US President Donald Trump recently announced a raft of new, expensive import tariffs on cars, trucks, and even parts and batteries imported into the country – which means that Ford might have timed its BlueOval SK battery factory going online perfectly. more…
Elon Musk announced this week that xAI has acquired his social media platform X, performed through an all-stock transaction expected to make it easier to raise additional funding for the combined entities. In a post on X on Friday, Musk said that xAI acquired X in an all-stock transaction, with Read more
A lot is riding on the success of Lucid’s three-row electric SUV. Now we know the Gravity will arrive for regular customers next month.
Even in non-plug-in models, Nissan’s hybrid system has no direct connection between its engine and wheels.
Aptera Motors has shared another exciting progress update video, giving us our best look yet at its production-intent solar EV out in the real world. The SEV startup recently completed the PI build’s first-ever road trip, traveling over 300 miles using an all-electric battery and free energy from the Sun. Read more
LION Smart, a subsidiary of battery pack manufacturer LION E-Mobility, has entered into a strategic partnership with hofer powertrain. The two companies intend to develop and commercialize immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential. The two companies mean to combine their strengths to bring new battery systems to market maturity. Read 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 Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. more…
Hyundai is launching new EVs in every corner of the world. The IONIQ 9, its first three-row electric SUV, is about to launch in the US, the low-cost Inster EV is already seeing demand in Europe, and now, Hyundai is about to take on China, the world’s largest EV market. Read more
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter’s district gets a lot of jobs, thanks to Hyundai’s EV investment. But dealing with Trump’s agenda is a nuanced thing.
Get ready to see Lucid’s new electric SUV finally hit the streets. Lucid Motors (LCID) is quickly ramping up Gravity SUV production as it prepares to resume deliveries by the end of next month. more…