The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire. Read more…
EAFO report finds majority of EU consumers are curious about electric cars
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory asked European consumers about their attitudes towards electric cars. According to the survey, a third of respondents are willing to switch to an electric car within five years. In the longer term, the figure is more than half. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one
Tesla Cybertruck might enter the war in Russia and Ukraine on the Russian side, as the leader of the Chechen region got one and put a machine gun on it. Read more…
A Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Has Arrived. But It’s Not What You Think
Tesla has been promising more affordable models for a while. But this de-contented Model 3 from Mexico may not be what you had in mind. Read more…
Acura confirms NSX-like EV sportscar for production in ’27-28
Acura will make an “NSX-type” electric sportscar, expecting to bring it to market in 2027 or 2028, says Acura Global Executive VP Shinji Aoyama. Read more…
Celadyne and GM are working on longer-lasting fuel cells for trucks
In a project funded by the US Department of Energy, the Chicago-based startup Celadyne is working with General Motors on longer-lasting fuel cells for heavy goods vehicles. Read more…
Revel to open EV fas-charging hub in LA in 2026
The Brooklyn-based EV infrastructure company Revel is expanding to Los Angeles. It will build one of its so-called fast-charging Superhubs with 42 fast-charging stalls. The location in Downtown LA should open in 2026 and will be open to the public 24/7. Read more…
Delivery robot brings orders to the door via Uber Eats
Serve Robotics, an Uber spin-off for autonomous delivery robots, is expanding its partnership with Uber Eats. The Nvidia-backed startup plans to deploy up to 2,000 of its delivery robots via the Uber platform in several markets in the US. Read more…
BYD opens 1st store in Sri Lanka, brings in new model
BYD has launched the Sealion 6 in Sri Lanka, its fourth model there after the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3. Read more…
North Carolina is getting a $1.4B sodium-ion battery gigafactory
Natron Energy has announced it will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the US, in North Carolina. Read more…
2024 Acura ZDX recalled for software that cuts braking power
The 2024 Acura ZDX is being recalled for a software issue that can cause the anti-lock braking system to reduce stopping power at speeds under 25 mph, Acura announced Friday. The proposed remedy is easy enough: an over-the-air software update patched through at home that should take about five minutes. That means no trip to the dealer, unless you… Read more…
Kia EV9 discounts reached over $18,000 on average in June
The electric vehicle deals are heating up. As new models hit the market, automakers are offering massive incentives. Some are offering discounts in the five-digit range, like the Kia EV9, with discounts topping $18,000 in June. Read more…
Podcast: cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris’ utopian mobility, new VW e-Golf, 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 the cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris’ utopian mobility, a new VW e-Golf, and more. Read more…
This startup’s heat pump water heater syncs with your solar
Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. Read more…
Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI will be ‘a real go kart’ to drive
The Volkswagen GTI badge will live on in the electric era. Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI “will be a real go kart” to drive with elements from the legends. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Test Comes To A Grinding Halt. Literally
Edmunds waited four years to get its own Tesla Cybertruck. Then on the day of testing, it broke down. Read more…
Are Chinese electric buses exempt from European EV tariffs?
The EU has joined the US in imposing substantial new tariffs on EVs built in China. In June, the EU announced import tariffs on Chinese EVs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%. The rationale behind the new tariffs is that the Chinese government has unfairly subsidized its auto industry, enabling Chinese automakers to sell EVs at… Read more…
EVgo pursues several initiatives to improve public EV charging reliability
Fast charging provider EVgo has announced several significant enhancements to its network. The company is not only upgrading existing charging stations and adding new ones—it has undertaken several initiatives to improve reliability and customer service. “As the EV industry expands from early adopters to mass-market consumers, EVgo’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class charging experience is… Read more…
Staying ‘Flexible’ On EVs Could Be A Dangerous Approach
Car makers prioritizing a “flexible” transition from ICE to EVs could suffer job losses and plant closures over instability. Read more…
Thomas Built Buses develops curriculum to educate students about electric school buses
Thomas Built Buses has developed an educational curriculum to help educate students about electric school buses. Casey Harris, an EV Business Analyst for Thomas, is a former teacher, principal and school superintendent. He developed the curriculum as a comprehensive educational approach centered around achieving core learning objectives through the exploration of the electric school bus…. Read more…
