10 Naked Bikes That Marry Sport Bike Speed With Daily Practicality
Most sporty naked bikes are essentially stripped-down sport bikes that have a more practical approach. They differ from sport bikes in that they have a more forgiving rider triangle, slimmer proportions, and lower curb weight, all of which add up to greater practicality. This list focuses on 10 such naked bikes that have the heart […]
Amara Raja Hits 1 GWh Lithium Battery Milestone, Targets 2 GWh By 2026
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited has crossed 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of cumulative lithium energy storage deployment in India’s telecom sector, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The deployment spans more than 50,000 telecom sites nationwide, giving the company over 35% cumulative market share in the telecom battery segment. This achievement […]
Powerbank on wheels: bidirectional charging demonstrated in electric trucks
The German research project SPIRIT-E was launched in 2024, aiming to identify barriers to the electrification of heavy-duty transport and develop solutions. A key focus has been bidirectional charging for commercial vehicles so their large batteries can stabilise and support grid functions, smoothing out peaks of renewable energy, making power available when and where it […]
A 550 HP Inline-Six From The Charger Could End Up In Alfa’s Next Giulia And Stelvio
Alfa Romeo delayed the next Giulia and Stelvio until 2028 after rethinking its electric-only strategy for both nameplates The redesigned Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are due in 2028. They’ll be offered with conventional, electric, and plug-in hybrid power. Models reportedly had to be reengineered to allow for engine cooling. Alfa Romeo was set to […]
Audi discontinues A1 and Q2 combustion models
The Seat plant in Martorell, Spain, is on the verge of a major transformation as the VW Group’s long-awaited range of battery-electric compact cars, including the Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo prepares for launch. Audi initially produced its smallest model, the A1, at its Brussels plant, but when the facility was repurposed for the […]
Germany’s EV market surges 43% in early 2025 to 158,000 units; Tesla slumps 60% as BYD and MG triple sales
Volkswagen reaps the rewards of a diversified EV portfolio No group is better positioned to benefit from the EV surge than Volkswagen Group, which registered 75,195 BEVs during the period — nearly half of Germany’s entire electric market. The group’s core brand, Volkswagen, accounted for 35,118 units, while its sub-brands showed remarkable growth: SEAT/Cupra (+261%) […]
Lynk & Co GT Concept “Time to Shine” Debuts in Beijing
Lynk & Co has taken a bold step into the high-performance segment with the debut of its first-ever Gran Turismo concept, “Time to Shine,” at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The two-door GT signals a major milestone for the brand as it celebrates a decade of innovation, combining design evolution, motorsport pedigree, and future-focused performance. […]
Electric J5 SUV helps Omoda Jaecoo become fastest brand to one million sales
Chinese automotive giant Chery says that its newly released J5 electric SUV has helped its Omoda Jaecoo sub brand become the fastest to achieve one million global sales, reaching the milestone in just three years. The J5 reached the Australian market late last year and has already received 4,000 orders in a matter of months. […]
smart Concept #2 and smart #6 EHD debuted the Global Brand Event in Beijing
smart marked a major milestone in its global evolution today, unveiling two significant new models – the smart Concept #2 and the smart #6 EHD at its “Change of Perspectives” Global Brand Event in Beijing. The showcase underscored the brand’s ambition to expand its contemporary premium EV portfolio while reaffirming its design partnership with the […]
Electric Garbage Trucks Are The Heavy-Duty EV Story Hiding In Plain Sight
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The electric garbage truck is not the poster child for vehicle electrification. It does not have the consumer glamour of an electric pickup, the political visibility of an electric bus, or the freight-sector drama of battery-electric and hydrogen tractor-trailers fighting for long-haul mindshare (batteries for […]