Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Chery have unveiled the latest addition to their Luxeed lineup of electric vehicles. The new R7, available in Max and Ultra trims, is part of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) and promises to deliver a longer driving experience for consumers. The Luxeed R7 has a sleek and aerodynamic design, with dimensions measuring 4956… Read more…
Tesla delays new ‘affordable EV/stripped down Model Y’ in the US, report says
Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its new “affordable EV,” which is believed to be a stripped-down Model Y, in the United States. Read more…
The messy middle, hybrid semis, and century old tech comes to trucking
On today’s fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today’s trucking industry called, “the messy middle,” explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we’ve got ReVolt Motors’ CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better. Read more…
Trump’s war on clean energy just killed $6B in red state projects
Thanks to Trump’s repeated executive order attacks on US clean energy policy, nearly $8 billion in investments and 16 new large-scale factories and other projects were cancelled, closed, or downsized in Q1 2025.. Read more…
Tesla Delays Affordable EV (Again): Report
Tesla keeps saying it will build affordable products. But it’s kicking the can down the road, yet again. Read more…
PEM develops laser drying process for battery production
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell… Read more…
RadRunner e-bikes from $999, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 with solar panels $2,999, Anker Everfrost review, more
Well folks, the weekend is nearly here and before it officially arrives we’ve pieced together the latest roundup of Green Deals. Leading the pack today are RadRunner 2 and 3 Plus e-bikes from $999 as well as an EcoFlow flash sale that takes the brand’s robust DELTA Pro 3 with four 125W solar panels down to a new $2,999 low. We’ve also went hands-on with Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler, and the full review is waiting for you to scope out right here. There are also plenty of other deals from earlier in the week that are still live, so head below and we’ll get you caught up on what you may have missed. Read more…
Podcast: how Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it
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 how Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, and more. Read more…
ABF Freight orders five more Orange EV electric terminal trucks
Orange EV, a manufacturer of Class 8 all-electric terminal trucks, has announced that ABF Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has placed an order for five additional Orange EV terminal trucks. ABF Freight received its first four terminal trucks from Orange EV in 2022, and currently has nine in its fleet. It will receive and deploy… Read more…
BetterFleet receives $15 million to advance adoption of its EV fleet charging management platform
Fleet-management software company BetterFleet, with US headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. The round was led by venture firms Aligned Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC). The funding will fuel BetterFleet’s expansion across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, which will focus… Read more…
Liebherr unveils permanent magnet electric motor for off-highway equipment
Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses… Read more…
Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of… Read more…
The 2026 Kia EV4 Gets One Thing Very Right About EV Charging
It’s time to say goodbye to one of the more annoying features found on electric vehicles, and I hope the Kia EV4 can lead the way here. Read more…
Tesla offers deep discounts and perks to move Cybertruck inventory
Tesla is rolling out significant discounts and added benefits on its Cybertruck in both the United States and Canada. This comes as the company faces the huge challenge of clearing existing inventory. American customers can now find discounts of up to €10,810 on select 2024 Cybertruck models. Yes – Tesla still has unsold Cybertruck units from last year. Some of… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China
The automaker plans to launch an AI-powered advanced driver assistance platform in China soon. The first car using that technology will launch later this year.
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Driving The Zeekr 7X In Europe Shows Things Will Never Be The Same Again
We’re past the point where Western manufacturers were global leaders in everything automotive, and the 7X proves it. Read more…
The Kia EV3 Has Been Named 2025 World Car Of The Year
Electric and hybrid cars swept the World Car Of The Year Awards in New York this year, with two Hyundai Motor Group EVs winning accolades. Read more…
BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week’s Shanghai auto show
The concept supercar car has the ultimate pure styling and world-leading technologies, said the head of Denza.
Previously reports said the car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao’s Super 9 concept.
Subaru Finally Gets Serious About EVs
On this week’s podcast, we chat about Subaru’s EV comeback, the Lucid Gravity, and a new Senate bill that could ban Chinese cars. Read more…
VW Won’t Bring Small EVs To The U.S. But It’s Mulling An Electric Pickup
America already has plenty of large, electron-guzzling vehicles, yet manufacturers don’t want to bring cheaper EVs to the States. Read more…