A video deep-dive into the Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES reveals the most groundbreaking, offbeat Hondas maybe ever. Read more…
Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
While some recent high-profile bankruptcies have cast doubt on the EV startup space recently, medium-duty electric truck maker Harbinger got a shot of credibility this week with a massive $100 million Series B funding round co-led by Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund. Read more…
Go West, young brand – GreenPower Motor Company sells 11 more BEAST buses
GreenPower Motor Company says it’s received three orders for 11 of its BEAST electric Type D school buses for western state school districts in Arizona, California, and Oregon. Read more…
A Volkswagen ID.7 Drove 585 Miles On One Charge. But There’s A Catch
During the efficiency test, the ID.7 Pro S had a remarkably low average electricity consumption of 6.75 miles/kWh. Read more…
Michigan State Police deploy their first electric patrol vehicle
There is no state more associated with cars and car culture than Michigan – and the state that’s home to the Motor City has just taken a huge step into the future with the deployment of its first-ever all electric police vehicle. Read more…
3,500 unit order gives British telecom UK’s largest commercial EV fleet
British telecom provider BT Group has committed to adding 3,500 new EVs to its commercial truck and van fleet over the next two years, bringing its total EV count to 8,000 units and giving it the largest electric vehicle fleet in the UK. Read more…
Video: Exploring the outdoors and testing off-road capabilities with NIU’s XQi3
With the winter in full swing, it’s easy to spend most of the time indoors, but if you’re still looking to scratch that itch to get out and spend more time outside exploring, the XQi3 by NIU is the perfect solution to explore both trails and urban spots. On top of NIU designing the XQi3 with some great handling for off-road riding, it’s also fully street-legal. Read more…
Illinois awards $100M for electric truck charging corridor, Tesla to get $40M
In a move that’s expected to play a crucial role in supporting the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, $100 million of the Biden Administration’s last-minute $635M payout is headed to Illinois to help build out an electric truck charging corridor. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV6 GT’s ‘Virtual Shift’ And ‘Engine’ Sounds Are Wild
Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Your cousin from Kia sounds pretty rowdy too and also brings “gear shifts” to the EV performance world. Read more…
Diesel wins this round as CARB backs away from Advanced Clean Fleets rule
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has withdrawn its request to enact the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which required fleets that are “well-suited for electrification” to reduce emissions through the phase-in of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and the banning of commercial diesel sales after 2035. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here’s The Energy It Lost
If you’re wondering how much time you could survive in an EV while stranded during winter, this video might provide you with an answer. Read more…
Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
In an official announcement released at 8:15PM last night, Walmart-backed electric van company Canoo filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code and will cease operations immediately. Read more…
Analysts raise ‘5 big conjectures for 2025’, ‘Xiaomi acquiring Nio’ included
A Nio executive quoted the report’s authors as saying it was their internal sharing of their recognition of the Nio brand and the battery swap model.
Other conjectures include X acquiring TikTok and Truth Social and re-listing.
It’s The End Of The Road For Canoo
The electric vehicle startup has filed for bankruptcy and will “cease operations immediately” after failing to secure capital. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis tackles overheating during fast charging
Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) announced on 18th that it has developed a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CEO calls for EU emissions fines to be dropped
Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has urged the European Union to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to meet the new CO2 emissions standards. Källenius argues that these penalties will slow the industry’s progress in developing and producing more affordable electric vehicles. The EU’s 2025 regulations require new car… Read more…
Podcast: non-Tesla EV Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales, Rivian $$$, 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 non-Tesla EVs getting Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales in the spotlight, Rivian getting some money from Biden, and more. Read more…
Chevy launches sweet new Equinox and Blazer EV deals that can slash prices by $5,000
Chevy just introduced new deals on the Equinox and Blazer EV models to make them even more affordable. With 0% interest and a new trade-in bonus, Chevy is offering over $5,000 in savings. Read more…
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes eActros 600 Electric heavy-duty trucks
Amazon is steadily electrifying its delivery fleet—the retail juggernaut and its delivery partners have more than 3,000 electric vans delivering packages to customers across Europe, and this number is expected to grow to more than 10,000 vehicles by the end of 2025. Amazon’s fleet of heavy-duty trucks is also starting to get charged—the company recently… Read more…
Why Honda Dealers Actually Want EVs
The Honda Prologue’s success proves that Americans are hungry for EVs from the Japanese brands they trust. Read more…
