Cadillac has often struggled to make a dent in the tricky European market. Historically, European buyers have favored their homegrown brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, leaving Cadillac on the sidelines. Well, it seems the tides might be turning. In a surprise upset, the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, has snatched the Luxury category win at the prestigious 2024 German… Read more…
Allego installs fast chargers at 45 Ascencio locations in Belgium
Charge point operator Allego has been commissioned by Ascencio, an investor in retail property, to install a total of 212 fast-charging points at 45 locations in Belgium. Read more…
Renault presents entire EV ecosystem in Paris
At the Paris Motor Show, Renault has shown up with a whole fleet of electric vehicles, covering everything from the road, to the oceans and even the sky. The concept vehicles were showcased together with the Renault 4 E-Tech. Read more…
BYD launches Seal 06 GT hatchback to target younger demographic
BYD has launched the Seal 06 GT with a starting price of RMB 136,800 ($19,260), calling it the first GT (Grand Tourer) model for young people. Read more…
Transdev Nederland orders 96 electric buses from Solaris
Solaris will deliver a total of 96 battery-electric buses to the Dutch public transport operator Transdev Nederland Holding. The buses will be handed over in the last quarter of 2025. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybertruck backlog is depleted – can now be ordered without reservation
The Tesla Cybertruck is now open for orders to anyone – whether or not you were one of its millions of reservation holders. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Several e-bike bankruptcies rattle the industry
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 several bankruptices from companies like Juiced Bikes, FUELL, and Energica, as well as some fun news like Microlino’s newest microcar and more. Read more…
Screaming Genesis G80 EV Lease Deal Has A Toyota Corolla-Sized Bonus
Compared to a Tesla Model S lease, this is nearly half the price. Read more…
New Audi A3 PHEV Has As Much Range As EVs From A Decade Ago
With more battery capacity over the older model, the A3 Sportback PHEV is now one of the longest-range PHEVs available today. Read more…
CATL sees 2nd-highest net income, record gross margin in Q3
CATL reported net income of RMB 13.14 billion in the third quarter, up 6.32 percent from the second quarter. It had a record gross margin of 31.17 percent in the third quarter. Read more…
Cornish Lithium opens demonstration plant in Cornwall
Cornish Lithium has opened demonstration plant for the production of lithium in Cornwall. The company aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually from 2027. Read more…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving faces delays in China
Tesla’s ambitious plan to bring its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology to China appears to be hitting a speed bump. While the electric car giant initially projected a first-quarter 2025 launch, recent reports suggest that regulatory hurdles may cause delays. Tesla’s FSD is a suite of features designed to enhance driving automation, enabling vehicles to navigate highways, city streets, and parking… Read more…
Nio partners with UAE telecoms group e& on connectivity and EV solutions
Nio has entered into a partnership with UAE telecoms group e&, paving the way for the planned launch of its models in the Middle Eastern country in the fourth quarter. Read more…
GM invests $10 million in Forge Nano
The two companies have also entered into a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential applications of Forge Nano’s battery technology. The US company is working on a material coating that could improve the performance of battery cells. Read more…
Mini cuts prices of its EVs by up to 29% in China to boost sales
BMW sub-brand Mini is offering limited-time discounts of up to 29 percent on two EV models in China, just months after launching them. Read more…
VW North America boss Pablo Di Si apparently has to go
Pablo Di Si, the head of North America at VW, may be on his way out. Although the decision is not yet final, according to insiders, it will likely be made public in the coming weeks. The strategy and timetable for the launch of the US brand Scout could also change. Read more…
Iveco Bus to electrify its Annonay plant
Iveco Bus has decided to integrate the production of the electric models Heuliez GX Elec and Iveco E-Way into its French plant in Annonay this year. The models were previously only built at the Rorthais site, also in France. The new E-Way-H2 fuel cell model will also be manufactured in Annonay. Read more…
Will a consortium of investors support Northvolt?
The investment arm of the major US bank Goldman Sachs could team up with other investors to rescue the cash-strapped battery manufacturer Northvolt. Although the talks are constructive, a possible involvement would also depend on the support of other investors. Read more…
Confirmed: No financial aid for Lilium from Germany
It had already become apparent; now it’s final! The developer of electric flying taxis, Lilium, will not receive any federal funding in Germany – not from the federal government and, therefore, not from Bavaria either. The consequences for the Munich-based company are still unclear. Read more…
Nissan’s Best-Selling SUV Is Finally Going Hybrid
The Rogue will be Nissan’s first hybrid in the United States. And it can’t come soon enough. Read more…
