UK-based clean technology group Altilium has announced a new partnership with LevertonHELM, the UK subsidiary of German chemical firm HELM, to develop a sustainable domestic supply chain for lithium in the UK. By combining Altilium’s expertise in recovering battery materials from spent batteries with LevertonHELM’s lithium production capabilities, the partnership Read more
Charging Smart, a program funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) that offers free technical assistance to help local governments accelerate the growth of EV deployment and charging infrastructure, is now available in all 50 states. Under the program, a local government can earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold Read more
EV charging manufacturer Circontrol has introduced a new service portfolio for the support and maintenance of its customers’ charging infrastructure, designed to maximize uptime and simplify charging operations. Since 2008, 165,000 Circontrol chargers have been installed in more than 60 countries. The portfolio features three service packs, a network of Read more
Washington state-based Brokk, a manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, has become a dealer for Firstgreen Industries, a company that produces electric, zero-emission, low-noise loaders. Brokk will offer Firstgreen’s electric solution for loading as well as its more comprehensive fully electric, remote-controlled job site offering achieved by pairing Brokk demolition robots Read more
As electric trail bikes like Sur Rons and Talarias gain popularity among off-road enthusiasts, a growing conflict is emerging on mountain bike trails. These powerful machines, capable of speeds and torque far beyond that of a traditional mountain bike, are raising concerns among trail users, land managers, and environmental advocates. Read more
Volkswagen has no new EV launches planned for 2025. What gives? Plus, the Trump 47 era begins and the feds probe Ford’s BlueCruise.
Tesla remained the top electric vehicle (EV) seller in the U.S. by a wide margin in 2024, gaining almost half of the emerging market and outselling the next several models combined with its own lineup, as shown in the latest data. Cox Automotive released its Q4 and 2024 EV sales Read more
Tesla’s sales in the U.S. last year totaled more than three times as many as the next two electric vehicle (EV) makers combined, as shown in the latest automotive sales figures. Fourth-quarter and full-year data from Cox Automotive last week showed that Tesla sold 633,762 units in the U.S. in Read more
Parent company Stellantis reportedly told its suppliers to stop spending money developing parts for the EV.
Whether you’re a seasoned EV driver in cold climates or this is your first winter driving an electric vehicle, there’s always more to learn about how to get the best range and performance from your EV when the temperatures drop. Electrek asked two experts for smart winter EV driving advice. Read more