Sila, a California-based next-generation battery materials company, has raised $375 million in a Series G financing round led by existing investors Sutter Hill Ventures and T. Rowe Price Associates. The financing round secures the completion of Sila’s new plant in Moses Lake, Washington. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Huffy drift trike, CA fast e-bike laws, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Huffy bringing back its fun Green Machine drift trike in a powerful new form, Tern launching its new Quick Haul Long, taking a look at Rattan’s Pinus, Key Biscayne banning electric bikes, Mahle’s new lightweight e-bike system, and more. Read more…
Ford CEO Jim Farley posts an insightful ode to electric vehicles as a ‘lifelong petrol head’
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley recently posted an opinion piece to social media, sharing a fresh and inspiring perspective about his newfound love for electric vehicles. As a self-described “lifelong petrol head,” Farley definitely found his niche by heading one of the world’s most prominent automakers. Given his foresight into the future of electrification, it’s easy to see why he’s CEO, and better still, he has the data to back his statements up. Read more…
12-Volt Batteries On Electric Vehicles: Everything You Need To Know
You may have asked yourself a very valid question about the need for a 12-volt battery in an EV built around a large battery pack. Read more…
Leapmotor launches C16 SUV with BEV and EREV options at starting price of $21,450
The C16 SUV is 4,915 mm long and has a CLTC range of 200 km for the EREV variants and 520 km for the BEV variants. Read more…
Castrol invests $50 million in Gogoro
BP subsidiary Castrol has announced an investment of up to US $50 million in Taiwanese electric two-wheeler and battery swapping provider Gogoro. Read more…
Neta launches BEV variant of Neta L starting at $19,260
The Neta L BEV is powered by CATL’s Shenxing Battery and has a CLTC range of 510 km and can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 21 minutes. Read more…
2026 Genesis Electrified G80 goes long on luxury and comfort
Genesis has updated its midsize sedan with a long-wheelbase model Luxury touches include power door closers and airline-style rear seats U.S. versions will be 2026 models, with prices to come Genesis has revealed an updated version of its Electrified G80 just two years after the battery-powered midsize sedan first went on sale. The car made its… Read more…
BMW gets the green light for hands-off driving features on its 7 Series
BMW just received its SAE Level 2 and Level 3 certification for certain hands-off ADAS features found in the 7 Series vehicles. Notably, this doesn’t mean BMW earned a full Level 3 advanced driving assistance certificate from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), but it allows BMW to make certain “hands-off” functionalities available to the public. For those unaware, Level… Read more…
Martin Brower orders more Volvo electric trucks for MacDonald’s in Canada
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) customer Martin Brower, a supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, is taking delivery of ten additional Volvo VNR Electric vehicles. The electric trucks will support food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas. Read more…
Facelifted Genesis Electrified G80 Packs Bigger Battery, 27-Inch Screen
The updated battery-powered sedan debuted in its home country of South Korea with a longer wheelbase and more niceties inside. Read more…
Toyota seeks to build EV plant in Shanghai, hoping for Tesla-like treatment, report says
Toyota is in discussions with Shanghai authorities about the possibility of building a wholly owned factory to produce Lexus’ EVs, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Rock Tech’s German lithium plant receives funding from Brandenburg
Rock Tech Lithium has been granted up to 100 million euros from Brandenburg state government for its German lithium refinery in Guben, Brandenburg. Rock Tech Lithium recently received a funding rejection from the German federal government. Read more…
WEVC reveals eCV1 electric van in production guise
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has introduced the eCV1 electric van in its production version. The British startup plans to begin manufacturing it in 2026. Read more…
Tesla’s battery shuffle is a clever move for tax credits
In the latest twist, Tesla introduced a unique option for potential Model 3 and Model Y buyers: choosing their vehicle’s battery supplier. This isn’t all about preferences; it’s all about the sweet $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. The latest federal regulations around EV tax credits mean not all Tesla models are created equal when it comes to eligibility. The… Read more…
BeyonCa to set up global headquarters and EV plant in HK
BeyonCa, which operates mainly in Beijing, hopes to become the first international luxury EV brand to be “Made in Hong Kong”. Read more…
Polestar 3 gets new entry-level version
Polestar has unveiled a new entry-level version of the Polestar 3 for Europe and started deliveries of the SUV model in Europe and the US. With the new rear-wheel drive, the starting price in the UK drops to under 70,000 pounds. Read more…
Nio opens new showroom in Germany
Nio has opened a new Nio Hub in Cologne, the second showroom it has opened in Germany this month. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz LWB & VW ID. Buzz GTX UK details revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched the ID. Buzz LWB (long wheelbase) in the UK for a starting price of £59,545. The company has also released the specifications of the ID. Buzz GTX for the market and it plans to announce the pricing soon. Read more…
Mercedes ups investments in combustion technology
Mercedes-Benz will once again invest more in combustion technology, Group CEO Ola Källenius told a German newspaper. The drivetrain of the hybridised combustion engines is to be “properly” reworked so that “it will last well into the 2030s.” Read more…
