Introduction The M Hero-1 is Dongfeng’s answer to the electric Hummer, and possibly even the Mercedes G-Class EV, but it aims to be better off the road and nicer on the inside. If you don’t know, Dongfeng is a large Chinese manufacturer that also supplies vehicles to the Chinese military. Dongfeng is proud of this and has included some references… Read more…
Non-Tesla EV Roadtrips ‘Sucked’ Last Year. Now, They’re ‘Dramatically’ Better
Is having access to the Tesla Supercharger network really such a big deal? This YouTuber set out to find out. Read more…
Why the electric Porsche 718 Boxster won’t have one-pedal driving
Porsche has opted not to use one-pedal driving in its current EVs, and that won’t change with electric sports cars due to replace the current gasoline 718 Boxster and Cayman. It’s all about giving the driver more control and confidence, Porsche research and development boss Michael Steiner said in a recent interview with Autocar. “If you ask any… Read more…
Zunder opens Spain’s largest fast-charging park
Charging infrastructure operator Zunder has opened the largest HPC site in Spain to date. The high-power charging site is located in Oviedo in the north of the country and comprises 36 HPC connections. Twelve of these have an output of up to 400 kW, and 24 with up to 160 kW. Read more…
Lucid changes European boss and starts SUV production
There has been another change in the position of European CEO at Lucid Motors. Alexander Lutz has left the US electric car manufacturer after less than a year as Managing Director Europe. Instead, the Gravity electric SUV is now being built in series. Read more…
SAE strives for ‘universal’ Plug & Charge for the USA
The standardisation organisation SAE International is announcing a framework for ‘universal’ Plug & Charge in collaboration with the US government. It should be possible to automatically start and bill charging processes for any car at any public charging station. Initial tests are scheduled to begin in 2025. Read more…
NES to supply charging stations for ferry operator Fjord1
Ferry operator Fjord1 has commissioned its long-standing partner Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to supply two charging stations for the four autonomous, zero-emission ferries that will operate on the route between Lavik and Oppedal on the west coast of Norway from September 2026. Read more…
Toyota hits the brakes on next-gen EVs
Automotive giant Toyota has decided to delay the launch of its highly anticipated next-generation electric vehicles. Originally slated for an already late debut in 2026, these EVs, including the Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts shown at the Japan Auto Show last October, are now expected to arrive in mid-2027 at the earliest. There’s a reason behind this disappointing news. Toyota… Read more…
Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
Nikola stock sinks to a 52-week low, a NHTSA complaint claiming the fuel cell shuts down unpredictably, and one of hydrogen’s early adopters remains unconvinced. Is it time for Nikola to throw in the towel on hydrogen. Read more…
This big battery storage project will boost San Antonio’s grid
San Antonio’s grid is about to get substantial backup with a 120-megawatt (MW), 480-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage project.. Read more…
Hyundai’s three-row IONIQ 9 electric SUV looks even better on the road [Video]
The wait is over: Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 SUV is finally here. The three-row IONIQ 9 promises to “redefine EV mobility” with its sleek, futuristic design and tech-loaded interior. If the new electric SUV caught your eye after its debut, wait until you see it on the road. Read more…
The US’s largest solar + storage project gets the green light
The US’s largest proposed solar and storage project, the 2.4 gigawatt (GW) Sunstone Solar, just got the go-ahead from Oregon regulators. Read more…
Record Hybrid Sales Helped Boost ‘Green’ Car Sales In Q3
EV sales also grew compared to last quarter, but their market share shrank slightly. Read more…
Marelli’s new battery management system includes a system to prevent thermal runaway
Italian automotive supplier Marelli has developed a new version of its battery management system (BMS) for automotive applications, to be released in 2025. Based on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, the next-generation Marelli Energy Full EIS system is capable of early anomaly detection, preventing thermal runaway. The BMS is designed to enable higher frequency measurements and provide… Read more…
Lucid Gravity starts rolling off assembly line in production form
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker’s Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was first revealed in production form at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, and it arrives as a 2025 model, initially in Grand Touring form with a starting price of $94,900 before destination… Read more…
Podcast: big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, Audi A6 first drive, Climatize CEO interview, 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 big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize’s CEO, and more. Read more…
Those awesome USPS EVs might be jeopardized by Donald Trump’s stupidity
The USPS’ upcoming electric vehicles, which promise more reliability and comfort for drivers, cost savings for the agency, and cleaner air for communities nationwide, might be in jeopardy, according to a report from Reuters. Read more…
This Chinese tech giant sold more EVs than Toyota, and it just launched 6 months ago
Chinese automakers are emerging as a true threat in the global EV market as they expand overseas for growth. For the first time, half of the top ten global EV sales leaders were from China. While BYD is quickly catching up to Tesla, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold more EVs than Toyota after launching its first model in April. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue: What Do You Want To Know?
We’re driving Honda’s surprise electric hit, although the snow is getting in our way just a little. What do you want to know? Read more…
Yokogawa Test & Measurement releases WT1800R series power analyzer
Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its WT1800R series high-performance power analyzer to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for applications including EV powertrains, actuators, inverters and converters. The WT1800R power analyzer is designed to combine measurement results with waveform-capturing instruments through the IS8000 software. Engineers can perform field-oriented control measurements such… Read more…
