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Xpeng Austria plant completes trial production of 2026 P7+ as European launch nears

Xpeng said that its Chinese and Austrian teams are currently moving forward with next-stage R&D and production processes. Xpeng will hold its European launch event in Brussels, Belgium, starting at 9:00 local time on January 9. (Xpeng team celebrates the completion of the trial production of the 2026 P7+ at its Austrian factory. Image credit: […]

13,700 km through Africa with an electric bus

As reported at the start of the ‘Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition,’ the expedition used an electric bus developed in Africa—specifically the Kayoola Electric Coach 13M model from the manufacturer Kiira Motors. While the Uganda-based company relies heavily on components from China for its technology, the vehicle itself is a battery-electric intercity bus […]

Duracell enters the EV charging market with first site live and a £200 million UK investment

A new partnership model drives Duracell’s expansion strategy The development of Duracell E Charge relies on a partnership structure that is increasingly shaping the future of the EV charging industry. The EV Network, a leading UK infrastructure developer, is responsible for the design, construction, and financing of the charging sites. Elektra Charge, a newly created […]

Revolution on Wheels: How Electric Taxis Transformed London’s Streets in 1914

London’s busy streets today show electric taxis. These vehicles point to modern change and care for the air. Over 100 years ago, London tried electric taxis for its city rides. In 1897, electric taxis called the Bersey Electric Cabs started running. They promised a new kind of ride. The Dawn of Electric Taxis in London: […]

More electric utes, hatchbacks, and EVs that break price records

Motorists can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars, hatchbacks, and vehicles that break price records at both ends of the spectrum, with changes encouraging even the most reluctant brands to join the trend. But Australia’s electric vehicle market could also experience significant regulatory upheaval in 2026, with a road-user charge on the national […]

Tesla Cybertruck undergoes interior mod that many owners wanted

Tesla is updating Cybertruck owners on its timeline of a massive feature that has yet to ship: Powershare with Powerwall. Powershare is a bidirectional charging feature exclusive to Cybertruck, which allows the vehicle’s battery to act as a portable power source for homes, appliances, tools, other EVs, and more. It was announced in late 2023 […]

Rivian’s 2025 Sales Were Meh — But Here Comes 2026!

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Rivian has released its 4th quarter and full-year 2025 production and delivery figures. There’s nothing particularly exciting or uplifting about them. They’re very meh. However, 2026 should look much different. In the 4th quarter, Rivian scored 9,745 deliveries, and it produced 10,974 vehicles. Across the […]

Volkswagen shows off ID. Polo EV interior for the first time [Video]

Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior. Volkswagen shares first look at the ID. Polo interior The ID.Polo “marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen,” […]

No more fires! China details revolutionary safety rules for EVs

China has introduced and detailed strict new safety rules ever that have been created to banish electric car fires to the history books. Announced as part of an incredible 294 new national standards rules, the strict technical rulings have been rolled out by the Chinese government’s State Administration for Market Regulation. They all come into […]

The Tesla Model Y Proves That Tesla Needs To Get Back To Making Cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions a near future where operating a steering wheel and pedals feels as antiquated as riding a horse does today. He’s repeated versions of that refrain for years, earning a deserved reputation for being the boy who cried self-driving. But his boredom with the conventional car business has never been more […]