The world’s largest auto supplier is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to meet the growing demand for computer chips for electric vehicles. Bosch announced Wednesday that it is acquiring US chipmaker TSI Semiconductor and investing $1.5 billion to produce silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors and enable the adoption of EVs.
Bosch has been busy transforming its business as the auto industry shifts to sustainable, zero-emission EVs.
Bosch has invested heavily in introducing new products such as electric powertrains, charging solutions, and electric drives to meet the growing demand for EVs and enable the transition.
President of Bosch in North America, Mike Mansuetti, explained last year that the auto industry is “rapidly evolving” toward electric vehicles. The tech and engineering giant expanded its North American manufacturing footprint, revealing in October a new $250 million investment to extend its Charleston, South Carolina, campus by roughly 75,000 square feet to build and assemble electric motors.
Manusuetti added, “Local production helps advance our customer’s regional electrification strategies and further supports the market demand for electrification.”
Bosch is again expanding its North American manufacturing capabilities with plans to acquire Roseville, California-based chipmaker TSI Semiconductors.
TSI Semiconductors’ site in Roseville, California (Source: Bosch)
Bosch acquires chipmaker to produce SiC chips for EVs
Bosch revealed Wednesday it would be acquiring the chipmaker with plans to invest $1.5 billion in the Roseville site to convert and prepare the facility for the auto industry’s future.
Starting in 2026, Bosch will produce the first chips on 200-millimeter wafers based on silicon carbide (SiC) material. Bosch has been producing SiC chips since 2021 at its Reutlingen location in Germany, so the company knows what it takes to make them.
With EV sales continuing to rise at a record pace, the number of chips needed is only expected to grow from here. Bosch expects to have an average of 25 of its chips in every new EV by 2025.
SiC chips, in particular, are in heavy demand as they enable greater range and more efficient recharging losing up to 50% less energy.
According to Bosch, the full scope of the project is made possible and will rely heavily on federal funding opportunities.
The Biden administration is investing heavily to promote North American manufacturing and the adoption of sustainable transportation and clean energy in the US. The historic Inflation Reduction Act, passed last August, provides incentives and rebates to purchase EVs (up to $7,500 for new and $4,000 for used) and other clean energy alternatives (example: 30% solar tax credit) that will help drive down energy costs in the long run.
In addition, the Chips and Science Act, signed into law last year, invests in US chip-making capabilities to strengthen the domestic supply chain and enable clean energy adoption.
Regarding the Bosch acquisition and investment, the following statement from Vice President Kamala Harris was provided to Electrek:
This $1.5 billion investment will bring down costs, strengthen our electric vehicle supply chain, help rebuild American manufacturing, and create economic opportunity for the working families of California. And it will put more electric vehicles on the road, a priority I have worked for since I served in the United States Senate. All of this was made possible by our Administration’s Invest in America agenda. Unfortunately, House Republicans are working to undo our progress. They want to defund American manufacturing and ship jobs overseas. President Biden and I will never let that happen.
According to a recent analysis from the Financial Times, in the eight months since the Chips and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act were signed, over $200 billion in private investments in the US has been announced.
With the Biden administration aiming for a 50% electric vehicle sales share by 2030, the number is only expected to continue rising.
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Review: Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike raises the bar on America’s favorite ride
America’s best-selling e-bike has taken a step further in its evolution, all while maintaining its accessibility to the everyday rider. Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike is quite the step up for the XP series, coming well-rounded and stocked with a solid array of features for a quality, high-performing experience. With the new descendant models, the king of the proverbial e-mobility hill has given the XP4 e-bikes more power, further traveling range, an even smoother ride, and a bunch of safety upgrades that are quite impressive for its affordable pricing. Check out our full hands-on review here.
Head to school in style on Rad Power’s new RadRunner cargo utility e-bikes with passenger gear starting from $1,499
Rad Power Bikes has launched its Back to School Sale through August 6 with up to $300 in savings on one legacy model and two of the brand’s newest models, as well as the ongoing $600 discount on the RadExpand 5 e-bike. Of course, the biggest deals in this sale are on the new RadRunner Cargo Utility e-bike with a free $109 passenger package at $1,499 shipped while the most advanced RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike gets a $139 passenger package at $2,299 shipped. Unfortunately, we have yet to see any actual price cuts on this or its two counterparts since they released back at the end of April, though the RadRunner Max has already been apart of two previous free bundle promotions in the time since. The passenger packages that accompany your purchase give you a seat to convert the cargo racks into a place for passengers (as the name suggests). Head below for more on these and the other deals we’re seeing.
