The company’s hybrid products are crushing it. EV sales, however, were a rounding error. Read more…
Wolfspeed launches Gen 4 MOSFET for high-power applications
Silicon carbide device maker Wolfspeed has introduced its new Gen 4 technology platform, to simplify switching in high-power designs such as EV powertrains, renewable energy systems and battery energy storage systems. Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 platform was designed to improve system efficiency and prolong application life, even in harsh environments, while helping to reduce system cost… Read more…
Honeywell releases new Battery Safety Electrolyte Sensor to detect thermal runaway in EVs
Honeywell has released a new generation of battery safety sensors. The Battery Safety Electrolyte Sensor (BES) series is designed specifically for enhanced safety in lithium-ion battery on-road applications, and exceeds industry standards for performance and reliability, according to the company. The new BES uses Honeywell’s proprietary Li-ion Tamer [clever!] electrolyte gas detection technology to identify… Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: JackRabbit’s solar charger, Cowboy e-motos, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new solar charging kit from JackRabbit, a reversal on a plan to double the power limit for e-bikes in the UK, China is pushing to replace lithium-ion battery e-bikes with lead acid battery alternatives, the Dallas Cowboys all got new electric motorcycles, UBCO enters receivership, and more. Read more…
Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
This electric crossover isn’t just for show. It’s fitted for the race track. Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E EV prototype is upgraded with three electric motors and borrows parts from its current NASCAR Cup Series. Check out the new EV below. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal. Read more…
Jeep is launching a new Wagoneer S EV trim soon: Here’s what to expect
The first 100% electric Jeep in the US is finally arriving at showrooms. With the first customer deliveries just around the corner, Jeep confirmed a new Wagoneer S trim will join the lineup in February. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Resets What You Know About EVs On A Track
Driving it on track proves why “N Grin Shift” is a game changer. Read more…
Zeekr 7X humiliates every other EV out there with its insane charging speed, here’s the video
If you’re looking for innovation in the EV space, there’s an argument to be made that where you need to be looking is China. Today’s case in point is about charging speed. The dream of getting a decent charge in 10 minutes or less is pretty much still just that across the world, but Chinese brand Zeekr begs to differ.… Read more…
Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035
The EV industry is poised to embrace the recycling and repurposing of EV batteries. But huge bottlenecks would need to be cleared before that market takes off. Read more…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets A Two-Door NASCAR Makeover
It’s official: the Mach-E looks excellent as a low-slung two-door hatchback. Read more…
Polestar transforms its EVs into Arctic Circle rally cars
Polestar is looking north with rally-ready versions of its current lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker started down this icy road in 2022 with the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle concept, which featured modifications for snow and ice driving. Now that concept has been joined by Arctic Circle versions of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs, with all… Read more…
How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs
What’s an EV startup to do if EV tax credits end and tariffs spike? On the Plugged-In Podcast, we explain what RJ Scaringe had to say. Read more…
Fast and heavy: Wallke H7 AWD pushes past the limits of electric bikes
There’s no denying how popular high-power electric bikes have become. And a quick way to get more power without having to go with a ridiculously large motor is to simply double up, putting one motor in each of a bike’s wheels. That’s what Wallke did with the Wallke H7 AWD, and the result is a fast e-bike that is as powerful as it is chunky – which is to say, very. Read more…
Kia EV4 spotted testing in Korea ahead of global launch
Kia’s latest and much-anticipated electric sedan, the EV4, has been spotted undergoing testing in Korea, just outside Kia’s headquarters. The company has been steadily expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the EV4 is almost ready for its upcoming global launch. Spy shots of the camouflaged EV4 reveal a sleek and sporty profile. The production version appears to be very close… Read more…
See The Tesla Cybertruck’s AWD System Try Its Best On Rollers
Here’s how the Cybertruck’s traction control system works when just one wheel has traction. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasoline
Ford on Thursday unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker’s 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn’t have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and… Read more…
Ford returns to Pikes Peak in 2025, with a twist on Mustang Mach-E
Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It… Read more…
This cool tech will turn existing fiber optics into smart sensors on Minnesota’s grid
Not-for-profit power cooperative Great River Energy, which serves 1.7 million people across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has partnered with Prisma Photonics to roll out real-time monitoring technology across 90 miles of transmission lines in northern Minnesota. Prisma Photonics will provide its PrismaPower system to track threats like wildfires, ice, wind, and physical damage to the Minnesota grid. Read more…
Here’s our best look at the Kia EV4 so far, including the interior [Video]
Kia confirmed it will launch the EV4 this year as it fills out “a full lineup of popular EVs.” According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan with a distinct style and sports car-like proportions. However, it’s expected to be much cheaper than your average sports car. With its official debut around the corner, we are getting a closer look at what we can expect from the Kia EV4, including the inside. Check it out below. Read more…
