Together with Accelera, the electric brand of US motor manufacturer Cummins, Isuzu has developed a battery-electric powertrain for its F-Series. Production is set to begin in 2027 for class 6 and 7 trucks. Read more…
Nio’s William Li touches on topics including share sale, in-house chip in new interview
William Li spoke about the reception of Nio’s share placement and said that the company’s autonomous driving chip and operating system are open to the entire industry.
He also commented on the cooperation with CATL on battery swap and BYD’s 1-MW flash charging technology.
Amperfied to manage SAP’s charging infrastructure
Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, has won a major contract for electric car fleets. The company will take over the operational management of the charging infrastructure in Germany for SAP. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U7 debuts in China – an electric 1,287-hp sedan
BYD might be mostly known for its affordable electric cars, but the company is making another bold move into the high-end market with the launch of the Yangwang U7. This electric sedan boasts nearly 1,300 horsepower, and is designed to compete with established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, but at a surprisingly competitive price point. The Yangwang U7 is… Read more…
Have BMW and Mercedes found a buyer for FreeNow?
The rumour mill has been turning for weeks. Will the two German carmakers part with their mobility app ‘FreeNow,’ and if so, at what price? It seems that Uber competitor Lyft is about to close the deal. Read more…
Nio starts deliveries of ET9 flagship sedan
The first owner of the ET9 is Fang Hongbo, chairman of Chinese home appliance giant Midea, whose vehicle was delivered personally by Nio’s William Li.
Li and Fang discussed how Chinese brands can enter the high-end market and break the dominance of foreign brands.
Lucid (LCID) is about to resume Gravity electric SUV deliveries
Get ready to see Lucid’s new electric SUV finally hit the streets. Lucid Motors (LCID) is quickly ramping up Gravity SUV production as it prepares to resume deliveries by the end of next month. Read more…
Here are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Updated]
Spring is finally here, and so are some solid EV lease deals. Right now, a few EVs are going for under $300 a month. Here are the cheapest EVs we could find this March. Read more…
Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned after $1.8m bribe to Trump (Updated)
Well, here’s a weird one. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. Read more…
Podcast: Trump’s dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, 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 discuss Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. Read more…
Hyundai is about to launch a new electric SUV in China, and it actually looks pretty cool
Hyundai is launching new EVs in every corner of the world. The IONIQ 9, its first three-row electric SUV, is about to launch in the US, the low-cost Inster EV is already seeing demand in Europe, and now, Hyundai is about to take on China, the world’s largest EV market. Here’s a sneak peek of Hyundai’s new electric SUV that could launch as the IONIQ 4 in China. Read more…
Aptera’s production-intent solar EV completed its first road trip traversing over 300 miles [Video]
Aptera Motors has shared another exciting progress update video, giving us our best look yet at its production-intent solar EV out in the real world. The SEV startup recently completed the PI build’s first-ever road trip, traveling over 300 miles using an all-electric battery and free energy from the Sun.. Read more…
LION Smart and hofer powertrain partner to bring novel immersion-cooled battery systems to market
LION Smart, a subsidiary of battery pack manufacturer LION E-Mobility, has entered into a strategic partnership with hofer powertrain. The two companies intend to develop and commercialize immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential. The two companies mean to combine their strengths to bring new battery systems to market maturity. hofer powertrain contributes expertise in… Read more…
Don’t ‘Sledgehammer’ EV Tax Credits, Says GOP Rep At Hyundai’s Metaplant
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter’s district gets a lot of jobs, thanks to Hyundai’s EV investment. But dealing with Trump’s agenda is a nuanced thing. Read more…
South Star Battery Metals partners with University of Alabama to develop anode materials
Mining exploration firm South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The program would encompass research and development, pilot-scale demonstration, commercial demonstration and commercial-scale manufacturing…. Read more…
South Star Battery Metals partners with University of Alabama to develop anode materials
Mining exploration firm South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The program would encompass research and development, pilot-scale demonstration, commercial demonstration and commercial-scale manufacturing…. Read more…
Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program
Rhythmos.io, a provider of data analytics for utilities and EV fleet operators, has won a $170,000 grant from the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a pilot program focused on grid-edge optimized EV charging. The pilot will take place in the Grand Rapids service territory of Consumers Energy, a Michigan gas… Read more…
Rhythmos.io wins grant for Michigan EV charging pilot program
Rhythmos.io, a provider of data analytics for utilities and EV fleet operators, has won a $170,000 grant from the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a pilot program focused on grid-edge optimized EV charging. The pilot will take place in the Grand Rapids service territory of Consumers Energy, a Michigan gas… Read more…
This Dodge Charger Daytona Is Already Wrecked. No One Knows Why
It’s sitting in a dirt lot in Texas awaiting auction, but the damage doesn’t look bad. Any takers? Read more…
Volvo recalls 73,000 plug-in hybrids
The Swedish manufacturer has had to recall almost 73,000 plug-in hybrids of various series worldwide. When the battery is fully charged, parked vehicles may experience a short circuit in the high-voltage battery. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles. Read more…
