This Company Promised The First Solid-State EV Battery. Then It Got Delayed
The Verge Motorcycles EV was supposed to be the first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can’t sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery timeline on its website have been pushed to the end of the year, though there’s […]
India–EU & India–US Trade Deals (2026): What They Mean For EV & Batteries
India recently secured two major trade agreements, one with the European Union (concluded January 27, 2026) and another with the United States (announced February 3, 2026). But when it comes to electric vehicles and battery technology, there’s a clear winner. The Verdict: EU Deal Dominates The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is significantly superior for India’s […]
Electric MINI Countryman Gets Range Boost To 311 Miles
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! The 2026 MINI Countryman E range has been boosted from about 286 miles per charge to 311, on the WLTP cycle. This should be plenty of range for many drivers, and is generally sufficient for a small SUV […]
Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV
Geely has extended its recently announced factory bonus incentive, offering $2,500 in cash back on every EX5 model it sells. This offer was originally pitched at customers who purchase a new or demonstrator MY25 or MY26 Geely EX5 from a Geely Dealer between 1 January 2026 and 31 January 2026 and take delivery by the […]
Chinese electric sports car SC01 coming to Europe
Media reports indicate that Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology has launched an electric sports car inspired by Lotus design, which will be marketed in Europe as the SC01 and in China under the name JMEV 01. The electric sports car was first unveiled in September 2022, but the project subsequently remained dormant for some time. The […]
Von der Leyen tells carmakers: We stay on course, the future of Europe is electric
Laggards still depend heavily on combustion sales Much of the pushback has come from manufacturers that risk missing their own electrification milestones. Mercedes-Benz CEO and ACEA President Ola Källenius has argued repeatedly for more flexibility, calling on Brussels to leave room for hybrids, range extenders, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels. BMW chief Oliver Zipse has gone […]
Ford Explorer and Capri EVs updated with longer range
Ford updated the Explorer and Capri Standard Range EVs with a new LFP battery and electric motor. The changes unlock longer driving ranges, more power, and what’s expected to be a lower price tag. Ford Explorer and Capri get a new battery and EV motor The electric Ford Explorer and Capri, both built on Volkswagen’s […]
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
Ola Electric Scooter Catches Fire Outside Pune School
A frightening scene unfolded outside a school in the Solapur area on Tuesday afternoon when an Ola Electric two-wheeler suddenly caught fire, sending thick smoke billowing near students and pedestrians. The incident, captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, saw a father and his young daughter narrowly avoid serious injury as the vehicle […]
2026 BYD Sealion 7 Premium Review: We slept on this super-solid electric SUV. We were wrong
For some reason, the BYD Sealion 7 kind of slipped past me last year. I drove the Performance (albeit briefly) at launch back in February 2025, left suitably impressed, and then just kind of forgot all about it. Anyway, while I was off day-dreaming, the Sealion 7 took off, finishing the year with more than […]