The Chinese technology giant Xiaomi filed new paperwork for a high-performance version of its popular SUV. Known as the Xiaomi YU7 GT, the new model will be one of the most powerful vehicles on the road. The standard YU7 is already a quick family car, but the GT version turns everything up to a whole new level. According to the… Read more…
Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit
Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. Read more…
How Pedal-Assist Mini-Trucks Are Transforming Cities
Part e-bike and part van, this new class of pedal-powered vehicles is overhauling last-mile delivery—and the fabric of urban life. Lire la suite…
Every Extended-Range EV Coming To America Soon
Extended-range EVs promise all the benefits of electric cars without the range anxiety. These are all the upcoming models. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down
We’re talking door handles on this week’s podcast. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with a Chinese automaker? Lire la suite…
XPeng is testing Level 4 autonomous driving on its upcoming GX SUV
Just a day after XPeng teased its upcoming flagship SUV, the XPeng GX, a Chinese media outlet reported that the company is currently testing L4 autonomous driving on the said model. Even though it wasn’t explicitly made clear in the teaser post on Weibo yesterday, it was sort of implied that the GX will offer Level 4 autonomous driving. Will… Read more…
Kent plans rollout of up to 10,000 on-street EV chargers
Kent County Council, UK, has awarded a 20-year contract to Urban Fox to install up to 10,000 on-street EV charging sockets across the county. Backed by more than £12 million in government funding, the programme aims to expand access to charging for residents without off-street parking. Read more…
Goiânia fleets in 21 new electric buses
The Brazilian city of Goiânia has put 21 electric articulated and double-articulated buses into service. The vehicles, which were ordered from Volvo Buses last year, are charged at a new charging hub in the depot of the public transport operator Metrobus. Read more…
PEM researches direct recycling of battery materials
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University aims to test promising approaches to delamination in collaboration with partners within the RECLAIM research project. In the context of battery recycling, this process describes the separation of active material and current collector foil. Read more…
Genesis GV90 caught with coach doors again as the ultra-luxe EV approaches its debut
After reports claimed the Genesis GV90 may launch without its most hyped feature, the coach doors, a new sighting suggests it’s still on track. Read more…
Hyundai is offering a $10,000 discount on all 2026 IONIQ 5 EV models
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most affordable EVs on the market, starting at $35,000. It’s even more attractive with a $10,000 discount. Read more…
2026 just be like that: the Chicago Auto Show edition
January was a hell of a year — but we’ve put it behind us, which means it’s time for 2026 Chicago Auto Show! Here’s what you’ll want to see, what you’ll want to skip, and why I genuinely think EVs are the only thing holding this show together. Read more…
Tesla exec tells Congress ‘no one has ever’ taken control of its vehicles — but that’s not true
Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy told a Senate committee this week that no one has ever remotely taken control of Tesla vehicles. That claim doesn’t hold up to the facts of history. Read more…
Aqua Metals and American Battery Factory explore strategic collaboration
Metals recycling and refining firm Aqua Metals has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer American Battery Factory (ABF) proposing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing the US battery materials supply chain through recycling and circular manufacturing. The companies intend to evaluate the co-location of a commercial… Read more…
Hyundai is about to unveil its electric hot hatch and a few other new EVs
Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3 in just a few weeks, the first of a family of smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla dead last in Germany in Nordic reputation study – behind Temu & Nestlé
Tesla has ranked last place in a survey of brand reputation in Europe’s largest car market Germany, with a massive year-over-year collapse leaving it behind several other companies with already-poor reputations. It ranked poorly in Nordic countries as well. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla hit by Epstein files, Roadster still lives, new Chinese EVs, 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 getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese EVs, and more. Read more…
Mitra EV raises $27 million to scale its fleet electrification platform
Mitra EV, provider of a commercial fleet electrification platform, has closed a $27-million financing round including equity funding from lead investor Ultra Capital and a credit facility from S2G Investments. Mitra will use the new funding to expand its shared charging network, deploy additional fleet solutions, and scale its electrification model into new markets. “The… Read more…
Elevated Materials plans to triple production of lithium metal films in 2026
Elevated Materials is focused on scaling production this year to meet increasing customer demand. The company closed 2025 with record output of ultra-thin lithium metal films, shipping to more than 30 customers worldwide. It delivered more than 100 kilometers of lithium film to a single customer, which it said reflects strong market demand for high-quality,… Read more…
DeterTech and Formula Space partner to deter theft of EV charging cables
Theft of EV charging cables is a serious problem. For thieves, cables are an attractive target, thanks to the high price of copper. For charging operators, the damage can result in expenses of thousands of dollars to repair and recommission charging stations, and weeks of lost revenue. DeterTech, the maker of SmartWater, has partnered with… Read more…
