The design of Ford’s new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs
Toyota bZ7 debuts in China with Huawei smart tech
GAC-Toyota took the stage at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou event to unveil its new bZ7 electric sedan. The bZ7 is the second major model built primarily by the company’s engineering team in China. Many industry watchers expected a more traditional approach, but the bZ7 throws caution to the wind, embracing key technical alliances that reshape the GAC-Toyota name. The model… Read more…
Here’s Waymo’s New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild
The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Lire la suite…
LEAD unveils high-precision solid-state battery cell stacking machine
LEAD has released of an integrated solid-state battery cutting and stacking machine targeted at addressing the technical challenges of next-generation energy storage manufacturing. The machine is engineered for the specific requirements of solid-solid interface materials used in all-solid-state batteries, which require highly precise and controlled stacking due to their sensitivity and brittle nature. The new… Read more…
Blink Charging’s new Shasta Level 2 EV chargers are designed for fleet and multifamily markets
EV charging provider Blink Charging has launched a new line of Level 2 EV chargers tailored specifically for multifamily and fleet applications. The Shasta line was originally developed through Blink’s acquisition of Zemetric, but has now been integrated into Blink’s broader charging ecosystem, with flexible installation and intelligent software capabilities. The Shasta 48 delivers up… Read more…
Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work
Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game. Lire la suite…
Toyota’s new flagship EV for China should be sold everywhere
Toyota launched its new flagship electric sedan in China with pre-orders starting at under $30,000. The bZ7 is Toyota’s most advanced vehicle yet, offering far more tech and features than those sold in the US, Europe, and every other global market. Read more…
Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
Yamaha is doubling down on urban electrification in Japan with the launch of its new Jog E electric scooter – and in a twist that we’ve been waiting years to see, it runs on Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries. Read more…
NAVEE ST3 Pro, loaded with power and comfort, 20% off for Black Friday
Looking for a smarter, cooler, and genuinely more comfortable way to commute this winter? The NAVEE ST3 Pro Damping Arm™ Suspension City E-scooter has officially entered the chat — and for Black Friday, it’s dropping to an unmissable low price. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to commit to electric travel, this is it. Read more…
The new Nissan LEAF gets a price cut thanks to the UK EV grant
Nissan announced the new LEAF will start at just £32,249 in the UK after it became eligible for the maximum discount under the government’s Electric Car Grant. Read more…
AUDI E SUV: Preview of the second model from the Chinese sub-brand
Audi’s subsidiary of the same name is planning to launch its second series on the Chinese market in 2026. An initial concept for the electric SUV was presented at Auto Guangzhou. A range of 700 kilometres and 800-volt technology are promised. Read more…
Google’s Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto
Google’s Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto in 45 languages. This will unfortunately take several months to complete, but once you get it, it will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto. Note that you need to have replaced Google Assistant with Gemini on your phone for the change to make it to Android Auto as well. Google… Read more…
Driivz updates EV charging management platform, now available globally
Driivz, a Vontier company, has released Platform Version 9, an updated electric vehicle charging and energy management software suite designed to support EV charging networks and service providers. The new version is now available to its global customer base, which operates in more than 30 countries. Platform Version 9 introduces new features to streamline fleet… Read more…
ROHM expands EROM thermal simulation models for automotive shunt resistors
ROHM Semiconductor has announced an expanded selection of its EROM (Embeddable BCI-ROM) thermal simulation models for shunt resistors, now accessible on ROHM’s website and included as standard in Siemens’ Simcenter Flotherm electronic thermal design software (version 2510 and later). Shunt resistor models serve critical roles in automotive and industrial equipment, supporting high-accuracy current detection and… Read more…
Is The Jeep Recon The Electric Wrangler We Wanted—Or Another Dud?
On the Plugged-In Podcast: The Jeep Recon and Porsche Cayenne Electric debut. One of them is promising. Plus, how long do EV batteries last? Lire la suite…
Amazon subsidiary Zoox launches robotaxi service in San Francisco
After the company’s autonomous shuttles have been operating regularly in Las Vegas since September, Zoox is now also launching in the Californian tech metropolis. It is starting with free trial rides for registered ‘explorers’. Read more…
AUDI debuts AUDI E SUV Concept at Guangzhou auto show, production model due next year
The AUDI E SUV Concept is the AUDI brand’s second model following the AUDI E5 Sportback.
The E5 Sportback is based on the AUDI E Concept unveiled in November 2024 and was officially launched on September 16.
Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant
Gemini is replacing the old Google Assistant, so drivers can now translate messages, search for addresses in emails and more. Lire la suite…
Toyota Built This Entire City Around Autonomous Vehicles. Here’s What Life Is Like There
Toyota’s Woven City is a lot more than just a test course for AVs. Plus: Nvidia’s car business is booming. Lire la suite…
Wheel-E Podcast: Rad’s sunset, Onewheel minibike, flatbet e-trike, and more
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 the potential end of Rad Power Bikes, Tern’s new belt-drive Vektron, a semi-solid-state e-bike battery coming soon on a production e-bike, ALSO drops price on its entry-level model, a tilting flat-bed electric trike/truck, and more. Read more…
