WeLion achieves 824 Wh/kg energy density in lab for solid-state battery
Like several other companies—such as Mercedes partner Factorial and VW partner Quantumscape—WeLion has also been conducting long-term research into solid-state batteries. These batteries use solid electrolytes between the cathode and anode instead of liquid electrolytes, which is expected to deliver significant improvements in range, charging times, and safety compared to conventional batteries. WeLion, whose semi-solid-state […]
Ford takes massive $29 billion hit as it turns tail and retreats from EVs
US car giant Ford is to take a massive $US19.5 billion ($A29.3 billion) hit to its profits so that it can pivot away from electric vehicles (EVs) and back towards internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid models, a move which will see the death of several planned electric models and the dissolution of a battery […]
You Can’t Buy This, America: BYD T4 EV Truck for Hauling
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the US, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck for 48 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle overall for the past 43 years. Americans love their trucks. Much of that love has little to do with actually carrying cargo in the bed. However, […]
GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back
Most of General Motors’ new electric cars don’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the U.S. That’s despite the cars’ infotainment systems supporting both features. Now, a new third-party mod wants to bring back CarPlay to GM EV owners. General Motors removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from almost all of its new electric […]
Toxic Pennsylvania mineland is about to become a big solar farm
Photos of the existing contaminated minelands that will be converted to solar under the recently approved Black Moshannon solar project in Rush Township, Centre County PA (Photo: PennEnvironment) Rush Township supervisors in Centre County, Pennsylvania, voted this week to greenlight a key permit for the Black Moshannon Solar project – a large solar development that […]
A Forgotten Honda That Still Brings Big-Bike Vibes On A Budget
Choppers have been around for decades, and what began as cobbled-up home builds has turned into rolling works of art. Today, choppers are known for their custom styling, loud V-twin, and intricate paintwork complemented with a ton of chrome. And they are big, featuring a large frame with a raked-out front end and wide rear […]
VinFast’s American Dream Is Cracking From The Inside Out
The Vietnamese automaker acknowledges that tariffs and EV market instability have forced it to scale back its US expansion by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago Fewer than 1,500 VinFast cars registered in the US this year. VinFast had promised hundreds of US dealers by late 2024. Only 17 VinFast dealers have VF 8 or VF […]
VinFast India Partners with State Bank of India to Empower EV Dealer Financing
Date: September 29, 2025 29 Views New Delhi, India –VinFast India, the Indian arm of the global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast Auto, has announced a strategic partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide comprehensive dealer financing solutions. This collaboration is aimed at creating a robust financial ecosystem to support VinFast’s nationwide […]
Radical Citroen ELO Concept Previews Future MPVs
Citroen unveiled ELO, a concept car that opens a new chapter for the brand. Following on from OLI concept, presented in 2022, ELO is a laboratory of ideas that explores areas inspiring Citroen’s thinking for tomorrow. Bold, clever, creative and focused on well-being, it perfectly embodies Citroen’s values. True to more than a century of […]
Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 show the highest defect rates among tested EVs in a TÜV report
Germany’s TÜV has issued its 2026 report for the available passenger car park in the country. The report highlights rising defect rates in Germany’s car fleet, an aging vehicle population, and the growing role of electric vehicles in safety inspections. The study is based on ~9.5 million inspections performed between July 2024 and June 2025, […]