Doosan Bobcat, a US-based manufacturer of farm and construction equipment, has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions that will allow it to enter the battery pack business. The move will accelerate the vertical integration of core components, the company said, allowing it to collaborate with LG to make standardized battery packs for compact… Read more…
Interview: Perkins debuts battery-electric power unit at bauma 2025
Perkins Engines, an international company known for its diesel engines, is exploring a range of new powertrain technologies, and several of these are on display at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. New products being highlighted at the show include fuel-flexible internal combustion engines, hybrid power solutions, alternative-fuel power systems, electrification offerings, digital service,… Read more…
Electric concrete pump truck can drive 30 miles, pump 65 cubic yards [video]
Based on a capable Volvo FM Electric 8×4 chassis, Putzmeister revealed one of the world’s largest all electric concrete pump trucks at the bauma equipment expo in Munich, Germany this week. The zero-emission concrete pumper can up to 50 km and pump approximately 50 cubic meters of concrete on a single charge. Read more…
New GM, Porsche and Honda EVs boost US sales: Here’s a look at the top sellers in Q1
With new models rolling out from General Motors, Porsche, Honda, and several others, US EV sales increased by over 10% in the first three months of 2025. Nearly 300,000 EVs were sold in the first quarter of 2025. These were the top-selling models. Read more…
Thieves easily and mysteriously unlock and stole a bunch of Tesla vehicles on camera
Tesla vehicles are notoriously hard to steal, but this is being questioned as a couple of thieves were caught on camera easily and mysteriously unlocking and stealing a bunch of them in Miami. Read more…
BYD is about to launch another low-cost EV: Here’s our first look at the e7 electric sedan
Another day, another BYD EV? The world’s largest EV maker is on a roll, seemingly launching a new model every day. After unveiling its new midsize electric sedan, the e7, BYD gave us our first official look at yet another stylish EV. Read more…
Want to trade in your Tesla Here are 4 good conquest rebates
Thinking about trading in your Tesla (or any other EV) for something new? This month, automakers are handing out up to $5,000 in conquest rebates to lure you over to their side. Even better: these offers usually stack with other discounts. Here are four of the best deals worth checking out. Read more…
The Tariff War Is Making EVs Cheaper. Just Not For You
China is dominating the EV race, and if its ties with the European Union deepen, the U.S. could be left in the dust.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq 70 MPH Highway Range Test: A Little Dissapointing
The Optiq has the same underpinnings as the Chevrolet Equinox EV, but it can’t quite match its real-world range. Read more…
BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging: Why Doesn’t America Have It Yet?
We explain the barriers to ultra-fast EV charging in the U.S., from batteries to charging plugs and beyond. Read more…
EU and China discuss price floors instead of taxes
The European Union and China are exploring a dramatic alternative to how electric cars are traded between the regions. Instead of the current system of tariffs, they are looking at setting minimum prices for Chinese-made EVs sold in Europe. Negotiations between the two economic powers are supposed to start immediately, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. This potential change comes… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Vans removes the eCitan and EQT from the lineup
According to German media reports, Mercedes-Benz has informed its dealers in an internal memo that it is discontinuing the small commercial vehicle class and withdrawing the EQT and eCitan electric versions from the market. Production is to be cancelled without replacement in the second quarter of 2026. Read more…
Stampable dielectric tape solutions for battery packs
Sponsored by Avery Dennison. A conformable dielectric tape solution EV battery pack voltages are increasing, resulting in greater pack energy density and improved vehicle performance. With this increase, however, comes a greater need for dielectric solutions that are not only reliable and durable, but complement modern pack design and the needs of manufacturing processes. The… Read more…
Daimler Buses sets up comprehensive battery services for eCitaro
The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro has been on German roads since 2018. Since then, Daimler Buses has already installed three battery generations in the electric bus and announced the fourth. The manufacturer is now offering early customers services to extend the service life of the battery. From 2026, it will also be possible to replace the battery with the latest generation. Read more…
Tesla stops accepting orders for the Model S and Model X in China
The Tesla Model S and Model X can currently no longer be ordered in China. The reasons are unknown. One reason may be the escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing. Read more…
Polestar increases sales by 76% year-over-year
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has reported a significant 76% increase in global deliveries for the first quarter of 2025, totalling 12,304 units. This marks a substantial rebound from the 6,975 vehicles delivered during the same period in 2024 – however, just a small surplus compared to last quarter. Read more…
Volvo announces world’s first A30 Electric articulated haul truck
Volvo CE arrived at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany with a groundbreaking (Ha!) electric line of heavy equipment options that includes the new A30 Electric articulated haul truck – a world’s first from the Swedish equipment brand. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: China tariffs killing e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, 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 an analysis of how the Trump tariffs will affect e-bike pricing in the US, USB-C chargeable e-bikes launched by Ampler, Specialized e-bike recall, Juiced Bikes revived as a brand, kayak camping with the JackRabbit XG Pro, Walkcar’s new device that does the walking for you, and more. Read more…
This Electric Motorcycle Just Set A New Range Record. But There’s A Catch
Finland’s Verge TS Pro went 193 miles on a full charge. Read more…
What If China’s BYD Is The Real Winner In The Tariff Wars?
On this week’s podcast, we look at how and why BYD keeps on winning. Plus, what’s up with Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup truck? Read more…
