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 our choice for Electrek car of the year, NIO Day, what’s coming for EVs in 2025, and more. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries exceed 130,000, meets adjusted full-year target
Xiaomi EV said it has delivered more than 130,000 units of the SU7, as the electric sedan marks the one-year anniversary from its debut. Read more…
VW has a fix for its ID.4 recall, and sales are starting back up now
Volkswagen has identified a solution for its ID.4 recall and is ready to start producing post-recall ID.4s, with sales restarting now or soon at a dealership near you. Read more…
Schneider electric semi truck fleet hits 6 million miles driven
Just a year after it hit the 1 million electric mile mark, Schneider National ($SNDR) and its unmistakable orange semi trucks have thrown down the gauntlet – adding more than 5 million miles to its BEV tally and crossing the 6 million electric mile mark. Read more…
Hyundai is preparing to launch its first electric minivan: Here’s what we know so far
Hyundai is gearing up to launch its first all-electric minivan. Production is set to begin next year, and the EV minivan is expected to play a key role in its global expansion. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Isuzu NRR-EV gets to work as first electric trucks reach customers
Isuzu is giving Red Bull electrified wings – the iconic drinks company is officially the first to put the production version of its new-for-2025 Isuzu NRR-EV medium duty electric box truck to work in North America. Read more…
Jeep Recon gets spied again with barely any camo
The Jeep Recon is launching next year, and we’ve already seen it in a few spy shots earlier this month. Now it’s time for two more spy shots, showing us the Recon with barely any camo at all – which makes us think Jeep had this thing driving around a lot in the hopes someone would capture it and turn… Read more…
Honda’s CEO Struggles To Explain Why Nissan Merger Makes Sense
Honda’s CEO said it was “difficult” to pinpoint what makes Nissan a strong business partner. Read more…
Anker SOLIX New Year sale takes 50% off power stations, Samsung AI Combo washer/dryer $1,125 off, Hyper e-bike, more
I hope everyone’s holidays were merry and filled with good food and better company! Closing out this week’s Green Deals is the Anker SOLIX New Year Sale which is not only extending its Christmas savings into 2025 but also offering short-lived flash sale lows through the weekend, with one being the C800 Plus Portable Power Station at its $429 Cyber Monday low while it lasts. There are also Samsung’s AI Combo Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer, which are down at $2,199 for the rest of the year, as well as several other Bespoke smart appliance deals. And we’ve got two one-day-only discounts from Best Buy too – first, on the Hyper 26-inch Electric Mountain Bike at a new $550 low, while Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower is down at $570. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page. Read more…
CATL announces new stock listing plans as the EV battery giant expands globally
The world’s largest EV battery maker wants an even bigger market share. On Thursday, CATL announced plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to drive the company’s “global strategic layout” and improve its competitiveness. Read more…
Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
2024’s Electrek EV of the year will again be controversial: The Volvo EX30. The svelt car from the Swedish brand that is owned by a Chinese company tops our list because it embodies the future of EVs. The EX30 was originally going to be made in only in China, but is now being built in Europe as well and it could even be built in the US where deliveries are just now starting. Read more…
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Power Integrations’ wide-creepage IC switcher targets 800 V automotive applications
US-based Power Integrations, which produces high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has introduced a wide-creepage package option for its InnoSwitch3-AQ flyback switcher IC for automotive applications. A wide drain-to-source-pin creepage distance of 5.1 mm eliminates the need for conformal coating, making the IC compliant with the IEC60664-1 standard in 800 V vehicles while simplifying… Read more…
Chevrolet Volt: The Used Buyer’s Guide
The Volt delivered more EV range than a Toyota Prius Prime, up to 53 miles in the second generation. Read more…
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030
Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with labor union leaders that will see the automaker cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. The cuts, which are expected to save the company roughly €3.79 billion per year, will be achieved through a combination of gradual employment reduction, early retirement, and voluntary buyouts. The agreement comes after months of tense negotiations between… Read more…
No, for crying out loud, killing EV subsidies will not help an EV company
In light of Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk’s support of ending EV credits in the US, many have said that this will somehow help Tesla against the competition. But it won’t, and here’s why. Read more…
VinFast is offering a crazy low lease deal on the VF 8 SUV for $0 down
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is pulling a late demand lever in 2024 to entice US customers to get behind the wheel of its VF 8 SUV. Designed for SUV-loving families in the US, the VinFast VF 8 is now available to lease for well under $300 a month with $0 down. Read more…
Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
Tesla has finished raising its main steel structure for its Tesla Semi factory, which appears to be on track for production in 2025. Read more…
Jeep’s new Recon EV sheds its camouflage while charging ahead of its big debut [Photo]
Another electric Jeep SUV is almost here. With its official debut just around the corner, Jeep’s new Recon EV was spotted charging in production form, giving us our best look at the Wrangler-inspired SUV. Will the Recon live up to its legendary predecessor. Read more…
Paua partners with Roam Charging to expand access to EV connectors in the UK
UK EV charging platform Paua, designed for businesses, has announced its collaboration with UK-based EV charging network Roam Charging (formerly known as EVC) to provide Paua users with access to more than 800 EV connectors at more than 200 sites. Roam Charging’s network, now fully integrated into the Paua app, includes hubs at such locations… Read more…
