The YU7 may be lacking in interior room, but it still looks to be a very desirable crossover. Read more…
Exclusive: 2026 BMW iX3 interior revealed
The all-electric BMW iX3 SUV first graced showrooms in 2021, and now the second generation is ready for a major overhaul. We have spotted another camouflaged test vehicle in Germany and this time we were lucky to get close enough to have a look at its interior. Rumors and spy shots, including recent glimpses from Munich, Germany, suggest the official… Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Owners, Rejoice: Cupholders Coming In June
The add-on accessory is expected to cost less than $100 per set and will work with both bench seat and captain’s chair-equipped models. Read more…
Bollinger Motors circles the drain as court cases, debts pull it down [update]
A federal court judge in Michigan has placed the once-promising electric truck brand Bollinger Motors’ assets into receivership following claims that the company’s owners still owe its founder, Robert Bollinger, more than $10 million. Read more…
Humans step up as Texas steps back from autonomous trucking
Texas technology firm Aurora made headlines earlier this month by launching the first fully autonomous freight service in the US – but those celebrations may have been premature. According to the company’s CEO, human operators are back in the saddle. Read more…
Fastned brings fast-charging to west Scotland
Fastned has just opened a new EV charging hub in Greenock close to Glasgow – a key location for anyone travelling along Scotland’s west coast. The charge point operator says it will be a ‘lifeline’ for EV drivers due to a lack of ultra fast chargers in the area. Read more…
Daimler Truck launches Remote 3.0 app for its electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its Remote 3.0 mobile app, a digital interface giving drivers of the eActros 600 real-time access to key vehicle and charging data. The manufacturer will extend the service to other models from summer 2025. Read more…
California renews e-bike voucher scheme
The new California E-Bike Incentive Project is reopening its second application window and is set to provide up to 1000 people with a $2,000 voucher towards the cost of a new e-bike. The vouchers will be distributed to ‘income-eligible’ Californians selected at random from a state-wide list of applicants. Read more…
BYD offers wide-ranging price discounts, raising price war risk in China
BYD has made wide-ranging price cuts to its Dynasty and Ocean series models, offering discounts of 10 percent to 30 percent.
Analysts believe this could lead to further price competition in China and spark more rivals to follow suit.
Compact active suspension power for EVs by Hongfa and Vicor
Hongfa has introduced what it claims is the smallest and highest performing active suspension power system yet developed for automotive applications, targeting the migration of this long-standing luxury feature into the mid-range EV segment. The system is built around Vicor’s BCM6135 fixed-ratio DC-DC bus converter modules, which enable direct conversion from the vehicle’s 800V traction battery down to a 48V power delivery network. Read more…
11 states launch coalition to expand clean cars in face of federal attacks
Hot on the heels of Congress illegally attacking clean air, a coalition of 11 states has launched an Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to expand access to clean cars even as the federal government tries to raise costs for Americans and drag down the US auto industry during the all-important transition to EVs. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent
A Tesla vehicle on the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised update suddenly veered off road and flipped the car upside down – creating a scary crash that the driver said he couldn’t prevent. Read more…
BYD’s new Seal 06 EV leaks with 375 miles range
BYD’s new electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, but it’s expected to cost much less. The Seal 06 leaked in China this week, giving us a closer look at the new BYD EV, which is set to arrive later this year. Read more…
The Best Explanation Yet For Why America Is Giving Up On EVs
This is what’s at stake: jobs, competing with China and the technology of the future. And here’s what’s holding us back. Read more…
Autel and Mer partner to expand AC EV charging systems across Europe
EV charger supplier Autel Energy Europe has formed a strategic partnership with Mer, a provider of EV charging systems, to integrate Autel’s range of MaxiCharger AC products into Mer’s expanding charging network throughout key markets, including the Nordics, the UK, Germany and Austria. Autel’s MaxiCharger AC series is designed to offer user-friendly charging options suitable… Read more…
Daimler supplies 5 next-gen eCitaro electric buses to transport company in Darmstadt, Germany
Darmstadt, Germany-based public transport operator HEAG mobilo operates over 150 buses and trams, and transports almost 50 million passengers per year. The company began electrifying in 2020 and now has 55 electric buses in its fleet, 46 of them Mercedes models. The latest addition to HEAG’s fleet consists of five battery-electric Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro 12‑meter solo… Read more…
Circle K just opened a new spot exclusively for EV charging with no gas pumps in sight
This is what the future of travel will look like. Circle K opened its first location exclusively for EV charging in Europe. The site features ten ultra-fast EV chargers and a convenience store while you wait. Read more…
Podcast: EV/Solar killing bill moves forward, Elon lies about Tesla’s demand, cheaper EVs, 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 the EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla’s demand, cheaper EVs coming, and more. Read more…
BYD Dolphin Surf: Europe’s BYD Seagull Never Feels Cheap
With its very reasonable price, cool design and lots of standard features, the European Seagull should be a hit. Read more…
Turntide Technologies launches Turntide Turnkey Solutions to simplify EV design
US-based motor manufacturer Turntide Technologies has launched Turntide Turnkey Solutions, a system of electrification partners designed to simplify and accelerate electrification projects across industries. The ecosystem reflects Turntide’s systems-level approach, integrating electric motors, power electronics and energy storage to help ensure that all the components work together. As part of the launch, Bonfiglioli, which provides… Read more…
