Xiaomi’s upcoming YU7 GT has just become the world’s fastest production SUV around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a lap time of 7:34.931. The record was achieved with Xiaomi chief test driver Ren Zhoucan behind the wheel. Previously, the record for the fastest production SUV was held by the Audi RS Q8 Performance with a lap time of 7:36.698. The second-best… Read more…
Ford rotor built with 100% recycled rare earth magnets passes durability test
Ford validates durable EV motor rotor built with 100% recycled rare earth magnets from Ionic Technologies and partners in UK circular supply chain. Read more…
Volvo is bringing a new EV to the US to replace the $35,000 EX30
The EX30 was set to arrive as one of the most affordable EVs in the US, starting at around $35,000. While the compact SUV is being discontinued from Volvo’s US lineup, the company confirmed a new entry-level model will replace it. Read more…
Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston
Electrek has learned that Tesla (TSLA) is building its massive new solar panel manufacturing operation at its facility in Brookshire, Texas, near Houston. The factory will be co-located with the Megapack Megafactory Tesla is already constructing at the same site. Read more…
Jeep maker reveals plans for a new ‘groundbreaking’ EV that will start at under $18,000
Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, announced plans to launch a “groundbreaking” small and affordable electric vehicle that will reportedly start at under $18,000. Read more…
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle spinoff LiveWire just entered the dirt bike market
There’s a new player entering the electric dirt bike market, though the name behind it will already be familiar to many riders. LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand originally launched by Harley-Davidson, announced today that it has acquired the assets of electric off-road startup Dust Moto. Read more…
The Skoda Epiq Is Europe’s Big Small Electric SUV
Skoda’s entry-level EV keeps the footprint small, but its trunk, range and clever packaging make it look more useful than you think. Read More…
Einride and EASE logistics plan pilot project for autonomous trucks in Ohio
Swedish company Einride and US freight carrier EASE Logistics are planning a pilot project for autonomous electric trucks. The project involves two units of the Einride eBot operating driverless in the US state of Ohio, transporting goods between various EASE locations. Read more…
Reading to install 2,600 on-street EV charge points with char.gy
Reading Borough Council has partnered with charge point operator char.gy to deploy around 2,600 public EV charge points across residential streets. The 15-year project aims to ensure that at least 90 per cent of households without driveways are within 100 metres of a charger. Read more…
SBRS introduces 500 kW charging system for commercial vehicles
Shell subsidiary SBRS is introducing a new DC charging solution for heavy-duty commercial vehicles to the European market. The core of the Shell Recharge PowerPack 500 is a modular, all-in-one device with outputs of up to 500 kW, designed for continuous operation in heavy-duty transport. Read more…
ZF commits to development and production of e-motors and inverters
Supplier ZF has completed a special review to restructure its Division E. The result is that the company will continue to manufacture key components for electric mobility and to produce e-motors and inverters. Read more…
US lawmakers propose annual EV fee in transport bill
US lawmakers have proposed a new annual federal fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids as part of a five-year transport package. The legislation would also reduce funding for EV charging infrastructure and electrified transport programmes. Read more…
Zeekr upgrades flagship 009 MPV with 900V architecture and faster charging
The premium electric MPV is offered in six- and seven-seat versions, with higher-trim models upgraded to a 900-volt high-voltage architecture. Read more…
DJI’s e-bike division tries to defend why its motors are so insanely powerful
DJI’s Avinox e-bike drive system has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the high-performance electric mountain bike industry, largely because of one headline-grabbing fact: the thing is absurdly powerful. Read more…
Lectric XPress2 e-bike launched with major upgrades to a low-cost classic
Lectric eBikes has officially launched the new XPress2, a significantly updated version of its commuter-focused electric bike that adds a long list of premium upgrades while still aiming squarely at the value-focused market the company has become famous for. Read more…
Subaru indefinitely postpones in-house EVs after profits plunge 90%
Subaru has dropped 2028 as the target year for launching its own in-house developed electric vehicles, with no new timeline set. The Japanese automaker’s new EV factory will produce gas and hybrid models instead. Read more…
Costco’s New Discount Makes America’s Cheapest EV Even Cheaper
The new Chevrolet Bolt is the most affordable new EV in the U.S. Being a Costco member can land you an even better deal. Read More…
ChargePoint Wants To Fix The Condo EV Charging Problem With 2,500 New Ports
Most EVs are charged at home, but things can get complicated if you live in an apartment building. ChargePoint wants to fix that. Read More…
Hesai sustains profitability as LiDAR shipments surge and secures Mercedes order
Hesai’s Q1 net revenues reached 680.6 million yuan, with total LiDAR shipments more than doubling year-on-year. Read more…
Australia starts building its own electric ferries
Brisbane-based shipbuilder Aus Ships Group is building an electric ferry in collaboration with Swedish marine and industrial engine manufacturer Volvo Penta, which is due to be commissioned by the end of the year. Further down Australia’s east coast, the New South Wales government has given, another Australian shipbuilder the green light to begin building a trial 24-metre battery electric ferry later this year. Read more…
