The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?
As reported in The Driven last week, only 12 petrol vehicles were sold in Norway in February as the share of full battery EVs reached 98 per cent. Back in August 2024, I wrote an article about how only 45 petrol vehicles were sold in July that year and discussed which makes and models they […]
VinFast Secures Fleet Deals For 20,000 Electric Vehicles In Indonesia
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. VinFast has signed agreements with two Indonesian transportation companies that could see up to 20,000 electric vehicles deployed in commercial service over the next several years, strengthening the Vietnamese automaker’s push into Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The memoranda of understanding involve PT Satu Kosong Tujuh […]
Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck
Just months before it’s set to launch its roughly $25,000 electric pickup truck, Slate Auto has a new CEO. Peter Faricy took over the role from longtime Chrysler executive Chris Barman on Monday, Newsweek first reported. Barman, who has been the public face of the company since it came out of stealth about a year ago, […]
CAT puts century-old tech to work in its newest electric drive dozer
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open plains for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency rpm diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old design to work in its heaviest tracked dozer yet – and the efficiency gains are incredible. […]
Cadillac Optiq Full Specs, Performance, And Pricing
Cadillac makes a range of premium electric SUVs, with the Escalade IQ taking most of the spotlight. However, for most buyers, especially those living in urban areas, Cadillac’s smallest SUV makes more sense: the 2026 Cadillac Optiq. This compact crossover may not have the road presence of the Escalade IQ, but it still brings plenty […]
CEO Mocks VW After Adopting Range-Extender Tech It Once Dismissed
Volkswagen revives its EA211 engine as a range-extender in the ID. Era 9X SUV, years after its China CEO criticized EREV tech by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago Two different powertrains will be offered for the VW ID. Era 9X. The ID. Era 9X is similar in size to the BMW X7 and has up […]
2026 CUPRA Born Debuts with 600km Range, 240kW VZ
The new 2026 CUPRA Born sharpens its edge. CUPRA’s first all-electric model returns with a more emotional design, upgraded tech and a broader powertrain line-up — reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most distinctive electric hot hatches. Designed and developed in Barcelona and built in Zwickau, Germany, production starts in Q2 2026, with market […]
The three-row Toyota Highlander BEV debuts in North America
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle strategy in North America with the premiere of the Toyota Highlander BEV, a fully electric version of its popular three-row SUV. The new model was revealed on February 11, 2026 (JST), during an event in Ojai, California, and is scheduled to go on […]
Nio sets Apr 9 for flagship ES9 SUV tech launch ahead of Beijing Auto Show
Nio will hold a tech launch event for its flagship ES9 SUV on April 9, slightly earlier than the April 10 date previously expected by company executives. The automaker will also introduce minor upgrades to its core “5566” lineup this year to boost overall market competitiveness. (A Nio ES9 filing image.) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, […]
Surge in Electric Vehicle Interest: How the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped Sustainable Transportation Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life. It changed how people ride and care for nature. One change was a rise in electric car interest. Car sales fell, yet electric car sales got stronger. Global numbers show fast growth in China, Europe, and the United States. The Pandemic’s Initial Impact: Disruptions and Challenges In early 2020, lockdowns […]