South Korean metals producer Korea Zinc has signed a strategic partnership with US-based Alta Resource Technologies to produce rare earth oxides for applications including EVs. The two companies plan to establish a joint venture in the US and build production facilities on the site of Korea Zinc’s US subsidiary to separate rare earth elements using… Read more…
Volvo’s CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is ‘Perfect’ For EVs. He Has A Point
One key reason why it’s going to be a lot easier to electrify the U.S. compared to Europe. Lire la suite…
Scout Didn’t Expect This: Nearly All Of Its ‘Electric’ Truck Buyers Want A Gas Engine
Scout Motors now has over 150,000 reservations. Nearly all want the range-extending gas engine. Lire la suite…
Pilot Travel Centers to deploy heavy-duty EV charging stations for Tesla Semis
Truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers has entered into an agreement with Tesla to install charging stations for Tesla’s Semi heavy-duty electric trucks. The Tesla charging stations will be built at select Pilot locations in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, along I-5, I-10 and “several major corridors where the need for heavy-duty charging… Read more…
Elon Musk considers a merger between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, credible reports say
According to a new report by Bloomberg, Elon Musk is seriously considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla or between SpaceX and xAI, which in turn already owns X (formerly Twitter). A three-way merger between all three companies is also on the table. The information comes from Bloomberg, but Reuters also adds that the potential SpaceX – xAI merger would… Read more…
The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here’s Why It Mattered
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla’s O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors’ latest plans. Lire la suite…
Wheel-E Podcast: Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, 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 a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more. Read more…
Tesla announces launch in Morocco
Tesla is officially expanding into Morocco, marking another step in the automaker’s push into African markets. The company will host a launch event on February 6 in Casablanca, introducing the Model 3 and Model Y to the North African nation. Read more…
CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices
CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. Read more…
Abarth reshapes 600e line-up with Turismo and Competizione
Abarth has overhauled its electric 600e range, introducing the Turismo and Competizione trim levels. The new variants replace the former Abarth 600e and the limited-edition Scorpionissima. Read more…
Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. Is The U.S. Next?
Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi. Lire la suite…
Chery plans European HQ for commercial vehicles in Liverpool
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery plans to establish its European headquarters for commercial vehicles in Liverpool to expand its electric van business in Europe. The location will primarily focus on R&D for the European market. Read more…
Changan band Oshan adopts CATL sodium-ion batteries
Shortly after CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery for light commercial vehicles, the battery manufacturer has now begun implementing its Na-ion batteries in passenger cars. The first three projects appear to be confirmed. Read more…
Thailand: Sharge to establish nationwide charging network for Grab
Thai EV charging service provider Sharge has partnered with Grab to build a dedicated charging network for the company. It plans to invest over 400 million baht (around 10.7 million euros) in the project. Read more…
Gotion previews net income more than doubling in 2025, benefiting from stake in Chery
Chery’s Hong Kong listing brought Gotion about RMB 1.7 billion in gains.
Gotion holds a 1.66% stake in Chery and is one of the automaker’s core suppliers.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra finally arrives in Gran Turismo 7
For the first time ever, a Chinese car has officially joined the legendary racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a high-performance machine that perfectly shows a massive shift in how the world views electric cars from China. As of yesterday, January 29, 2026, players across the world can finally get behind the virtual wheel of this… Read more…
New hydrogen refuelling station at Incheon Airport
The South Korean city of Incheon, located near the capital Seoul, has had ambitious plans for years regarding the use of hydrogen in mobility. Now, a hydrogen mobility hub, including a liquid hydrogen refueling station, has been established at Incheon Airport. Read more…
RWTH Aachen tests electric bus/cable car concept
Researchers at RWTH Aachen University have tested the first prototype of their electric bus/cable car vehicle in the upBUS project. The federally funded initiative is developing a mobility system that combines autonomously driving electric minibuses with urban cable cars. Read more…
It did brake: Waymo robotaxi hits child
In Santa Monica, California, a Waymo robotaxi collided with a child who was crossing the street. The vehicle managed to brake before the impact. The child sustained only minor injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating the incident. Read more…
California: Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils hydrogen buses and fuelling station
The Victor Valley Transit Authority has introduced 13 hydrogen fuel cell buses and an interim hydrogen fuelling station in California’s High Desert. The vehicles and infrastructure were presented during a public event attended by local, regional and state representatives as well as industry partners. Read more…
