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 Rivian R2, Lucid’s counterattack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’. Read more…
UK: Sheffield secures funding for 186 electric buses
Sheffield is set to introduce 186 electric buses with public funding totalling £92.7 million. The project includes government and regional investment as well as upgrades to the Olive Grove depot to support the new zero-emission fleet. Read more…
ThunderPlus to build 1.6 MW charging hub in India
ThunderPlus, a leading EV charging solutions provider in India, has announced plans to set up a charging hub with a total installed capacity of 1.6 MW. For the project, the company has partnered with EveyTrans, a major electric bus operator, and will hold a 40 per cent ownership stake in the facility. Read more…
U Power’s electric trucks complete operational testing and battery-swapping system integration
U Power has completed comprehensive operational testing and full-stack integration of the battery-swapping system for heavy-duty truck prototype vehicles it has designed for sale in Thailand. The completion of testing marks a step forward in U Power’s collaboration with Thailand-based Whale Logistics to deploy 1,000 battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks in the country. The strategic partnership, which… Read more…
Tesla opens first Megacharger station to Semi customers in California
After years of development, Tesla is ramping up production of its electric Semi, and simultaneously beginning to roll out the necessary charging infrastructure. The company currently plans to deploy 66 Megacharger locations across the US. Tesla already has two Megacharger sites operational—one at Gigafactory Nevada and one in Carson, California. However, these appear to be… Read more…
BMW iX3 50 xDrive real life range test with 20-inch rims
BMW wants to open the next chapter in electric mobility with its new generation of models. First of the lot is the new BMW iX3, which for now comes only in the 50 xDrive variant. All of the parameters of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive are impressive and judging by the initial demand, the model will likely become a huge… Read more…
Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors just added some fresh funding to its development journey via warrant exercise. The funding is made possible by a public offering that began in January. Read more…
BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look
With its official debut just a few weeks away, BMW offered a sneak peek at the new 2027 7 Series, its flagship luxury sedan. Read more…
Musk admits xAI ‘not built right’ — weeks after Tesla invested $2 billion
Elon Musk admitted today that xAI, his artificial intelligence venture, “was not built right first time around” and “is being rebuilt from the foundations up.” The admission comes just six weeks after he had Tesla pour $2 billion of shareholder money into the company. Read more…
BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas
The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offering 5-minute fast charging and a WLTP range of nearly 500 miles. Read more…
Rivian confirms R2 electric SUV pricing, availability
Rivian, known for its rugged trucks, revealed the final and arguably most important details about its R2. The new model is a smaller and more affordable sibling to Rivian’s original vehicles. Unfortunately, if you want to be the first to own one, you will have to pay for the top-of-the-line version first, putting the “affordability” into a bit of perspective.… Read more…
‘The Chinese Will Eat Our Lunch’: Europe’s EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell
Chinese EV makers are now bringing their low-cost advantage to the heavy-duty truck market. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge secures $200 million as mass production nears
The latest funding round of nearly $200 million brings Aridge’s total historical equity financing to about $1 billion.
The fresh capital arrives as the Xpeng-backed company prepares for a potential Hong Kong IPO this year.
Geely Galaxy debuts M7 hybrid SUV targeting budget-conscious buyers with 1,730-Km range
The M7 is expected to target the highly competitive 100,000 to 150,000 yuan segment in China.
The M7’s debut comes as sales data proves PHEVs are currently Geely’s core growth engine in its home market.
Could Stellantis bring in a partner for Europe?
The global automotive group Stellantis is reportedly reviewing its investments in Europe and engaging in discussions with competitors about cooperations and stakes in brands. While Stellantis denies rumors of a breakup, it does not refute the alleged search for partners. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 3 flash-charging edition, opens Tai 7 EV pre-orders
The Tai 3 flash-charging edition hit the market with a starting price of 153,800 yuan ($22,300), featuring a 5-minute fast-charging capability.
Pre-orders for the larger Tai 7 EV flash-charging edition have also opened, marking the brand’s latest offensive in the pure electric market.
BYD to launch ‘Flash Charger’ in Europe in April
The ‘Flash Charging’ technology presented by BYD in China a few days ago is just weeks away from its global market launch. On April 8, the Denza Z9 GT will be unveiled in Paris to European customers, introducing Flash Charging with up to 1,500 kW. Read more…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas
The automaker’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary partnered with Uber to deploy its robotaxis in Las Vegas. Lire la suite…
ChargePoint offers charging solutions for Ford Pro customers
Ford’s light commercial vehicle division and charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint have announced a new collaboration for Germany and the UK. The deal includes specialized EV charging solutions for home, depots, and workplaces for Ford’s commercial fleet customers. Read more…
Maybe robots SHOULD steal some jobs: new firefighting ‘bot saves human lives
Hyundai announced the unimaginatively named Unmanned Firefighting Robot last week – but this life-saving robot isn’t just a futuristic concept. The first operational unit was donated and deployed at the National Fire Agency, where it hopes to prove that there are some jobs robots should take from humans. Read more…
