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 going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more. Read more…
This Boston apartment complex comes with 64 EV chargers
Boston’s largest apartment EV charging project to date just went live in Hyde Park. Read more…
Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here’s what to expect
The 2027 Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV are due for a few updates that fix some of the biggest complaints with the current models. Read more…
Nio reports online smear campaigns to police amid new model launches
The legal action comes as the company reports its second consecutive quarter of profitability and prepares to launch its flagship SUV, the ES9. Read more…
The legend returns: Citroen revives the iconic 2CV as an affordable EV
The European automotive landscape is about to welcome back one of its most historic nameplates. Citroën has announced that the legendary 2CV will officially return to the market as a fully electric city car, ending a production hiatus that lasted 36 years. We will get our first look at the new vehicle this October at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.… Read more…
CATL reportedly plans to invest in Chinese AI star DeepSeek
The potential investment by CATL comes as the company expands into new businesses. Read more…
ROHM’s new ESD diodes protect 10+ Gbps automotive interfaces
ROHM Semiconductor launches RESDxVx ESD diodes with ultra-low capacitance and resistance, protecting 10+ Gbps automotive high-speed interfaces. Read more…
Just Buy It: Waiting For Lidar In The Rivian R2 Might Not Be Worth The Headache
Wondering if you should wait for the lidar-equipped Rivian R2? New info from Rivian’s Chief Software Officer will make you think twice. Read More…
X-BATT’s Glassact SiOC spherical anode targets 800 mAh/g and 8,000 cycles—more than double graphite’s capacity
X-BATT unveils Glassact SiOC spherical anode targeting 800 mAh/g capacity and 8,000 cycles, doubling graphite’s performance with scalable manufacturing. Read more…
Tesla renames FSD again in China ahead of software roll-out
Tesla changed the name of its FSD feature to Tesla Assisted Driving, saying the function will be “available later.” Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal battery cell
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Uber and JSW partner on EVs for India
Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to develop and deploy electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing market. Under the agreement, the companies plan to explore EV solutions specifically designed for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators. Read more…
BMW launches pre-series production for central control unit of iX5 Hydrogen
Pre-series production of the central control unit “Energy Master” for the hydrogen drive system has begun at BMW’s Landshut plant. This component will be used in the future BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Simultaneously, the site is expanding the production of the central control unit for the battery-electric models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…
Bolt launches EV ride-hailing category in South Africa
Bolt has launched a dedicated electric vehicle category in South Africa, starting in Cape Town through a partnership with YugoRide. The ride-hailing company plans to deploy 500 EVs in the country by the end of 2026. Read more…
Presto to provide software platform for bp pulse’s US EV charging network
bp pulse partners with Presto to integrate 8,000 US chargers, enhancing fleet access and real-time availability for commercial EV drivers. Read more…
BYD to hold smart tech strategy event on May 28 amid ADAS push
BYD’s fleet of vehicles equipped with assisted driving has surpassed 2.99 million, generating over 190 million kilometers of driving data daily. Read more…
EU lawmakers target tax breaks for ICE company cars
Tax incentives for company cars have a long tradition in Germany. Brussels now plans to phase out these benefits for combustion-engine company cars and instead use tax incentives exclusively to support electric vehicles ‘made in Europe.’ The industry has reacted with alarm.
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BYD delivers 23 new electric buses to Mallorca
Spanish public transport operator EMT Palma has received 23 new electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The operator will deploy the vehicles on several routes across Mallorca. The buses form part of an initial batch of 68 electric buses under a procurement programme covering a total of 113 vehicles. Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal Battery Cell on the Market
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Specialized launches impressive full-suspension Vado 3 X commuter e-bike
Just a month after unveiling its new Vado 3 and Vado 3 EVO urban e-bike lineup, Specialized is already expanding the family with a new model that pushes even further into adventure-bike territory. Read more…
