Proton EVs Sell Well In Malaysia, Where Fuel Is Subsidized & Cheap
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Malaysian national carmaker Proton achieved its highest quarterly sales volume since 2004 by delivering 49,140 units in the first three months of the year. This meant 40.1 percent year-on-year growth, a feat made more impressive by the fact that the broader Malaysian automotive market actually […]
Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Relies On This Unique Hybrid System. It’s Nothing Like Toyota’s
Nissan’s upcoming hybrid crossover will be notably different from the gas-electric powertrains Honda and Toyota have long pioneered. The Rogue Hybrid e-Power will arrive in the U.S. in late 2026, the automaker confirmed Wednesday. It will drive more like an electric vehicle minus the range anxiety, with the fuel economy benefits of a hybrid. The return […]
Podcast: EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota’s electric pickup truck, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an […]
Still the Craziest SUV Ever Built
There was a time when SUVs were defined by practicality alone—tall driving positions, cavernous cargo areas, and the ability to tackle rough terrain without breaking a sweat. Performance, if it existed at all, was an afterthought. But over the past decade, the segment has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving into one of the most hotly […]
US Senator Calls Chinese Cars “Cancer,” Wants Permanent Ban
US lawmaker wants permanent block on Chinese cars, software, and partnerships. Industry groups back ban, citing security fears and unfair competition concerns. Trump previously signaled openness to Chinese brands building factories in US. Chinese-brand cars now account for one in 10 new cars sold in Europe, but you won’t find a BYD or Xiaomi on […]
BMW iX3 40 Arrives as Entry-Level Neue Klasse EV
BMW has expanded its next-generation electric lineup with the introduction of the BMW iX3 40, a new rear-wheel-drive variant of its Neue Klasse Sports Activity Vehicle. Positioned as the entry-level model alongside the iX3 50 xDrive, the iX3 40 combines advanced EV technology, strong performance, and competitive pricing ahead of its UK launch in summer […]
The all-new fully electric BMW i3 debuts, making a major leap for the 3 series lineup
BMW has officially revealed the next chapter of its iconic 3 Series: the fully electric BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse and a technological milestone for the brand. Described in the press release as “a technological quantum leap into a new era,” the new i3 blends the familiar sporting DNA of the […]
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for second-gen D9 MPV with faster charging
The second-generation Denza D9 is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. The pre-sales starting price of the updated MPV has been set at 389,800 yuan ($56,400). (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for its second-generation D9 […]
Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change
Tesla’s all-electric Semi is proving more than just a flashy concept as it is winning converts among the professionals who know trucks best. As fleets roll out Pilot Programs for Tesla across North America, drivers are raving about the Class 8 electric truck’s unique features, including a centered driver’s seat, massive touchscreen visibility, instant torque, […]
2027 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Review: Our first drive of an astonishing 2.7 tonne electric SUV that will crush Ferraris
The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo has the power to disorient. Unleashing its full 850kW and 1500Nm is nothing short of shocking. Activate its launch control in Sport Plus and you unlock an experience once preserved for hypercar owners. It’s breathtaking, brutal and mind-scrambling as you release the brake pedal and the Turbo hauls its 2.7-tonne […]