Toyota and EVgo on Tuesday announced the opening of new DC fast-charging stations for underserved communities. Located in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, the fast chargers are part of Toyota’s Empact plan for making electric vehicles more accessible to communities not reached by previous infrastructure projects, such as those in urban… Read more…
Dober EV coolant gains GB standard approval in China
US-based Dober, an EV coolant manufacturer, has announced that its EV-LC Coolant has passed GB standard testing in China. The Guo Biao (GB) National Standards are issued by the Standardization Administration of China. The standard published in draft form in 2024 for EV coolants, GB29743.2, outlines “product classifications, technical requirements and test methods, inspection rules,… Read more…
EVgo opens the first charging stations deployed through Toyota’s Empact project
EVgo is a public fast charging provider that operates more than 1,100 fast charging stations across 40 states. Toyota is a global automaker that could be a leader in vehicle electrification if it chose to be. Here’s a small step in the right direction. Toyota is cooperating with EVgo to roll out a network of… Read more…
2026 BMW i3 And BMW iX3: Our Best Look Yet
The Neue Klasse EVs are coming in hot—and cold. Photos of extreme-weather testing come with new details on what’s next for BMW. Read more…
Trump’s Tesla commercial hasn’t helped inventory or new orders
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…
