Earlier this month, Xiaomi unveiled a slightly refreshed version of its first ever EV, the SU7 sedan. It comes with more power, improved safety features, and longer range, but you are paying a marginally higher price for it. People in China definitely don’t seem to mind the price hike, though, as it’s been reported today that Xiaomi has already received… Read more…
The Latest Challenge Facing EV Companies: What To Name The Cars
The days of guesswork in car showrooms are numbered as automakers drop their confusing, Wi-Fi password-like EV names. Lire la suite…
‘The Second Generation Plug In-Hybrid’: Why Volvo’s Future PHEVs Will Feel A Lot More Like EVs
But will they be EREVs? Well, it’s complicated. Lire la suite…
Go North East launches 29 electric buses on key North East routes
UK operator Go North East has unveiled 29 new electric double-decker buses for three of the region’s busiest routes. The rollout is supported by a £17 million joint investment from Go North East, the North East Combined Authority and the Department for Transport. Read more…
ChargePoint turns rental car lots into public EV charging stations
ChargePoint is adding public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin, a small but notable expansion of charging access at airports and neighborhood branches in Appleton and Madison – and not just for people renting EVs. Read more…
Ford joins the electric semi truck fray with new 2026 F-Line E
Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque. Read more…
Court rules feds cannot interfere with disbursement of EV charger funds (Upd.)
A federal district judge in Washington ordered that $5 billion in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds must be made available to states, after having been illegally frozen in February. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, 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’s latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, and more. Read more…
Hyundai enters the EV price war with a new discount campaign
Hyundai launched a new “EV Burden Down Promotion” plan in South Korea, offering discounts on the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric to counter recent price cuts from Tesla and others. Read more…
Duke Energy brings $100M, 50 MW battery project online
Just in time for this weekend’s wicked weather, Duke Energy has powered up a 50 MW grid battery at the former Allen coal plant — a major infrastructure upgrade that could help stabilize the grid and drive down energy costs across the Carolinas. Read more…
Nine EU nations to join forces on 100 GW of North Sea wind
Nine countries, including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, will pledge to jointly develop 100 GW of offshore wind in the North Sea and step up protection for critical infrastructure, Bloomberg reports. Read more…
What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits
An electric vehicle’s performance can be uniquely affected when the temperatures drop, but there are ways to deal with it. Lire la suite…
Honda ProZision Autonomous ZTR electric riding mower gets real
An 800 lb. gorilla just entered the race to electrify the commercial lawn care space as Honda has officially begun production of its new ProZision series of battery-electric zero-turn mowers — including the all-new, all-electric ProZision Autonomous ZTR. Read more…
The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars
The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, like in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. Read more…
Lectric offers extremely rare $100 price cuts across all e-bikes from $799 lows, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale, Autel, BougeRV, more
We have a jam-packed Green Deals to close out this week for you, starting with the extremely rare Lectric weekend price cut flash sale that is dropping all its e-bikes by $100 – plus offering up to $220 bundles on select models – all starting with the XP Lite2 JW e-bike from a $799 low. From there, Anker SOLIX has launched a 72-hour flash sale that is not only retaining the previous flash sale’s low prices, but also adding new ones, like the C1000 Gen 1 Portable Power Station with an expansion battery and water-resistant bag for a new $729 low, and many others. You can also find Autel’s AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at $909, as well as a bunch of BougeRV camping equipment at some of their best prices, a handy pair of Worx sawhorse steals, some smart ambient lighting for outdoors and indoors, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three exclusive deals on VMAX VX2 EXTREME and VX4 e-scooters, and more. Read more…
China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month
Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. Read more…
The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles
What do you do when the 12-volt battery dies? Lire la suite…
Bolivia’s YLB submits patent application for lithium extraction
The state-owned Bolivian National Strategic Public Company of Lithium Deposits (Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos, YLB) has submitted an application to patent a process for the direct extraction of lithium from complex brines, as well as the industrial design of a fast-charging portable charger. The Patent of Invention and the Patent of Industrial Design were requested… Read more…
The BMW iX3 Is Racking Up Orders Without Test Drives
BMW’s next-generation SUV is drawing unusually strong early demand, including from many first-time BMW buyers. Lire la suite…
Tesla stock jumps on “Driverless” claims, but video reveals a different story
Elon Musk made a big announcement on Friday that sent Tesla’s stock price climbing. The CEO posted on X that Tesla started its Robotaxi drives in Austin, Texas, with “no safety monitor in the car.” Investors loved the news. Tesla shares went up by over 4%, which added billions of dollars to the company’s value. But a closer look at… Read more…
