The wait is over: Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 SUV is finally here. The three-row IONIQ 9 promises to “redefine EV mobility” with its sleek, futuristic design and tech-loaded interior. If the new electric SUV caught your eye after its debut, wait until you see it on the road. Read more…
The US’s largest solar + storage project gets the green light
The US’s largest proposed solar and storage project, the 2.4 gigawatt (GW) Sunstone Solar, just got the go-ahead from Oregon regulators. Read more…
Record Hybrid Sales Helped Boost ‘Green’ Car Sales In Q3
EV sales also grew compared to last quarter, but their market share shrank slightly. Read more…
Marelli’s new battery management system includes a system to prevent thermal runaway
Italian automotive supplier Marelli has developed a new version of its battery management system (BMS) for automotive applications, to be released in 2025. Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, the next-generation Marelli Energy Full EIS system is capable of early anomaly detection, preventing thermal runaway. The BMS is designed to enable higher frequency measurements and provide… Read more…
Lucid Gravity starts rolling off assembly line in production form
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker’s Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was first revealed in production form at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, and it arrives as a 2025 model, initially in Grand Touring form with a starting price of $94,900 before destination… Read more…
EcoFlow early Christmas takes 55% off power stations, Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus e-bike returns to market at $1,499, more
Today’s Green Deals are featuring two big early Christmas sales, the first of which is coming from EcoFlow through most of the month with up to 55% in savings that are continuing and beating out Black Friday rates, like the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station that starts at a $649 low, with many others. Riding up behind it is Rad Power’s early holiday savings with e-bike price cuts, free gear and extra battery promos, accessory discounts – and even the return of the RadCity 5 Plus Step-Through Commuter e-bike at $1,499. We also spotted some new and returning low rates on four Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Stations starting from $336, while the budget-friendly Worx 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric PowerShare Snow Blower drops back to the $300 2024 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early holiday sale from Heybike, and more. You’ll also find all the hangover Green Deals from Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales collected together in our dedicated shopping hub for you. Read more…
Podcast: big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, Audi A6 first drive, Climatize CEO interview, 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 big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize’s CEO, and more. Read more…
Those awesome USPS EVs might be jeopardized by Donald Trump’s stupidity
The USPS’ upcoming electric vehicles, which promise more reliability and comfort for drivers, cost savings for the agency, and cleaner air for communities nationwide, might be in jeopardy, according to a report from Reuters. Read more…
This Chinese tech giant sold more EVs than Toyota, and it just launched 6 months ago
Chinese automakers are emerging as a true threat in the global EV market as they expand overseas for growth. For the first time, half of the top ten global EV sales leaders were from China. While BYD is quickly catching up to Tesla, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold more EVs than Toyota after launching its first model in April. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue: What Do You Want To Know?
We’re driving Honda’s surprise electric hit, although the snow is getting in our way just a little. What do you want to know? Read more…
Yokogawa Test & Measurement releases WT1800R series power analyzer
Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its WT1800R series high-performance power analyzer to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for applications including EV powertrains, actuators, inverters and converters. The WT1800R power analyzer is designed to combine measurement results with waveform-capturing instruments through the IS8000 software. Engineers can perform field-oriented control measurements such… Read more…
Governor Newsom says California will step in if federal government kills $7,500 EV tax credit
The government of the state of California plans to provide rebates to residents who purchase electric vehicles if the next US administration ends the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. “We will intervene if the administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California,” said Governor… Read more…
This Tiny Electric Pickup Has A Not-So-Tiny Price Tag
The pint-sized Telo EV starts at $41,520 and can reach almost $50,000 in dual-motor long-range guise. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi Will Have 50% Fewer Parts Than Model 3
That’s one way to get the price below $30,000. Read more…
USPS begins deploying new electric delivery vehicles
Like a letter or package that was thought to be lost but finally gets delivered, and after more than 10 years of planning, deliberation and infighting, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun to issue its new electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicle to letter carriers. The NGDVs are built by Oshkosh Defense, which won… Read more…
European OEM to use Miba’s FLEXcooler in 2026
Austria-based Miba Battery Systems has announced that its FLEXcooler liquid cooling component for batteries will be used in an unnamed European OEM’s latest electric sports car model from 2026. FLEXcooler’s slim and flexible design ensures an optimal connection between the heat sink and battery cells without the need to use thermally conductive materials such as… Read more…
Ballard seeks to expand CPKC’s hydrogen-powered locomotive programme
Railroad company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), has purchased 98 new 200-kW fuel cell engine modules from Ballard Power Systems. The engines will be used for hydrogen-powered locomotives in the Canadian province of Alberta, and delivery is due in 2025. Read more…
Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs again
The promised ultra-efficient next-gen Toyota EV models will not hit the market in 2026 as expected. Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs as it introduces new tech that promises to cut costs and speed up production. Read more…
Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Read more…
Volkswagen to move production of ID. Buzz out of Germany
As Volkswagen is in turmoil on its home turf in Germany with massive labor strikes, the company looks to be relocating manufacturing of its ID. Buzz retro-style minivan EV out of the country. Read more…
