Hyundai’s latest creation looks like something straight out of an Iron Man movie. Designed to boost strength and reduce injuries, Hyundai and Kia unveiled the new wearable robot tech for the first time. The first of a new series, “X-ble Shoulder,” is now available for consultation in Korea, with deliveries planned for the first half of 2025. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry. Following its domestic launch, Hyundai plans to introduce its newest innovation overseas. Read more…
Electreon collaborates on wireless charging roadway in $20-million UCLA transit projects
Wireless charging provider Electreon is partnering with UCLA to install inductive charging coils beneath a portion of Charles E. Young Drive on the UCLA campus, allowing electric passenger shuttles and buses to charge while in motion. The project follows Electreon’s installation of such a roadway in Detroit, launched in November 2023. Support for the Electreon… Read more…
Solaris to sell 14 electric buses to the city of Szczecin, Poland
The City of Szczecinin, Poland has signed an agreement with Polish electric bus manufacturer Solaris to purchase four 12-meter Urbino 12 and 10 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles will increase Szczecin’s fleet of Solaris buses to a total of 30. They will be operated by the city’s public transport company, Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe…. Read more…
2025 Fiat 600e interior, design and features review
What is it? The Fiat 600e is a compact family car on a budget, sitting on Stellantis’ e-CMP platform. It’s a crossover of sorts and comes in just one version with 51 kWh usable battery capacity. Fiat 600e There are just two trim levels: RED and La Prima. The La Prima offers a few extra features and different styling for… Read more…
Spy images reveal our first look at the side profile of the first EV model from NIO’s Firefly brand
We are less than a month away from the official public launch of NIO’s new ultra-affordable EV sub-brand, Firefly, but before that happens, we’ve got our best look at the marque’s first model to date. Recent spy images in China captured a camouflaged look at the side profile of the new Firefly EV, which appears quite compact. See more below. Read more…
Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV sheds its camo during testing [Images]
Will the Range Rover Electric be “the most capable electric luxury SUV” to hit the market? That’s what the company is promising. As final testing wraps up, Range Rover’s first EV is already outperforming the iconic gas-powered model. Here’s our best look yet at the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
Anti-Elon bumper sticker business give insights into Tesla owners turning against him
A business selling anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers is providing some insight into Tesla owners turning against the company’s CEO. Read more…
Mammoet electrifies land-based crane
Dutch crane manufacturer Mammoet has successfully tested its most powerful land crane, the SK6000, for all-electric operation. The SK6000 can now be operated directly on mains power, battery, hydrogen generators, and shore power connections at port stations. Read more…
Volkswagen revises ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 trims in the UK
As the year nears its end and pressure mounts on automakers to meet the UK’s stringent ZEV mandate, Volkswagen announced a series of minor updates for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5. The company revised the trim line-up and made them more affordable. Read more…
North Macedonia targets 100-120 electric buses
According to Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, 100 to 120 electric buses are to join public transport fleets in North Macedonia by next winter, mostly in the capital Skopje. Read more…
Tesla’s hefty API fees threaten third-party app ecosystem
Tesla unveiled the pricing structure for its official API access and, in the process, sent shockwaves through the developer community. The exorbitant fees put the future of third-party apps in danger. Developers of these apps operated in a gray area for years without formal access to Tesla’s systems. The company finally released official API documentation late last year, and initially… Read more…
Stellantis again halts production of the Fiat 500e
Production of the Fiat 500e electric small car at the Italian plant in Mirafiori near Turin was already halted from mid-September to early November 2024. Now the Stellantis Group is heralding another production break just weeks later. Read more…
UK to test kinetic energy storage system on motorways
National Highways, which oversees and improves motorways and A-roads in England, plans to trial a kinetic energy storage system to meet the rising demand for fast charging. The government company aims to ensure the charging infrastructure keeps pace with the nation’s accelerating shift to electric vehicles. Read more…
Zero Carbon Charge unveils South Africa’s first off-grid charging station
South Africa-based EV charging service provider Zero Carbon Charge has officially unveiled the country’s first off-grid EV charging station powered by solar energy. The company wants to install a total of 240 locations throughout South Africa. Read more…
Lilium faces legal trouble in the US
Things are not going well for Lilium. The German developer of electric flying taxis recently went into self-administered insolvency. On top of that, there is now the threat of legal hassle in the USA. The company is accused of making false or misleading statements to investors in the months leading up to its insolvency. Read more…
Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024 Oceans produced for the U.S., according to a disclosure on Monday from the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes the entry point for this model $18,800 higher than it was with the outgoing 2024 model. That higher 2025 price, which includes the mandatory $1,295 destination charge, buys the new… Read more…
Here’s all the best gear I’ve tested for e-biking this year
As one of the few people who can claim to now be in my third decade of living an electric bike-focused life, I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years. Between the gear I buy for myself and the piles of random stuff that shows up on my doorstep from overzealous PR agencies, I’ve gone through a wide range of tools, locks, clothing, accessories, and more. Here are my favorites of all the stuff I’ve tested this year.. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPeak 2.0, bike gear, Yadea scooters, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPeak 2.0 fat tire e-bike, Ride1Up’s Prodigy XC eMTB on super sale, a roundup of great e-biking gear, cheaper Zero motorcycles inbound, Husqvarna’s newest e-moto launch, Yadea shows off its scooters at EICMA, and more. Read more…
Germany’s 2 billion euro boost for semiconductors
The German government is apparently planning new investments in the national semiconductor industry that could also significantly benefit the automotive industry. Germany’s upcoming elections may hinder the implementation of the funding program. Read more…
