Canadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year. Read more…
Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Read more…
Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Read more…
Norway Bought Almost No Gas Cars Last Year
Even with Chinese carmakers increasing their market share and presence, Tesla has remained the bestseller. Lire la suite…
Battery-electric cars dominate Norway – and its fleets
Norway has long been considered a role model for electric vehicles, and the 2025 annual statistics impressively reinforce this: 96 percent of new cars were electric vehicles. Other types of drivetrains are increasingly becoming niche products. Additionally, electric passenger cars in Norway have now also surpassed diesel cars in the existing vehicle stock. Read more…
Nio to celebrate 1 millionth car production milestone on Jan 6
Nio will hold a ceremony on January 6 at its F2 factory in Hefei, Anhui province, to mark the rollout of its 1 millionth mass-produced vehicle, a local media reported.
Nio was founded in November 2014 and saw its 100,000th production vehicle roll off the line on April 7, 2021.
Volkswagen ID. Polo Interior: Buttons Are Back For Electric Cars
Goodbye, annoying window controls. Hello, proper physical controls everywhere. Lire la suite…
Tesla loses top spot as electric car sales continue to slide
Tesla used to be the undisputed king of the electric car world. For nearly ten years, the company grew faster than almost any other car maker in history. It seemed like nothing could stop them. Unfortunately, the latest numbers for 2025 show that the crown has finally slipped. For the second year in a row, the company saw a drop… Read more…
Eve Energy builds campus for sodium-ion batteries
Chinese battery manufacturer Eve Energy has begun construction of a sodium-ion battery center in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. The site will consolidate research and development, pilot production, and mass manufacturing. Read more…
BYD Dec sales breakdown: Qin 60,667 units, Song 55,169
For the full year 2025, the Song series sold 788,003 units, making it BYD’s best-selling model.
BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand achieved record December sales of 50,868 units, a 345.51% increase year-on-year.
BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown
After years of trading quarterly blows, BYD has officially overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest manufacturer of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) for the full year of 2025. Read more…
Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk
Going to the DMV is never fun, but in Connecticut, at least your EV can now get a charge while you wait. Read more…
This Could Be Hyundai’s Most Important EV Yet
In 2026, Hyundai will debut its most important electric vehicle to date—and not for the reasons you might think. Lire la suite…
Podcast: Tesla Q4 deliveries, BYD secures BEV crown, Cybercab spotted, 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 Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, and more. Read more…
US offshore wind backlash grows as Empire, Revolution Wind sue Trump admin
Two more offshore wind developers are suing the Trump administration after it abruptly ordered construction to stop on offshore wind projects that were already nearing completion. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia win big with South Korea’s new support for EVs
Hyundai and Kia gained an edge over surging Chinese brands like BYD after South Korea raised subsidies and introduced additional policies to support EVs. Read more…
BMW Alpina is now a standalone brand focused on performance and bespoke customization
Both France and Germany have Alps, which is probably why they love to use brands that reference the mountain range. In the car space, Renault has Alpine, and now BMW has Alpina. The Alpina trademark rights were successfully transferred to BMW on January 1, and this, according to the German group, “marks the launch of BMW Alpina as an exclusive… Read more…
BMW Alpina is now a standalone brand focused on performance and bespoke customization
Both France and Germany have Alps, which is probably why they love to use brands that reference the mountain range. In the car space, Renault has Alpine, and now BMW has Alpina. The Alpina trademark rights were successfully transferred to BMW on January 1, and this, according to the German group, “marks the launch of BMW Alpina as an exclusive… Read more…
‘Has Been A Limiting Factor For Us’: A Couple Spent Six Months Towing An Airstream With A Chevy Silverado EV. It Wasn’t Easy
It’s the best electric truck for the job, but that doesn’t make it a drop-in replacement for a heavy duty hauler. Here’s why. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior. Read more…
