Explainer: How The First 3 Chinese EV Makers Are Complying To Canadian Automobile Compliance Policies
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This article is a reply to a question my nephew, who works as an executive in one of Canada’s largest car dealerships. His question came after reading my first article on this series about Chinese EVs coming into Canada and right after vehicle release and […]
This Radical Beach Cruiser Is A Refreshing Cure For Boring EV Designs
Renault is showcasing the versatility of its electric vehicle platform with a new open-air concept. Called the Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept, it takes cues from old and new Renault models. It’s a beach buggy with all-wheel drive and no windows. Renault just pulled the wraps off its latest concept, and it looks like it came […]
Kia Is Ready To Build An Electric Successor To The Stinger. One Thing Is Holding It Back.
Kia says that it would like to build a spiritual successor to the Stinger. The biggest thing holding it back? The cost of an electric performance sedan. Never say never, though. Kia’s design boss isn’t ruling anything out if EVs continue to become more popular. There was a time not too long ago when the […]
Aptera Moves Closer to Production With First Validation Vehicles
Aptera Motors has reached an important milestone on its path to production, announcing that five validation vehicles have now rolled off its newly established low-volume assembly line in Carlsbad, California. This development signals tangible progress for the solar electric vehicle startup, as it transitions from prototype development toward scalable manufacturing and eventual customer deliveries. The […]
Delhi EV Policy 2026–2030 Draft: Subsidies, Mandates & Tax Benefits
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has released the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030, laying out an ambitious roadmap to accelerate electric vehicle adoption across the capital over the next four years. The draft policy, applicable from the date of official notification, introduces tiered purchase incentives, scrapping bonuses, 100% road […]
The new BMW iX3 costs nearly $1,000 a month to lease
Starting at $61,500, the 2027 BMW iX3 is cheaper than the Porsche Macan Electric and offers more range with up to 434 miles. How much does it cost to lease the 2027 BMW iX3? BMW undercut most of the competition after opening preorders for the new 2027 iX3 50 xDrive last week, starting at $61,500. […]
Stellantis and Leapmotor move to deepen their global EV alliance
Stellantis and Leapmotor are preparing to take their fast‑growing partnership into a new phase, outlining a series of initiatives that would expand joint production, strengthen purchasing synergies, and accelerate the availability of more affordable electric vehicles across Europe and global markets. The announcement builds on Stellantis’ 2023 acquisition of a 21% stake in Leapmotor and […]
Leapmotor listens! Chinese brand ditches world’s most annoying key
EV and ranbge extender brand Leapmotor has listened to one of the loudest complaints about its cars, confirming it will roll out a proper physical key across future models and model-year updates. The Chinese brand’s current key-card system — used on models including the C10 and B10 SUVs — has come under fire in Australia, […]
Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT: A Touring Motorcycle Alternative
There is a quiet little shift happening in American motorcycling, and it is bigger than it looks from the outside. The adventure bike is no longer just the tall, knobby thing parked next to the coffee shop. The category now stretches from approachable entry-level machines like Honda’s NX500, to middleweights such as the Transalp E-Clutch, […]
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV Review: Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute targets BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha
The JAC Hunter PHEV is shaping us as Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid ute – and we’ve driven it. In an era when Aussies are embracing more fuel efficient utes that’s kind of a big deal. Like the BYD Shark 6 which is arguably the Hunter PHEV’s biggest rival, it gets a petrol engine and […]