Danish furniture retailer Jysk has replaced diesel trucks with electric trucks for the first time in Denmark. The two vehicles transport containers between the port of Aarhus and Jysk’s distribution centre in Uldum. Read more…
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Nikola is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the US Bankruptcy Code and asked the court to allow it to start an auction and sale process. Business operations will continue with some limitations – but only until the end of March. The company will need to find a buyer or partner to survive beyond that date. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Xiaomi adds 2-seat option for SU7 Ultra
Xiaomi has filed for configuration changes for the SU7 Ultra, with the number of seats changing to either 5 or 2 from the previous 5.
Xiaomi previously said the SU7 Ultra would be released at the end of February.
Kempower offers its fast chargers with 0% financing
Finnish charging station manufacturer Kempower now offers zero per cent financing for its DC charging solutions in the UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain and Australia until 19 May 2025. The campaign aims to make EV charging infrastructure more accessible and affordable for investors in selected markets. Read more…
Trump Could Hit The Entire Auto Industry With The Chicken Tax
Also on today’s Critical Materials: Rivian’s cost-cutting may have paid off, and electric and hydrogen truck startup Nikola goes bust. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Xiaomi files for new dual-motor variant for YU7 SUV
Both motors of the new Xiaomi YU7 dual-motor variant have a smaller peak power than the other dual-motor variant that has been filed earlier.
Xiaomi previously said that the launch of the YU7 was expected to be in June or July.
2025 Denza N7 debuts with the latest God’s Eye ADAS
BYD’s premium brand, Denza, has launched the 2025 version of its N7 electric SUV, focusing on enhanced intelligent driving capabilities. The updated N7 will compete with other established models already on the market, like the Tesla Model Y. The 2025 Denza N7 comes in three versions, with prices ranging from RMB 259,800 (€32,160) to RMB 289,800 (€35,900). A key upgrade… Read more…
Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric premieres in Norway
The Norwegian bus company Vy Buss has ordered three Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric buses. The electric buses will be deployed on routes in Slemmestad, a suburb of Oslo, starting in July 2025. It also marks the electric midibus’s debut on the Norwegian market. Read more…
UK remains leading market for electric buses in Europe – but electric truck sales are declining
Electric buses saw another year of growth in the UK. The country registered a total of 1,570 new battery and fuel cell buses in 2024. In contrast, the number of zero-emission trucks in the UK is stagnating – although the Labour government is pursuing ambitious sales targets for electric trucks. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Nio files slight exterior changes for ES6, EC6, ET5, ET5 Touring
Nio has filed for exterior changes for the ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring, showing slightly tweaked designs.
William Li previously said there would be facelifts for the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, which will use horizontal center screens.
Mahle receives order for MCS cooling module
Supplier and thermal specialist Mahle has won its first series order for a new cooling module in the field of megawatt charging. The cooling module will be installed in megawatt fast-charging columns for electric commercial vehicles. Read more…
Honda presents FC module with 150 kW
Honda has announced the specifications for its next-generation fuel cell module, production of which is scheduled to begin in 2027. Compared to the current generation, costs have been halved, durability has more than doubled, and volumetric power density has more than tripled. Read more…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: This Is What A Serious EV Maker Can Do
With a bigger battery, more range, a Tesla NACS plug and countless other upgrades, the new Ioniq 5 proves Hyundai isn’t slowing down.
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The Tesla Cybertruck’s First Crash Results Are Here
This is the first time the Cybertruck has been crash-tested, and it follows a longtime pattern from Tesla. Read more…
Stellantis also builds hybrid transmissions in Termoli
The car manufacturer Stellantis has announced that it will also produce eDCT (Electrified Dual Clutch Transmission) gearboxes for hybrid vehicles at its Termoli plant in Italy starting next year. However, there is no update on the battery cell factory of the ACC joint venture that is also planned there. Read more…
First Drive: For 2025, updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds XRT ‘off-road’ model to growing lineup
It’s still the Ioniq 5 you know and love, with some useful tweaks plus hot-rod and XRT versions. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover utility vehicle is now a familiar site in regions where electric cars are popular. Entering its fourth model year in North America, the square-edged hatchback gets some minor updates to styling, inside… Read more…
StoreDot plans to build its XFC batteries with a partner in South Korea
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot is planning a joint venture with the battery technology company JR Energy Solution in South Korea. The goal is the series production of its ultra-fast charging batteries for electric cars. A production capacity of 1.5 GWh should be achieved before the end of this year and will be gradually increased thereafter. Read more…
Toyota expects half its new car sales to be electrified in 2025
More than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be “electrified” (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs) Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone North Caroline battery sourcing may help in the electrified push While it’s still struggling with sales of all-electric vehicles, Toyota has seen substantial growth in hybrids and… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in February 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…
First drive in the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: A familiar model with some choice upgrades
As we get ready to exit month two of 2025, the opportunities to test drive model-year BEVs are starting to arise. The most recent was a trim to Palm Springs, California, to test out the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This flagship BEV saw a mid- refresh for 2025, so I didn’t experience the most drastic of changes compared to previous versions. In the places where Hyundai did improve the IONIQ 5, however, I noticed savvy upgrades that took customer feedback into consideration and made an already high-quality BEV even better. Read more…
