The 2025 Chevy Blazer will reportedly be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, 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 sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more. Read more…
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day, including on the new Wagoneer S. With a new cash bonus, you can score over $10,000 off Jeep’s new electric SUV. Here’s how. Read more…
Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plans
DOT to review $7.5B federal EV charging program, funded with 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Keeps funding projects in progress but rescinds guidance for continued buildout Means new state proposals for rules not yet released, months of delay for states’ funding Tesla has captured more than $41 million in government money for the buildout The… Read more…
The Mercedes eSprinter Proves How Good An Electric Work Vans Can Be
If your company can set up a charging place for it, the electric Sprinter has a lot of advantages. Read more…
Porsche will launch new gas-powered cars, because profits come first (for now)
Porsche will launch new gas-powered and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars as its EV models fail to gain traction. The sports car maker warned that the new combustion engine models and battery development expenses would hurt profits this year, sending share prices plunging. Read more…
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV arrives in Europe, but can it keep up with Volvo’s top-selling EX30?
BYD’s smaller electric SUV, the Atto 2, is now arriving in Europe and the UK. Despite its small size, BYD expects big demand for its newest EV. Can it compete with top-selling electric cars like the Volvo EX30. Read more…
Ford CEO: We Have To Beat China In A ‘Street Fight’
Ford’s CEO says they can’t hide behind a tariff wall forever. Yet he still seems to support import duties on Japanese and Korean cars. Read more…
Freyr Battery cancels $2.6 billion Georgia battery factory plans
Norwegian battery firm Freyr has canceled plans for a Georgia factory that would have supplied batteries for energy storage. First reported by the Newman Times-Herald of Newman, Georgia, Freyr confirmed plans to cancel the factory in a letter to the local Coweta County Development Authority dated Jan. 21, and in a Thursday meeting with the… Read more…
The Electric BMW M3 Will Sound Like A Gas Car Inside
BMWs have some of the most distinct acceleration sounds of any EV, but future M EVs will sound completely different. Read more…
Caselani turns Citroën Ami into a retro electric car
The Italian atelier Caselani, which specialises in retro Citroën conversions, has developed the ‘Type-Ami’ – a unique set of body parts that transforms the electric Citroën Ami subcompact into a retro model with a corrugated metal look. Read more…
Scout’s Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That
We also discuss Tesla’s sales plunge in China and why South Korean battery makers are in trouble. Read more…
Geely to integrate DeepSeek AI in upcoming cars
Not a day goes by without some AI company stealing the headlines. The automotive world isn’t immune to the latest developments and the integration of artificial intelligence into vehicles is the Holy Grail. Geely has announced a big step forward in this area – it partnered with the hottest AI kid on the block at the moment. The plan is… Read more…
Birmingham invests in charging infrastructure with Ubitricity
Birmingham City Council announced the launch of a major new project to expand the city’s electric vehicle charging network. Over 500 lamppost charging stations are to be installed together with Ubitricity. Read more…
Nissan may already looking for a new partner
Nissan has reportedly informed Honda that it will end the merger talks and is already looking for a new partner. According to insiders, Foxconn is a possible candidate. Read more…
New Flyer reports major bus order from Washington DC
New Flyer announces a significant contract award for a mix of zero-emission (ZEBs) and hybrid buses with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). The contract encompasses up to 500 buses. Read more…
Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover
Tesla sales in China are relatively fine despite the added complexity of managing the production switch to the new Mode Y, Tesla’s best-selling model. Read more…
This Is The EV That Everyone Wants, Apparently
No, it’s not real. But based on owner data, this imagined EV has all the attributes buyers want. Read more…
US government freezes charging infrastructure funding
As had already been indicated, the new US government wants to suspend the allocation of new funding for charging infrastructure nationwide. This is currently regulated by a memo from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) – but there are doubts as to whether this approach is legally tenable. Read more…
What On Earth Is Going On At Tesla
Plus, we talk to the CEO of Revel, who’s working to improve EV charging access in maybe the toughest place for it: New York City. Read more…
