Tesla Wants To Vacuum The Hot Air Out Of Cars To Improve Range
Tesla patented a new way of cooling down your EV’s cabin in the summer heat. Its new method involves using vacuums to suck up hot air and put it directly into the car’s HVAC system. This would make cooling hot spots inside of cars much easier, potentially unlocking more range. Car interiors get hot, and […]
Trump just blocked 165 US wind projects – here’s what’s behind it
Photo: Cordelio Power The Trump administration has effectively frozen 165 new onshore wind farm developments in the US, leaving the projects on private land in limbo, the Financial Times reported yesterday. Combined, they represent around 30 gigawatts of electric generating capacity. The Financial Times, citing the American Clean Power Association and other sources, reports that […]
7 Key Factors That Affect EV Range in 2026
Understanding the key factors affecting EV range allows drivers to make smarter decisions and improve overall performance. While EV range can vary depending on conditions, adopting efficient driving habits, managing energy use, and maintaining battery health can significantly enhance your experience. As EV adoption continues to grow across the UK, improving EV driving efficiency […]
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink: Specs, Range, Features
Hyundai has unveiled the 2027 IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink, a new range-topping version of its flagship three-row electric SUV. Revealed during a media event near Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia, the new trim signals a stronger push into the premium EV SUV segment with a focus on luxury, design, […]
CATL showcases an expansive battery portfolio at its Super Technology Day in Beijing
CATL unveiled one of its most ambitious technology lineups to date during its Super Technology Day event in Beijing, introducing six next‑generation battery systems and a fully integrated supercharging and battery‑swapping ecosystem designed to support the future of electrified mobility. The announcements span third‑generation fast‑charging technologies, aviation‑grade condensed batteries, hybrid‑focused chemistries and large‑scale sodium‑ion industrialization, […]
Amara Raja Hits 1 GWh Lithium Battery Milestone, Targets 2 GWh By 2026
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited has crossed 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of cumulative lithium energy storage deployment in India’s telecom sector, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The deployment spans more than 50,000 telecom sites nationwide, giving the company over 35% cumulative market share in the telecom battery segment. This achievement […]
Audi discontinues A1 and Q2 combustion models
The Seat plant in Martorell, Spain, is on the verge of a major transformation as the VW Group’s long-awaited range of battery-electric compact cars, including the Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo prepares for launch. Audi initially produced its smallest model, the A1, at its Brussels plant, but when the facility was repurposed for the […]
Electric J5 SUV helps Omoda Jaecoo become fastest brand to one million sales
Chinese automotive giant Chery says that its newly released J5 electric SUV has helped its Omoda Jaecoo sub brand become the fastest to achieve one million global sales, reaching the milestone in just three years. The J5 reached the Australian market late last year and has already received 4,000 orders in a matter of months. […]
Electric Garbage Trucks Are The Heavy-Duty EV Story Hiding In Plain Sight
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The electric garbage truck is not the poster child for vehicle electrification. It does not have the consumer glamour of an electric pickup, the political visibility of an electric bus, or the freight-sector drama of battery-electric and hydrogen tractor-trailers fighting for long-haul mindshare (batteries for […]
The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China
The Hyundai Ioniq V is a fully electric sedan made in China, designed for a Chinese audience. Hyundai says the Ioniq V reaffirms its commitment to China, with 20 models planned to launch within the next five years. The Ioniq V is 193 inches long, the same size as a U.S.-market Sonata. No, not Ioniq […]