Lucid Motors to lay off 12 per cent of its workforce
Embattled California-based electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has confirmed that it will lay off 12 per cent of its workforce in a move intended to “streamline” the company and boost profitability. First reported by TechCrunch late last week, which obtained an internal Lucid memo, the job cuts were later confirmed by other outlets including Reuters. […]
Spiro Raises $50 Million As Demand For Its Battery Swapping Infrastructure & EVs Surges Across Africa
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Motorcycles are a really big deal in a lot of African countries, with most of them deployed as taxis. Close to 30 million motorcycles on the continent are used in this motorcycle taxi industry. With almost 99% of them still being internal combustion engine motorcycles, […]
Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report
Mercedes wanted to offer its 2027 baby G-Wagen as a pure EV, but it has reportedly thrown ICE into the mix, too. A new report claims that Mercedes will now build the baby G on a platform related to the new CLA, giving it that flexibility. The timeline for its launch hasn’t changed, though, and […]
Hitachi rolls out new 13 ton electric excavator that can run 24/7
Hitachci Construction Machinery NV is expanding its lineup of quiet, zero-emissions construction equipment offerings with a new, 13 ton battery electric excavator that can run 24/7 – and it’s just in time to wow the crowds at next month’s CONEXPO in Las Vegas! Dubbed the ZX135-7EB, the new Hitachi excavator promises to deliver performance that’s as […]
This Weird Little Sports Car Is Aging Surprisingly Well
Most cars fade into used-car obscurity. Another of many buzzing around the roads and slowly dying behind some guy’s barn until they get crushed. Others hang around just long enough to become the car equivalent of squirrels. And then there are the special ones. The cars that zig when everyone else zags. The ones that […]
Polestar Is Reworking Its Interiors Before The Screen Backlash Grows
New interiors may debut with the next Polestar 2 and 7. The current Polestar 3 and 4 rely heavily on one screen. Polestar also plans to expand its interior color range. Like many other EV makers, Polestar has largely followed Tesla down the minimalist route, filling its cabins with screens, clean surfaces, and very few […]
EV Owner Satisfaction in the U.S. Hits Record High, Model 3 Leads the Way
Despite a turbulent year for the U.S. electric vehicle market, one thing is clear: EV owners have never been happier. According to the latest 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study from J.D. Power, overall satisfaction among battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners has reached its highest level since the study began in 2021. Even […]
BYD Atto 3 EVO launches in Europe with improved battery, electric drive, and range
BYD has introduced the Atto 3 EVO to the European market, positioning the new model as a major technological leap over the standard Atto 3 and a showcase for the company’s latest 800‑volt e‑Platform 3.0. The electric SUV arrives with a WLTP combined range of up to 510 km, rapid 220 kW DC charging, and […]
Nio sees new single-day battery swap service record during peak travel period in China
Nio recorded 146,649 battery swaps on February 15, setting a new all-time high. February 15 marked the first day of China’s 2026 Spring Festival holiday, which runs through February 23. (A Nio battery swap station. Image credit: Nio) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, HKG: 9866) saw its battery swap service hit a new record as public […]
2022: The Year of Rapid Expansion in EV Charging Networks – What It Means for Electric Vehicle Owners
In 2022, the electric vehicle system grew fast. Growth in charging sites rose to meet more EV users. Drivers worried about battery running out. This article looks at trends in charging network growth seen in 2022, today’s scene, and why this matters for EV drivers. EV Charging Infrastructure Growth in 2022 U.S. EV Charging Growth […]