Xiaomi is quickly becoming a major name in the auto industry. The company shared very good news about how many vehicles it sold in April – it delivered more than 30,000 EVs to customers. This is a big step up from the month before. In March, the company handed over 21,440 cars. The company did not give the exact final… Read more…
This Theft-Proof E-Bike Is A Cheat Code For NYC Streets
Easy to ride and hard to steal, Infinite Machine’s bike-lane-legal Olto is sure to make an impression. Read More…
This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him.
For over a decade now, Tesla has sold a promise of vehicles that can drive themselves, even stating that every car it produced had all the hardware for self-driving. Read more…
1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’
A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento spent about $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with the Model 3’s dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised). Read more…
EVs Slashed Global Fuel Consumption Massively In 2025
As EV sales grow, the future of gas and diesel isn’t looking all that great. Read More…
The BMW iX3 Just Beat Every Competitor In This 620-Mile Road Trip Challenge
With just two charging stops needed, the iX3 finished the real-world test at the top of the pack. Read More…
Autonomous ‘BumbleB’ shuttle begins campus trials in Stuttgart mobility project
An autonomous electric shuttle developed by Bertrandt has entered real-world testing in Stuttgart as part of a Fraunhofer-led research project aimed at rethinking corporate mobility. The electric shuttle, called BumbleB, will operate on a trial basis across the Fraunhofer campus and connect it to a nearby S-Bahn station. Read more…
“Combining Chinese speed with our global system expertise” – Philipp Ibele of Bosch
Auto China 2026 closes its doors this weekend, but it has once again showcased many new models and technologies in the field of electromobility. How will developments in China shape Western electric vehicles, automakers, and suppliers in the future? Philipp Ibele worked for Bosch in China for many years and explains where Germany can learn from China – and vice versa. Read more…
Nivalis acquires SolarEdge e-Mobility to advance electrification of TRUs
Nivalis Energy Systems acquires SolarEdge e-Mobility to advance electrified transport refrigeration units for fleet electrification in North America and Europe. Read more…
Morrow begins battery cell deliveries to Proventia as Norwegian production scales up
Morrow Batteries begins delivering LFP battery cells to Proventia, scaling up production at its Norwegian factory for industrial applications. Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at record-low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) from China
Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD — a record-low price for the electric sedan in the country. The price, which converts to roughly $29,000 USD, is made possible by sourcing the vehicle from Giga Shanghai instead of Fremont, California. Read more…
ITECH launches IT8100A/E DC electronic loads with 1.8 MW parallel capacity and 150 A/μs slew rate
ITECH launches IT8100A/E DC electronic loads with 1.8 MW capacity and 150 A/μs slew rate for EV charging and power battery testing. Read more…
This solar farm lets cattle roam under moving panels
Silicon Ranch has brought something online commercially that you don’t see every day: a utility-scale solar farm where cattle graze under moving panels. Read more…
Everything You Need To Know About Used EV Battery Health In 2026
Is a used EV worth it in 2026? EV battery degradation isn’t nearly as big a problem as you might think. Read More…
6K Energy and CRG Defense sign 7-year deal for domestic NMC811 cathode supply for defense battery systems S
6K Energy and CRG Defense sign a 7-year deal to supply domestic NMC811 cathode materials for U.S. defense battery systems and drone platforms. Read more…
$1.4B saved: Massachusetts locks in cheaper offshore wind power
Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from customer electricity bills over that period. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian earnings, 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 Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales gain steam as it prepares to launch the EV3
Kia is off to a record start in the US in 2026, led by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. The three-row EV9 and EV6 gained momentum last month, but the EV3 will likely be Kia’s biggest hit yet. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Costs Half As Much To Build As The R1S. Here’s How Rivian Did It.
From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build. Read More…
Voyah April deliveries jump 51%; new Taishan X8 SUV pre-sales orders top 30,000
Voyah delivered 15,146 vehicles in April, up 51% year-on-year and 0.85% from the previous month. Read more…
