Can the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N steal the Kia EV6 GT’s crown? Read more…
Chinese begin exports of 4-axle Sany electric cement mixer
China’s Sany brand of heavy trucks made waves when it debuted its all-electric, four-axle “E-mixer” electric cement mixer — and now, Sany thinks it’s ready to take on the world as exports begin. Read more…
Cummins’ new powertrain test facility proves: hydrogen is super sketchy
Cummins says the new dyno facility positions the company at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions powertrain technologies as the industry shifts its focus to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving efficiency — but the steps they take to keep staffers safe from hydrogen should give H enthusiasts pause. Read more…
Buzz Drone: The newest moped-style electric bike on a budget [Video]
With so many different models of electric bicycles on the market, it’s the models that offer a new and refreshing design that tend to draw the most eyeballs. And you can definitely say that the Buzz Drone plays up the aggressive moped-inspired styling. But what else is this new e-bike model hiding under the hood. Read more…
Nio rules out robotaxi, says it’s not exciting business model
Nio won’t be taking jobs from ride-hailing drivers, it’s not inspiring, William Li said. Read more…
Tesla Named Its Giga Berlin Robot Godzilla. Here’s Why
For the first time, Tesla allowed a journalist to tour the Gigafactory Berlin. Here’s what he saw. Read more…
Nio IN 2024: Autonomous driving chip, SkyOS, 2nd-gen Nio Phone, and more
Nio’s Shenji NX9031 chip has successfully taped out, marking a significant advancement in its autonomous driving chip development. Read more…
The BMW i4 Gets More Range Than Ever
The 2025 i4 will go up to 318 miles on a charge, but not all versions got a range boost. Read more…
Alfa Romeo Junior EV might come to US
Alfa Romeo Junior is the automaker’s first EV The Junior wasn’t slated for the U.S., but Alfa Romeo might shift its plans If the Junior comes to the U.S. it might only be sold in certain states Alfa Romeo is considering bringing its Junior crossover—the automaker’s first EV—to the U.S., reports Automotive News Europe. The Junior was… Read more…
1,000 km road test crowns Audi Q6 e-tron the long-distance all-electric SUV champion
The sales of EVs might be going up and down, but the electric vehicle market is getting busier and more competitive. Audi has thrown down the gauntlet with its all-new Q6 e-tron quattro and made some bold promises. Those promises were put to the test, and Audi managed to outpace its rivals in a 1,000 km endurance test, proving its… Read more…
Toyota to build a new EV battery plant in Japan
Toyota could construct a new domestic EV battery plant in Kyushu, an island in the southwest part of the country. Primearth EV Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, will reportedly operate the factory. Read more…
Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China
Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s could be even better and cheaper. Read more…
Emobi and Autocrypt collaborate to make Plug & Charge EV charging more secure
Emobi, an e-mobility roaming network provider, and Autocrypt, an automotive cybersecurity provider, have been working together since 2023 to develop a secure communication framework for EVs and charging stations based on ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 standards. The collaboration has focused on “building a robust Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to address errors and data inconsistencies… Read more…
Hate Touchscreens? See How This EV Lets You Add Buttons
Every car with a touchscreen should work like this. Oh, and its accessory game is worthy of Apple itself. Read more…
Save $700 on Worx + Aventon Power Share e-bike, Jackery Explorer 600 Plus low, 1-day Worx TRIVAC discount, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a surprise return of the joint Worx and Aventon Power Share e-bike that is now $700 off at a new $1,000 low. Coming in right alongside it is the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its $399 low for the first time at Amazon, as well as a 1-day Best Buy discount on Worx’s handy 3-in-1 12A TRIVAC corded blower/vacuum/mulcher that is down at $65. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still active after during these post-Prime Day sales.. Read more…
Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count
California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was not officially ranked. Here’s why buyers love up-and-coming EV brand. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more
On 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, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. Read more…
This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels
Solar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. Read more…
Samsung Electro-Mechanics releases new automotive multilayer ceramic capacitor
South Korean electronic component company Samsung Electro-Mechanics has started production of a new compact high-capacitance multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). The CL32B226KLV6PN# is designed for use in constrained spaces such as 12 V EV battery systems and 48 V/12 V bidirectional DC-DC converter output stages. The company used fine-particle ceramic and electrode materials, along with ultra-precision… Read more…
Generac now offering Level 2 EV chargers
Generac Power Systems, a manufacturer of power generation and energy storage products, has announced the availability of its first EV charger. The Generac-branded L2 EV Charger, which is WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled, offers remote monitoring and management through the Generac EV Charging app. It features five charging modes and power-sharing capabilities that allow multiple chargers to… Read more…
