Electric Cars as Standard Vehicles? Without a powerful battery, this future is stalled. TECHBOOK provides an overview of electric car batteries.

Deutsche Bahn to Offer Only Digital BahnCard Soon TECHBOOK explains what this means for customers.

Modern cars are connected cars equipped with internet access. However, this benefits not only the drivers.