Jeep will finally launch its first fully electric SUV in the US later this year. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep is putting the Wagoneer S to the test in New Zealand’s tundra to ensure the EV meets the rugged SUV brand’s standards. Read more…
Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions
Plus, EV charger statuses are unreliable and China’s rapid rollout of Robotaxis could compromise 7 million jobs. Read more…
Here Are The Affordable Crossover Plug-In Hybrids With The Most Range
There aren’t a lot of choices in the affordable PHEV crossover category, but we’ve found some standouts among the small pack. Read more…
Your Car Dealer Is Probably ‘Not Excited At All’ To Sell EVs
Will America ever hit critical mass for EVs if the dealers aren’t onboard? A new study has details. Read more…
BYD launches 2 new models in Seal lineup, starts adopting LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance
BYD has launched the 2025 Seal and the new Seal 07 DM-i, both based on its latest technology architecture. The 2025 Seal is BYD’s first model to feature LiDAR. Read more…
Dodge unveils Charger Daytona EV pricing: starting from $59,595
The Dodge Charger Daytona is the first EV from the company announced in March this year and ahead of the mass production start this summer, we have the prices of the two trims available – R/T and Scat Pack. Dodge Charger Daytona EV The starting price of the vehicle is $59,595 for the base R/T trim with the so-called Direct… Read more…
Infineon inaugurates new SiC semiconductor production facility in Malaysia
They increase the efficiency of electric vehicles, fast-charging stations, trains, renewable energy systems and AI data centres: silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. The German chip manufacturer Infineon has now inaugurated a new production facility for such SiC semiconductors in Malaysia. Read more…
Hyundai Glovis & Houayou Cobalt launch battery recycling initiative
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics subsidiary of the South Korean Hyundai Group, has reached an agreement with the Chinese battery material manufacturer Huayou Cobalt to set up a recycling network for electric car batteries. Read more…
Tesla Electric partners with SunRun to bolster Texas grid
Tesla customers will soon use home energy-storage systems to support the Texas power grid. A partnership between Tesla Electric, a retail electricity provider operated by the automaker’s Tesla Energy, and solar company SunRun announced Tuesday is enrolling customers a program that will use Tesla Powerwall battery packs to supplement the grid… Read more…
Toyota faces class action lawsuit regarding H2 fuelling stations in California
Toyota is facing an(other) class action lawsuit. This time, it is accused of using anticompetitive business practices to keep out the competition, pushing FCEV drivers to get their hydrogen at First Element fuelling stations. Read more…
ChargePoint’s New Omni Port Works For Tesla Drivers. And Everyone Else
Any EV, any parking space. Meet ChargePoint’s answer to the plug wars, enabling drivers of all vehicles to charge at the same station. Read more…
Twaice presents simulation model for sodium-ion batteries
The Munich-based battery analytics software company Twaice is launching a simulation model for the ageing of sodium-ion batteries. With the simulation model, Twaice aims to provide battery operators with a tool to understand and optimise the function and operation of sodium-ion batteries. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2024
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…
Automobili Pininfarina’s Batman-inspired B95 Gotham to make public debut in Monterey
Months after unveiling a new Batman-inspired line of all-electric hypercars, Automobili Pininfarina will publicly debut the B95 Gotham during Monterey Car Week. This one-of-one BEV is worthy of the Bruce Wayne lifestyle, complete with 1,900 horsepower and an 0-60mph acceleration time under two seconds. Read more…
ChargePoint introduces a new ‘Omni Port’ that combines Tesla and other EV plugs into one [Video]
EV charging network ChargePoint has just introduced a new piece of technology to help ease the overall process for drivers, regardless of what make or model they own. The “Omni Port” ensures EV drivers can charge at any ChargePoint space, combining multiple charging plugs into one single port. Read more…
MG Motors looks to set up shop in Mexico
MG Motors is looking to build a manufacturing plant and a research & development centre in Mexico. It will allow the now Chinese brand to “produce market intelligence specifically designed for and by Latin America.” Read more…
Hozon Auto unveils Neta S Wagon
Hozon Auto’s Neta brand just introduced its latest offering: the Neta S wagon. Officially dubbed the “Neta S Hunting Edition,” it adds to the busy EV landscape in the world’s largest market for these vehicles. Coming with shooting brake design, the Neta S wagon has a closed front face, hidden door handles, and panoramic heat-insulating roof. The glass roof features… Read more…
Van Moer Logistics outlines truck charging hub in the port of Antwerp
Belgian logistics company Van Moer Logistics will start building a truck charging hub in the port of Antwerp at the end of the year. It plans to install six publicly accessible fast chargers, each with a capacity of 400 kW, and 30 charging points with 50 kW each for the company’s own use. Read more…
BYD Denza to start Z9GT pre-sales on Aug 20
The Z9GT, with nearly 1, 000 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, Denza previously said. Read more…
BTR kicks off anode material production in Indonesia
At its new plant in Indonesia, Chinese battery material manufacturer BTR New Material Group has started production of anode materials, including for electric vehicle batteries. Read more…
