ZF has announced the 8HP evo, an updated eight-speed automatic transmission engineered for mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids . The 8HP evo advances its predecessor in multiple technical aspects. The transmission uses fewer components, resulting in reduced weight and assembly complexity. Key technical upgrades focus on the electric motor, power electronics, and mechanical parts to… Read more…
The Ford Focus Hatch Is Dead. It May Return As An EV Crossover: Report
It will become a hybrid and electric crossover with a focus on affordability slotting between the Puma and Explorer EV. Lire la suite…
High-performance electric wagon dream dashed as Audi scraps RS6 E-tron
Audi has reportedly canceled the all-electric RS6 e-tron, sending ripples through the electric vehicle community. This quite surprising decision was made apparently because of a weak market demand for high-performance electric cars, leaving many enthusiasts disappointed. The RS6 e-tron was meant to be a revolutionary vehicle, an all-electric twin to the forthcoming plug-in hybrid RS6 Avant. Spy shots of aggressively… Read more…
Diodes introduces buck converters for automotive applications
US semiconductor manufacturer Diodes has introduced four new automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500 mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion and up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. The converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 V to… Read more…
BASF launches low-conductivity coolants to enhance EV battery safety and performance
BASF has introduced a range of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) under the GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED line, developed specifically for electric vehicle battery systems to comply with China’s new GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which becomes effective on October 1, 2025. The new coolants are produced at BASF’s Pudong manufacturing facility in Shanghai and are designed to enhance… Read more…
BASF launches low-conductivity coolants to enhance EV battery safety and performance
BASF has introduced a range of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) under the GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED line, developed specifically for electric vehicle battery systems to comply with China’s new GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which becomes effective on October 1, 2025. The new coolants are produced at BASF’s Pudong manufacturing facility in Shanghai and are designed to enhance… Read more…
Webinar: Inside the EU’s battery requirements— future-proofing EVs
Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by Intertek, where we will break down what the EU battery regulation means for electric vehicles. Join us to learn about the responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and distributors, understand the role of CE marking and Notified Bodies, and get up to speed on the latest timelines… Read more…
Toyota’s new flagship EV is, honestly, pretty impressive
The bZ7 is about the size of a Tesla Model S and way nicer than you’d expect. Toyota’s new flagship EV is not only stunning-looking, it’s also loaded with advanced tech. Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches ultra-swanky U8L SUV with 24k gold emblems (don’t worry, this one floats too)
BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, Yangwang, launched its fourth all-electric model in China, and it’s another design marvel. Like its U8 predecessor, the Yangwang U8L SUV has “Emergency Float Mode.” Plus, this one can tank turn, is powered by four motors, and has 24-karat emblems. Check out one of the most expensive new BEVs in China. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) EVs are about to get more affordable, starting with the Gravity SUV
Lucid (LCID) is launching the cheaper Gravity Touring later this year, but the EV maker has even more affordable EVs coming soon. Read more…
VW on Tesla Supercharger access: be patient, it should be coming this year
VW is advising customers to be a little more patient with Tesla Supercharger access, as it claims to be experiencing technical issues. Read more…
The Honda N-One E Is A Tiny EV With A Lot Of Range
It doesn’t have a huge battery, but it’s so small that it doesn’t need one to go far. Lire la suite…
‘Minimum Two To Three Months’: How An ICE Raid Torpedoed Hyundai’s Battery Plans
Georgia’s largest economic development project ever now faces a serious delay. Plus: what went wrong at Jeep. Lire la suite…
2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Good Enough To Put Nissan Back In The Game
Nissan used to be the leader in affordable EVs. I drove the redesigned 2026 Leaf to see if the company can reclaim that title. Lire la suite…
Hyundai to build Ioniq 3 in Türkiye
Hyundai will produce its upcoming Ioniq 3 in Türkiye. The confirmation did not come through an official company statement but from Murat Berkel, General Manager of Hyundai Türkiye, in an interview at the IAA. Read more…
BMW, Mercedes And Volkswagen EVs Have Leveled Up. Will They Be Enough?
At IAA Munich, Europe’s biggest auto show, the home team car companies had a showcase of impressive EVs. But BYD and the Chinese have bigger plans. Lire la suite…
Italdesign’s VW EVX is a two-door electric crossover we’ll probably never drive
In the modern automotive world, and especially in the growing market for electric cars, the term “coupe crossover” has become a bit of a marketing puzzle. Carmakers often use it to describe a standard four-door SUV with a slightly more sloped roofline. It seems the definition of a coupe – a car with two doors – has been conveniently forgotten.… Read more…
BYD targets “Flash Charging” in Europe with a single cable
BYD plans to bring its so-called “Flash Charging” to Europe, transferring up to 1,000 kW via CCS. In China, the system works by plugging in two cables simultaneously, but according to a media report, BYD intends to achieve the same in Europe using only a single cable. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Boost’s flat e-bikes, Dahon IPO, LiveWire sale, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle coming, and more. Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches U8L luxury SUV, starting at $179,690
The Yangwang U8L measures 5.4 meters in length and boasts 1,180 horsepower, with deliveries set to begin in late September.
It ranks among the most expensive models from Chinese automakers and represents BYD’s latest effort in the ultra-luxury market.
