Electric Cars

Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that...

Charged EVs | Samsung SDI shifts some US production lines from EVs to LFP ESS batteries

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI has signed a three-year contract through its US subsidiary to start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP)...

Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US ahead of new lineup

Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Honda...

Charged EVs | AYK Energy signs chemical tanker electrification deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has signed a second deal with Spanish ship owner Mureloil to supply diesel electric hybrid systems. AYK will deliver...

Podcast: Tesla’s mission is no longer ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz lives, and 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...

Charged EVs | BHP and Rio Tinto bring Caterpillar electric haul trucks to the Pilbara

Metal and mining giant BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia has started on-site testing of Caterpillar’s Cat 793 XE...

All I want for Christmas is this electric Rolls-Royce Corniche

’Twas the night before Christmas, and while visions of sugarplums may be dancing in other, lesser heads, mine is hoping for some polished...

Charged EVs | CATL’s marine battery system receives Italian approval

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL‘s marine battery system has obtained the type approval certificate issued by the Italian Classification Society (RINA). The approval follows certifications...