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…
Revolutionizing power measurement and analysis with the AVL X-ion PA2
Sponsored by AVL. What does the next generation of power analysis and testing hold? For leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy industry, there is an ever-growing need for precise power measurement. For that reason, AVL developed the AVL X-ion™ PA2, which can be used across a variety of applications, to deliver high-precision power… Read more…
VW, BMW and Mercedes Are In Trouble. Here’s How They Plan To Fix It
All three companies saw massive profit declines in the first quarter, and the challenges are far from over. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Geely Galaxy to launch new hybrid sedan A7
The Geely Galaxy A7 is 4,918 mm long and has an engine with a displacement of 1,499 ml.
Spy shots last week hinted at a range of up to 2,100 kilometers for the model.
How the transition from graphite to silicon anode batteries will revolutionize the EV industry
Q&A with Group 14’s CEO As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. There has been talk about using silicon anodes to replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for several years…. Read more…
AAWireless unveils TWO+ adapter for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Tired of plugging in your phone every time you hop in the car just to get your maps or music on the dashboard screen? For many drivers, the convenience of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has been tethered by a pesky USB cable. AAWireless, a company that carved out a niche helping Android users cut that cord, is now inviting… Read more…
California Says ‘See You In Court’ After EV Rules Rolled Back
The U.S. Senate voted to end California’s 2035 gas car ban. The state is now preparing to fight back. Read more…
BatteryPass-Ready develops test environment for battery passports
From February 2027, the EU-wide mandatory battery passport system will come into force. It is intended to provided transparency across the entire battery life cycle, including production, use, and recycling. The BatteryPass-Ready project, which aims to provide a test environment for the introduction of these battery passports, has now launched. Read more…
Stellantis replaces Citroën CEO
Xavier Chardon will take over as CEO of Citroën from 2 June 2025, succeeding Thierry Koskas. Stellantis has not commented on Koskas’s future within the company. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Core specs of Xpeng’s new P7 revealed
The new P7 is 5,017 mm long and comes in single- and dual-motor options.
The price of the new P7 will be around 300,000 yuan ($41,760).
Regulatory filing: BYD Denza to launch new model N8L SUV
The N8L looks like a slightly scaled-down version of Denza’s N9 flagship SUV launched in March.
The N8L is a six-seat hybrid SUV that is 5,200 mm long.
India: TVS Motor secures an order for 500 electric three-wheelers
Indian two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor has secured a bulk order of 500 units of its first electric three-wheeler – the King EV Max – from OOR Cabs, a cab aggregator startup based
in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for these e-
rickshaws on Thursday. Read more…
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Arrives At The Best And Worst Time
Plus, Congress finally makes a move to end electric-vehicle tax credits. Are we facing a new EV slowdown? Read more…
Used Porsche Taycans Are Getting Cheap. Here’s What Living With One Is Like
Through the magic of depreciation, slightly used pre-facelift Taycans sell for way less than new—about $50,000. Sounds tempting. Read more…
DB installs second-life battery storage at ICE depot in Leipzig
Deutsche Bahn has equipped its ICE depot in Leipzig with a second-life battery storage system combined with a photovoltaic array—the first such installation at one of its long-distance maintenance facilities. The system uses 30 battery modules repurposed from eight electric vehicles. Read more…
After production halt in Sweden: Work at Northvolt plant in Germany continues
The end of Northvolt’s only active cell production line in Sweden has cast doubts on the future of its battery factory under construction in northern Germany. But the company insists that work on the Heide site is ongoing, despite restructuring concerns. Read more…
