US Postal Service already has 2,600 EVs for mail delivery
There are currently varying figures regarding the rollout of USPS’s electric fleet. That is because observers often distinguish between letter delivery and parcel delivery, as USPS operates a state-backed monopoly in the letter sector and receives government funding for it. However, the expansion of the electric share remains a point of contention within the Trump […]
Horse Powertrain supplies range-extender for Scania electric timber truck pilot
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely and Renault, has been selected by Scania to provide its advanced range-extender system for the pilot vehicle, currently operating as a heavy-duty timber truck in Sweden. The collaboration marks an important step in testing hybrid powertrain solutions for demanding transport applications such as forestry logistics. The pilot forms […]
BYD BEV Sales Up 20% in November
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD had another mixed result in November 2025 compared to November 2024. Full electric vehicles were up solidly (+19.9%), but plugin hybrids were down slightly more (-22.4%). Overall, that meant BYD’s plugin vehicle sales were down slightly (-5.8%) It’s a somewhat similar but somewhat better […]
BYD Commercial Electric Vehicle Sales Up 213% in 2025
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD’s having mixed results with plugin passenger vehicle sales lately, with plugin hybrids dropping while full electrics (BEVs) continue to rise. In the commercial vehicle sector, there’s a little bit of an up-and-down matter in one segment, but the overall trend is very positive. Let’s […]
AUDI E SUV concept goes official at the auto expo in Guangzhou
Audi’s ambitious product initiative in China is set to continue at a rapid pace. Together with SAIC, Audi has established a new brand, AUDI, which is now presenting the AUDI E SUV concept as a preview of future developments. This near-production exterior model represents a progressive, large premium SUV that embodies the unmistakable identity of […]
Geely EX2 electric hatchback to start at $A19,000 in key right hand drive market
China car giant Geely launched its own brand in the Australian market earlier this year with the EX5 SUV and starting prices of $40,990. At the time, we called it the king of premium value EVs, having spent a bit of time with it testing on Australian roads. Now, the company has launched its second […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
The return of the sedan as an EV: Stylish Skoda 100 concept reveals what a future Tesla Model 3 fighter could look like
Skoda has released a stylish all-new concept that suggests there’s plenty of life left in the traditional sedan, even though most buyers have moved on to SUVs. Releasing pictures of the new Skoda 100 concept, the four-door sedan embraces the classic three-box body shape that has been abandoned by many car-makers, while paying tribute to […]
Xing and Ideenion develop battery systems for third parties
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring their respective strengths into the development process. Xing Mobility is essentially a Taiwan-based developer of immersion cooling technology for batteries. The company states that it will contribute its expertise in immersion-cooled cell-to-pack battery systems to the partnership. Ideenion will add its experience in end-to-end […]
Double your chances in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual EV Raffle!
Image: Climage XChange Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to kick off your holiday season with a brand […]