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Starting off with the base model in this new series that is seeing its first-ever deal, the Rad Power RadRunner e-bike is one of the refreshed models (alongside the Plus counterpart) that maintains simplicity with notable improvements over its predecessor build. There’s a 750W rear hub motor paired with a 624Wh Safe Shield advanced external battery that provides 20 MPH top speeds for up to 55+ miles when its five PAS levels are activated. It’s rated to carry up to a max 320-pound payload, and sports features like a Gemma Hydraulic GA-950E brake system, puncture-protected multi-surface tires, a color display, an LED headlight and integrated taillight with brake lighting, auto ambient light sensor, daytime flashing lights, memory setting, 4 lighting modes, and more.
On the opposite side of the series’ spectrum is Rad Power’s most advanced RadRunner Max e-bike that starts with a 750W rear hub motor and a larger 672Wh semi-integrated battery for 60+ miles of pedal-assisted travel at up to a 28 MPH max speed. You can also add the new range extender here alongside an additional battery to double that travel range to 120+ miles. It comes decked out with a wide array of physical and smart features – the latter of which includes Apple Find My integration, Bluetooth proximity locking, a 328-foot radar, and more. There’s also the same puncture-protected multi-surface tires, Exsho suspension, hydraulic brakes, and much more.
Rad Power’s full Back to School Sale e-bike offers:
Get Christmas pricing in July through Lectric’s latest sale with up to $654 e-bike bundles starting from $999
Just as we published our in-depth hands-on review of Lectric’s new XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bike, the brand has now launched its Christmas in July Sale, which is seeing up to $654 in free bundled gear accompany its e-bikes. Among the offers, we’re seeing increased gear with the popular XPress 750 Commuter e-bike that gets a $410 bundle at $1,299 shipped. These bundles would fetch $1,709 were the savings not in the form of the free gear, which has been increased since its Prime Day Sale two weeks ago – plus, these models are eligible for the $200 off spare battery promotion that you’ll find on the landing page. The packaged gear contains a rear cargo rack, a fender set, an Elite headlight upgrade, a suspension seat post, and a waterproof pannier bag.
First cash savings hit Autel’s new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A level 2 EV charger at $899
By way of its official Amazon storefront, Autel is now offering the first cash savings on its new MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Business Level 2 EV Charger to $899 shipped. It hit the market a few months ago carrying a $1,299 price tag, which is where it’s currently priced directly from the brand’s website. This is the very first price cut we’ve spotted on this powerful charging solution, with the 31% markdown here cutting $400 from the tag while also setting the bar for future discounts down the road.
Save $300 on Rad Power’s multi-terrain RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at its second-best $1,299 price through the weekend
Running alongside its Back to School Sale that will be lasting through August 6, Rad Power Bikes is now also offering a weekend flash sale on its popular RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike for $1,299 shipped. Coming down from its $1,599 price tag, you can save $300 through July 27 for the second-best price we have tracked. We’ve been seeing it drop down to $1,399 a lot during 2025, with today’s deal only being beaten out by the $1,199 low that we briefly saw back at the start of the year.
Segway’s Navimow i Series of robot mowers tackle up to 1/4 acres at a time starting from $799
Segway Navimow is offering up to 20% discounts on its i Series of robots, starting with the i105 Robot Lawn Mower down at $799 shipped that is also matching at Amazon, while the upgraded i110 Robot Lawn Mower has been dropped to $1,099 shipped and also matching at Amazon. These models haven’t seen as frequent discounts from their $999 and $1,299 starting rates in 2025 like the H Series of robots, with them both having seen a drop to $849 and $1,099 in June and falling to their lowest $749 and $999 rates during the Prime Day window. If you missed out on those low prices, you’ll be getting them at your second-best price of 2025, saving you $200 while upgrading your lawn care routine with autonomous support.
Clip grass for up to two miles with Greenworks’ 80V 16-inch carbon fiber cordless string trimmer at $209
Amazon is offering the Greenworks 80V 16-inch Carbon Fiber Cordless String Trimmer for $209.46 shipped. It’s coming down from its usual $300 price tag, while remaining priced in full directly from the brand’s website. This is the second time in 2025 that we’ve seen discounts take things to $209, which is beaten out this year by a drop to $206 in April and falls to the $199 low, most recently during the Prime Day event two weeks ago. You’re looking at the fourth-lowest price we have tracked, which doesn’t sit much higher than the other rates – just $9 above the low overall – with $91 in total savings here while it lasts.
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
It’s not the Urus, but Lamborghini did promise its first EV would offer an “unprecedented” driving experience. That’s if it ever launches. After it was already delayed, the Lamborghini EV may not even be fully electric when it arrives.
The Lamborghini EV may not be 100% electric
We got a sneak peek of the electric Lamborghini after the luxury sports car maker unveiled its first EV, the Lanzador, in 2023.
