As Zeekr is slowly expanding globally, we got the chance to put our hands on some of its most desirable products. Zeekr is part of the Chinese automotive giant Geely, and is already available in a dozen of overseas markets with more expected to follow soon. The Zeekr 001 is, as the number suggests, the company’s first model and it… Read more…
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims [update]
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis. Read more…
Kia Was An EV Pioneer. What Comes Next Is Complicated
Right now, Kia dealers and customers are asking for more hybrids, executives say. Kia aims to deliver. Lire la suite…
CATL-backed Autoflight unveils water-based vertiport to expand eVTOL network
This marks the first integrated sea-air solution in the eVTOL sector, extending eVTOL infrastructure to water areas.
To date, Autoflight has accumulated commercial orders totaling 2,000 units.
Suncoast Charging opens first third-party Supercharger site in Florida
Tesla’s first third-party owned Superchargers are now operational in Florida. The eight charging stalls are located in Land O’Lakes, Bexley, and are branded as Suncoast Charging, a Florida-based EV charging company. Read more…
Why Your Used Tesla Should Have LFP Batteries
Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries. Lire la suite…
SCALE consortium set to advance trucking electrification across Scotland
A new consortium of Scottish logistics and charging businesses have joined forces to trial electric trucks and shared charging hubs. Called SCALE (Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification), the consortium is being led by electric truck charging specialist Voltempo. Read more…
BYD officially unveils the 3000-horsepower Yangwang U9 Xtreme
BYD officially launched its wildest creation yet: the Yangwang U9 Xtreme. This is a limited-edition track machine designed to push automotive limits, with the Chinese automaker planning to build only 30 units of this exclusive model. The U9 Xtreme represents the absolute peak of BYD’s engineering know-how, packaging nearly 3,000 horsepower into a machine purpose-built for the world’s toughest circuits.… Read more…
Leapmotor A10 brings premium tech to the budget fight
For as long as cars have existed, the automotive industry has worked on a simple rule: if you want premium features, you must pay a premium price. If you want a small car, you have to accept old technology and less space. It’s something we’ve been used to, but now, a new crop of affordable electric cars promises to rewrite… Read more…
Black Friday savings keep growing with up to 80% off EcoFlow power stations, Samsung smart appliances, Autel EV charger/solar cams, more
Following suit from yesterday’s edition, today’s Green Deals are packed with better-than-ever full holiday savings, led by EcoFlow’s next phase of its Black Friday Sale event with up to 80% discounts on backup power solutions, complete with bonus savings, free gifts, and new low prices – all starting from $149 + the phase’s first 48-hour flash sale. There’s also Samsung’s Black Friday appliance sale that can save you hundreds to thousands on smart energy-conscious washer/dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and more – starting from $269, as well as a new low price on Autel’s 50A MaxiCharger AC Lite EV Charging Station at $398 (plus the latest solar-powered security cameras). There’s also Black Friday roundups of DJI equipment, EGO Power+ tools, smart ambient lighting devices, a collection of one-day-only Best Buy deals, like Greenworks’ STEALTH electric mini-bike, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased Anker SOLIX Black Friday savings, Segway’s new Navimow robotic lawn mower lows + increased Ninebot EV savings, and more. Read more…
Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
No, it’s not the new Bolt. GM’s design team previewed a new high-riding “sporty Chevrolet EV” that should be brought to life. Read more…
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar just cut the ribbon on a huge new factory in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, and it dwarfs the New Orleans Superdome. The company’s $1.1 billion, fully vertically integrated facility spans 2.4 million square feet, or about 11 times the size of the stadium’s main arena. Read more…
Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem
Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said. Lire la suite…
Wallbox pushes new wave of EV chargers across the Mountain West
Wallbox is ramping up its partnership with distributor Codale Electric Supply to roll out more EV chargers across the Mountain West, a region that’s seeing a rapid escalation of electrification programs and regional highway corridor build-outs. Read more…
Podcast: Electricity is the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, new Porsche Cayenne 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 electricity becoming the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, the new Porsche Cayenne EV, and more. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs
The design of Ford’s new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs. Lire la suite…
Toyota bZ7 debuts in China with Huawei smart tech
GAC-Toyota took the stage at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou event to unveil its new bZ7 electric sedan. The bZ7 is the second major model built primarily by the company’s engineering team in China. Many industry watchers expected a more traditional approach, but the bZ7 throws caution to the wind, embracing key technical alliances that reshape the GAC-Toyota name. The model… Read more…
Here’s Waymo’s New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild
The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Lire la suite…
LEAD unveils high-precision solid-state battery cell stacking machine
LEAD has released of an integrated solid-state battery cutting and stacking machine targeted at addressing the technical challenges of next-generation energy storage manufacturing. The machine is engineered for the specific requirements of solid-solid interface materials used in all-solid-state batteries, which require highly precise and controlled stacking due to their sensitivity and brittle nature. The new… Read more…
Blink Charging’s new Shasta Level 2 EV chargers are designed for fleet and multifamily markets
EV charging provider Blink Charging has launched a new line of Level 2 EV chargers tailored specifically for multifamily and fleet applications. The Shasta line was originally developed through Blink’s acquisition of Zemetric, but has now been integrated into Blink’s broader charging ecosystem, with flexible installation and intelligent software capabilities. The Shasta 48 delivers up… Read more…
