Are EVs Ready For Long Trips? Reddit User’s Windsor EV Trip Sparks Discussion –
A Reddit user has shared his long-distance EV experience on the r/CarsIndia community, and his story highlights some of the real challenges EV owners may still face on Indian highways, especially with city-focused models. He has been using his Windsor EV for about six months, and within the city, the car performed well. He typically […]
6 Best Practices For EV Charger Network Migration — EV Connect
1. Design for Portability: Choose OCPP-Compliant Hardware “The ability to migrate charging stations with minimal disruption depends heavily on OCPP compliance.” Use certified chargers and CMSs. Certification ensures interoperability. Avoid vendor lock-in. Choose the right hardware and software combo for your needs. Standardization saves time and cost when switching CMSs or scaling your network. 2. […]
Bentley battery-electric SUV first details: Will deliver super-fast charging and 322km/h top speed
Bentley has revealed that its first-ever EV can add more than 100 miles (161km) of range in little more than 6.5 minutes thanks to charging rates that are believed to exceed 350kW. The new Bentley EV, being developed under the Urban SUV codename, will lag the very fastest EVs out there for fast-charging but among […]
Crocodile Economics Comes to Africa: Trade, Solar, and the New Energy Map
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. When I was invited onto UK energy regulator Ofgem’s eight-part Inside Energy podcast to discuss where the next great shift in the global energy system might come from as part of the closing episode, due to drop in January, the hosts likely expected an answer […]
London Fire Brigade rolls out handful of electric cars and trucks
The London Fire Brigade has become the first fire service in the United Kingdom to operate a fully electric driver-training and operational fleet, deploying eight Volvo XC40 electric cars alongside two Renault Trucks E-Tech D electric lorries. The vehicles were unveiled at the Brigade’s Operational Support Centre (OSC) and will be used to deliver essential […]
Chinese supplier instead of Valeo? Renault scraps plans for E7A electric motor
This was reported by Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Renault has been using engines without rare earths since 2012 and announced two years ago that it would be working with Valeo on the third generation of electric motors. At that time, the E7A was expected to be ready for market in 2027. […]
EV Readiness Index 2025 Europe – North races ahead while South and East lag behind
Northern Europe still leads the race No region embodies electrification more completely than the Nordics. In the first half of 2025, Norway maintained its global leadership with an extraordinary 91 % BEV market share and roughly 56 300 new electric cars sold. It also operates one of the world’s most mature charging networks, now exceeding […]
BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI voice assistant. By using the new generative AI platform, BMW drivers will be able to have more natural in-car conversations with the infotainment system. The new assistant will debut in select BMW models soon. BMW cars will be the first to integrate Amazon’s next-generation […]
Lexus reveals stunning EV overhaul! LS limo to be reinvented as electric luxury SUV and radical six-wheel EV
Japanese luxury brand Lexus is set to radically reinvent its current Lexus LS limousine as both a large SUV-coupe and a wild six-wheeled people-mover that will be powered by advanced all-electric powertrains. Revealing it was plotting to reboot the LS nameplate that was first used back in 1989 as an ultra-luxurious sub-brand, Lexus showed not […]
Kia To US — No EV4 For You!
The Kia EV4, which has been generating buzz in Europe as a strong contender for Car of the Year, will not be arriving in the U.S. market anytime soon. Kia has confirmed that the release has been postponed indefinitely, leaving potential American buyers waiting for the automaker’s next move in the rapidly growing EV segment. […]