An MIT-led study found EVs usually beat gas cars on emissions, but the advantage varies sharply by location and driving habits. Read More…
EVs Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Your ZIP Code Decides By How Much
Sodium Batteries And EVs That Power The Grid: Inside GM’s Big Energy Push
With sodium-ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid technology, General Motors’ growth ambitions extend far beyond cars. Read More…
Used tyres could make EVs quieter
Although electric vehicles are significantly quieter than combustion-engine cars, they can still generate noises such as humming sounds that some occupants perceive as unpleasant. Researchers at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have now developed a new method of reducing noise from EV power electronics using material derived from recycled tyres. Read more…
China targets 40% penetration for new-energy heavy trucks by 2030
China has mapped out a plan to promote new-energy heavy-duty trucks, aiming for a fleet exceeding 1.6 million vehicles by 2030. Read more…
Galp completes fast-charging corridor across Portugal
With the opening of a fast-charging park in Pombal near the Portuguese A1 motorway, charging provider Galp has completed its prestigious fast-charging corridor. This now connects Porto in the north of the country to the Algarve in the south along the A1 and A2 motorways. Read more…
India: Meghalaya launches five electric buses in Shillong
Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India, has commissioned five electric buses in its capital city, Shillong. This marks the first introduction of electric buses in the city, which is also a popular hill station in the Northeast. Read more…
BYD energy storage powers Hungary’s largest battery project online
BYD supplies a 288.6-MWh storage system for Hungary’s largest battery storage project. Read more…
Geely to continue asset consolidation to strengthen main listed platform, chairman says
The move aims to streamline the governance structure and further implement the “‘One Geely” strategy, Geely chairman Eric Li said. Read more…
BMW previews the future of performance with the electric M Concept Neue Klasse
BMW shook up the 24 Hours of Le Mans by pulling the covers off its latest creation: the M Concept Neue Klasse. Officially, the German automaker describes this vehicle as an “exploratory look” at the design direction for upcoming high-performance models. In reality, we exactly know what this vehicle represents. It functions as a thinly veiled, near-production blueprint for the… Read more…
EQONIC wins UK grant to develop digital twin manufacturing and end-of-life battery disassembly line
EQONIC Group wins UK grant to develop a digital twin for battery manufacturing and end-of-life disassembly, boosting efficiency and scalability. Read more…
Xiaomi shifts gears with new sub-brand and extended-range SUVs
Xiaomi, the consumer electronics company that entered the automotive industry only a couple of years ago, is taking a major detour. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted regulatory approval for the company to build extended-range electric vehicles. This development is a complete reversal for the tech firm, which previously dismissed this powertrain technology. Realities in the domestic market… Read more…
Toyota opens orders for its first body-on-frame EV pickup, starting at under $60,000
The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV is now way more expensive to lease, but the Bolt is a bit cheaper
America’s most affordable EV offering over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, just got significantly more expensive to lease this month. Read more…
Shell could walk away from offshore wind in $1 billion+ sell-off
Shell is planning to sell its offshore wind farm assets in a deal that could raise more than $1 billion, Bloomberg reports.. Read more…
Nayax introduces EV Meter to support destination charging across the UK and Europe
Nayax launches EV Meter, an all-in-one AC charger and payment platform for destination charging across the UK and Europe. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is Finally Here. The CEO Just Shared When To Expect More Models
CEO RJ Scaringe hinted about how far around the corner R3 is and what could come next. Read More…
Stellantis begins testing solid-state batteries in electric Dodge Charger
Automotive manufacturers have promised us a future filled with better, longer-lasting batteries for electric cars, and solid-state technology is the absolute pinnacle of these promises – the holy grail for EV engineers. Not to be left behind in the global race, Stellantis has officially taken this advanced technology out of the research lab and put it onto public roads, but… Read more…
BMW put the new iX3 through the paces, and it still drove 500 miles on a single charge
BMW drove the new iX3 through heavy rain and snow on public roads, climbing over 6,500 feet up hills, and it still managed 500 miles without stopping to charge. Read more…
Podcast: Rivian R2 first drive, BYD goes nuts on flash charging, Donut Lab’s miracle battery is dead, 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 our Rivian R2 first drive, BYD going nuts on flash charging, Donut Lab’s miracle battery being seemingly dead, and more. Read more…
SOLiTHOR’s solid-state electrolyte hits 465 Wh/kg at stack level, passes nail penetration test
SOLiTHOR’s solid composite electrolyte achieves 465 Wh/kg at stack level with strong safety and cycle life, advancing solid-state battery tech. Read more…
