This is the second time Li Auto has been embroiled in a tricky public opinion controversy after the Li Mega MPV’s launch.
Li Auto said that this was an unintended action and that it has no direct competition with the truck manufacturer.
Forbidden fruit: new Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions
Wagons don’t get a lot of love Stateside, with American buyers choosing SUVs over – well, pretty much every other type of vehicle imaginable. That’s our loss, as the latest plug in hybrid versions of the Volkswagen Passat are here to prove. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Wirtgen Vögele launches new electric MINI pavers
Wirtgen Vögele recently revealed the battery-powered MINI 500e and the MINI 502e electric pavers. With an electrically heated screed, a range of paving widths, and zero-emission operations, they’re paving a greener, cleaner path. Read more…
How to Disable Driver Assistance Features in the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce
Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already did an article explaining… Read more…
Is this Hyundai IONIQ the safest affordable EV you can buy?
Car brands like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla have built up solid reputations for safety, but their ultra-safe vehicles often come with a premium price tag. The good news for car buyers looking for a deal, but still prize safety, is that there’s an all-electric Hyundai for under $40K that scores top marks on the IIHS’ toughest new safety tests. Read more…
This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Was Due To Be Scrapped. A $1 Part Saved It
Some simple diagnosing goes a long way. Lire la suite…
Tesla Wants To Bring Its Robotaxis To New York. Good Luck With That
If you can make it in the worst place to drive in America, you make it anywhere Lire la suite…
New Ford-based Volkswagen DoKa electric pickup is ready for work
The latest commercial vehicle from Volkswagen isn’t another box, retro-tastic van. Instead, it’s a crew cab, flatbed-style pickup truck with modern amenities, room for six, serious payload capacity, and a fully electric powertrain. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
EVgo set to borrow up to a $300 million to build 1,500 new DC fast chargers
EVgo has secured a massive, $225 million loan facility with five commercial banks in a bid to accelerate its expansion plans and add more than 1,500 new DC fast chargers to America’s EV charging landscape – and they have an option to borrow even more. Read more…
State of New York commits $21 million to support zero-emission mobility
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…
