Best EV Charging Station Software in 2026
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, reliable and intelligent EV charging software has become just as important as the hardware itself. The right platform ensures chargers stay online, users enjoy a seamless experience, and site hosts—from workplaces to retail centers to fleet depots—maximize their ROI. Behind every successful charging operation is software that monitors performance in […]
Mahindra EV Plans 2026: No New Launch, Sales Target 80,000 Units By 2027
During its Q3 FY26 analyst meeting, the company confirmed that it will not introduce any new electric vehicle this year. Instead, Mahindra plans to concentrate on increasing sales of its existing electric SUVs and expanding their availability across India. The newest addition to its portfolio is the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV, launched in January 2026. […]
BYD wants to race in F1! Could the Chinese giant topple Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes and dominate the pinnacle of world motorsport?
Just days after the Australian Grand Prix news has broken the world’s largest electric vehicle producer BYD has reportedly entered talks with the owners of Formula 1 over a potential future bid to become an engine supplier and team owner. According to Bloomberg, the motivation behind the move would be to increase global brand awareness […]
EU Parliament approves relaxation of CO₂ targets for lorry manufacturers
Under current EU law, lorry manufacturers must reduce the emissions of new lorries by 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 90 per cent by 2040 compared to 2019 levels. They are working to achieve this by bringing more battery-electric lorries to market and, simultaneously, improving fuel efficiency in internal combustion […]
Total Cost of Ownership in California
Summary This analysis builds on a previous report, which analyzed the average total cost of ownership of a similar electric and gasoline vehicle. Since EV drivers in California generally experience a different cost of living than the country as a whole, including higher electricity prices on average and higher vehicle registration fees, we decided to […]
Another Electric Vehicle Benefit: No Catalytic Converters To Be Stolen
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There is sort of a humorous situation in the US now with some people having a bit of gasoline price anxiety because of geopolitical conflict and instability. It may be seen as humorous because the cost of climate change impacts globally could be trillions of […]
The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?
As reported in The Driven last week, only 12 petrol vehicles were sold in Norway in February as the share of full battery EVs reached 98 per cent. Back in August 2024, I wrote an article about how only 45 petrol vehicles were sold in July that year and discussed which makes and models they […]
MG Unveils MGS9 7-Seat Plug-In Hybrid SUV
The Chinese-British automaker MG has officially revealed the MG MGS9 PHEV, its first-ever seven-seat SUV, marking a major expansion of the brand’s electrified lineup. Designed with families in mind, the new plug-in hybrid combines practical three-row seating, strong electric range, and a generous equipment list at a competitive price point. Available to order now in […]
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range
BYD’s premium brand Denza has unveiled the Z9 GT, claiming more than 1,000 km of range on China’s CLTC test cycle – a new benchmark for production electric cars. In a post on Weibo, the company shared an image with the caption: “Denza Z9 GT: The All-New Denza Z9 GT – The world’s longest-range pure […]
VinFast Secures Fleet Deals For 20,000 Electric Vehicles In Indonesia
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. VinFast has signed agreements with two Indonesian transportation companies that could see up to 20,000 electric vehicles deployed in commercial service over the next several years, strengthening the Vietnamese automaker’s push into Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The memoranda of understanding involve PT Satu Kosong Tujuh […]