The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell… Read more…
RadRunner e-bikes from $999, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 with solar panels $2,999, Anker Everfrost review, more
Well folks, the weekend is nearly here and before it officially arrives we’ve pieced together the latest roundup of Green Deals. Leading the pack today are RadRunner 2 and 3 Plus e-bikes from $999 as well as an EcoFlow flash sale that takes the brand’s robust DELTA Pro 3 with four 125W solar panels down to a new $2,999 low. We’ve also went hands-on with Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler, and the full review is waiting for you to scope out right here. There are also plenty of other deals from earlier in the week that are still live, so head below and we’ll get you caught up on what you may have missed. Read more…
Podcast: how Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it
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 how Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, and more. Read more…
ABF Freight orders five more Orange EV electric terminal trucks
Orange EV, a manufacturer of Class 8 all-electric terminal trucks, has announced that ABF Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has placed an order for five additional Orange EV terminal trucks. ABF Freight received its first four terminal trucks from Orange EV in 2022, and currently has nine in its fleet. It will receive and deploy… Read more…
BetterFleet receives $15 million to advance adoption of its EV fleet charging management platform
Fleet-management software company BetterFleet, with US headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. The round was led by venture firms Aligned Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC). The funding will fuel BetterFleet’s expansion across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, which will focus… Read more…
Liebherr unveils permanent magnet electric motor for off-highway equipment
Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses… Read more…
Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of… Read more…
The 2026 Kia EV4 Gets One Thing Very Right About EV Charging
It’s time to say goodbye to one of the more annoying features found on electric vehicles, and I hope the Kia EV4 can lead the way here. Read more…
Tesla offers deep discounts and perks to move Cybertruck inventory
Tesla is rolling out significant discounts and added benefits on its Cybertruck in both the United States and Canada. This comes as the company faces the huge challenge of clearing existing inventory. American customers can now find discounts of up to €10,810 on select 2024 Cybertruck models. Yes – Tesla still has unsold Cybertruck units from last year. Some of… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China
The automaker plans to launch an AI-powered advanced driver assistance platform in China soon. The first car using that technology will launch later this year.
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Driving The Zeekr 7X In Europe Shows Things Will Never Be The Same Again
We’re past the point where Western manufacturers were global leaders in everything automotive, and the 7X proves it. Read more…
The Kia EV3 Has Been Named 2025 World Car Of The Year
Electric and hybrid cars swept the World Car Of The Year Awards in New York this year, with two Hyundai Motor Group EVs winning accolades. Read more…
BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week’s Shanghai auto show
The concept supercar car has the ultimate pure styling and world-leading technologies, said the head of Denza.
Previously reports said the car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao’s Super 9 concept.
Subaru Finally Gets Serious About EVs
On this week’s podcast, we chat about Subaru’s EV comeback, the Lucid Gravity, and a new Senate bill that could ban Chinese cars. Read more…
VW Won’t Bring Small EVs To The U.S. But It’s Mulling An Electric Pickup
America already has plenty of large, electron-guzzling vehicles, yet manufacturers don’t want to bring cheaper EVs to the States. Read more…
The new Aventon Pace 4 is getting closer to a theft-proof electric bike
Aventon has officially announced its latest electric bicycle, the Pace 4, adding advanced smart bike technology and enhanced rider comfort to its popular line of urban-friendly e-bikes. The Pace 4 builds upon Aventon’s successful formula of accessibility and ease of use, now augmented with new connectivity and security features that make it harder to steal and easier to get back. Read more…
Past classic that deserves the electric restomod treatment: Ford Taurus
The current EV era is ripe with revered classic car designs and nameplates that are being reborn as battery-powered rides – and the success of cars the Renault 5 proves it can be a winning formula. Today, I’m suggesting another classic that deserves a modern electric update: the OG Ford Taurus. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Sandvik QH443E electric cone plant
The new flagship Q-Range electric drive cone plant from the quarry experts at Sandvik is engineered to be safe, quiet, and tough enough to operate in the most hostile environments the mining and quarrying industries can put it in. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) brand damage is destroying used car value: ‘People don’t want them anymore’
Tesla’s brand damage is eroding the value of used Tesla vehicles at a rapid rate, as owners rush to sell theirs.. Read more…
BYD Sealion 06 electric SUV revealed
Chinese electric car giant BYD is expanding its popular Sealion family with the upcoming Sealion 06, a new electric SUV. Regulatory filings indicate that this latest addition will offer both fully electric and plug-in hybrid versions. The Sealion 06 has appeared in a catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), a regulatory step before any vehicle… Read more…