Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm and carmaker Mazda are planning to jointly develop automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. In the eyes of the partners, these represent the next generation of semiconductors. Read more…
Shanghai starts V2G pilot
The Chinese government announced pilot projects in the field of bidirectional charging in nine cities. Shanghai has now kicked things off. The aim is to feed electricity from EV batteries back into the public grid to maintain the power supply during peak times. Read more…
Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker. Read more…
EcoFlow members can save up to 65% on power stations while supporting disaster relief during the 2025 Member’s Festival
Portable power station specialist EcoFlow is kicking off its third annual Member’s Festival this month and is offering a unique new rewards program to those who become EcoFlow members. The 2025 EcoFlow Member’s Festival will offer savings of up to 65% for its participating customers, and a portion of those funds will be allocated toward rescue power solutions for communities around the globe through the company’s “Power for All” fund. Read more…
Toyota, Honda and Hyundai Are Clear: We’re Not Raising Prices (Yet)
Meanwhile, Stellantis and Ford have actually announced discounts. Read more…
Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
Tesla has launched the cheaper non-Launch Edition version of the new Model Y in the US and Canada. It now starts at $49,000 before incentives. Read more…
Hyundai and Genesis will not raise US vehicle prices, at least for now
Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will not see price hikes over the next few months. After launching its new Customer Assurance program on Friday, Hyundai said US buyers can have peace of mind knowing vehicle prices will not increase. Read more…
Kia’s EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK right now
Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962. Read more…
Hyundai is vowing not to raise US vehicle prices, at least for now
Hyundai vehicles will not see price hikes over the next few months. After launching its new Customer Assurance program on Friday, Hyundai said US buyers can have peace of mind knowing vehicle prices will not increase. Read more…
University of Michigan cracks rapid EV charging in freezing temps
Charging your EV in freezing weather could soon become dramatically faster, thanks to a big breakthrough from the University of Michigan engineers. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, 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 Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more. Read more…
Nissan’s Solid State Battery Should Arrive In 2028: ‘That’s Our Ambition’
We may see it in hybrid versions of the company’s large SUVs, executives say. But it’ll start in an EV. Read more…
Download case study: How JE Dunn overcame EV charging installation obstacles with scalable track busway
Sponsored by Starline. JE Dunn Construction, one of America’s largest general contractors, decided to install an electric vehicle charging station in the parking garage next to its world headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. JE Dunn faced the following challenges when designing the infrastructure to support the charging stations: While evaluating power distribution options, JE Dunn… Read more…
Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network
In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025. Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with additional… Read more…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6: A Video Tour Shows Why It’s So Much Better
Not every car looks good with a facelift. But the Ioniq 6 sedan looks smoother, sleeker and even more striking. This video shows why. Read more…
Porsche Cayenne EV spotted in the US with a new look
The electric SUV will finally be here later this year. With its highly anticipated debut just around the corner, the Porsche Cayenne EV was caught in a parking lot in the US with a sleek new design. Read more…
EV battery breakthrough removes cold charging bottleneck
Electric cars are becoming more popular, but many face issues with degraded performance in cold weather. When temperatures drop, charging slows down, and the driving range is drastically reduced as well. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Arbor Battery Innovations have found a promising solution that could ease these issues. They developed an experimental lithium-ion battery that performs well… Read more…
Billions In U.S. EV Projects Just Stalled, As China Speeds Ahead
EV investments are crumbling under policy uncertainty, giving China an even bigger lead. Read more…
Off-highway battery maker Jungheinrich leaves competitors in the dust in 2025 Interact Analysis rankings
Interact Analysis has published an analysis of the market for battery packs for off-highway EVs, and found that Hamburg-based material handling company Jungheinrich has by far the largest market share in the category. Jungheinrich led the market-share rankings for battery packs for loaders, telehandlers, excavators and tractors in Europe/Middle East and the Americas. According to… Read more…
Off-highway battery maker Jungheinrich leaves competitors in the dust in 2025 Interact Analysis rankings
Interact Analysis has published an analysis of the market for battery packs for off-highway EVs, and found that Hamburg-based material handling company Jungheinrich has by far the largest market share in the category. Jungheinrich led the market-share rankings for battery packs for loaders, telehandlers, excavators and tractors in Europe/Middle East and the Americas. According to… Read more…
