First pre-series BMW i3 vehicles roll off assembly line at Plant Munich
BMW Group’s Plant Munich has reached a significant production milestone with the launch of the first near‑series test vehicles for the new BMW i3, marking the start of the final preparation phase ahead of series production scheduled for the second half of 2026. The move brings the plant one step closer to full-scale manufacturing after […]
China’s new auto safety standard bans hidden door handles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2027, while models already approved and to be launched in China may complete design changes by January 2029. Tesla pioneered the hidden door handle design, which was subsequently adopted by most Chinese EV makers, though with varying details. (File photo shows a Tesla Model 3. Image credit: CnEVPost) A […]
Revving Up for a Greener Future: The 2023 Revolution in Sustainable Vehicle Production
The year 2023 shows change. Car makers build green vehicles. The push for change comes from care for the earth, new rules, and calls from buyers. The world unites near the UN goals. Some spots face hard steps for change. This text shows key trends, hard tasks, and new plans in making green vehicles in […]
Tesla already has a complete Robotaxi model, and it doesn’t depend on passenger count
Tesla Cybercab units are being tested publicly on roads throughout various areas of the United States, and a recent sighting of the vehicle’s charging port has certainly stimulated some discussions throughout the community. The Cybercab is geared toward being a fully-autonomous vehicle, void of a steering wheel or pedals, only operating with the use of […]
2026 Kia EV4 Review: Value-focussed electric sedan joins Australia’s growing EV market to take on Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal
Traditional sedans have been a dying breed, but those powered by electricity have proven surprisingly popular in a fast changing market. No surprise that Kia wants in on the action with its EV4. With keen pricing and a look that shuns tradition for something bolder (and more controversial), the newcomer is an important new arrival […]
Mahindra Acknowledges BE 6 EV Fire Incident In UP, Rules Out Battery Fault
Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs has issued a detailed clarification following a fire incident involving one of its BE 6 electric vehicles near Gulaothi in Uttar Pradesh. The incident, which sparked widespread discussion around electric vehicle safety, is now said to be unrelated to the vehicle’s high-voltage battery or motor systems. According to the company, an […]
Austrian public transport recieves 63 E-Buses From MAN
The battery-electric articulated buses from MAN will primarily operate on heavily frequented routes with high passenger volumes. The battery-electric solo buses will reinforce the fleet of the Austrian public transport provider ÖBB Postbus on standard routes. According to the German bus manufacturer, both bus types offer a range of up to 350 kilometres, thanks to […]
Nissan adds PV to its Ariya SUV to test how EVs can harness the sun
Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled a solar-powered concept of its all-electric Ariya SUV – times to coincide with “Clean Energy Day”, but not likely to reach the commercial market anytime soon Nissan billed its new Ariya concept as “an exploration of how future electric vehicles could harness the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the […]
The Trump Administration Is Racing to Launch the Deep-Sea Mining Industry, Despite Huge Risks and Broad Opposition
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! This would destroy deep-sea habitats and the ecosystems they support. A school of fish swimming over coral in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa | Credit:Greg McFall/NOAA By Rebecca Loomis, Staff Attorney, Nature, NRDC The Trump administration […]
The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s What Happened
A lot of electric-vehicle advocates aren’t big fans of hybrids. Many of them would say the sooner the world can go all-zero emissions, the better off we’ll all be, and that hybrids risk prolonging our collective dependence on fossil fuels. As for me, I’m generally pro-hybrid: I say don’t let the perfect be the enemy of […]