Dongfeng Nissan files for NX8 SUV, set to debut in H1 2026
The NX8 is a mid-to-large SUV offering both EREV and BEV options, slated for release in the first half of next year. Measuring 4,870 mm in length, the model features CATL batteries. Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan Motor’s joint venture in China, has filed for the new NX8 mid-to-large SUV (sport utility vehicle), upping its bet in […]
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Electric Vehicles with 400-Mile Ranges in 2018
Electric vehicles (EVs) show a path to low-pollution travel. Many fear that the battery may die before a stop for a charge. In 2018, new battery work and cleaner car design pushed past the 400-mile mark. This step gave hope that EVs can match old cars on long trips. The Milestone of 400 Miles and […]
Tesla expands Model 3 lineup in Europe with most affordable variant yet
On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Full Self-Driving v14.2.1 would enable texting and driving “depending on [the] context of surrounding traffic.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces major update with texting and driving on FSD We decided to test it, and our main objective was to try to determine a more definitive label for […]
Kia Stinger reborn as an EV! Cut-price Porsche Taycan fighter previewed
Kia is gearing up to replace its fast four-door Stinger with a wild new futuristic fastback that is expected to blend supercar styling with the Korean brand’s next-gen EV tech. Kia has neither named its new concept it has previewed in several shadowy images, nor revealed when the low-slung four-door coupe’s unwrapping ceremony will take […]
US Postal Service already has 2,600 EVs for mail delivery
There are currently varying figures regarding the rollout of USPS’s electric fleet. That is because observers often distinguish between letter delivery and parcel delivery, as USPS operates a state-backed monopoly in the letter sector and receives government funding for it. However, the expansion of the electric share remains a point of contention within the Trump […]
BYD Commercial Electric Vehicle Sales Up 213% in 2025
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD’s having mixed results with plugin passenger vehicle sales lately, with plugin hybrids dropping while full electrics (BEVs) continue to rise. In the commercial vehicle sector, there’s a little bit of an up-and-down matter in one segment, but the overall trend is very positive. Let’s […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
Double your chances in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual EV Raffle!
Image: Climage XChange Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to kick off your holiday season with a brand […]
The Secrets Behind Toyota’s Bullet-Proof Reliability
Toyota’s success is more than the sum of its parts; it’s a testament to the power of a deeply ingrained philosophy. At its core, Toyota harmoniously melds age-old Japanese principles with contemporary engineering practices, creating a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation. The meticulous dedication to Jidoka, where automation meets human intuition and […]
Cupra’s New EV Troublemaker Looks Like It Has Circular Saw Blades For Wheels
Cupra reveals camouflaged Raval EV with sporty chassis and three trims. Shares VW’s new MEB+ platform with ID. Polo, ID. Cross, and Epiq. Top-spec VZ trim gets 233 hp, while lower trims feature 208 hp motors. Cupra has peeled back just enough camo to give us our first proper look at the little Raval, its […]