If you want to sell someone on a game-changing new product, you have to take responsibility for the entire experience. Lire la suite…
‘Legacy’ Automakers Still Haven’t Learned Tesla’s Biggest Lesson
British startup Hydrohertz presents new battery cooling system
Hydrohertz has unveiled a battery cooling technology that not only significantly reduces the fast-charging times of electric cars, but also promises considerable improvements in terms of range, service life and safety of the batteries – thanks to a sophisticated valve system. Read more…
Tata Motors opens manned public charging stations in India
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), the passenger EV subsidiary of Tata Motors, has opened 14 manned Tata.ev MegaCharger sites in India. The company says these are India’s first manned public charging stations and has partnered with Voltran for this initiative. Read more…
Leapmotor hits 500,000 cars sold year-to-date, reaffirms 2026 target of 1 million
Leapmotor’s initial 2025 sales target was 500,000 to 600,000 units, which was raised in August to 580,000 to 650,000 units.
The launch of the Lafa 5 electric hatchback was moved up from November 28 to November 27.
Tesla asks suppliers to exclude China-made parts from producing US cars, report says
Tesla and its suppliers have replaced some China-made parts with components made elsewhere for cars built in the US, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Earlier this week, Reuters reported that General Motors executives have been advising suppliers to seek alternative sources for raw materials and components outside China.
Mexico orders 53 Volvo electric buses ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Mexican city Guadalajara will roll out 53 locally built Volvo electric buses from late 2025 as Jalisco accelerates its transition to zero-emission public transport. The fleet includes Luminus and Volvo 7800 Electric models. Read more…
After 300 years of innovation, Husqvarna definitely dreams of electric sheep
Founded in 1689, Husqvarna was a musket maker for the king of Sweden – but now, the company best known for quirky motorcycles and commercial riding mowers is becoming an innovator in the field of robotics, and its latest fleet of electric autonomous mowers are eager to get grazing. Read more…
DFW deploys SIX new Striker Volterra Electric ARFF 6×6 fire trucks
The Oshkosh-built Striker Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter (ARFF) packs advanced battery technology to deliver ultra-fast emergency response performance no matter how long it needs to be in action — and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport just put six of the awesome 6×6 machines to work. Read more…
October EV sales slid, but deals and rebates are still in play
US EV sales declined in October following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit on September 30, and the average transaction price (ATP) edged up, according to initial estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. However, there are still deals to be had. Read more…
Podcast: Apple CarPlay in Tesla cars, VW on Superchargers, Toyota electric 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 Apple CarPlay possibly coming to Tesla cars, VW getting access to Superchargers, a Toyota electric pickup, and more. Read more…
First Solar pours $330M into a new South Carolina solar factory
First Solar, the US’s largest solar panel manufacturer, has now announced the location of its new solar factory. The company says it will build a new facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, to handle the final production steps for its Series 6 Plus thin film modules. Those components are currently made by First Solar’s factories overseas, but once the South Carolina plant opens in the second half of 2026, they’ll be finished on US soil. Read more…
Morgan Stanley arm leads $60-million Series E investment in Corvus Energy
The 1GT private climate equity strategy arm of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) led a growth capital fundraise for Corvus Energy, which supplies maritime energy storage systems. Corvus Energy has more than 1,300 installations across Europe, North America and Asia, delivering over 1,300 MWh of power to a global fleet. The investor consortium led by… Read more…
Honda launches ProZision lineup of electric ZTR lawnmowers
Honda Power Sports & Products, a subsidiary of American Honda Motor, has launched a new lineup of battery-powered, zero-turn-radius (ZTR) lawnmowers branded under the ProZision name. The ProZision range includes 54-inch and 60-inch manual models, as well as a 60-inch autonomous model. The lawnmowers further diversify the company’s outdoor power product portfolio for a variety… Read more…
Dongfeng’s new solid-state battery promises 1,000-kilometer electric cars by 2026
The “ultimate” electric car – it’s a promise that has been dangled in front of us for years, always just out of reach. Drivers want EVs that can travel as far as a gasoline car on a full tank, charge in minutes, and not lose half their power when the temperature drops. It sounds simple, but it’s far from being… Read more…
Sodium-Ion Batteries Have Landed In America. Now Comes The Hard Part
An American company has started deploying grid-scale sodium-ion batteries in the country, but can it truly compete with existing tech? Lire la suite…
Rivian’s Also Reveals Base Pricing For Its Ridiculously Cool E-Bike
The TM-B goes on sale in 2026 and applies a Rivian approach to the electric bike. Lire la suite…
Inside the EV battery recall process—the complexity of safety and logistics
As EV adoption accelerates, so does the frequency of battery recalls—and the operational expertise they require. In recent months, a string of recalls from major automakers has underscored the complexities of EV battery systems. Hyundai recently pulled back a limited number of 2025 IONIQ 5s in the US after identifying a short-circuit risk linked to… Read more…
Molex launches eHV60 high-voltage connector for reliable, efficient EV power connections
Molex has announced the launch of its eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector, the first product in its new eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio. Molex says the eHV60 is purpose-built for auxiliary high-voltage functions, including DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, electric compressors and e-axles in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The connector is… Read more…
Everything We Know About The Rivian-Volkswagen Joint Venture
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: RV Tech makes progress, Tesla loses key execs and batteries are oversupplied. Lire la suite…
Mazda Begins Testing Its Long-Overdue U.S. EV
Mazda’s EV game in America has been sorely lacking. That’s set to change later this decade. Lire la suite…
