The Flemish public transport operator De Lijn has ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, which are scheduled for delivery beginning in early 2027. This order is part of a framework agreement under which De Lijn will take delivery of 500 Daimler electric buses. Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij De Lijn (just “De Lijn” for non-Flemish speakers), headquartered in… Read more…
Renesas launches R-Car Gen 5 SoC platform for multi-domain software-defined vehicle computing
Renesas Electronics has expanded its software-defined vehicle (SDV) offerings with the introduction of the R-Car X5H, a multi-domain automotive system-on-chip (SoC) produced using 3 nanometer (nm) process technology. The R-Car X5H is designed to run advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and gateway functions simultaneously, according to the company. Sampling of the Gen… Read more…
Rivian updates software to make its EVs smarter and more personal
Rivian just released a new software update called version 2025.46, bringing several big changes to the R1S and R1T models. The most exciting news is a feature called Universal Hands-Free driving. This allows the vehicle to steer itself on many more roads than before. Drivers used to be limited to about 217,260 km of specific highways, but now they can… Read more…
AmpUp launches EV charging pricing recommendation engine
AmpUp has released its new Pricing Recommendation Engine, a feature within the AmpUp EV Cloud charging platform designed to help EV charging site operators set competitive and data-driven pricing. This tool is available at no additional cost to AmpUp’s Pro Plan customers and is intended to streamline the pricing process for charging site hosts. AmpUp… Read more…
NewGenium unveils SuperSynth brine-to-LFP battery technology to streamline domestic lithium cathode production
NewGenium, a technology company based in Pasadena, California, has announced its SuperSynth process, a direct brine-to-lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) manufacturing technology. According to NewGenium, SuperSynth reduces the cost and complexity of LFP production by enabling extraction of lithium directly from brine, consolidating extraction and synthesis steps and eliminating the need for offshore processing. The company reports that… Read more…
This bike has 2 huge batteries, 2 big motors and might be perfect for the snow
Winter is coming and for the hardcore ebikers in cold climates, that means time to batten down the hatches. I’ve been trying some “snow ebikes” for years and have mostly landed on a Heybike that has made Husky walking a lot easier. Read more…
Dodge adds NACS charging to the 2027 Charger Daytona EV, but it’s still pretty pricey
Dodge opened orders for the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” The 2027 model year gains an NACS port, but is it worth the price. Read more…
Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
An analysis of Tesla’s patent applications shows a slower pace of innovation in the last 2 years and a shift toward AI hardware and software as Elon Musk is betting the house on autonomous driving and robots. Read more…
Ram scrapped its electric pickup, but it will sell you this Christmas ornament for $30
No, Ram is still not planning to launch the all-electric pickup we’ve been waiting for, but it is selling this mini one for $30 for Christmas. Read more…
Ram scrapped its electric pickup, but it will sell you this Christmas ornament for $30
No, Ram is still not planning to launch the all-electric pickup we’ve been waiting for, but it is selling this mini one for $30 for Christmas. Read more…
The 2026 Kia EV4 Simplifies The Formula
The Kia EV4 is a rare thing these days: an electric hatchback. But it doesn’t enjoy being driven hard. Lire la suite…
Dacia reveals the price of the 2026 Spring and opens order books
Electric cars often come with a high price tag that makes many drivers look the other way, and Dacia wants to change that. The car maker just announced that the 2026 Dacia Spring will start at a remarkably low price of €14,350 in the UK. This low cost is possible because the company is offering its own “Dacia Electric Car… Read more…
Germany funds battery production in coal regions
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is funding the ramp-up of battery cell production and other transformation technologies in coal regions. It is supporting seven transformation projects with around 170 million euros. Read more…
MG kicks off deliveries of the MG4 with semi-solid-state battery
Chinese automotive group SAIC has begun deliveries of the ‘Anxin Edition’ of the new MG4. This model’s standout feature: it is the first affordable electric car equipped with a semi-solid-state battery, also known as a semi-solid-state battery. Read more…
UK: Duracell E-Charge opens first ultra-rapid charging site
Duracell E-Charge has commissioned its first public charging hub in Cheltenham. Located at Bath Terrace Car Park, the site offers 300 kW ultra-rapid charging powered by renewable energy, with free parking while charging and a focus on high uptime. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: The biggest e-bike stories of 2025
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California’s new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang’s automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda’s upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more. Read more…
This Former Tesla Executive Could Be GM’s Next CEO
Also in today’s Critical Materials: A solid-state startup plans to go public, and a look back at 2025’s EV sales slump. Lire la suite…
The Best EVs We Drove In 2025: How We Picked The Winners
On this week’s podcast: We recap the 2026 Breakthrough Awards and chat about our favorite cars of the year. Lire la suite…
E-mobility companies found new industry association ‘E-Mobility Deutschland e.V.’
ABB E-mobility, Alpitronic, Aral Pulse (BP Europa), Electra, Engie Vianeo, Fastned, Ionity, and Shell have founded the e-Mobility Germany association (e.V.). The purpose of this new association is to represent the interests of the electromobility industry, with a focus on expanding charging infrastructure, to policymakers, authorities, and the public. Read more…
West Berkshire to install more than 600 public EV chargers
West Berkshire Council has partnered with Connected Kerb to roll out over 600 new public EV charge points, supported by £382,000 from the UK Government’s LEVI Fund. The programme targets on-street and car park charging to improve access for residents without off-street parking. Read more…
