Hundreds of thousands of Hyundai and Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are being recalled due to a potential issue leading to a loss of driving power and increasing the risk of a crash. This is the second major recall this year for the South Korean automakers, and it affects several popular models, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis… Read more…
KIT opens pilot agile battery cell production line with robotic automation
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have set up a robotic, modular and agile battery cell production system to enable production of customized battery cells in required quantities. KIT researchers developed special robot cells in cooperation with Exyte, a German engineering company. Using a robotic automation system, the researchers have reached a level… Read more…
Contechs launches high-voltage automotive systems engineering accreditation program
UK-based automotive design and engineering consultancy Contechs will run a new high-voltage systems engineering accreditation program in 2025 to train engineers for the electric mobility sector. The initiative aims to address an 80% skills shortage of qualified electrical engineers in the automotive sector. It will be available to businesses and individuals from graduate to qualified… Read more…
Exclusive Anker SOLIX C300 bundles $120 off, AeroGarden systems 50% off, Black Friday Greenworks sale, more
It’s the beginning of the Black Friday home stretch, with today’s Green Deals being led by exclusive deals on Anker’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh Power Stations (and coming along with $49 in free gear) that start at $143. Right behind them are a collection of AeroGarden’s indoor hydroponic systems and multi-pod seed kits at new Black Friday lows, with the Harvest 2.0 model down at $45, among others. We also have Black Friday savings across a huge lineup of Greenworks electric mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, bundles, and more – all at up to 46% off and starting from $29. Lastly, we spotted a new all-time low price on Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station that has dropped to $80. Plus, all the best hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, including all the major Black Friday sales on EVs, power stations, and more that are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
Last call on amazing BLUETTI 72-hour Black Friday Flash Deals – save up to 60% on top sellers
This year’s Black Friday sales are gearing up, and portable power station leader BLUETTI has kicked off the holiday season with amazing deals on backup power stations, batteries, and solar panels. The first round of incredible BLUETTI Flash Deals brought epic price cuts of up to 57%, but it’s not too late to join in! The last rounds are just around the corner: November 25–27 and November 29–December 1. As a special Thanksgiving gesture, Electrek readers can enjoy an exclusive 5% discount on many other premium solar generators. Get your holiday shopping list ready and don’t miss out on these unbeatable deals!. Read more…
Hyundai doesn’t care if Trump kills the EV tax credit, it plans to keep growing either way
Although President-Elect Donald Trump is promising to end the $7,500 EV tax credit, Hyundai is confident it will continue growing in the US. The company just opened a massive new $7.6 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia as it looks to grab a bigger share of the US market. Read more…
Former coal mine land to host 5.5 GW of solar as Peabody partners with RWE
US coal giant Peabody and Germany’s RWE are teaming up to develop 5.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar and energy storage projects on former mining land in the Midwest. Read more…
BMW iX Long-Term Review: Better Tires For Winter, Same Range
By using a new set of so-called “all-weather” rubber, I’ve avoided the 15% range drop that came with my last set of winter tires. Read more…
GM And Hyundai EV Pickup Could Be In Development
The two global rivals are reportedly working together to build an EV pickup that could be sold under a “badge engineering” scheme. Read more…
California May Do EV Rebates Under Trump—Just Not For Tesla
California Governor Gavin Newsom has floated the idea of reviving the states EV rebates and leaving Tesla out. Read more…
California will give $7,500 rebates if Trump kills EV tax credit
California will provide its residents with $7,500 rebates for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Monday. Trump’s transition team has indicated that killing the federal EV tax credit is a priority, as it’s viewed as an easy target in a likely… Read more…
Amprius ships A-Sample EV battery cells to USABC
Amprius Technologies, which produces lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes, has shipped its SiMaxx A-Sample EV Cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). Amprius’s internal testing of the A-Sample EV cell has shown specific energy of 360 Wh/kg at the beginning of its life—surpassing the USABC program target of 275 Wh/kg at end of… Read more…
How flywheel technology and kinetic power boosters enable ultra-fast EV charging (Webinar)
With the rapid rise of electric vehicles, the need for public ultra-fast, reliable charging infrastructure has become critical. Join this webinar, where ZOOZ Power will discuss its kinetic power booster that enables ultra-fast EV charging without requiring costly grid upgrades. The ZOOZTER™-100 is built with patented flywheel technology—a smart boosting solution for fast charging in… Read more…
BYD’s next-gen Blade battery is coming next year
The EV landscape is evolving fast and without any signs of slowing down. Advancements in battery technology are probably the most important part at the moment. According to the latest reports, BYD will unveil its next-generation Blade battery in 2025. The company promises significant improvements in the range and extended life cycle of the battery. Cao Shuang, managing director of… Read more…
Tesla preps a remote control team for robotaxi – taking a page out of Waymo’s book
Tesla has confirmed through a new job listing that it plans to establish a ‘teleoperation’ team to remote control its upcoming robotaxi fleet. Read more…
BYD confirms next-gen Blade EV battery is coming soon promising even more range
BYD is launching a new Blade EV battery next year to power its next wave of vehicles. China’s EV giant confirmed the advanced batteries will unlock even more driving range for its next-gen electric cars. Read more…
California to step up with an EV rebate if Trump kills the $7,500 federal tax credit
California has proposed offering $7,500 state EV tax rebates to residents if Trump kills the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced today. Read more…
Zero Motorcycles and Hero nearing new lower cost electric motorcycle
As part of Zero Motorcycles’ new approach to affordability, the California electric motorcycle maker is increasingly relying on strategic partnerships in the industry to help lower costs and leverage production experience. Now we’re getting word that one of the company’s key partners, Hero MotoCorp, is closing in on its first Zero-enabled electric motorcycle model. Read more…
2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Everything We Know
This may be the most capable plug-in truck ever. Here’s why. Read more…
Renault Trucks announces electric truck with 600 km range
Renault Trucks has officially announced a new version of the E-Tech T with a range of up to 600 kilometres for 2026. Sister company Volvo Trucks wants to present an electric long-haul truck with a similar range as early as 2025. However, the related brands remain silent on the technical data. Read more…
