Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar coating for EVs In ideal conditions it could provide many miles of additional EV range per day Mercedes wouldn’t say how the solar paint would be applied to a car Mercedes-Benz is trying to come up with any and all new ways to increase efficiency, which it believes is the new currency as it enters the EV era. In… Read more…
Mercedes developing micro-converters for parallel wiring, mixed batteries
Mercedes-Benz has its eyes on solid-state batteries with its partnership with Factorial for battery cells, but the automaker’s already thinking one step beyond that. In the future, Mercedes envisions mixed battery packs with different types of cells all wired in parallel rather than today’s series arrangement. The enabling factor to this is a new… Read more…
The electric Chrysler Pacifica is finally coming, but not soon enough
It’s official: Chrysler will finally launch an electric Pacifica minivan. The company is developing clever storage ideas that could make it even more functional than Volkswagen’s recently introduced ID.Buzz. But you’ll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on one. Read more…
Podcast: GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar rebranding, 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 GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar’s rebranding, and more. Read more…
Caltrain makes history with fully electric trains on SF to San Jose route
Caltrain, the 160-year-old San Francisco to San Jose rail corridor, has ditched diesel and is now fully electric. Read more…
Jeep launches Wagoneer S EV lease prices starting at just $599 per month
Jeep’s first global luxury electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day. Despite its $72,000 price tag, lease prices for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV start at just $599 per month. Read more…
Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells
This was made possible by an innovative new power converter that can be integrated into the battery pack at a cell level. Read more…
Mercedes Reinvents Brakes For EVs, Puts Them Inside The Drive Unit
The manufacturer says in-drive brakes could provide a lifetime braking solution for electric vehicles with multiple advantages. Read more…
Over 40% Of Tesla’s Profit Come From Selling Regulatory Credits
If a new administration delivers more lax environmental rules for automakers, one of Tesla’s key profit-drivers could go away. Read more…
RedEarth to manufacture bidirectional V2G-capable chargers in Australia
Just a few days ago, the Australian government announced the approval of a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has wasted no time—it has signed a deal with ambibox to produce the German company’s bidirectional V2G-capable EV chargers at its manufacturing facility in Darra,… Read more…
NREL’s free analysis tool helps fleets calculate TCO for EVs
Commercial vehicle fleets will electrify sooner or later—the savings from lower maintenance and energy costs are substantial, and growing. However, the math behind a transition to EVs can be quite complicated. EVs are less standardized than diesel vehicles, and their total cost of ownership (TCO) can vary based on a wide array of factors, from… Read more…
2025 Audi RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT now available in the US
Audi has once again raised the bar for electric performance with the launch of the 2025 RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT. These high-performance EVs pack impressive power, range, and the latest technology. The S e-tron GT starts at $125,500, while the high-performance RS e-tron GT Performance begins at $167,000. Both models are now available for order through US… Read more…
Genesis wants a bigger slice of the US luxury market with new EVs en route
If you haven’t noticed, Genesis is quickly making a name for itself in the US. The luxury automaker now has 60 sales outlets as it expands into new US states. With new EVs launching, Genesis is eyeing a bigger share of the US luxury market. Read more…
Rivian electric truck saves the day by pulling semi truck stuck in mud
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck saved the day this week by pulling a semi-truck stuck in the mud in Covington, Kentucky. Read more…
Anker’s full Black Friday sale takes $4,434 off power stations, Heybike Mars 2.0 e-bike $600 off, Worx, EGO Power+, Segway, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a nice mix of Black Friday deals on backup power solutions, affordable EVs, and plenty of marked down lawn care equipment. Starting us off is the full Black Friday sale from Anker SOLIX that is taking up to $4,434 off units and bundles, like the C300 90,000mAh Power Stations that are returning to their lowest prices starting from $140. Heybike has launched its next weekend flash sale through Sunday that is taking its Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike to an $899 low. We have three different brands of lawn care equipment getting some major savings, with Worx’s Nitro LEAFJET Cordless Leaf Blower hitting a new $94 low, while EGO Power+ has its Select Cut 21-inch 56V mower with a 10Ah battery down at $700, among others. Lastly, Segway is taking up to $600 off its Navimow H series and i series Robot Lawn Mowers that start from $799. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 power station and bundle, the full Jackery Black Friday sale, and more. Read more…
Volkswagen confirms its low-cost ID.2 EV is still on track to launch, SUV version to follow
Despite several new EV models facing delays, Volkswagen’s cheapest model yet, the ID.2, is still on track to launch. The company confirmed the entry-level EV will launch as early as late 2025, marking a new “starting point” for the German auto giant. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving
An issue with the 12-volt battery charging system can cause certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to suddenly lose power. Read more…
Toshiba and MIKROE develop automotive gate driver board for brushless motors
Toshiba Electronics Europe has teamed up with development tools supplier MikroElektronika (MIKROE) to integrate its TB9083FTG gate-driver IC into the Brushless 30 Click, a compact add-on board for precise and reliable control of brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications. Toshiba’s TB9083FTG has been designed in accordance with ISO 26262 (2nd edition) and integrates nine… Read more…
How simulation and model-based approaches enhance the design, safety and efficiency of batteries
Sponsored by Ansys. At the backbone of EV performance, battery technologies have earned the spotlight when it comes to accelerating the industry toward increased adoption of profitability. Faced with pressure to achieve range, safety and cost targets, engineers must address the challenges of battery modeling, manufacturing and vehicle integration while accounting for both mechanical performance… Read more…
Rivian CEO On Dealer Laws: ‘As Close As You Can Get To Corruption’
RJ Scaringe says that dealers essentially paid for laws that protect their business. Read more…
