EVs Barely Lose Range Even After Five Years: Report
The vast majority of electric vehicles are holding on to their original range even after years of driving, according to a new report. Even after three to five years, the range retention on modern battery-powered cars is impressive. Automakers have started including buffers to minimize perceived degradation. Electric vehicles are holding on to their range […]
India’s EV Retrofit Demand Surges After West Asia Fuel Disruption
On February 28, 2026, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The closure disrupted 20% of global oil supplies and significant volumes of liquefied natural gas, with analysts forecasting prices could reach $100 per barrel if disruptions persisted, as per the CNBC Report. For India, the consequences were immediate and severe. India imports nearly 85% of […]
New 2026 Toyota RAV4 could make history as Australia’s first electrified and SUV top-seller
Toyota is predicting its new RAV4 could become the first electrified vehicle and SUV to top Australia’s new car sales charts, with the company planning to sell more than 50,000 of the mid-size family hauler this year. Toyota Australia vice president John Pappas said the company was confident the new-generation RAV4 – which arrived in […]
Togg Maintains Turkish Market Leadership, Expands In Germany Confident Of Diaspora Support
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For the first time in the history of Turkey, the combined sales of electric and hybrid vehicles have surpassed traditional internal combustion engines, claiming over 51% of the market in the first quarter of the year. At the center of this seismic shift is Togg, […]
Bowen says Australia’s small but growing fleet of EVs is saving 15 million litres of petrol a week
Federal energy and climate minister says Australia’s fleet of electric vehicles may be small – at least in global standards – but it is still saving 15 million litres of fuel per week. Bowen made the observation while holding a press conference to discuss the spectacular fire at the Viva Energy refinery at Corio, near […]
GAC Aion unveils battery-electric saloon with swappable battery from CATL
GAC Aion has been offering the battery-electric Aion RT in China since September 2024 and now adds a new variant: the Aion RT Super with a swappable battery. The mid-size saloon measures 4.87 x 1.88 x 1.52 metres and features a 2.78-metre wheelbase, while its electric motor delivers 150 kW. The new version integrates a […]
Beyond the CEO Title, Anja van Niersen, a story about tuning in before taking ‘charge’
Building something that truly matters Anja van Niersen, CEO Milence Milence is on a mission to build Europe’s leading charging network for electric trucks, but behind the ambition lies a woman who didn’t wait for direction. In 2021, Anja van Niersen was invited to advise on a new joint venture between Volvo Group, Daimler […]
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 […]