These two hybrids demonstrate the span of SUVs today In real-world driving, Santa Fe Hybrid gets nearly double the mpg Land Cruiser hybrid sacrifices much for the sake of off-road prowess, higher towing ratings Some SUVs are intended for serious truck duty, like towing and off-roading. Others are focused around comfort and family duty, with a… Read more…
How battery systems can become more sustainable – Eight questions for Hans Beyer from Webasto
When developing a battery system for an electric car, there is more to consider than just range and price. Other important factors are the origin of raw materials, safety, sustainability and charging performance. Hans Beyer from Webasto explains the trends in the development of innovative battery packs. Read more…
Meet the newest EV from Hyundai – new HX19e electric excavator
The HD arm of Hyundai has just released the first official images of the new, battery-electric HX19e mini excavator – the first ever production electric excavator from the global South Korean manufacturer. Read more…
Take A First Look At Telo’s $41,520 Mini EV Truck
The company says this thing will be on in production next year. Let’s hope it works out. Read more…
24M’s new Eternalyte electrolyte boasts improved charge rate and cold-temperature performance
24M Technologies has expanded its portfolio of Eternalyte electrolytes, which are designed to improve the charge rate and cold-temperature performance of batteries. Initially unveiled in February 2024 and designed for lithium metal batteries, the new enhanced offering is suitable for silicon- and graphite-based batteries used in applications that require high power and good low-temperature performance…. Read more…
Wevo-Chemie introduces silicones for automotive power electronics
German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie has launched a series of WEVOSIL thermally conductive silicone potting compounds, gap fillers and gels for DC/DC converters, which are increasingly integrated into larger units of electric drivetrains such as the HV battery, the main inverter or the OBC. WEVOSIL two-component silicone products built from third-generation materials enable fast… Read more…
Toyota’s $20,000 EV In China Gets Lidar, Cutting-Edge Nvidia Chip
A flood of orders reportedly crashed Toyota’s web server soon after the bZ3x went on sale. Read more…
Unassuming Container Gives Second Life To Totaled Tesla Batteries
The Fellten Charge Qube acts as a huge battery generator thanks to repurposed packs from high-mileage or damaged EVs. Read more…
It just gets worse for Nikola as massive hydrogen recall follows bankruptcy
Whoever is left at Nikola after the fledgling truck-maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month is probably having a worse week than you – the company issued a recall with the NHTSA for 95 of its hydrogen fuel cell-powered semi trucks. Read more…
Harbinger guarantees incentive pricing to combat Trump Administration chaos
With the Trump Administration fully in power and Federal electric vehicle incentives apparently on the chopping block, many fleet buyers are second-guessing the push to electrify their fleets. To help ease their minds, Harbinger is launching the IRA Risk-Free Guarantee, promising to cover the cost of anticipated IRA credits if the rebate goes away. Read more…
Rivian patented active aero wheel covers
Rivian is looking to patent wheel covers with active aerodynamic elements to further improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles. Smooth wheel covers—like the ones available on the updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T—can help reduce aerodynamic drag, but they’re generally fixed in place, and thus not optimized for all scenarios. In its… Read more…
SAFELOOP: Research on sustainable and safe batteries
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management is part of the European research project SAFELOOP, which is driving the development of a new generation of safe, sustainable and powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Read more…
BasiGo to deliver 28 electric buses to Rwanda
African electric bus provider BasiGo has announced plans to begin delivering 28 new electric buses in Kigali, Rwanda next month. The company will also install the corresponding infrastructure to charge 25 buses at its Rwandex depot overnight. Read more…
Honda to launch three EVs in Malaysia by 2027
Honda has announced that it will begin selling electric cars in Malaysia this year. The company plans to introduce three EVs in the country by 2027. However, only one model has been confirmed so far. Read more…
Volvo EX90 to get the ES90’s 800V architecture and Nvidia Orin platform
Volvo just announced the ES90 sedan, and it uses an 800V architecture, which enables faster DC charging than the EX90’s 400V one. But not for long. The company is planning on upgrading the EX90 with the 800V architecture to bring it on par with the ES90. This upgrade will come “in one of the model-year changes” in the future, according… Read more…
The world’s first electric seaglider just hit a major milestone [Video]
Is it an electric plane, boat? It’s the best of both. The world’s first full-scale electric seaglider officially hit the seas for testing this week with passengers onboard. It can fly and glide on water. Watch it in action below. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sales keep crashing, Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, IONIQ 9 unveils, 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 sales crashing, the unveiling of the Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, and IONIQ 9, and more. Read more…
These are the cheapest EVs you can lease in March at under $300 a month
Spring is just around the corner and the EV deals are heating up. Right now, several electric models are available to lease for under $300 a month, making it a great time to make the switch (or upgrade). Here are the cheapest EVs you can lease this March. Read more…
Tesla’s revamped Model Y sees strong early interest in China with 200,000 units ordered
It looks like Tesla’s new Model Y is getting some serious traction in China. According to local reports, the new model attracted 200,000 pre-orders since its January 10th debut. A portion of these orders are refundable, but the sheer volume suggests significant consumer interest in the updated electric SUV. These numbers are good news for Tesla’s investors waiting to see… Read more…
It’s OK For EVs To Be ‘Worse’ Than Gas Cars
EVs can be the affordable, reliable transportation devices we all need. But only if we stop trying to fit them into gas car boxes. Read more…
