Henkel expands its EV battery adhesives portfolio with specialty tapes and AI-powered Loctite Solve to speed adhesive design and improve battery manufacturing. Read more…
Grok joins ChatGPT and Perplexity on CarPlay
With the release of iOS 26.4 in late March, Apple enabled support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. However, for the integration to work, the developers of those AI chatbots had to update their apps too. OpenAI was first, making ChatGPT work in CarPlay in early April. Perplexity soon followed suit, and now Grok is the third AI chatbot you… Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi and 4680 battery, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, 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, the 4680 battery cell, BMW iX3 price, Rivian R2 pickup, and more. Read more…
Kia’s midsize electric SUV spotted in the US again, but this one is different [Image]
The EV5 is about the size of Kia’s best-selling Sportage SUV and the Tesla Model Y. After opening orders in Europe and Canada, Kia’s midsize electric SUV was spotted testing in the US again, but this one looks a little different. Read more…
Voyah teases new coupe SUV, expanding premium EV lineup
Voyah has teased its first coupe SUV model, which is expected to launch in mid-year. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis develops 160 kW EV drive system with 16% higher specific power and 20% volume reduction
Hyundai Mobis develops a 160-kW EV drive system with 16% higher specific power and 20% smaller volume, targeting multiple global OEMs. Read more…
While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week
Nio’s EV battery-swapping isn’t just a gimmick. The Chinese EV maker has handled over 100 million swaps to date. Read More…
SAIC Audi starts pre-sales for AUDI E7X SUV with heavy Chinese tech integration
The AUDI E7X is the second production model of the China-exclusive brand, with pre-sales starting at 289,800 yuan ($42,610). Read more…
Hyundai Mobis unveils new simpler drive system
Hyundai Mobis revealed a new piece of technology that could change how companies build electric cars. On May 7, the Korean company announced its new 160-kW Power Electric system – the heart and lungs of the vehicle. It combines the motor, the brain that controls the electricity, and the gears into one single box. This new design is for regular… Read more…
SEG Solar ramps up with a new 4 GW solar factory in Texas
SEG Solar is expanding its US manufacturing footprint again, this time with a new 4-gigawatt solar module factory planned for Houston, Texas. Read more…
Mercedes’ Electric C-Class Joins The 400-Mile EV Club
The C400 EV starts at €67,711 in Germany, but Mercedes says a cheaper version with 500 miles of range is coming soon. Read More…
Fraunhofer IZM’s novel SiC inverter hits 99% efficiency in a 1-liter package for 800 V EV drives
Fraunhofer IZM develops a 500-kW SiC inverter with 99% efficiency in a 1-liter package for 800V EV drives, built for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Read more…
Huajing S, SGMW’s first model with Huawei, launched with aggressive pricing
The 5,235-mm long Huajing S hybrid SUV starts at just 149,800 yuan ($22,030) after trade-in subsidies. Read more…
Ten more eEconic vehicles for Frankfurt
In Germany, Frankfurt’s waste management and service company (FES) is procuring ten additional Mercedes-Benz eEconic vehicles. This increases the number of battery-electric low-floor trucks at FES to a total of 34 vehicles. Read more…
PPC plans 34 fast-charging sites in Greece and Romania
Greece’s power supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) will install 106 fast and ultra-fast charging points at 34 strategic locations along key European transport axes in Romania and Greece. Read more…
Ampeco teams up with Plugsurfing on roaming for eMSPs
Ampeco is collaborating with Plugsurfing to offer managed roaming for eMSPs across Europe. Through a single Roam-OCPI integration, eMSP customers gain access to over one million charging points in 28 European countries. This addition complements Ampeco’s platform, which already supports self-managed and hybrid roaming approaches, with a third approach. Read more…
Porsche to shut down battery subsidiary Cellforce
After withdrawing from Rimac, the German sports car manufacturer continues to downsize: Its already scaled-back battery cell subsidiary Cellforce will be closed, and the remaining 50 employees will lose their jobs. Additionally, the e-bike drivetrain business will be discontinued, and the software subsidiary Cetitec will be wound down. Read more…
The Longest-Range EVs You Can Buy In 2026
A total of 42 electric cars offer at least 300 miles of range. That’s eight more EVs since our last update. Read More…
Polestar posts wider Q1 losses
Geely’s Polestar brand maintained nearly constant revenue in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, but its net loss more than doubled compared to Q1 2025. CEO Michael Lohscheller aims to reduce costs and expand the dealer network in preparation for upcoming model launches. Read more…
Nuro secures California driverless permit for Lucid Gravity Uber robotaxis
Nuro has received a permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test its Lucid Gravity SUVs without a human safety driver on public roads — a critical milestone before the company can launch Uber’s planned robotaxi service later this year. Read more…
