Exponent Energy Launches Exponent One, Raises $2M Pre-Seed
Bengaluru-based EV energy-tech company Exponent Energy has announced the launch of its new fintech and asset management venture, Exponent One, aimed at addressing one of the biggest bottlenecks in India’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) growth story — access to viable, flexible financing. The new venture will be led by financing and mobility veteran Sandeep Divakaran, […]
GM advances Level 3 autonomy with Escalade IQ road tests
Unlike GM’s current driver assistance system, Super Cruise, which operates at SAE Level 2 and allows the driver to take their hands off the wheel but requires them to keep their eyes on the road at all times (‘hands-free, eyes-on’) to regain control when necessary, the new system represents a significant advancement. Under SAE Level […]
Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes
Earlier this year, Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading smartphone companies and now also one of the hottest EV makers in China, revealed that its upgraded SU7 electric sports sedan received more than 100,000 pre-orders within 15 days of pre-sales starting. Now, the car has officially gone on sale in China with 15,000 customers ordering […]
The Tiny Indian EV That Could (& Which Proved The Future Was Plug-In)
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Reva was never meant to compete with gasoline cars. When it appeared at the turn of the millennium, it didn’t promise speed, long range, or highway capability. It offered something far more radical for its time: a small, lightweight electric car designed specifically for […]
Why Lucid Feels Ecstatic About The Demise Of The Tesla Model S And Model X
There was collective mourning among Tesla fans when the company announced this January that it was axing the Model S and the Model X to focus on building humanoid robots. The Model S’s demise stung especially hard. It is, by many accounts, the most important car of the 21st century. The Model S made EVs cool […]
Bedrock Robotics’ $1.75 BILLION bet on self driving construction
Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!) Everywhere you look, there is work to be done and precious few people to do it – and that’s especially true when […]
This Controversial Sports Car Will Be Loved By All… Eventually
Sports cars are still here; it’s not all just land trains. While the SUV market and larger vehicles take up a great swath of the market, we can still get hold of models like the Mazda MX-5, the Nissan Z, the Toyota GR86, the Chevrolet Corvette, the BMW M2, and higher-end models from the likes […]
BMW’s Smallest EV Now Looks Like A Mini iX3
The next iX1 gets a full rethink, bringing cleaner styling, new tech, and the potential for faster charging and longer range by Brad Anderson 19 minutes ago BMW iX1 adopts Neue Klasse styling with a cleaner look. The EV is expected to share battery and motor tech with iX3. Single-motor variants are expected to launch […]
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: More Range, More Power
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV arrives with a comprehensive set of upgrades, reinforcing its position as Mitsubishi’s electrified flagship. With increased electric range, more power, enhanced comfort, and improved efficiency, the latest model builds on a proven formula that continues to attract new buyers to the brand. Set to reach dealerships in early May, pricing […]
Volkswagen prepares market launch for the new ID. Cross in 2026
Volkswagen is gearing up for the European debut of the ID. Cross, a compact electric five‑seater set to arrive in autumn 2026 with a starting price of around 28,000 euros. Designed for customers seeking practical, everyday electric mobility at an accessible price point, the model is already drawing attention as it appears in Amsterdam wrapped […]