Opel revives the hot hatch spirit with the all‑electric Corsa GSE
Opel has brought the hot hatch back to life – this time fully electric – with the debut of the new Corsa GSE, a high‑performance evolution of Germany’s best‑selling small car. Revealed ahead of its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, the Corsa GSE channels the legacy of the iconic Corsa A […]
CPCA head calls for China to establish budget EV standards to boost sales
CPCA’s Cui advocates introducing standards for budget EVs in China to stimulate demand in underdeveloped regions and address sluggish auto sales. The proposal draws on established frameworks from the EU and Japan, aiming to promote domestic auto consumption. (A BYD Yuan Up on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026 Image credit: CnEVPost) […]
Rocklink India Sets Up EV Battery Recycling Unit In Uttar Pradesh
Rocklink India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of its first integrated recycling facility in India, located in the UPSIDC Industrial Area in Sikandrabad. The plant is designed to process lithium-ion batteries, rare earth magnets, and metal-bearing industrial waste—marking a step forward in building India’s circular economy for critical materials. The facility starts with a […]
“Combining Chinese speed with our global system expertise” – Philipp Ibele of Bosch
Mr Ibele, Bosch is exceptionally well positioned in electromobility, offering customers complete powertrain systems as well as individual components such as semiconductors or software on request. This is done globally, meaning you face a diverse array of requirements. How do you manage this complexity and bring global developments under one roof as efficiently as possible? […]
First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line
For almost a decade, Tesla has been working to launch one of its most impactful products to reduce transport emissions: the Tesla Semi electric truck. Now, the first Tesla Semi has officially been produced off a high-volume production line in Nevada. On Tesla Semi account’s X page, the company shared: “First Semi off high volume […]
Electric Fire Trucks Are Spreading, But They Lag Buses, Garbage Trucks, & Drayage Fleets
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Vancouver has an electric fire truck. I’ve even seen it. That still sounds like a line from a pilot project brochure, but the truck is real, it is in service, and it is part of the city’s municipal fleet. I had also been looking at […]
China’s Rolls-Royce Rival May Have Found A Shortcut Into Europe
Hongqi may build EVs in Spain at a Stellantis plant, fast-tracking its European expansion. Its heritage could be a selling point—or a liability—in Europe. Chinese automakers are increasingly using EU factories to avoid tariffs and scale faster. For years, European automakers were worried that it was only a matter of time before Chinese brands would […]
Ford beats Q1 earnings, raises forecast with $1.3B in tariff relief
Ford (NYSE: F) reported Q1 2026 earnings after the market closed, beating top and bottom lines due to a $1.3 billion one-time tariff refund and improvements with the Novelis plant recovery. After reporting that first-quarter vehicle sales in the US fell 8.8% to 457,315 units, Ford said strong demand in the year prior, before the […]
10 Naked Bikes That Marry Sport Bike Speed With Daily Practicality
Most sporty naked bikes are essentially stripped-down sport bikes that have a more practical approach. They differ from sport bikes in that they have a more forgiving rider triangle, slimmer proportions, and lower curb weight, all of which add up to greater practicality. This list focuses on 10 such naked bikes that have the heart […]
A 550 HP Inline-Six From The Charger Could End Up In Alfa’s Next Giulia And Stelvio
Alfa Romeo delayed the next Giulia and Stelvio until 2028 after rethinking its electric-only strategy for both nameplates The redesigned Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are due in 2028. They’ll be offered with conventional, electric, and plug-in hybrid power. Models reportedly had to be reengineered to allow for engine cooling. Alfa Romeo was set to […]