The concept previewed a sleek, high-riding 2+2 GT that Lamborghini claims can serve as a daily driver while still offering the brand’s signature performance.
Lamborghini’s CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, said at the time, “With Lanzador, we are looking into our future without forgetting our DNA.” However, the chief’s most recent comments suggest the sports car maker could be headed in a different direction.
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Winkelmann told CarExpert that Lamborghini has made “two decisions so far based on the fact that the acceptance curve of electric cars worldwide and globally, not only in our type of segment, is flattening.”
The first is that the Urus replacement will again be a plug-in hybrid. Winkelmann said the second was “that we postpone the launch of the fourth,” which was expected to be the Lanzador.
Lamborghini Lanzador EV debuts at The Quail (Source: Lamborghini)
Lamborghini initially planned to launch the production version in 2028, but later pushed it back until 2029. Now, whether it may not arrive. At least not as an EV.
Although no decision has been made, according to Winkelmann, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version instead is “something which is still very open.”
Lamborghini Unveils All-Electric 4th Model Concept During The Quail (Source: Lamborghini)
Lamborghini introduced its first PHEV, the Revuelto, in 2023, followed by the Urus SE and Temerario. The luxury sports car brand has already committed to electrifying its entire lineup, including PHEVs. However, Winkelmann suggested the automaker will keep gas-powered engines for some time.
“If sustainable fuels are coming, then this is a huge opportunity to keep internal combustion engines. Besides that, for sure, the headline should be, we will keep them as long as possible, at least for the two supercars,” he said.
Whether or not the Lamborghini Lanzador launches in 2029 as an EV or plug-in hybrid will depend on the market over the next few years.
Electrek’s Take
While Lamborghini and Ferrari drag their feet, Chinese EV makers, like BYD, are ready to take the lead with several new electric supercars rolling out. BYD’s ultra-luxury brand, Yangwang, confirmed plans to launch in Europe early next year.
Yangwang sells the U8, an off-road PHEV SUV, the U9, a nearly 1,300 hp all-electric supercar, and the U7, an electric super sedan.
It will be interesting to see how the market shapes up over the next few years. Will Lambo and Ferrari lose their reign as Chinese brands continue to advance new EV tech, software, batteries, and more? We will find out soon as more sales data is released.
In June, BYD sold 64 Yangwang U8s, nine U9s, and 132 U7 models in China.
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Volkswagen Group models dominated Germany’s electric car sales, taking eight of the top ten best-selling EVs in the first half of the year.
Volkswagen drives Germany’s EV sales growth in H1 2025
Germany’s electric car sales rose 35% in the first half of 2025 with nearly 249,155 units sold, marking a new record.
That’s a stark difference from the first half of 2024, after EV sales fell 16% year-over-year (YOY) after Germany ended its EV subsidy program in 2023.
Even without incentives, electric car sales outpaced the overall market in Germany. Europe’s largest auto market fell 5% with 1,402,789 vehicles sold in the first half of the year. Germany is launching new incentives for EVs starting as early as this month.
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According to market researcher Dataforce (via Automotive News), Volkswagen Group dominated Germany’s EV sales, accounting for eight of the top ten best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S (Source: Volkswagen)
The Volkswagen ID.7 surprisingly took the top spot, selling 18,017 units. VW cancelled plans to launch the ID.7 in the US earlier this year, citing “a challenging EV climate.”
The Tesla Model Y and BMW iX1 were the only non-VW Group models to crack the top 10. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also saw higher demand, with sales rising 56% to 138,633.
Volkswagen ID.4 (Source: Volkswagen)
Volkswagen’s Tiguan was the best-selling PHEV with 7,563 units sold, followed by the Cupra Formentor (6,343) and Volvo XC60.
Renault led the growth with sales up 7.9%, followed by Skoda (4.6%), BMW brand (+4.1%), and Ford (+3.7%). Volkswagen Brand sales fell 1.2%, while Mercedes (+0.2%) and Volvo (+0.4%) were about flat. Tesla, on the other hand, saw its sales drop 58% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX (Source: Volkswagen)
In the overall European market, Volkswagen had the most EV registrations in the first half of the year at over 135,000, followed by Tesla (109,262), and BMW (94,658).
The Tesla Model Y was the most registered EV in Europe in H1, followed by the VW ID.4, Tesla Model 3, VW ID.7, and VW ID.3.
Despite the success in its home market, Volkswagen is struggling to overcome the blow from the Trump Administration’s US auto tariffs.
Volkswagen said the tariffs cost it an additional 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in H1 2025 after operating profits plunged 33% to 6.7 billion euros ($7.9 billion).
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