The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks like an upgrade, the interior was spotted with an unexpected surprise. Kia EV5 SUV facelift spotted with new design and tech After launching the EV5 in China in 2023, Kia’s new electric SUV made its global debut in late […]
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 the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll […]
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 outsold Kia’s three-row electric SUV by more than five times in Korea, but in the US, sales have been harder to come by. Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads in Korea, not so much in the US Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV proved a hit in its home market in its first year […]
Photo: FLO Pennsylvania is putting another $100 million in federal funding toward public EV chargers, this time targeting communities instead of highways. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched the Community Charging phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a new round of funding meant to bring chargers into towns and cities […]
We’ve got some massive savings closing out this week’s Green Deals, with our top three mentions all being on a collection of varying power stations. To start, our ongoing exclusive EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Power Station deal got increased savings to $1,800, landing it at a new $6,499 low. From there, we have an […]
Lucid Motors (LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as it looks to improve profitability ahead of its next growth stage. Lucid announces plans to trim 12% of its US workforce After producing 8,412 vehicles and delivering 5,345 in the fourth quarter, Lucid was one of the bright spots in […]
The world’s largest producer of lithium metal, Ganfeng Lithium, has reportedly begun mass-producing semi-solid-state batteries with an impressive energy density of 650 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials. Ganeng Lithium advances solid-state EV batteries Ganfeng is China’s largest lithium compounds […]
President Donald Trump prepares to board Air Force One en route to Florida, at Pope Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters President Donald Trump said Friday that he is considering limited military strikes to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. “I guess I can say I am […]
A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, dealing a significant blow to the automaker’s legal strategy as it faces a growing wave of lawsuits tied to its driver-assistance technology. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami ruled that the evidence […]
Ethiopia made history in 2024 by becoming the first country to ban the sale and import of new internal combustion-powered vehicles. Despite the predictions of the anti-EV hysterics, they’re doing just fine — but the process hasn’t been without its challenges! We first covered Ethiopia’s decision to ban the sale and import of ICE vehicles […]