The PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is developing a melt coating process for the production of very thin lithium metal anodes. The core of the technology is the controlled application of liquid lithium to substrate foil. The Aachen-based researchers want to venture into spin-off business with the method called ‘LIMA’. Read more…
Nissan LEAF hit with a big recall, more than 19,000 vehicles affected
It’s a good thing the new 2026 LEAF should be here any day. The recall affects over 19,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles, model years 2021-2022, because the battery may overheat during fast charging. Here’s the fix. Read more…
I Drove The VinFast VF8. It’s Even Worse Than I Remember
But as bad as the VinFast VF8 is, it may be the best EV deal in the country—just remember that you get what you pay for. Lire la suite…
Vianode receives OEM qualification for its battery anode graphite
Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has achieved product qualification with a leading OEM, confirming the industrial-scale production capabilities of its anode graphite for EV batteries. The materials were produced at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway, which started operation in October 2024. Full approval for commercial delivery from Via ONE is a key step… Read more…
Rad Power offers $200 discount and up to $210 in FREE bundled gear on e-bikes from $1,399, Exclusive Anker S340 solar cam low, more
It’s another EV-heavy day of Green Deals, headlined by Rad Power’s newly launched Haul-o-ween Sale that is taking $200 off one e-bike, while offering up to $210 in FREE bundled gear with several other new and legacy models, like the Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike and the Radster Road Commuter e-bike getting a $199 free cargo kit for $1,999, while other deals start from $1,399. We also secured up to $280 in exclusive savings on nine Anker eufy security devices, like the SoloCam S340 Solar Security Camera at a new $110 low. We also have new low prices on Heybike’s Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bikes starting from $2,099, an Autel 40A level 2 smart EV charger discount, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 (HomePower 3000) low price, and more. Read more…
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles will still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla delivery record, V4 Supercharger, messy US EV market, 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’s delivery record, V4 Superchargers, a messy US EV market, and more. Read more…
Lawsuit claims Cybertruck’s door handles led to teens’ deaths after Tesla crash
Two Bay Area families are suing Tesla over the death of their 19-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son after a crash which left them and one other teenager dead, trapped inside the vehicle due to what the lawsuit alleges is poor door handle design. Read more…
Tesla’s upcoming affordable model spotted in the wild without camouflage
It’s been back and forth with Tesla’s long-promised affordable model for the last year or so, with conflicting reports suggesting the company has dropped the development of a cheap EV. The rumor mill settled that Tesla is indeed working on a cheaper model, but it’s not an entirely new car, and it might not be as affordable as initially hoped.… Read more…
Rivian R2 Is Up Next As Auto Industry Rethinks Door Handles
Following moves by Tesla, Rivian is planning to redesign the interior door handle on the upcoming R2. Here’s why. Lire la suite…
EV Realty raises $75 million, breaks ground on electric truck charging hub in San Bernardino
EV Realty has secured an additional $75 million equity commitment from investor NGP, along with funding contributions from EV Realty’s management team. The new capital will enable EV Realty to scale its Powered Properties portfolio, including construction of the company’s first multi-fleet charging project, a 76-stall fast charging hub for commercial fleets in San Bernardino,… Read more…
Brüggemann expands its range of additives for thermoplastics in EVs
German industrial chemicals firm Brüggemann has expanded its range of performance-enhancing additives for polyamides and polyolefins. These include flow enhancers, thermostabilizers and impact modifiers as well as an additive that is used to achieve thermoset-like performance, particularly during thermal treatment, while keeping the thermoplastic processing for applications such as polyolefin foams, HFFR compounds and cables…. Read more…
Tesla May Boost The Cybertruck’s Range In A Fascinating Way
Tesla killed the Cybertruck’s range extending battery pack, so it designed an inflatable one to help with towing instead. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV isn’t the pickup you think it is
Ford is betting on more affordable EVs, starting with a new electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, the new EV is “really not a pickup,” so what exactly is it. Read more…
Rivian is offering 1.99% APR on the purchase of any 2025 R1 vehicle this month
Rivian has pulled a new demand lever for October as it starts to phase out of its 2025 vehicles, offering an enticing low APR of 1.99% on the purchase of any R1 model. Anything helps following the official end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Honda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts
Honda has already sold more Prologues this year than it did in all of 2024. Thanks to discounts reaching upwards of $20,000, Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a hit. Read more…
Cadillac’s Big Boom: 40% Of Q3 Sales Were EVs
Two in five Cadillacs sold since July were electric, propelling the brand to its best quarter in over a decade. Lire la suite…
Kempower and EO install 342 charging points for electric buses
Finnish DC fast charging manufacturer Kempower and UK EV infrastructure firm EO Charging have installed 342 electric bus chargers in the past three years, and are building a further 150 charge points across the UK. Around 1,570 new zero-emission buses hit UK roads in 2024, representing a 36% year-on-year increase. The partners aim to ensure… Read more…
WATTALPS immersion cooling battery system is validated by Bureau Veritas for marine use
French battery systems manufacturer WATTALPS has been evaluated by French testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas as part of the Marine Type Approval process for its advanced immersion cooling battery systems. The audit included a detailed review of the company’s quality management system and supporting documentation, as well as the product quality control procedures… Read more…
EV Tax Credits Are Dead. Here Come The Deals And Discounts
Plus, why Tesla investors weren’t thrilled about a record sales quarter, and what BYD’s sales decline in China really means. Lire la suite…
