Changan has unveiled the all-electric Deepal S05 as its second UK model. Order books open on 1 March, with pricing starting at £37,990 for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version and £39,990 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant. Read more…
CATL and BMW prepare for upcoming battery passport
CATL and BMW aim to deepen their existing partnership. In a new letter of intent, the focus is specifically on data exchange: Both parties intend to make progress in cross-border data transfer through pilot projects, with an eye on the upcoming battery passport requirements in the EU. Read more…
Archer Aviation to use Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis, possibly enabling autonomous rides (one day)
In what is being described as an “industry-first collaboration” by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike licenses, wireless charging, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again
Tesla’s estimated delivery times for all models in China have fallen to just 1-3 weeks, a dramatic reduction from the several weeks to two months quoted late last year. The collapse in wait times signals that Giga Shanghai has cleared its order backlog and has ample production capacity sitting idle. Read more…
China discovers ‘breakthrough’ EV battery that could double range to 1,000+ km
Chinese scientists have developed a new EV battery capable of delivering over 1,000 km (620 miles) of driving range with an energy density above 700 Wh/kg. Read more…
Rivian’s New RAD Division Is Here. But What Is It Really?
Rivian just put a name on its skunkworks adventure team, which may be the start of something much bigger. Lire la suite…
Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Actually Makes Sense
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: electric supercars, Uber’s big autonomous bet, and Lucid needs the midsize EV more than ever. Lire la suite…
Tata Motors to deploy 40 H2 ICE trucks in India
India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, has secured a government order for 40 hydrogen internal combustion engine-powered (H2 ICE) trucks. The company plans to fulfil the fleet order by 2028. Read more…
Tata Motors to deploy 40 H2 ICE trucks in India
India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, has secured a government order for 40 hydrogen internal combustion engine-powered (H2 ICE) trucks. The company plans to fulfil the fleet order by 2028. Read more…
Fleete opens largest commercial charging hub in the UK
Fleete has officially opened the UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub yet at the Port of Tilbury. The 5MW facility features 16 ultra-rapid chargers enabling up to 16 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to charge simultaneously, and is operated as a shared-user model. Read more…
Fleete opens largest commercial charging hub in the UK
Fleete has officially opened the UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub yet at the Port of Tilbury. The 5MW facility features 16 ultra-rapid chargers enabling up to 16 electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to charge simultaneously, and is operated as a shared-user model. Read more…
A voice command glitch is plunging Chinese EVs into darkness
A traffic accident caused by misinterpreted voice commands has exposed potential safety hazards in EV models pursuing minimalist design and smart features.
Real-world tests conducted by owners of multiple EV brands reveal concerning results.
Aberdeen to sell hydrogen buses as city pivots to electric
Aberdeen plans to dispose of its 25 hydrogen double-decker buses after more than a year out of service. The Scottish city is exiting its hydrogen joint venture with BP and shifting its public transport strategy towards battery-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Read more…
Aberdeen to sell hydrogen buses as city pivots to electric
Aberdeen plans to dispose of its 25 hydrogen double-decker buses after more than a year out of service. The Scottish city is exiting its hydrogen joint venture with BP and shifting its public transport strategy towards battery-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Read more…
Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery Charges Fast. But Experts Still Have Questions
The individual cell charged in about five minutes in an independent test. But can it do that at the pack level over many charging sessions? Lire la suite…
Stellantis publishes Q4 and FY2025 results: EV bet leads to $26 billion loss
We are watching the biggest course correction the automotive world has ever performed. Stellantis, the auto giant that owns brands like Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and DS Automobiles, among many more, shared its financial results for 2025. And the numbers are quite something else. The company reported a net loss of €22.45 billion. This is the first… Read more…
EU Council Simplifies Replacement of Damaged Charging Cables
The European Council has adopted a directive amending the requirements for measuring instruments. The new directive also addresses the issue of charging cable theft and aims to simplify the procedures. Read more…
Xiaomi’s racing ambitions accelerate with leaked Vision GT concept
Ahead of the 2026 MWC opening, a mysterious high-performance concept car from Xiaomi was spotted in Spain.
Spy photos reveal the vehicle features an aggressively styled aerodynamic design.
Tesla identifies 66 sites for proprietary truck charging network
Tesla has expanded its ‘Find Us’ map to include more than 60 additional Megacharger sites across 15 US states, offering the clearest picture yet of the charging network planned for the Tesla Semi. What remains unclear, however, is when the new locations will go live. Read more…
