Volkswagen Anhui has launched the ID. UNYX 09 with a limited-time starting price of 169,900 yuan ($25,290). Read more…
Fraunhofer researchers aim to unlock the potential of lithium-metal anodes
Researchers from two Fraunhofer Institutes are exploring new approaches to improving the performance and lifespan of battery systems. One idea is to use lithium itself as an active anode material in lithium-metal anodes, thereby achieving higher specific capacity in battery cells. Read more…
Republic of Moldova presents national eMobility roadmap
The Republic of Moldova has established a national eMobility programme which aims to expand the charging network to 600 public charging points by the end of the decade and electrifying 15 per cent of the vehicle fleet. Read more…
United Dairy Farmers brings DC fast charging stations to six Ohio locations
United Dairy Farmers installs Electric Era DC fast chargers at six Ohio locations using NEVI grants to expand EV charging infrastructure by 2027. Read more…
Interior of the new BYD Seal 07 reveals a grownup design
Here’s a simple fact about cars, electric or not – whenever you spend six or seven hours behind the wheel, you quickly forget about performance numbers and start caring about cabin layout. If you cannot put your phone on a charger without knocking a coffee cup, or if shifting into reverse means fighting with a fiddly dial while maneuvering into… Read more…
Hillcrest says its ZVS inverter cuts motor voltage overshoot by more than 90%
Hillcrest Energy Technologies’ ZVS inverter cuts motor voltage overshoot by over 90%, reducing EMI and improving traction system reliability. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings discussion, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss Tesla’s earnings, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, and more. Read more…
Hyundai’s $359 IONIQ 5 lease looks good, but its bigger sibling may be a better buy
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the most popular EV in America outside of Tesla, but its larger three-row sibling looks like the better deal right now. Read more…
GM is betting on battery cells that don’t use lithium [updated]
GM has partnered with Peak Energy to develop next-generation sodium-ion battery cells, but they’re not going into EVs – they’re for grid-scale energy storage projects. GM Ventures is making a strategic investment in Peak Energy. Read more…
Plugit and Volvo demonstrate Megawatt Charging System in Finland
Plugit and Volvo demonstrate Finland’s first public Megawatt Charging System, enabling fast charging for heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more…
Australia and New Zealand join long list of Cybertruck-less countries
A good utility vehicle is supposed to earn its keep not through showroom drama, but through how well it works with the roads, lanes, parking bays, and the everyday tasks of the real world. When a vehicle needs an entire country to reshape its streets and change regulations just to accommodate its presence – reality usually wins. That reality finally… Read more…
Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform
The new EV will follow the EX60 as the second vehicle based on Volvo’s SPA3 platform, positioned as a smaller, more affordable option. Read more…
Rivian buys startup to turn 400,000 daily clips into 3D sims
Rivian wants to rebuild the roads its customers drive as 3D test worlds for its self-driving system, and it just bought a 15-person UK startup called Third Dimension to do it, as first reported by TechCrunch. Read more…
BYD’s Rolls-Royce-like flagship EV is heading overseas
The new model will be BYD’s largest and most luxurious electric sedan, with coach doors and a shape similar to the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Read more…
Ferrstron road-tests a 150 kW ferrite-magnet motor that uses no rare earths
Ferrstron Powertrains road-tests a 150 kW ferrite-magnet motor using no rare earths, achieving 98% efficiency with innovative electromagnetic design. Read more…
Here’s another Multipla-inspired concept from Fiat called Multiplina
During the Paris Motor Show 2026, Fiat introduced a new Multiplay concept that will underpin future utility-focused models such as the revival of the Multipla. Today, the company pulled the curtains on another Multipla-like concept – the Multiplina. But this one is framed as a “vision for the future of micromobility,” so it could be closer to being a reality… Read more…
Chery launches megawatt charging system for passenger EVs
In China, Chery has entered the megawatt charging race. Following the introduction of megawatt charging solutions by BYD, Geely, and Huawei, the state-owned automaker now presents a charger with 1.44 MW peak output. Read more…
Australia to fund 130-vehicle commercial V2G trial
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AU$4 million to a project which will deploy vehicle-to-grid technology across a fleet of 130 EVs. The three-year project aims to explore whether fleets can reduce operating costs by providing grid services without compromising on day-to-day operations. Read more…
New autonomous fleet coordination approach aims to tackle rush-hour traffic
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University have developed an optimisation method to more efficiently guide autonomous electric taxis through urban traffic. The approach combines AI forecasts with mathematical models and is designed to account for unpredictable factors such as unusual weather conditions. Read more…
India: Jindal Stainless deploys 10 electric heavy-duty trucks
Indian steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless has added ten heavy-duty electric trucks to its fleet. For the first time, the company is using electric trucks to transport finished goods, building on its earlier introduction of alternative-fuel vehicles running on LNG and CNG. Read more…
