CATL Launches Factory Construction In Spain
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. CATL, the largest EV battery producer in the world (by far), is doing what some Chinese EV producers are doing — it’s launching production in Europe. With the European Union slapping tariffs on EVs manufactured in China earlier this year, Chinese EV producers are starting […]
BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report
BMW is looking into bringing back range extenders for some of its EVs. The German brand used a gas engine in the quirky first-generation i3 to boost its range. Now, the setup could return in the large iX5 SUV and i7 sedan. BMW is on a roll with its Neue Klasse platform for electric vehicles. […]
All-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA: U.S. pricing and spec announced
The all-new electric CLA is the first in a completely new family of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the most intelligent model from the brand to date. The compact sedan sets new standards with intuitive technologies, striking design, enhanced comfort and up to 374 miles (EPA) of electric range. Starting from $47,250, the highly anticipated 2026 Mercedes-Benz […]
Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problems
Owners report more than ten times the issues with Shell Recharge, EVgo, or Blink than with Tesla Rivian’s own charging network was second only to Tesla Hardware-related issues have become more prevalent than payment problems Charging networks operated by Tesla and Rivian tended to have fewer problems than non-automaker efforts, according to a recent Consumer […]
11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2026)
The 11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2026) will take place from September 16–18, 2026, at the China Import & Export Fair Complex (Area A), Guangzhou. The event is expected to be one of the world’s largest exhibitions focused on batteries and energy-storage technologies. According to the organizers, WBE 2026 will cover […]
GAC Toyota launches the bZ7 at Auto Guangzhou 2025
At Auto Guangzhou 2025 on November 21, Beijing time, GAC Toyota, the automaker’s joint venture in China, launched the all-electric Toyota bZ7 – a sign that the brand is accelerating its commitment to meeting the diverse user needs in China’s highly competitive auto market. Pre-orders are now open but GAC Toyota did not disclose the […]
Rivian’s CEO Says Losing The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Is A Win–Here’s Why
The cancellation of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new EVs wreaked havoc on the market last month. Some legacy automakers are now scaling down their electrification ambitions. That’s bad news for the car market in general, but Rivian stands to benefit from the change. The sunset of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new […]
Production 478kW Genesis GV60 Magma revealed: Boiling hot electric hatch is headed for Australia!
The high-performance 2026 Genesis GV60 Magma EV has been launched in Europe and is headed our way in early 2026! Essentially the Hyundai luxury brand’s take on the IONIQ 5 N in a compact hatch body based on the standard GV60 EV, it will pose a serious challenge to the Porsche Macan, Tesla Model Y […]
Huawei-backed Aito plans to launch new SUV model M6 in Q2 2026
The Aito M6 is expected to target the RMB 250,000 ($35,180) segment family SUV market, according to a local media report. Aito will launch a facelifted M9 next year and introduce a longer-wheelbase M9L variant. (An Aito M5 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) Aito, a brand jointly developed […]
Redditors shared surprising, real-world data about home solar
Are you wondering what kind of results you’d get if you added a home solar system to your roof? Homeowners are sharing their results online — and the real-world data might surprise you! In a recent post to r/Solar, a Reddit user going by DontBuyBitcoin shared a screenshot indicating that their newly-installed ~11.5 kW system produced […]