President Trump’s $100 million publicity stunt for Tesla hasn’t helped the automaker’s struggling sales yet, based on an inventory check and new order delivery timelines in the US. Read more…
Covering every roof with solar could supply 2/3 of global electricity – study
If the world covered every suitable roof with solar panels, it could supply 2/3 of humanity’s total electricity consumption – allowing the globe to transition completely off of fossil electricity generation, according to a new study out of the University of Sussex. Read more…
Podcast: Trump’s Tesla ad, cheaper Tesla model, Mercedes CLA EV, 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 Trump making an ad for Tesla, upcoming cheaper Tesla models, the unveiling of the new Mercedes CLA EV, and more. Read more…
Kia’s first electric van looks even better in person [Video]
Kia is launching its first electric van, the PV5, later this year. If you liked how it looked in pictures, wait until you see it in real life. A production PV5 was spotted in Korea for the first time, giving us a closer look at the futuristic van. See it for yourself in the video below. Read more…
BMW iX3 debuts in September as first Neue Klasse EV
The first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles will be unveiled in September at the 2025 Munich auto show, and will wear iX3 badging, the automaker confirmed Friday. BMW brought out a camouflaged prototype of this model, the first in a family of EVs dubbed Neue Klasse (German for “new class”) at its annual financial results conference. CEO… Read more…
Dowload the reed relays guide for EV and charge point testing
Sponsored by Pickering. As electric vehicle technology evolves, so do the challenges in testing high-voltage powertrains, battery management systems, and charge points. Engineers require precise, reliable switching solutions to ensure accuracy and safety in these demanding applications. Pickering Electronics’ EV & Charge Point Testing Guide explores the critical role of high-voltage reed relays, which offer… Read more…
Pando’s minimalist solution allows more EV charging in less space at less cost
Who needs charging stations? Q&A Pando founder Aaron Li. During times of rapid technological development, many companies address the new technology by adapting the trappings of the old (Remember internet portals and online malls?). However, those who think “outside the box” (Remember that tired old phrase? It’s back!) are sometimes able to unlock major savings… Read more…
Diamond Aircraft takes over Volocopter
The rumours have been confirmed: The insolvent air taxi startup Volocopter has now officially announced its takeover by Diamond Aircraft. The company headquarters will remain in Bruchsal. Read more…
Electric car sales surge 30% globally, China leads
Despite what some media outlets would like you to believe, the start of 2025 shows a clear trend: electric cars are becoming more popular worldwide. Sales of both fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids jumped by 30% in the first two months of the year. This means 2.4 million of these cars were sold around the world in just under… Read more…
Jason Hoff appointed as CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new CEO position for its North America division, with the role going to its current Head of Quality, Jason Hoff. The company’s board says it aims to increase its engagement with US customers with this and other measures. Read more…
Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a reality
A new startup has emerged to take on the challenge of developing a lightweight electric sports car. U.K.-based Longbow on Wednesday provided the first details on its open-top Speedster and Roadster coupe, both of which it hopes to launch in 2026. It also confirmed the opening of reservations for both models in the U.K. (other markets weren’t… Read more…
I Took The Volkswagen ID. Buzz On A Road Trip. It Did Just Fine
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz “only” has up to 234 miles of range. But a drive to Detroit proves you can do more with that than you think. Read more…
dSPACE launches simulation software for power electronics
Germany-based dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation solutions, has released its XSG Power Electronics Systems software to support the simulation of highly dynamic switching frequencies of up to 500 kHz. The software for hardware-in-the-loop tests contains a library with ready-to-use models of power electronics circuitry so that users can create their simulations quickly… Read more…
Landis+Gyr sells charging division to Slovenian investor
A month ago, Landis+Gyr announced its withdrawal from the business with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EMEA region – but did not mention any search for a buyer, which raised doubts about the future of the division. However, the Swiss provider of energy management solutions has now found a buyer. Read more…
Tesla warns the US government about automobile tarrifs
US President Donald Trump and his ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk seem to be on the same page. The close relationship between the two goes so far that Trump recently organised a Tesla sales show outside the White House. But now it has come to light that Tesla has complained to the US government about planned tariffs on car imports into the USA. Read more…
Don’t Forget: Many DC Fast Charging Adapters Are Prohibited By Operators
We asked around, and those cheap fast-charging adapters are frowned upon. The same goes for extension cables. Read more…
CATL posts record Q4 2024 net income, gross margin slips
CATL reported revenue of RMB 102.97 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 3.08 percent year-on-year.
Its revenue declined in 2024 due to lower product prices brought about by lower prices of raw materials such as lithium carbonate.
ChargePoint to open five fast charging sites in New York
The five fast charging stations will be located in upstate New York, and provide charging to electric vehicles. Drivers will be able to access the chargers via the ChargePoint mobile app. Read more…
Fraunhofer institutes to produce bipolar plates for hydrogen mass-production research
In the H2GO research project, 19 Fraunhofer Institutes throughout Germany are focussing on fuel cell production. In particular, the experts want to develop production technology approaches to enable cheaper series production of bipolar plates – the centrepiece of the fuel cell. Read more…
Even Tesla Is Getting Nailed By The ‘Bipolar Tariff Regime’
Even Tesla can’t escape the tariff chaos. Plus, the VW Group’s Cupra brand U.S. launch is on track, and BMW takes a hit in China. Read more…