Some facelifted models are expected to be revealed in a regulatory catalog next week.
The facelifted models will feature horizontal screens and Nio’s own Shenji autonomous driving chip.
German government funds research into sodium-ion batteries
The project ‘Sodium-Ion-Battery Deutschland-Forschung – SIB:DE FORSCHUNG,’ which has now launched, aims to evaluate the suitability of sodium-ion battery technology for the European energy and mobility transition and to achieve rapid industrial implementation. Read more…
Lilium probably still in financial difficulties
The rescue of the Bavarian air taxi startup Lilium appears to be stalling. The transfer to the new company has still not taken place, the employees have not yet received their salaries for January – and some of them have already walked off the job. Read more…
China NEV retail at 786,000 in Jan, up 17% year-on-year while down 40% from Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
Overall passenger car retail sales in January were 1,853,000 units, 9 percent lower year-on-year and 30 percent lower than in December.
China’s NEV penetration rate at retail was 42.42 percent in January.
TotalEnergies questions further ACC battery factories
The French energy group TotalEnergies believes it makes more sense for the European battery joint venture ACC to focus on the current factory in France than on further expansion. CEO Patrick Pouyanné expressed scepticism about the planned factories in Germany and Italy. Read more…
Zeekr, Dongfeng M-Hero integrate DeepSeek in car cockpits
Zeekr’s in-house developed Kr AI large model is plugged into DeepSeek R1, and M-Hero has also completed the integration with the DeepSeek AI model.
Car companies are looking forward to using DeepSeek R1’s stronger AI capabilities to enhance the cockpit experience.
BYD Denza sees 1st production cars of N9 SUV roll off line
Denza’s sales chief previously said the N9 would be launched in the first quarter.
The Denza N9 is a six-seat large hybrid SUV model that is 5,258 mm long.
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. Read more…
Renewables provided 90% of new US capacity in 2024 – FERC
Renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass – accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity added in 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign.. Read more…
DeepSeek Is Already Making Its Way Into Chinese EVs
Two Chinese automakers—including Geely—have announced support for China’s AI disruptor. Read more…
GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV: Report
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will reportedly be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, 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 sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more. Read more…
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day, including on the new Wagoneer S. With a new cash bonus, you can score over $10,000 off Jeep’s new electric SUV. Here’s how. Read more…
Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans
DOT to review $7.5B federal EV charging program, funded with 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Keeps funding projects in progress but rescinds guidance for continued buildout Means new state proposals for rules not yet released, months of delay for states’ funding Tesla has captured more than $41 million in government money for the buildout The… Read more…
The Mercedes eSprinter Proves How Good An Electric Work Vans Can Be
If your company can set up a charging place for it, the electric Sprinter has a lot of advantages. Read more…
Porsche will launch new gas-powered cars, because profits come first (for now)
Porsche will launch new gas-powered and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars as its EV models fail to gain traction. The sports car maker warned that the new combustion engine models and battery development expenses would hurt profits this year, sending share prices plunging. Read more…
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV arrives in Europe, but can it keep up with Volvo’s top-selling EX30?
BYD’s smaller electric SUV, the Atto 2, is now arriving in Europe and the UK. Despite its small size, BYD expects big demand for its newest EV. Can it compete with top-selling electric cars like the Volvo EX30. Read more…
Ford CEO: We Have To Beat China In A ‘Street Fight’
Ford’s CEO says they can’t hide behind a tariff wall forever. Yet he still seems to support import duties on Japanese and Korean cars. Read more…
Freyr Battery cancels $2.6 billion Georgia battery factory plans
Norwegian battery firm Freyr has canceled plans for a Georgia factory that would have supplied batteries for energy storage. First reported by the Newman Times-Herald of Newman, Georgia, Freyr confirmed plans to cancel the factory in a letter to the local Coweta County Development Authority dated Jan. 21, and in a Thursday meeting with the… Read more…
The Electric BMW M3 Will Sound Like A Gas Car Inside
BMWs have some of the most distinct acceleration sounds of any EV, but future M EVs will sound completely different. Read more…
