While the Trump Administration walks back emissions standards and pretends science isn’t real, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing plans to improve the quality of life for her constituents by investing over $21 million in support of zero-emission mobility and transportation solutions across New York State. Read more…
VX4 becomes first eVTOL to complete airport-to-airport flight
Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 prototype has completed the first piloted airport-to-airport flight by a winged eVTOL, flying 17 miles from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford, UK. There, it was the only electric aircraft on display at the world’s largest military air show. Read more…
Why The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is America’s New Road Trip Darling
A missile in a straight line and a comfy cruiser everywhere else, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 makes long distances feel really short. Lire la suite…
Siemens invests in home energy management provider Emporia Energy
Smart infrastructure specialist Siemens has made a strategic investment in Emporia Energy, a pioneer in smart home energy management solutions aimed at helping homeowners to optimize their energy consumption and costs. Siemens, in collaboration with Emporia, previously launched the Inhab Energy Monitor solution, which provides real-time insights into home energy usage. The device enables homeowners… Read more…
Estes Energy raises $11 million in seed round for multi-chemistry battery platform
US-based materials and manufacturing firm Estes Energy has raised $11 million in seed capital to finalize development of its multi-chemistry battery pack platform and establish manufacturing operations in the US. The platform is capable of using either nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The round was co-led by BMW i Ventures… Read more…
We Drove The Nio ET9. It Feels Like A Game-Changing Luxury Sedan
Nio’s dancing, battery-swapping ET9 flagship sedan may be the best-riding car on the planet. Even Joe Rogan has high praise for it. Lire la suite…
The Tesla Diner has been open for 12 days and it’s going kinda rough so far
Tesla opened its retro-futuristic “Tesla Diner” last Monday, July 21st. It’s a cool concept and the realization of a plan that was first talked about in 2018… but in the 12 days since it opened, it hasn’t been all roses so far. Read more…
Lynk & Co 02 review
Lynk & Co is the newest addition to the Geely family, the brand aiming to combine Volvo’s proven quality and safety expertise with Geely’s tech innovation. The brand was only founded in 2016, but it’s already gaining great momentum in Europe. Lynk & Co is known for its restrained aesthetics and cutting-edge tech features and its lineup mostly focuses on… Read more…
Empa develops scalable graphene supercapacitors for industrial EV applications
Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Material Science and Technology, are developing industrial-scale graphene-based supercapacitors with higher energy density and conductivity than current carbon-based designs. The goal is to offer roll-to-roll printable electrode technology suitable for electric vehicles and other high-demand applications. Read more…
Maryland State invests in electric school buses
The state’s Energy Administration has just announced $12 million of grant funding through the 2025 Electric School Bus Grant Program. It will see electric school buses and infrastructure introduced to seven school districts. Read more…
This 50% recycled glass solar panel performs like brand new
Solar panel recycler SOLARCYCLE and Arizona State University just proved that solar panels made with recycled glass work just as well as new ones. Read more…
IM Motors unveils extended-range system just like putting an engine in a Tesla Model Y
IM Motors claims its extended-range system achieves three times the range of the Model Y using a similar battery capacity.
The first model to feature the system is the new IM LS6, which will begin pre-sales on August 15.
Polestar Is Doing Great. Except In China, Where It Sold 69 Cars All Year
Polestar has reportedly closed all of its Chinese stores aside from one in Shanghai. Could it exit China soon? Lire la suite…
Podcast: Tesla loses first Autopilot wrongful death trial, Cadillac Lyric V first drive, 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 Tesla losing the first Autopilot wrongful death trial, our Cadillac Lyric V first drive, and more. Read more…
The Honda Prologue had a big month as sales shot up 83% in July
The Honda Prologue remained one of the top-selling EVs in the US after sales surged 83% in July. Honda’s electric SUV outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5 last month. Read more…
Trump just killed all offshore wind zones as US power needs surge
Trump’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is rescinding every single Wind Energy Area (WEA) in US federal waters, wiping out over 3.5 million acres of zones once earmarked for offshore wind development. Read more…
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y Performance finally breaks cover in California
Few vehicles can generate as much interest as a new Tesla, and for months, there’s been a gap in the company’s lineup. But now, the missing piece of the puzzle has been found cruising the streets of California. A camouflaged prototype spotted near Tesla’s engineering headquarters in Palo Alto strongly suggests the high-performance version of the refreshed Model Y is… Read more…
Why Electrify America Isn’t Slowing Down
One of America’s biggest charging networks is keeping its foot on the accelerator, despite a rough patch for the EV market. Lire la suite…
Hangcha and Manitou form lithium battery JV In France
Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer Hangcha and Manitou, a French company specializing in manufacturing material handling, lifting and earth-moving equipment, have agreed to expand their partnership to create a joint venture (JV) focused on manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles. The JV is a step forward in Hangcha’s strategy to expand globally while directly… Read more…
Victims of Tesla Autopilot crash are seeking $345 million in damages
The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. Read more…
