US semiconductor manufacturer Diodes has introduced four new automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500 mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion and up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. The converters cover the full automotive battery Read more
BASF has introduced a range of low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs) under the GLYSANTIN ELECTRIFIED line, developed specifically for electric vehicle battery systems to comply with China’s new GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which becomes effective on October 1, 2025. The new coolants are produced at BASF’s Pudong manufacturing facility in Shanghai Read more
Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by Intertek, where we will break down what the EU battery regulation means for electric vehicles. Join us to learn about the responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and distributors, understand the role of CE marking and Notified Bodies, and get up to Read more
It doesn’t have a huge battery, but it’s so small that it doesn’t need one to go far.
Nissan used to be the leader in affordable EVs. I drove the redesigned 2026 Leaf to see if the company can reclaim that title.
A Tesla bear is changing his tune, turning bullish for two reasons as the company’s stock has continued to get a boost over the past month. Dan Nathan, a notorious skeptic of Tesla shares, said he is changing his tune, at least in the short term, on the company’s stock Read more
The bZ7 is about the size of a Tesla Model S and way nicer than you’d expect. Toyota’s new flagship EV is not only stunning-looking, it’s also loaded with advanced tech. more…
BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, Yangwang, launched its fourth all-electric model in China, and it’s another design marvel. Like its U8 predecessor, the Yangwang U8L SUV has “Emergency Float Mode.” Plus, this one can tank turn, is powered by four motors, and has 24-karat emblems. Check out one of the most expensive Read more
At IAA Munich, Europe’s biggest auto show, the home team car companies had a showcase of impressive EVs. But BYD and the Chinese have bigger plans.
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 new e-bikes from British bike maker Boost, Dahon launching an IPO, the NYPD may soon confiscate non UL-certified e-bikes, Honda has a new e-motorcycle Read more