FAW-Volkswagen finally unleashed its ID.7 VIZZION onto the Chinese market on December 15. Priced at a seemingly competitive RMB 227,777 (approximately €29,800), this new entrant in the EV arena claims to be a “game-changer”, but skepticism hangs in the air like the faint scent of burnt rubber. The ID.7 VIZZION, a product of the collaboration between FAW-VW and SAIC-VW, showcases… Read more…
Ekoenergytyka deepens ties with Portugal’s CPO Powerdot
Ekoenergetyka has delivered 150 chargers to Portugal’s Powerdot. The deal underscores the expansion of both businesses as Eko continues to supply Charge Point Operators across the continent. Powerdot is also active in Poland. Read more…
German start-ups launch battery recycling cooperation
Next.e.GO Mobile and Cylib are working on recycling electric car batteries. The German EV manufacturer and the spin-off from RWTH Aachen University, have already started the exchange. Read more…
William Li to personally test Nio’s 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery and live-stream whole journey
Li will drive an ET7 with a 150-kWh battery pack from Shanghai on December 17 at 6:30 am local time and live-stream his experience. Read more…
Volkswagen teases upcoming ID.2all SUV
In a strategic move to expand its electric SUV lineup, Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID.2all SUV, a compact electric crossover slated to hit the market in 2026. This latest addition to the ID-badged family promises affordability and efficiency. Volkswagen’s foray into the compact electric SUV market comes as no surprise after the success of the ID.4 and ID.5… Read more…
Alibaba plans sale of 25 million Xpeng ADSs, to remain 2nd-largest shareholder
Xpeng said Alibaba’s move was in execution of its capital management strategy and not due to a change in its view of the company. Read more…
Genesis Electrified GV70 spotted for the first time with a new facelift
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is already due for an upgrade. The electric SUV was spotted with a new facelift in South Korea for the first time.. Read more…
Nio will launch cheaper Firefly branded cars in Europe in 2025
Nio is already present in a bunch of countries in Europe, where it’s selling a few of its models. The company has also started to build battery swapping stations in Europe, but it looks like its plans for the continent are even grander for the future. Nio co-founder, president and director Lihong Qin, speaking in a news conference online earlier… Read more…
Ford ‘absolutely’ working with Google Maps for EV Route Planning like Apple Maps on CarPlay
Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature.. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Autopilot ‘recall’, Porsche Macan EV, Chevy Blazer EV first drive, 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’s Autopilot ‘recall’, our first drives of the Porsche Macan EV and Chevy Blazer EV, and more. Read more…
Wennstrom to distribute Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations in Nordic market
Poland-based EV charging infrastructure producer Ekoenergetyka has announced that Norwegian fueling services provider Wennstrom will sell and service its products in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Ekoenergetyka says it will provide 24/7 remote monitoring and repair services for the charging stations from its Polish headquarters, allowing it to address nearly 60% of malfunction reports. Wennstrom… Read more…
I Considered A Super-Cheap Hydrogen-Powered Toyota. Here’s Why I Steered Clear
A secondhand Toyota Mirai might be the best used-car deal around. But high hydrogen costs and shaky infrastructure made me steer clear. Read more…
Use These Floor Mats To Protect Your Tesla Model Y’s Interior
Use code MAT10 for 10% off your purchase. Read more…
Hit The Trails With Berria’s New Cayman Electric MTB
The Cayman is rocking the top-tier Bosch Performance Line CX Race motor. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Parts Catalog Reveals Clues About Repair Costs
$75 for a wiper blade, $550 for a fender, and $470 for a replacement 35″ tire. Read more…
i-charging achieves ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Portugal-based EVSE manufacturer i-charging has received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, complementing its existing ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 14001 is a group of standards from the International Organization for Standardization related to environmental management. It is designed to help organizations minimize the negative impact of their operations on the environment, comply with applicable environmental… Read more…
Ryder System signs its first two customers to RyderElectric+ turnkey EV contracts
Ryder System, a provider of supply chain, transportation and fleet management solutions, has secured its first two customers under its new RyderElectric+ turnkey fleet solution. Pompano Beach, Florida-based Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a marine and recreational vehicle parts distributor, and Servientrega International, a Bogota, Colombia-based logistics company with operations in Miami, each signed a multi-year… Read more…
Porsche is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight
Porsche is retiring its best-selling SUV in Europe earlier than expected. The gas-powered Porsche Macan will sail off into the sunset in the EU next spring. Porsche is set to launch the all-electric Macan next year as it shifts its lineup. Read more…
SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once
SAE has followed through on its plan to finish its NACS certification by the end of the year, and the NACS standard is now ready to go. And the new standard promises to solve a lot of charging problems in one fell swoop. Read more…
Tesla explains new Autopilot nag forced by the NHTSA recall
Tesla has started to push the software update that includes the “fix” of the NHTSA Autopilot recall and it includes the release notes detailing the new Autopilot nag. Read more…
