The whole world watched a golden wedge glide silently across the sunbaked Austin tarmac yesterday, its butterfly doors opened up against the Texas sky, and we all felt that familiar chill every car enthusiast gets when confronting the death of the steering wheel. No helm, no pedals, not even a rudimentary stalk to flick an indicator. Just two contoured buckets… Read more…
Glencore reaches new milestone at all-electric Sudbury copper mine
There’s an impossible amount of good-looking girls in Sudbury, Ontario, and an equally impressive wealth of high-grade nickel and copper ore living “just” 8,500 feet below the town’s surface, too – and Glencore Canada is sending a bunch of big EVs down to get it. Read more…
University at Buffalo adds electric buses to Stampede Fleet
The University at Buffalo is celebrating the deployment of eight new 40-foot electric transit buses, which are now quietly transporting students, staff, and campus visitors per day. The buses are the first in UB’s Stampede fleet to ditch diesel, kicking off a four-year effort to electrify the university’s campus transportation system. Read more…
Princeton NuEnergy wins $50-million DOE grant to build cathode-recycling plant
Princeton NuEnergy wins $50M DOE grant to build a cathode-recycling plant using plasma-assisted tech to rejuvenate battery materials. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla has another Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, 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 Tesla’s latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more. Read more…
The Jeep Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range EVs face another delay
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) may not arrive as soon as expected after yet another delay. Read more…
BYD’s most affordable EV is about to get a ‘big’ sibling
BYD is preparing to launch a new electric hatch, positioned between the Dolphin and Seagull (Dolphin Surf) in size and price. Read more…
All press is good press, right? Cybercab event leaves more questions than answers
On today’s pressing episode of Quick Charge, we challenge the notion that all press is good press by filling the void of information surrounding this week’s Tesla Cybercab launch with a whole lot of bad news for the Full Self Driving brand. Read more…
Canada, US and Mexico cooperate to launch charging network for electric trucks on the West Coast
Canada, US, and Mexico launch BC2BC electric truck charging network along I-5 corridor, supported by Volvo Group and Tesla to decarbonize freight transport. Read more…
Tesla’s new rare-earth-free EV motor is a big deal, but not THAT big a deal
Alongside Tesla’s low-key Cybercab event this week, the company showed off its new rare earth-free Cybercab motor, which reportedly increases power density and efficiency significantly. Read more…
GAC-Huawei Aistaland GX7 starts pre-sales, touting 4 LiDARs and triple-motor powertrain
The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with pre-sales prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($36,870) to 311,900 yuan. Read more…
The Tesla Cybercab Is Already Being Investigated For Not Having A Steering Wheel
It’s been hours since Tesla officially launched the Cybercab and the Feds are already putting it under a microscope. Read More…
Li Auto launches new L9 in UAE in key Middle East expansion step
The new Li L9 starts at about $87,100 in the UAE and has been specially adapted to the local climate and user preferences. Read more…
Omron spin-off Aratas launches the G3VH SiC MOSFET relay, rated at up to 3,300 V
Aratas America launches the G3VH SiC MOSFET relay rated for 3,300 V, offering low power loss and high-speed switching for advanced measurement and BMS. Read more…
The all-new Torcal reveals Bentley’s obsession with torque
Ettore Bugatti famously derided W.O. Bentley’s Le Mans-conquering racers as “the fastest lorries in the world.” It was meant as a Parisian sneer, but in Crewe, they took it as the highest form of praise. For over a century, a proper Bentley has never been a dainty, rev-happy plaything. It has always been an iron fist in a bespoke Connolly… Read more…
New York Port Authority launches $45m electric truck programme
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has initiated a $45 m programme to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks and charging infrastructure. The scheme is in partnership with CALSTART. Read more…
Zest announces ultra-fast charging Co-op partnership
In the UK, Zest is partnering with Heart of England Co-op to deliver high-powered charging at nine supermarkets in the Midlands. Zest will fund and operate the infrastructure under a multi-year agreement. Read more…
BMW prepares Regensburg plant for the Neue Klasse
BMW is advancing its preparations for the Neue Klasse at its Regensburg plant. During a three-week production pause, the automaker installed a new pre-assembly line for the integration of high-voltage batteries, among other updates. Read more…
UltraTech to intensify supply chain electrification with 600+ eHGVs
UltraTech Cement, the world’s largest cement company by sales volume and capacity outside China, has announced plans to scale its logistics fleet operation by introducing over 600 new electric trucks by December 2026. Read more…
Alliance for Automotive Innovation begs Congress to stop automotive innovation
The entire US auto industry is back at it again, lobbying Congress to stifle competition and ensure that Americans remain stuck with overpriced, second-rate, highly-polluting vehicles. Read more…
