The Dongfeng Nissan joint venture has unveiled the new NX8. The mid-sized SUV will launch in China as both a BEV and an EREV, serving as a sister model to the N7 sedan. Read more…
RWTH Aachen successfully tests catenary trucks
The BEV Goes eHighway (BEE) project by RWTH Aachen University has successfully concluded. For four years, it conducted research on overhead line trucks, retrofitted two commercial electric trucks from DAF, and completed over 10,000 test kilometers. Read more…
Canada: BC Hydro launches 400 kW chargers as network tops 800 ports
BC Hydro has expanded its public charging network to more than 800 charging points across British Columbia, Canada, and commissioned its first 400 kW fast chargers at a new hub in Burnaby. The site marks the highest charging capacity currently available on the utility’s network. Read more…
Afeela 1 hands-on review at the CES Las Vegas
Afeela is the new brand founded by Sony and Honda that aims to offer premium electric mobility and combine Honda’s vehicle manufacturing prowess with Sony’s technological know-how. On paper it sounds like a wonderful idea and not that it’s about to go on sale we’ll finally see how well it works in real life. The Afeela 1 will launch in… Read more…
US’s largest offshore wind farm can resume construction, in a third blow to Trump
In a setback to Trump’s anti-offshore wind crusade, a federal judge today issued an order granting Dominion Energy’s request for a preliminary injunction allowing construction to resume on the US’s largest wind farm, the 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. Read more…
BYD offers a first look at its upcoming flagship electric SUV and sedan
BYD is preparing to launch two new flagship EVs in early 2026, an electric SUV and sedan. With their official debut just around the corner, BYD revealed the first images, offering us a closer look at what to expect. Read more…
US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% of it
Solar didn’t just show up in 2025 – it carried the grid. A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember shows that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand last year, highlighting how central solar has become as power demand accelerates. Read more…
Volvo claims the new EX60 truly understands you
Volvo is preparing to change the way we think about electric cars with its newest model, the EX60. This mid-size SUV is a high-tech machine designed to talk back to its owner. Set for a full debut on January 21, the EX60 is the first vehicle from the Swedish brand to include Google’s Gemini AI. The car can now handle… Read more…
Electric Macan outsold gas in 2025, but Porsche commits to gas for some reason
Porsche’s all-electric Macan outsold its combustion-engined one in 2025, the only model where the company sells both gas and electric versions. And yet, the company still recently committed to delaying future EV models and extending availability of combustion ones, despite the weakness that combustion car sales are showing globally. Read more…
Electric Macan outsold gas in 2025, but Porsche commits to gas for some reason
Porsche’s all-electric Macan outsold its combustion-engined one in 2025, the only model where the company sells both gas and electric versions. And yet, the company still recently committed to delaying future EV models and extending availability of combustion ones, despite the weakness that combustion car sales are showing globally. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 driving and a sneak peek at the interior [Video]
A week after the EV2 made its global debut, we are already getting our first look at Kia’s smallest electric SUV in action. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 driving and a sneak peek at the interior [Video]
A week after the EV2 made its global debut, we are already getting our first look at Kia’s smallest electric SUV in action. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla stops selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, 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 Tesla to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, and more. Read more…
Is Tesla ending FSD direct sales to avoid CA’s false advertising ban?
Tesla abruptly announced this week that it would no longer sell its Full Self-Driving software package through an upfront, one-time fee, and instead would move to a subscription only model, starting on February 14th. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla stops selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, 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 Tesla to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, and more. Read more…
Is Tesla ending FSD direct sales to avoid CA’s false advertising ban?
Tesla abruptly announced this week that it would no longer sell its Full Self-Driving software package through an upfront, one-time fee, and instead would move to a subscription only model, starting on February 14th. Read more…
Whale Logistics buys 1,000 battery-swapping electric truck tractors from U Power
Chinese battery swapping technology firm U Power has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Whale Logistics in Thailand through its U SWAP subsidiary to promote the deployment of commercial battery-swapping electric trucks in Thailand. Whale Logistics is an integrated logistics service provider offering warehousing, yard operations and end-to-end logistics solutions. It has ordered 1,000 battery-swapping… Read more…
Whale Logistics buys 1,000 battery-swapping electric truck tractors from U Power
Chinese battery swapping technology firm U Power has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Whale Logistics in Thailand through its U SWAP subsidiary to promote the deployment of commercial battery-swapping electric trucks in Thailand. Whale Logistics is an integrated logistics service provider offering warehousing, yard operations and end-to-end logistics solutions. It has ordered 1,000 battery-swapping… Read more…
EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores,… Read more…
EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores,… Read more…
