Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The concept has promise – and now, it has customers. Read more…
Parker launches Mobile Electrification Technology Center training program
Last week, Parker Hannifin launched what they’re calling the industry’s first certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center to train mobile equipment technicians make the transition from conventional diesel engines to modern electric motors. Read more…
Delhi-ghtful! India mulls 2035 ICE ban, blocks fuel sales to older vehicles
In a bold bid to combat the crippling air pollution crisis in its capital, Delhi, Indian lawmakers have begun high-level discussions about a plan to phase out gas and diesel combustion vehicles by 2035 – a move that could cause a seismic shift in the global EV space and provide a cleaner, greener future for India’s capital. Read more…
Japan’s One-Seat EV Microcar Can Fit Inside A Toyota Van
Hiroshima-based KG Motors is making a tiny electric “mobility robot,” and I am completely obsessed. Read more…
Tesla quietly removes range extender battery option on Cybertruck
Tesla has quietly removed the Cybertruck’s range extender from the options in its online configurator.. Read more…
First Volvo EX90 Highway Range Test Has Mixed Results
Volvo’s flagship EV didn’t come close to its official range rating. The energy consumption, however, is another story. Read more…
Tesla’s Software Boss Is Stepping Down: Report
David Lau’s reported departure comes after a series of high-profile exits at Tesla over the past year. Read more…
Mazda and Rohm are working on next-generation semiconductors
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rohm and carmaker Mazda are planning to jointly develop automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. In the eyes of the partners, these represent the next generation of semiconductors. Read more…
Shanghai starts V2G pilot
The Chinese government announced pilot projects in the field of bidirectional charging in nine cities. Shanghai has now kicked things off. The aim is to feed electricity from EV batteries back into the public grid to maintain the power supply during peak times. Read more…
Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker. Read more…
Toyota, Honda and Hyundai Are Clear: We’re Not Raising Prices (Yet)
Meanwhile, Stellantis and Ford have actually announced discounts. Read more…
Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
Tesla has launched the cheaper non-Launch Edition version of the new Model Y in the US and Canada. It now starts at $49,000 before incentives. Read more…
Hyundai and Genesis will not raise US vehicle prices, at least for now
Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will not see price hikes over the next few months. After launching its new Customer Assurance program on Friday, Hyundai said US buyers can have peace of mind knowing vehicle prices will not increase. Read more…
Kia’s EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK right now
Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962. Read more…
Hyundai is vowing not to raise US vehicle prices, at least for now
Hyundai vehicles will not see price hikes over the next few months. After launching its new Customer Assurance program on Friday, Hyundai said US buyers can have peace of mind knowing vehicle prices will not increase. Read more…
University of Michigan cracks rapid EV charging in freezing temps
Charging your EV in freezing weather could soon become dramatically faster, thanks to a big breakthrough from the University of Michigan engineers. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, 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 disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more. Read more…
Nissan’s Solid State Battery Should Arrive In 2028: ‘That’s Our Ambition’
We may see it in hybrid versions of the company’s large SUVs, executives say. But it’ll start in an EV. Read more…
Download case study: How JE Dunn overcame EV charging installation obstacles with scalable track busway
Sponsored by Starline. JE Dunn Construction, one of America’s largest general contractors, decided to install an electric vehicle charging station in the parking garage next to its world headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. JE Dunn faced the following challenges when designing the infrastructure to support the charging stations: While evaluating power distribution options, JE Dunn… Read more…
Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network
In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025. Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with additional… Read more…
