BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels. Read more…
BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter
BMW Motorrad’s futuristic electric scooter just got its first real refresh since beginning production in 2021. The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels. Read more…
This Early Hyundai Ioniq 9 Charge Test Looks Really Good
Hyundai’s three-row absolutely blitzes through a 10-80% charge test. Lire la suite…
BYD Just Sold Its Millionth Seagull
Whether you call it the Dolphin Mini, Dolphin Surf or Seagull, BYD has moved more than a million of them. Lire la suite…
I found this cheap Chinese e-cargo trike that hauls more than your car!
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine a fruit cart, a cargo bike, and a Piaggio Ape all in one vehicle, now you’ve got your answer. I submit, for your approval, this week’s feature for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column – and it’s a beautiful doozie.. Read more…
BAM begins tests with digitally monitored hydrogen research filling station
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has commissioned a research hydrogen filling station at its test site. BAM aims to develop and trial new quality assurance technologies for all technical processes. Read more…
Hyster launches electric empty container handler
Hyster has introduced its first heavy-duty electric empty container handler. The J6-7XD-EC3/4 models use integrated lithium-ion batteries and are said to deliver ICE-like performance without tailpipe emissions, targeting decarbonisation in ports and container terminals. Read more…
Zenobe receives major investment for fleet electrification in Australia
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested $6m AUD in electric fleet company Zenobe. It will see Zenobe lease a fleet of 60 battery-electric trucks to the Australian retail giant Woolworths. Read more…
XPeng’s high-tech G7 electric SUV sells 1,000 units a minute
XPeng has officially launched its G7 SUV, a vehicle that brings a potent combination of advanced in-house technology, generous space, and a price tag that significantly undercuts its primary rival, the Tesla Model Y. In a clear challenge to the established players, XPeng has priced the G7 to attract attention. The starting price for the new electric SUV is RMB… Read more…
Slate Truck’s Under $20,000 Price Tag Just Became A Political Casualty
The electric truck may still enter production next year, but that tempting sub $20,000 price now appears like a dream. Lire la suite…
Tesla prototype sparks speculation: a Model Y, maybe slightly smaller
A new Tesla prototype was spotted again, reigniting speculation among Tesla shareholders, even though it’s likely just a Model Y, potentially a bit smaller, and the upcoming stripped-down, cheaper version. Read more…
TDK offers filters for automotive applications at higher voltages and higher capacitances
Japanese electronics maker TDK has expanded its YFF series of three-terminal filters for automotive applications to include higher voltages up to 35 V and higher capacitances up to 4.7 µF. Such components are used to suppress voltage variation and high-frequency noise, which can cause system malfunctions. They can be used for smoothing, filtering and decoupling… Read more…
Podcast: Trump/GOP go after EV/solar, Tesla, Ford, GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, 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 Trump’s Big Beautiful bill becoming law and going after EVs and solar, Tesla, Ford, and GM EV sales, Electrek Formula Sun, and mor. Read more…
Xiaomi patents solid-state EV battery with a layered electrode design
Xiaomi, a multinational consumer and tech company headquartered in Beijing, has received a patent for a solid-state EV battery using a layered electrode design. Xiaomi’s patent for a solid-state battery features a layered electrode structure designed to enhance ionic conductivity and energy density, reports CarNewsChina. The design integrates a current collector with multiple electrode layers… Read more…
ChargePoint launches Flex Plus EV charger for European fleet home charging
ChargePoint has introduced the Flex Plus EV home charger for European fleet markets, specifically targeting the region’s company car segment, which accounts for 60% of new vehicle sales. The Flex Plus integrates with ChargePoint’s Driver Management Solution software, allowing fleet managers to accurately reimburse drivers for home energy usage, oversee public charging activities and maintain… Read more…
Mercedes’ Electric Luxury Van Packs Some Serious Range
The Mercedes VLE will set a new bar for range in the segment. Lire la suite…
A Big, Beautiful Disaster For America
President Trump says he wants energy independence, jobs and AI. His anti-electric vehicle plans stand to derail all of that. Lire la suite…
Heybike’s new Galaxy series brings sleek design and serious power to the e-bike world
Heybike, one of several fast-growing electric bike makers in the US and European markets, unveiled its new Galaxy Series last week. The new e-bike series isn’t just a single model, but rather a fleet of five new e-bikes comprising the Galaxy line. Read more…
July 4th edition: first savings on Aventon Pace 4 smart cruiser e-bike $1,699, Bluetti’s new Elite 100 V2 station at $379, Velotric, Rad, Worx, more
Happy 4th of July, everyone! We’ve got a jam-packed Green Deals for you today, with plenty of new and returning low prices worth considering before they’re gone. Headlining today’s edition is the first chance at savings on Aventon’s new Pace 4 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike that comes with many theft-deterring smart features at $1,699. That’s not all we have in the EV category either, as Velotric has dropped its Fold 1 Lite e-bike to a new $599 low, while Rad Power has added the RadTrike to its 4th of July Sale through this weekend only at its $1,399 low. We also have the launch of Bluetti’s new Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station with bonus exclusive savings for our readers that takes things to $379. The rear is being brought up by two outdoor tool deals, with the first being Worx’s 20V JawSaw Cordless PowerShare Chainsaw at its best pricing of the last 12 months for $109, as well as Kärcher’s K1700 Electric Pressure Washer falling to $130. Plus, we’ve rounded together all the live savings across EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, and more within our one-stop-shop July 4th Green Deals hub in the links at the bottom of the page. Read more…
Nascent Materials raises $2.3 million to advance US-based EV battery cathode production
Nascent Materials, a battery materials startup specializing in lithium-ion cathode manufacturing, announced it has completed a $2.3 million seed funding round led by SOSV, with additional backing from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund and UM6P Ventures. The Newark, New Jersey-based company aims to commercialize a proprietary manufacturing approach for cathode materials used in lithium-ion… Read more…
