The Audi Q6 E-Tron, Porsche Macan EV and Polestar 3 are priced to compete with one another, but which one uses fewer electrons? Read more…
Nio explains in detail how steer-by-wire tech benefits ET9
Steer-by-wire makes the steering system 2.2 times more reliable than a traditional solution, filters out vibrations from the road, and helps enable a higher level of intelligent driving. Read more…
Waymo entrusts Moove with robotaxi operations in two US cities
Alphabet’s robotaxi company Waymo is cooperating with Moove, a vehicle financing startup based in Nigeria, to bring its service to Miami in 2026. The two sides are already planning to work together in Phoenix. Moove will take over the operational business at both locations, while Waymo will focus on autonomous driving technology. Read more…
GAC-Toyota starts pre-sales of the bZ3X in China
Japanese car giant Toyota and its Chinese partner GAC have started pre-sales of an electric SUV called the bZ3X in China. It is available from the equivalent of around 13,000 euros. However, the car will probably not come to Europe. Read more…
VinFast plans to double production in Vietnam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has announced the construction of its second plant in Vietnam in order to double its production capacity in the country from 300,000 to 600,000 vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Nov sales in China highest so far this year, as Giga Shanghai exports drop to over 2-year low
Tesla sold 73,490 vehicles in China in November, its highest month of this year. Giga Shanghai’s exports in November were the lowest since June 2022 at 5,366 units. Read more…
China NEV retail hits new record high in Nov, while penetration declines further
Retail sales of NEVs in China exceeded 1 million for the fourth consecutive month in November, although penetration declined sequentially for the third time in a row. Read more…
Solaris to deliver 46 electric buses to Sweden
Keolis Sverige, one of Sweden’s largest transport operators, has ordered 46 electric buses from manufacturer Solaris. The first buses will be delivered next year and go into service in the Dalarna region. Read more…
Stellantis Promises Half-Price Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries ‘By 2030’
The auto giant is joining forces with Zeta Energy to bring cheaper, lighter and faster-charging EV batteries to market by the end of the decade. Read more…
Nio says ET9’s steer-by-wire tech gets go-ahead for mass production, 1st in China
Nio ET9’s steer-by-wire (SBW) technology received mass production clearance today, making it the first mass-produced model in China to feature SBW technology. Read more…
ML enables early detection in EOL tests
Machine learning (ML) with ultrasonic sensors is enabling early error detection during end-of-line (EOL) testing, writes Nick Flaherty.
AITAD in Germany has developed an embedded, AI ultrasonic sensor system that can detect significantly more faults in an e-mobility platform at an early stage of the production cycle. Read more…
Zeekr makes foray into Malaysia with launch of 2 models
Zeekr has launched the Zeekr 009 MPV and Zeekr X compact SUV in Malaysia, with local deliveries set to begin later this month. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Makita XGT 40V 9″ power cutter
The new XGT 40V 9″ Power Cutter from Makita cuts through masonry and metal without gas, without oil mixing, without noxious exhaust, and without useless noise. This battery-powered machine means business. Read more…
Renault 5 snatches Model Y sales crown as France crosses 15% EV adoption
France may not have a functioning government but the French keep buying EVs, anyway – more than 15% of all new cars sold last month were EVs with the new, retro-tastic Renault 5 hot hatch taking the top sales spot. Read more…
Mini Cooper SE JCW review
Mini is a lifestyle icon and one of the most recognizable names in the automotive world. Its legacy started in the late 1950s but its true glory began after it stopped being promoted as an economy vehicle, but focused on winning rally starts. This solidified its success story and after the famous rally “Monte Carlo” win in 1964, the whole… Read more…
Rivian Is Last In Consumer Reports’ Reliability List. Owners Still Love Them
The EV truck and SUV startup ranked last for reliability, but first overall in owner satisfaction. How? Read more…
Tesla FSD Tester: V13.2 Is ‘Unbelievable, Incredible’ But Still Has Bugs
FSD still has a long way to go before it makes something like a fully autonomous robotaxi real, but the progress is easy to spot. Read more…
Kit promises “nimble” 150-mile electric MX-5 Miata
Offers better power-to-weight ratio, only 220 pounds more than original Miata Required creative use of space to accommodate 42 kwh—and 150-mile range Electrogenic claims conversion is fully reversible Electrogenic has launched an electric conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which the U.K.-based company claims will preserve the sports… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa
Electric truck startup OX Delivers scored a $163 million multi-year deal to bring its tough, capable, and low-cost electric “trucks-as-a-service” vehicles to East Africa in a bid to bring e-mobility to the global south. Read more…
