It’s official: Chrysler will finally launch an electric Pacifica minivan. The company is developing clever storage ideas that could make it even more functional than Volkswagen’s recently introduced ID.Buzz. But you’ll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on one. Read more…
Podcast: GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar rebranding, 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 our GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar’s rebranding, and more. Read more…
Caltrain makes history with fully electric trains on SF to San Jose route
Caltrain, the 160-year-old San Francisco to San Jose rail corridor, has ditched diesel and is now fully electric. Read more…
Jeep launches Wagoneer S EV lease prices starting at just $599 per month
Jeep’s first global luxury electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day. Despite its $72,000 price tag, lease prices for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV start at just $599 per month. Read more…
Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells
This was made possible by an innovative new power converter that can be integrated into the battery pack at a cell level. Read more…
Mercedes Reinvents Brakes For EVs, Puts Them Inside The Drive Unit
The manufacturer says in-drive brakes could provide a lifetime braking solution for electric vehicles with multiple advantages. Read more…
Over 40% Of Tesla’s Profit Come From Selling Regulatory Credits
If a new administration delivers more lax environmental rules for automakers, one of Tesla’s key profit-drivers could go away. Read more…
RedEarth to manufacture bidirectional V2G-capable chargers in Australia
Just a few days ago, the Australian government announced the approval of a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has wasted no time—it has signed a deal with ambibox to produce the German company’s bidirectional V2G-capable EV chargers at its manufacturing facility in Darra,… Read more…
NREL’s free analysis tool helps fleets calculate TCO for EVs
Commercial vehicle fleets will electrify sooner or later—the savings from lower maintenance and energy costs are substantial, and growing. However, the math behind a transition to EVs can be quite complicated. EVs are less standardized than diesel vehicles, and their total cost of ownership (TCO) can vary based on a wide array of factors, from… Read more…
2025 Audi RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT now available in the US
Audi has once again raised the bar for electric performance with the launch of the 2025 RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT. These high-performance EVs pack impressive power, range, and the latest technology. The S e-tron GT starts at $125,500, while the high-performance RS e-tron GT Performance begins at $167,000. Both models are now available for order through US… Read more…
Genesis wants a bigger slice of the US luxury market with new EVs en route
If you haven’t noticed, Genesis is quickly making a name for itself in the US. The luxury automaker now has 60 sales outlets as it expands into new US states. With new EVs launching, Genesis is eyeing a bigger share of the US luxury market. Read more…
Rivian electric truck saves the day by pulling semi truck stuck in mud
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck saved the day this week by pulling a semi-truck stuck in the mud in Covington, Kentucky. Read more…
Volkswagen confirms its low-cost ID.2 EV is still on track to launch, SUV version to follow
Despite several new EV models facing delays, Volkswagen’s cheapest model yet, the ID.2, is still on track to launch. The company confirmed the entry-level EV will launch as early as late 2025, marking a new “starting point” for the German auto giant. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving
An issue with the 12-volt battery charging system can cause certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to suddenly lose power. Read more…
Toshiba and MIKROE develop automotive gate driver board for brushless motors
Toshiba Electronics Europe has teamed up with development tools supplier MikroElektronika (MIKROE) to integrate its TB9083FTG gate-driver IC into the Brushless 30 Click, a compact add-on board for precise and reliable control of brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications. Toshiba’s TB9083FTG has been designed in accordance with ISO 26262 (2nd edition) and integrates nine… Read more…
How simulation and model-based approaches enhance the design, safety and efficiency of batteries
Sponsored by Ansys. At the backbone of EV performance, battery technologies have earned the spotlight when it comes to accelerating the industry toward increased adoption of profitability. Faced with pressure to achieve range, safety and cost targets, engineers must address the challenges of battery modeling, manufacturing and vehicle integration while accounting for both mechanical performance… Read more…
Rivian CEO On Dealer Laws: ‘As Close As You Can Get To Corruption’
RJ Scaringe says that dealers essentially paid for laws that protect their business. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Vans and E.ON partner Eastern Europe
Mercedes-Benz Vans CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) has signed a deal with energy group E.ON in Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Together, the partners want to offer charging solutions for company fleets. Read more…
Xiaomi’s second EV and first SUV on track to arrive early next year
Xiaomi’s first EV, the SU7, has been doing incredibly well in China, with order numbers much higher than anticipated forcing the company to make more and more units and revise its full-year 2024 target from 100,000 shipments to 130,000 most recently. With all that said, you may be wondering what Xiaomi’s second act will be (the SU7 Ultra is still… Read more…
Echion and CBMM open a facility to mass-produce XNO
Battery startup Echion and leading niobium products manufacturer CBMM have opened a plant to produce the former’s proprietary ultra-fast charging XNO. Echion wants to use the product to reduce the charging time of Li-ion batteries while delivering high power across a cycle life of more than 10,000 cycles. Read more…
