Peter Rawlinson said the goal is to get Lucid tech into Hondas and Toyotas, and the cars are a “shop window” to do that. Read more…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: This four-wheeled e-bike/car
When it comes to oddities of the electric vehicle variety, it doesn’t take much to pique my interest. If it’s got an electric motor and a funky shape, I’m down to clown. But being an electric bicycle guy through and through, anytime we can work some good ol’ pedaling action into the mix, I’m all the happier. And this week’s edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week sure tickles my fancy. Read more…
First ever electric rail car mover gets to work at Port of Baltimore [video]
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has announced a first for the contemporary American maritime industry: a battery-electric rail car mover that can organize the rail yard without dirtying up the air around it. Read more…
Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding
Consulting firm TRC has made a name for itself in the clean trucking space both for managing the ACT Expo and helping commercial fleets navigate the increasingly complex world of ZEV incentives. This week, the company reached a major milestone: $2 billion in funding. Read more…
Nio to launch new models or facelifts every quarter from Q2 onwards, CEO says
Some facelifted models are expected to be revealed in a regulatory catalog next week.
The facelifted models will feature horizontal screens and Nio’s own Shenji autonomous driving chip.
German government funds research into sodium-ion batteries
The project ‘Sodium-Ion-Battery Deutschland-Forschung – SIB:DE FORSCHUNG,’ which has now launched, aims to evaluate the suitability of sodium-ion battery technology for the European energy and mobility transition and to achieve rapid industrial implementation. Read more…
Lilium probably still in financial difficulties
The rescue of the Bavarian air taxi startup Lilium appears to be stalling. The transfer to the new company has still not taken place, the employees have not yet received their salaries for January – and some of them have already walked off the job. Read more…
China NEV retail at 786,000 in Jan, up 17% year-on-year while down 40% from Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
Overall passenger car retail sales in January were 1,853,000 units, 9 percent lower year-on-year and 30 percent lower than in December.
China’s NEV penetration rate at retail was 42.42 percent in January.
TotalEnergies questions further ACC battery factories
The French energy group TotalEnergies believes it makes more sense for the European battery joint venture ACC to focus on the current factory in France than on further expansion. CEO Patrick Pouyanné expressed scepticism about the planned factories in Germany and Italy. Read more…
Zeekr, Dongfeng M-Hero integrate DeepSeek in car cockpits
Zeekr’s in-house developed Kr AI large model is plugged into DeepSeek R1, and M-Hero has also completed the integration with the DeepSeek AI model.
Car companies are looking forward to using DeepSeek R1’s stronger AI capabilities to enhance the cockpit experience.
BYD Denza sees 1st production cars of N9 SUV roll off line
Denza’s sales chief previously said the N9 would be launched in the first quarter.
The Denza N9 is a six-seat large hybrid SUV model that is 5,258 mm long.
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. Read more…
Renewables provided 90% of new US capacity in 2024 – FERC
Renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass – accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity added in 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign.. Read more…
DeepSeek Is Already Making Its Way Into Chinese EVs
Two Chinese automakers—including Geely—have announced support for China’s AI disruptor. Read more…
GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV: Report
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will reportedly be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, 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 Tesla sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more. Read more…
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day, including on the new Wagoneer S. With a new cash bonus, you can score over $10,000 off Jeep’s new electric SUV. Here’s how. Read more…
Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans
DOT to review $7.5B federal EV charging program, funded with 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Keeps funding projects in progress but rescinds guidance for continued buildout Means new state proposals for rules not yet released, months of delay for states’ funding Tesla has captured more than $41 million in government money for the buildout The… Read more…
The Mercedes eSprinter Proves How Good An Electric Work Vans Can Be
If your company can set up a charging place for it, the electric Sprinter has a lot of advantages. Read more…
Porsche will launch new gas-powered cars, because profits come first (for now)
Porsche will launch new gas-powered and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars as its EV models fail to gain traction. The sports car maker warned that the new combustion engine models and battery development expenses would hurt profits this year, sending share prices plunging. Read more…
