Indonesia’s EV Transition Not Just to Cut Emissions, More So to Cut Oil Dependence, Study Says
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For decades, Indonesia built its economic and social stability around subsidized fuel. Cheap gasoline and diesel became embedded in transport habits, logistics systems and household budgets. Even today, fuel prices remain artificially low by regional standards. However, this affordability is sustained by heavy state intervention, […]
BMW’s iX3 Beat The Gas X3 M50, The iX4 Could Beat The iX3
BMW’s upcoming iX4 electric coupe SUV has been spied testing. Neue Klasse crossover shares platform, powertrains with new iX3. iX4 50 xDrive should offer same 463 hp as iX3, cost around $67k. BMW’s Neue Klasse offensive is picking up pace, and having this week been impressed by the price and EPA range of the iX3, […]
Simple Ultra – India’s First 400km Range EV Scooter Launched
Range anxiety has been the single biggest barrier to electric scooter adoption in India. Simple Energy, the Bengaluru-based EV startup, has just taken a direct shot at that problem. Simple Energy has officially launched the Ultra electric scooter in India, priced at ₹2,34,999 ex-showroom. The headline number is impossible to ignore. The Simple Ultra claims […]
New faster, cheaper Tesla model to come with new LFP battery pack
Tesla last week launched its most affordable Model 3 to date in the Canadian market, starting at the equivalent of less than $A43,000, with what appeared to be a more powerful powertrain, shaving a whole second off its 0-100 km/h sprint time. At that time, we suspected that it could be due to a new […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Record
Porsche has taken electric performance to a new level with the introduction of a Manthey-developed track kit for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. For the first time, a Manthey upgrade has been engineered specifically for a fully electric sports car, delivering measurable gains in aerodynamics, power, and lap-time performance. The result is […]
Porsche to shut down battery subsidiary Cellforce
The Cellforce Group was initially established as a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells to develop and produce bespoke high-performance battery cells tailored to the demands of Porsche’s electric sports cars. In 2023, however, Porsche took full control of Cellforce and expanded its ambitions, only to make a U-turn in April 2025 and almost completely […]
First drive in the new Cupra Born: more than just a compact electric sports model?
The Cupra Born already positioned itself as the emotional counterpoint within the group at its market launch: same platform, same technology – but a different ambition. With the facelift, Cupra aims to intensify exactly that. More design, more performance, more emotion. The key question: how much of that actually translates into everyday driving? Madrid provides […]
Opel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSE
Opel has brought the hot hatch back to life – this time fully electric – with the debut of the new Corsa GSE, a high‑performance evolution of Germany’s best‑selling small car. Revealed ahead of its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, the Corsa GSE channels the legacy of the iconic Corsa A […]
China now biggest player as electric cars surge and ICE-only sales slump in Australia
Australia’s new car market took another decisive step in April, and the message is now hard to miss: the centre of gravity is shifting away from internal combustion and towards electric cars. And China is delivering that transition – more on that below. The latest data shows battery electric vehicles jumping to nearly 17% of […]
Inside Europe’s biggest EV Charging financing deals (2022–2025): How institutional investors power CPO growth with billions
In this overview, we’ve included both equity deals and debt financing rounds. This mix was chosen to reflect the bigger picture: in the end, it’s about trust and the ability to generate long-term returns. The participation of major institutional players highlights how the capital markets increasingly recognise the value and stability of EV infrastructure investments. […]