Volkswagen’s high-tech new EV SUV in China starts at $35,000
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID.UNYX 08, starting at just under $35,000 in China. The fully connected electric SUV is Volkswagen’s first EV co-developed with XPeng. Volkswagen’s first custom-tailored EV rolls out in China After BYD ended Volkswagen’s 15-year run as China’s top-selling car brand in 2023, Volkswagen is looking to make a comeback. Volkswagen […]
Exponent Energy Launches Exponent One, Raises $2M Pre-Seed
Bengaluru-based EV energy-tech company Exponent Energy has announced the launch of its new fintech and asset management venture, Exponent One, aimed at addressing one of the biggest bottlenecks in India’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) growth story — access to viable, flexible financing. The new venture will be led by financing and mobility veteran Sandeep Divakaran, […]
Sony And Honda’s Afeela EVs Are Dead
Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has canceled the development of Afeela’s upcoming electric cars. The joint venture was on the final stretch to launch an American-made luxury four-door electric sedan, and an SUV was also planned. The cars had integrated PlayStation consoles and promised supreme quality. The Afeela 1 electric sedan and the upcoming Afeela electric […]
GM advances Level 3 autonomy with Escalade IQ road tests
Unlike GM’s current driver assistance system, Super Cruise, which operates at SAE Level 2 and allows the driver to take their hands off the wheel but requires them to keep their eyes on the road at all times (‘hands-free, eyes-on’) to regain control when necessary, the new system represents a significant advancement. Under SAE Level […]
Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars In The World 2026-27
The Rimac Nevera, the no.1 in our list of the world’s fastest electric cars, is a creation of Croatia-based Rimac Automobili. Powered by a 1,914 hp motor, this supercar features a 120 kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) battery pack. Its design is as bold as it is functional, with a carbon-fibre monocoque core […]
Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes
Earlier this year, Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading smartphone companies and now also one of the hottest EV makers in China, revealed that its upgraded SU7 electric sports sedan received more than 100,000 pre-orders within 15 days of pre-sales starting. Now, the car has officially gone on sale in China with 15,000 customers ordering […]
Subaru Teases New Electric SUV Ahead of 2026 NY Auto Show
Subaru is accelerating its transition to electrification at a surprising pace. After years of lagging behind rivals, the Japanese automaker is quickly building out a growing EV lineup—and its next model could be the most significant yet. Set to debut at the New York International Auto Show, Subaru’s newest electric SUV has been previewed through […]
A Property Manager’s Guide to EV Charging
Home charging for electric vehicles (EVs) has proven to be a cost-effective and widely embraced solution, accounting for more than 80% (opens in a new tab) of EV charging in residential areas. However, the advantages of EV ownership do not uniformly extend to drivers who live in multifamily developments, such as apartments and condominiums. Despite […]
The Tiny Indian EV That Could (& Which Proved The Future Was Plug-In)
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Reva was never meant to compete with gasoline cars. When it appeared at the turn of the millennium, it didn’t promise speed, long range, or highway capability. It offered something far more radical for its time: a small, lightweight electric car designed specifically for […]
Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati BEVs get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network
Stellantis electric‑vehicle owners across North America now have significantly expanded fast‑charging options, thanks to newly enabled access to more than 27,500 Tesla Supercharger locations. The move marks a major step in the company’s strategy to simplify public charging and strengthen its EV ecosystem. Beginning today, drivers of battery‑electric models from Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, and […]