“You didn’t even have your hands on the steering wheel or anything.” Lire la suite…
‘OMG She’s Addicted’: Wife Wants Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscription. Is It Worth $8,000?
Two days left to comment on EPA’s plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient and more costly to fuel. That plan went up for public comment last month, and the public comment period closes in two days, on September 22. Read more…
Kia EV9 VS. Hyundai Ioniq 9: Which Three-Row Electric SUV Is Really Best?
Time for an electric people-mover title fight. Edmunds pits the Kia EV9 against its cousin, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9. Which is best? Lire la suite…
‘Kind Of A Hard Question’: Mechanics Reveal Which Car Is Really Cheaper 10 Years Down The Line, Gas-Powered Or EV
“No radiator, no oil change, no gas, no muffler, exhaust system, I could keep going,” Lire la suite…
AAMG signs trust agreement for Lilium purchase
The Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) has concluded a trust agreement with Lilium’s insolvency administrator. AAMG has also received the draft purchase agreement for the assets. Read more…
Alexander Dennis delivers 13 Enviro100EV to London
Transport UK London Bus has introduced 13 new Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV zero-emission buses on route G1 between Battersea and Streatham. The compact vehicles, equipped with 354 kWh batteries and Voith drivetrains, are among the first next-generation models in Transport for London service. Read more…
GAC and Huawei unveil Qijing – a new electric car brand
Just when we thought the electric car market couldn’t get any more crowded, two of China’s industrial giants have decided to pull up a new chair to the table. Automaker GAC Group and technology behemoth Huawei have officially launched a new premium brand for electric vehicles named Qijing. The new brand, Qijing, which translates to “Enlightened Realm,” is a high-end… Read more…
Norfolk invests £13.8 million to expand electric bus fleet
Norfolk County Council and First Bus have announced a £13.8 million investment to bring 24 new electric double-decker buses to Norfolk, along with upgraded depot infrastructure. The buses will hit the road by autumn next year. Read more…
Celebrate EVs and solar this weekend at Drive Electric Month and Sun Day events
Drive Electric Month continues this week, with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next several weekends all across the US, plus a few in Canada and one in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read more…
Illinois awards $18.4M in restored NEVI funds to build EV charging stations
Illinois is expanding its EV charging network with $18.4 million in federal grants that were restored after being unlawfully frozen by the Trump administration. The grants come from the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which supports Illinois’s goal of registering 1 million EVs by 2030.. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, 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 going all-in on Elon with his new comp package, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan killing Ariya, and more. Read more…
The Kia EV4 GT may be the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]
Kia is already giving its new electric sedan a sporty upgrade. The EV4 is due for the “GT” treatment, and we are getting a look at it up close. Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable EV sports car we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
EVs and batteries fuel the US VPP boom, hitting 37.5 GW in 2025
The US virtual power plant (VPP) market is growing fast, with 37.5 gigawatts of behind-the-meter flexible capacity now online, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report. VPPs connect small energy systems and smart devices into a single network managed by an energy company or utility. That can include residential solar panels, battery storage, EVs, and smart thermostats. When the grid needs help during peak demand or emergencies, they can be tapped – and you get paid for participating. Read more…
Is Rivian mulling the idea of offering customers a purple exterior?
A Rivian owner and EV enthusiast recently shared images of a purple R1S Quad out in public with manufacturer plates. Could it be a new exterior color Rivian will offer customers, or is this just a rare shade applied to a one-off test vehicle? Regardless of its future, a purple Rivian is already garnering plenty of comments from the online community. Read more…
This Is The Cheapest Way To Get A 450-Mile EV
The fact that it’s a 9,000-pound truck says a lot about modern American EVs. Excess reins, even in the electric era. Lire la suite…
Pioneer Power announces multiple orders for its portable EV charging solution
Pioneer Power Solutions, a provider of distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions, has announced several new contract wins across a range of sectors. The company expects to fulfill the new orders during the remainder of 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026. Pioneer has sold an e-Boost Mobile Mini… Read more…
LG Technology Ventures invests in WeaveGrid to advance EV-grid integration
WeaveGrid has announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital branch of LG Group. The investment aims to advance WeaveGrid’s grid-interactive vehicle management platform, which enables EVs manufacturers and utility companies to securely integrate EVs into the electric grid. LG Technology Ventures says it is bringing energy storage expertise to WeaveGrid’s cohort… Read more…
Green Watt Power adds AC/DC chargers for electric material handling equipment
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has introduced four new base models to its Diamond Series of ruggedized, waterproof, fully-potted chargers for material handling equipment. The chargers range from 650 W to 1,000 W and 15 V to 86 V output. They have universal AC input and support charging of lithium-ion as well… Read more…
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives with much more to offer at a lower price
Cadillac’s entry-level EV is bringing some serious upgrades for the 2026 model year. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq packs more power, more features, and a built-in NACS port so you can recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Even with the upgrades, it’s more affordable than the outgoing model. Read more…
China’s EV Market Is Eating Its Own Tail
Years of hefty government subsidies and a brutal price war have put China’s EV industry in a tough spot. Lire la suite…
