British telecom provider BT Group has committed to adding 3,500 new EVs to its commercial truck and van fleet over the next two years, bringing its total EV count to 8,000 units and giving it the largest electric vehicle fleet in the UK. Read more…
Video: Exploring the outdoors and testing off-road capabilities with NIU’s XQi3
With the winter in full swing, it’s easy to spend most of the time indoors, but if you’re still looking to scratch that itch to get out and spend more time outside exploring, the XQi3 by NIU is the perfect solution to explore both trails and urban spots. On top of NIU designing the XQi3 with some great handling for off-road riding, it’s also fully street-legal. Read more…
Illinois awards $100M for electric truck charging corridor, Tesla to get $40M
In a move that’s expected to play a crucial role in supporting the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, $100 million of the Biden Administration’s last-minute $635M payout is headed to Illinois to help build out an electric truck charging corridor. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV6 GT’s ‘Virtual Shift’ And ‘Engine’ Sounds Are Wild
Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Your cousin from Kia sounds pretty rowdy too and also brings “gear shifts” to the EV performance world. Read more…
Diesel wins this round as CARB backs away from Advanced Clean Fleets rule
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has withdrawn its request to enact the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which required fleets that are “well-suited for electrification” to reduce emissions through the phase-in of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and the banning of commercial diesel sales after 2035. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here’s The Energy It Lost
If you’re wondering how much time you could survive in an EV while stranded during winter, this video might provide you with an answer. Read more…
Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
In an official announcement released at 8:15PM last night, Walmart-backed electric van company Canoo filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code and will cease operations immediately. Read more…
Analysts raise ‘5 big conjectures for 2025’, ‘Xiaomi acquiring Nio’ included
A Nio executive quoted the report’s authors as saying it was their internal sharing of their recognition of the Nio brand and the battery swap model.
Other conjectures include X acquiring TikTok and Truth Social and re-listing.
It’s The End Of The Road For Canoo
The electric vehicle startup has filed for bankruptcy and will “cease operations immediately” after failing to secure capital. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis tackles overheating during fast charging
Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) announced on 18th that it has developed a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CEO calls for EU emissions fines to be dropped
Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), has urged the European Union to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to meet the new CO2 emissions standards. Källenius argues that these penalties will slow the industry’s progress in developing and producing more affordable electric vehicles. The EU’s 2025 regulations require new car… Read more…
Podcast: non-Tesla EV Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales, Rivian $$$, 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 non-Tesla EVs getting Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales in the spotlight, Rivian getting some money from Biden, and more. Read more…
Chevy launches sweet new Equinox and Blazer EV deals that can slash prices by $5,000
Chevy just introduced new deals on the Equinox and Blazer EV models to make them even more affordable. With 0% interest and a new trade-in bonus, Chevy is offering over $5,000 in savings. Read more…
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes eActros 600 Electric heavy-duty trucks
Amazon is steadily electrifying its delivery fleet—the retail juggernaut and its delivery partners have more than 3,000 electric vans delivering packages to customers across Europe, and this number is expected to grow to more than 10,000 vehicles by the end of 2025. Amazon’s fleet of heavy-duty trucks is also starting to get charged—the company recently… Read more…
Why Honda Dealers Actually Want EVs
The Honda Prologue’s success proves that Americans are hungry for EVs from the Japanese brands they trust. Read more…
ChargePoint attempts to fight EV charger cord cutting
ChargePoint aims to curtail vandalism at public electric vehicle charging stations by equipping them with cut-resistant cables and alarm systems. The company unveiled both features Thursday, confirming that cut-resistant cables will be available for all of its “commercial and fleet charging stations.” It also plans to license the cut-resistant… Read more…
Tesla Model 3 VS. Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Tesla Supercharger Test
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first non-Tesla EV to get a NACS connector from the factory. Here’s how it fares against a Model 3. Read more…
At Rivian’s Electrical Hardware Lab, Sandy Munro checks out the new GEN2 architecture
Munro & Associates is known for its teardowns of the latest and greatest vehicles, and CEO Sandy Munro is known for explaining technical engineering topics in an engaging, accessible style. In a new video on the Munro Live YouTube channel, Sandy pays a visit to Rivian’s Electrical Hardware Lab in California, and speaks with Vidya… Read more…
Medium-duty EV maker Harbinger raises $100 million in Series B funding
Harbinger, a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund. Other investors include Tiger Global, the Coca-Cola System Sustainability Fund, ArcTern Ventures and THOR Industries. The company will use the funds to substantially accelerate its growth by deploying higher-volume production capacity, and to… Read more…
BYD just launched the world’s largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions
The BYD Shenzen, its new ro-ro ship that can carry 9,200 vehicles, has officially undocked. BYD’s new car carrier is the world’s largest as the EV giant aggressively expands overseas. After sales surged last year, the Chinese EV leader looks for even more global market share in 2025. Read more…
