Tesla’s Cybercab clears key regulatory step for inductive charging
Tesla is preparing its Cybercab for series production as a fully autonomous robotaxi without pedals or a steering wheel, with the first two-seater now reportedly built at the company’s Austin plant in Texas. At the same time, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Tesla a waiver to use ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology for […]
Best App to Find EV Chargers in 2026
Finding reliable EV charging stations has become easier than ever thanks to a growing ecosystem of charging apps. But with so many options—PlugShare, ChargePoint, EVgo, ChargeFinder, and others—drivers need more than a map. They need real‑time availability, trusted performance data, seamless payments, and an intuitive user experience. This guide breaks down the top EV charging […]
This Weird Little Sports Car Is Aging Surprisingly Well
Most cars fade into used-car obscurity. Another of many buzzing around the roads and slowly dying behind some guy’s barn until they get crushed. Others hang around just long enough to become the car equivalent of squirrels. And then there are the special ones. The cars that zig when everyone else zags. The ones that […]
Polestar details plan for its next four EV model launches
Polestar’s head office in Sweden has released more detailed plans regarding the arrival of four new models over the next two years. These involve the Polestar models 2, 4, 5 and 7. In order of impending launch, these details are: – Polestar 5: A four-door Grand Tourer (GT), the Polestar 5 was first shown in […]
China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
China has finally woken up to the dangers of allowing car designers to replace physical controls with confusing and distracting touchscreens. The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced it will introduce new rulings mandating physical controls be included on every car sold within the region. In what is considered a landmark […]
Polestar Is Reworking Its Interiors Before The Screen Backlash Grows
New interiors may debut with the next Polestar 2 and 7. The current Polestar 3 and 4 rely heavily on one screen. Polestar also plans to expand its interior color range. Like many other EV makers, Polestar has largely followed Tesla down the minimalist route, filling its cabins with screens, clean surfaces, and very few […]
$100 Million In Funding Announced For New Public EV Chargers In Pennsylvania
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! When I wrote about 12 new EV charging ports installed in central Pennsylvania some months back, it wasn’t clear how much or when the federal EV funding could be released to support the addition of more public chargers. […]
Mechanical Reality Is Catching Up To ICE Pickups
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! When I first started my Charge To The Parks project, the goal was simple: to show people that you could visit the most beautiful and remote places in the United States using clean energy, and without sacrificing the […]
EV Owner Satisfaction in the U.S. Hits Record High, Model 3 Leads the Way
Despite a turbulent year for the U.S. electric vehicle market, one thing is clear: EV owners have never been happier. According to the latest 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study from J.D. Power, overall satisfaction among battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners has reached its highest level since the study began in 2021. Even […]
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Rivian’s latest software update for R1 EVs is here, and it brings several improvements. All R1S and R1T models get the brand’s Sport Mode, which enables quicker acceleration. Launch Mode is also expanding to Gen 1 Quad-Motor and both generations of Dual-Motor Performance models. Rivian is improving how the R1S and R1T EVs perform, regardless […]