According to a corporate listing in China, Zhejiang Xinglixing New Energy Technology Co., Ltd has registered a new capital inflow and shareholder restructuring. The investment comes from a Xiaomi-backed company named Hanxing Venture Capital, bumping up the company’s capital from RMB 100 million ($14.8 million) to RMB 130 million ($19.3 million). Now, Hanxing Venture Capital holds about 23% of Zhejiang… Read more…
This huge Texas solar hub is nearly 1 GW, and it’s only half built
Renewable energy developer Origis Energy has brought another 500 megawatts (MWdc) of solar online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, pushing the sprawling project’s operating capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt (GW). Read more…
BYD reveals images of the new Qin Max EV ahead of its launch next month
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, 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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more. Read more…
This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe
Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs. Read more…
hofer powerTec’s battery disconnect unit for electric buses enters series production
hofer powerTec begins series production of a battery disconnect unit with integrated control for electric bus battery systems by LION Smart. Read more…
Tesla Breaking Off Its China Business? Musk Calls It ‘Absurdly Fake News’
The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was preparing to split off its China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. Read More…
Magna will build an 800 V two-speed eDrive for Chery at its new Wuhu plant
Magna will build an 800 V two-speed eDrive for Chery at its new Wuhu plant, enhancing power density and efficiency for global EV platforms. Read more…
‘Largest Supply Disruption In History’: High Oil Prices Drove Record EV Sales In 50 Countries
U.S. EV sales are down, but the rest of the world is picking up the slack to reduce its reliance on oil. Read More…
The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong
On today’s Plugged-In Podcast: Ferrari Luce reviews, Rivian R2 range tests, and new research reveals how safe Waymos really are. Read More…
Rivian’s June quarter bottom line saved by software sales
There is a serious issue at the heart of building electric vehicles right now: stamping heavy sheet metal and bolting multi-link suspensions onto a chassis makes you bleed cash, but writing elegant lines of code makes you wealthy. The monstrous presses that punch out body panels – they are the brutal, high-capital reality of the physical car business. But it… Read more…
EU ‘Battery Booster’ funding applications now open
The EU Commission has published a call for proposals to receive interest-free loans of up to €1.5 billion to support battery cell production projects.
Omoda announces O4 EV launch in Indonesia
Chery Group brand Omoda has announced Indonesia as the first market for the pure electric variant of its compact SUV, the O4. The company is showcasing the O4 EV at GIIAS 2026 and has opened its pre-orders, but it has yet to release the timeline for sales start.
UL releases an important new V2G standard
UL Standards releases UL 1741 Supplement SC, enabling scalable V2G AC charging interoperability for automakers like GM, Ford, and Nissan. Read more…
Ford CEO Thinks Chinese EVs Could Hit The U.S. Within 5 To 10 Years: Report
In an employee town hall, Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly said that Chinese EVs could hit U.S. soil in as little as five years. Read More…
Tesla tops 10 million electric vehicles built
Tesla has produced its ten-millionth vehicle worldwide. The milestone vehicle, a Model Y finished in Diamond Black, rolled off the production line at the company’s Fremont plant in California. Read more…
Volkswagen opens UK order books for the ID. Polo
Volkswagen has started taking UK orders for the new ID. Polo. Prices start at £23,945, while launch editions are available from £25,555 ahead of regular sales beginning in September. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: VW e-bikes, Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Auto-wheelie, 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 new e-bikes from VW and Specialized, a Huffy kids’ e-bike, Veo adds a three-wheeler to its shared micromobility lineup, we tested the new Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Rev Pro HMP launches 75 mph Flash e-scooter, and more. Read more…
Anyland Rev Pro e-motos have this one weird trick…auto wheelies!
We’ve seen quite a few low-cost mini e-Moto pit bikes that flirt with the $1000 price tag over the past months, but today’s has a really interesting trick: It auto-wheelies. It can’t be that simple can it? I grabbed my 14-year-old and some extra padding to find out.. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 spotted with a new high-tech setup and large 18″ digital screen
A mysterious IONIQ 5 test mule was caught in South Korea with an all-new interior setup, including a large 18″ infotainment screen. Read more…
