Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected
After achieving a breakthrough earlier this week, Greater Bay Technology said it aims to launch the world’s first mass-producible all-solid-state battery this year. China ramps up solid-state EV battery production Greater Bay Technology (GBT) is a battery manufacturer backed by China’s GAC Group. The battery startup focuses on developing ultra-fast charging and solid-state batteries. It […]
Rivian’s Factory Will Run On Its Own Used EV Batteries
Rivian struck a deal with Redwood Materials, the battery-recycling startup, to use second-life packs at its factory. The installation at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, plant will use more than 100 recycled Rivian battery packs. It will initially provide 10 megawatt-hours of energy storage. In something of a full-circle moment, Rivian’s factory in Illinois will soon be […]
Delhi Releases EV Policy 2026 – Top 5 Highlights That Matter
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has officially released the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030, and it is already being described as the most comprehensive EV policy framework released by any state government in India. The draft policy introduces purchase incentives, scrapping bonuses, hard electrification mandates, road tax exemptions, and […]
The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How To Charge Them
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more pertinent throughout the U.S., totaling approximately 6% of new car sales in 2026. As millions cruise on roadways alongside their gas-powered counterparts, the majority of the U.S. is still new to electrification and the different types of EVs on the market. In fact, there are four main types of electric […]
2026 MG4 EV Urban: New price leader for Chinese brand sizes up BYD, Geely, GWM and GAC
There’s no shortage of action in the entry-level EV space and MG wants to dial up the heat with its new MG4 EV Urban. The MG4 Urban is cheaper than the regular MG4 that went on sale in 2023. And while the two share a name, there’s otherwise no relation between them – other than […]
BYD Expanding Across Canada With 20 Locations
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD recently announced that it would be launching 20 dealerships across Canada this year. According to Globe and Mail, three locations are already under discussion in Toronto, Ontario. In addition, dealerships in Montreal (Quebec), Vancouver (British Columbia), and Calgary (Alberta) are also in the plan. […]
Geely makes pre-order offer for its new, low cost EX2 electric hatchback
China car giant Geely last December confirmed that its best-selling electric car, the low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatchback, is headed for the Australian market. Now, the company has confirmed early specs and a pre-order offer on the EX2 as part of the Melbourne Motor Show offer which starts today. According to the brand, any Geely […]
Toyota launches China-built bZ7 electric saloon
GAC-Toyota first previewed the bZ7 at the Auto China show in Shanghai in April 2025. While the initial unveiling focused primarily on design, the recent market launch has now revealed all other key details. The bZ7 is the second model developed entirely in China, following the bZ3X. The bZ7 measures 5.13 metres in length, 1.965 […]
Volkswagen Group almost doubles EV Sales in Europe H1 2025, global growth hits +47%
Global growth, with regional differences Volkswagen’s global BEV sales rose by almost 150.000 vehicles year-on-year, a clear sign of growing consumer demand and expanded production capacity. But the growth varied significantly by region: Europe: BEV deliveries surged from 184.100 to 347.900, a +89% increase. Europe accounted for nearly 75% of the Group’s total electric sales […]
VinFast prepares to enter the world’s largest motorcycle market
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is setting its sights on a major new frontier: India’s massive two-wheeler market. After already laying groundwork for its electric car business in the country, the company is now preparing to launch a lineup of electric scooters as part of a broader push into India’s fast-growing EV sector. VinFast has confirmed […]