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…
‘I Want To Own It’: What Engineering Explained’s Jason Fenske Thought Of The Rivian R2
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we talk Rivian R2 first drive impressions with Jason Fenske, of the popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained. Read More…
Nio warns of dangerous in-car projectiles from fake NOMI devices
Nio warned that untested counterfeit devices could detach and shatter during collisions, becoming dangerous “in-car bullets.” Read more…
Dukosi, A123 and Nuvation combine chip-on-cell contactless monitoring with LFP cells in BESS proof of concept
Dukosi, A123 Systems, and Nuvation Energy unveil a contactless monitoring system with LFP cells for utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Read more…
Peugeot E-208 GTi starts at €42,900
Peugeot has unveiled the production version of the E-208 GTi, one year after presenting the concept car. The hot hatch uses the M4+ electric motor, which delivers 207 kW and 345 Nm of torque. Prices start at €42,900 in France and £34,995 in the UK. Read more…
Xiaomi delivers on Tesla’s decade-old robot charger vision with new home robotic arm
Xiaomi has unveiled a home robotic arm charger that autonomously plugs and unplugs your EV — delivering on a concept that Tesla prototyped over a decade ago but never brought to market. Read more…
BMW’s menacing new EV concept offers an early look at the first electric M3 [Images]
BMW unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse on Friday, offering a sneak peek at the all-electric quad-motor i3 M EV. Read more…
Nio opens first Greece store, expanding European footprint
Greek consumers can purchase models including the Nio ET5, Nio ET5 Touring, and Nio EL6. Read more…
BYD’s 1,582-horsepower Denza Z revealed ahead of official debut
Denza, the premium sub-brand of Chinese automotive giant BYD, has filed technical specifications for its upcoming flagship model during the domestic vehicle approval process. Named the Denza Z, this new high-performance EV completely abandons the brand’s traditional focus on comfortable MPVs and large family crossovers. Instead, it enters the market as a driver-focused machine with an astonishing peak output of… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches series production of the VLE
Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the all-electric VLE, the first model based on the company’s new VAN.EA electric vehicle platform. The vehicle is now rolling off the production line at Mercedes-Benz’s long-established van plant in Vitoria, Spain. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is Now Shipping With A Rare Accessory The Competition Forgot Existed
The R2 is billed as a relatively affordable adventure-ready EV. For an extra $755, owners can get some peace of mind. Read More…
BMW’s Neue Klasse M Concept Reveals The M3 EV’s Look, Not Its Secrets
It looks like a close-to-production preview of the production BMW i3 M, but the specs are still under wraps. Read More…
Nio Onvo starts nationwide delivery of updated L60 SUV in China
Currently, more than 1,000 show cars and test-drive cars of the updated L60 have arrived at Onvo stores. Read more…
IAV and Nexperia target higher EV battery efficiency
Development service provider IAV and semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia are collaborating on a new generation of high-voltage architectures for electric vehicles under the ‘ONE Inverter’ project. The partners aim to increase the amount of power that can be extracted from each battery cell, rather than focusing solely on larger battery capacities. Read more…
GM advances LMR battery cells as LFP plans fade
General Motors is reassessing its battery strategy for future electric vehicles. According to Kurt Kelty, the company’s head of battery development, GM is reconsidering earlier plans to introduce LFP cells and may instead focus on lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery technology. Read more…
BYD launches Dolphin G plug-in hybrid in Europe
Chinese manufacturer BYD is bringing the Dolphin G DM-i to Europe. The plug-in hybrid in the B-segment is set to offer up to 105 kilometers of electric WLTP range, depending on the battery version, and was specifically developed for these markets. Read more…
Non-bike bike gear tested: H2O Audio’s TRI 2 bone conduction headphones
I love listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks when I’m riding my e-bikes. Depending on the type of ride I’m doing, I’ve got an affinity for all of them. But I also love not getting hit by a car. And those two goals don’t always work well together. Read more…
