Do you want to go electric, but worry about how it’ll hold up in colder temperatures? Let’s talk about heat pumps. Lire la suite…
For Maximum Winter EV Driving Range, You Want A Car With This Feature
Rivians Will Be So Driverless By 2030, You Won’t Need To Be In The Car: CEO
Rivian founder RJ Scaringe has a bold timeline for personally owned self-driving cars. Lire la suite…
Kia EV2 sheds camo, giving us our best look at the new SUV [Image]
Kia’s most affordable electric SUV will be here in just over a month. Ahead of its debut, the EV2 was spotted with light camo, offering our best look yet. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla texting and driving, Trump kills mpg, Aptera update, 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 allowing texting and driving on FSD v14, Trump killing CAFE’s MPG standard, an Aptera update, and more. Read more…
Vianode to build synthetic graphite plant in Ontario
Norwegian battery materials developer Vianode has chosen Ontario, Canada, for its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite. The project is structured as a phased, multi‑billion‑dollar investment, starting with an initial investment of over C$2 billion ($1.4 billion). Over time, planned expansions will bring total capacity to as much as 150,000 tons annually. Vianode… Read more…
onsemi launches advanced cooling package for power MOSFETs to boost efficiency in EVs
onsemi has released its EliteSiC metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) in the industry-standard T2PAK top-cool package, targeting improved thermal performance and design flexibility for EVs, solar infrastructure and energy storage systems. The new offering combines onsemi’s silicon carbide technology with top-cool packaging. The initial lineup features 650-volt and 950-volt EliteSiC MOSFETs housed in T2PAK packaging…. Read more…
Lexus electrifies the legendary LFA
Automotive fans have been whispering about the return of the Lexus LFA for years. It was a car celebrated for its magnificent, high-revving V10 engine, a true weapon on the road, defined by a sound enthusiasts called the finest noise in the motoring world. The next generation is here in the form of the Lexus LFA Concept, and it’s a… Read more…
The Lexus LFA is back, and this time it’s 100% electric
Lexus is bringing the sports car back, but this time the LFA will be fully electric and will be developed alongside the Toyota GR GT and GR GT3. Here’s our first look at the EV sports car. Read more…
These Were The 10 Biggest EV Battery Developments In 2025
For the battery industry, it was a year of breakthroughs, setbacks and everything in between. Lire la suite…
Electric Miles surpasses 11,000 flexibility dispatches across UK DSOs
EVs are increasingly being used as dispatchable resources for electrical grids, and companies are springing up to address this business opportunity. One of these is the UK firm Electric Miles, which describes itself as “an EV smart charging and flexibility technology provider.” The company works with several of the UK’s electricity networks, including SP Energy… Read more…
Schaeffler showcases new compact EV range extender with integrated motor and power electronics
Schaeffler showcased a compact, highly integrated generator module for range extender electric vehicles (REEVs), new high-performance master control units designed for software-defined vehicles, and ongoing work on thermal management solutions using PFAS-free refrigerants at the CTI Symposium in Berlin. The new range extender module targets REEVs—vehicles gaining momentum in China and the US for applications… Read more…
Allgreen Properties to open Singapore’s largest public charging hub
Allgreen Properties, a real estate developer based in Singapore, is setting up the country’s largest public charging hub. This facility will simultaneously serve 55 EVs when it opens in mid-December. Read more…
Changan to bring Avatr and Nevo to Europe by 2027
Chinese automaker Changan will launch its electric vehicle brands Avatr and Nevo in Europe within the next two years and is considering selling light commercial vehicles on the continent, according to a senior manager. Read more…
BEV uptake rises as UK van market contracts
Battery electric vans recorded strong growth in November despite a significant downturn in the UK’s light commercial vehicle market. BEVs achieved their highest monthly share of the year, although uptake still trails mandated targets and industry calls for faster support. Read more…
Cadillac files for Vistiq electric SUV in China
Cadillac has filed for the Vistiq in China, signaling that the electric SUV already available internationally will begin production in China.
The Cadillac Vistiq measures 5,222 mm in length and offers both single-motor and dual-motor powertrain options.
Why The BMW iX3 Is Exactly The Kind Of EV We’ve Been Waiting For
Plus, we talk about Trump’s war on fuel economy, and Harbinger Motors wants to rewrite the book on EV trucks. Lire la suite…
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Now With More Texting And Driving
Also in today’s Critical Materials roundup: President Trump wants kei cars in America, and hybrids are here to stay. Lire la suite…
BYD files for Qin Max electric sedan as latest addition to Qin family
The Qin Max measures 4,866 mm in length and features a single motor with 120 kW and 240 kW options.
The Qin family currently offers two hybrid and two pure-electric models, targeting the market segment priced around RMB 100,000 ($14,140).
I tried the Strutt EV1 – the autonomous robot-chair that might redefine mobility
I recently attended Strutt’s Demo Day to check out the company’s new EV1 mobility device, and even if you’ve never paid attention to electric wheelchairs before, you’ll still probably find this interesting.. Read more…
Sandvik gets €500M from European Investment Bank for new, smart EVs
The mining equipment experts at Sandvik have been developing next-generation electric equipment options for years – largely on their own. Now, with a €500 million capital injection from the EIB, the company is ready to get serious about its next-generation machinery. Read more…
