The sodium-ion battery is engineered for extreme cold environments, retaining 90% of its usable capacity at -40°C, CATL said.
The sodium battery pack has a capacity of 45 kWh and targets use in light trucks and micro-trucks.
Interview: How Ford Trucks Is Positioning Its Electric Debut Truck
Ford Trucks had not previously offered an electric-powered truck. But that is changing now: With the F-Line E, the manufacturer is launching an electric truck in the 19- and 26-tonne classes in Western Europe this year—including Germany. We spoke with Burak Hoşgören, Ford Trucks’ Head of International Markets, about the leap into the electric truck era. Read more…
Geely Holding targets 6.5 million global sales by 2030
Geely Holding aims for sales outside China to contribute over one-third of its total by 2030, with global revenue exceeding RMB 1 trillion ($144 billion).
For the full year 2025, Geely Holding’s sales reached 4.12 million units, a 26% year-on-year increase.
VW Beats Tesla To Become Europe’s Top EV Brand In 2025
The Model Y was Tesla’s best-seller in Europe, but it wasn’t enough to fend off Volkswagen on the constructors’ list. Lire la suite…
Watch What Happens When The Volvo EX60 Slams Into A Pole
Volvo engineered the new EX60 to be as safe as possible. This means putting it through realistic crash scenarios. Lire la suite…
Demand frontloading propels China’s new energy heavy-duty truck penetration past 50% for 1st time
In December, China sold a record 45,300 new energy heavy-duty trucks, accounting for 53.89% of total heavy-duty truck sales of 84,000 units.
This was primarily due to demand being front-loaded from 2026, but the electrification trend in the heavy-duty truck industry is seen as unstoppable.
Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60
On today’s highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla’s Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV. Read more…
Humanoid robots build a new excavator every 6 minutes, RIGHT NOW
Chinese heavy equipment giant Zoomlion isn’t planning to deploy an army of humanoid robots on its factory floors in the future – they’ve got robots on the job right now. The company is already using these ‘bots to power its “third growth curve,” and they’ve been churning out a new excavator every six minutes for years. Read more…
Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses
Waymo founder John Krafcik made headlines this week with claims that Tesla’s cameras-only approach to Full Self Driving was “myopic,” but the self-driving taxis from the company he helped found keep illegally passing school buses – and putting kids at risk. Read more…
Nio Onvo launches HarmonyOS app for Huawei devices
The Nio main brand’s mobile app has already been adapted for HarmonyOS, while the Firefly sub-brand has yet to do so.
On December 31, Tesla’s native HarmonyOS app was launched on Huawei’s App Gallery.
Nio Onvo launches HarmonyOS app for Huawei devices
The Nio main brand’s mobile app has already been adapted for HarmonyOS, while the Firefly sub-brand has yet to do so.
On December 31, Tesla’s native HarmonyOS app was launched on Huawei’s App Gallery.
Xpeng becomes latest EV maker to launch 7-year financing plan in China
Xpeng joins Tesla, Xiaomi, and Li Auto in offering ultra-long-term, low-interest financing for vehicle purchases.
This approach helps reduce vehicle purchase costs while avoiding price wars.
Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius previews the upcoming new S-Class
In a short video, Mercedes’ CEO Ola Källenius previewed the upcoming S-Class refreshed model. The car itself is camouflaged, so you can see only tiny bits of the new design. Even though the upcoming S-Class release is labeled as “refresh”, the CEO says that it’s the most “radical refresh” in Mercedes history to mark the 140th anniversary of the company… Read more…
Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community
We are excited to announce a major addition to the site today: the launch of Electrek Forums. Read more…
Watch Hyundai’s electric sports car take off like an absolute animal, fake shifting and all
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N will go on sale in the US and Europe soon, but we are already getting a look at it in action. Read more…
Noon Energy proves 100+ hour battery for clean energy storage
With data centers projected to consume as much as 12% of total US electricity by 2028, Noon Energy says it has hit a key milestone: successfully operating a scaled-up, ultra-long-duration energy storage system for thousands of hours, capable of delivering clean power continuously for more than 100 hours at a time. Read more…
Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels across Europe in 2025
Europe’s power mix hit a tipping point in 2025. Wind and solar generated more electricity across the European Union than fossil fuels for the first time last year, according to Ember’s newly released European Electricity Review. Wind and solar supplied a record 30% of EU power, edging past fossil fuels at 29%. Read more…
Tesla FSD Super Users Can Now Get Half-Price Car Insurance
Lemonade’s new “Autonomous Car Insurance” is offering hefty discounts to Tesla drivers who use Full Self-Driving. Lire la suite…
Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the best bang for your buck for an EV?
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most popular EVs for its affordable price, long range capabilities, and modern tech. Is it the best bang for your buck when it comes to an EV. Read more…
Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise
Volvo has revealed the full look and specs of its upcoming EX60, fitting into the upper-middle segment of its electric product line, made with new megacasting technology and with class-leading range and charging performance. Read more…
