Ford teases radical $40,000 mid-size electric ute: Designed to smash the BYD Shark 6 and Toyota HiLux EV for range and efficiency
Ford has teased the affordable mid-sized electric ute it will reveal later this year, dubbing it “one of the most audacious and important projects” in its 122-year history of car-making. Releasing a video teaser of the battery-electric pick-up that details some of its advanced technology, the new all-electric Ford features advanced aerodynamics designed to slash […]
All-New Punch EV Facelift Launched: Prices Start At ₹9.69 Lakh
Tata Motors has officially launched the facelifted Punch EV in India, introducing meaningful upgrades in design, battery options, charging speed, and in-car technology. Positioned as an accessible electric SUV for urban buyers, the updated model strengthens Tata’s EV portfolio with improved range figures and a strong lifetime battery warranty offering. Ex-showroom prices start at ₹9.69 […]
Tesla’s Cybercab clears key regulatory step for inductive charging
Tesla is preparing its Cybercab for series production as a fully autonomous robotaxi without pedals or a steering wheel, with the first two-seater now reportedly built at the company’s Austin plant in Texas. At the same time, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Tesla a waiver to use ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology for […]
Polestar details plan for its next four EV model launches
Polestar’s head office in Sweden has released more detailed plans regarding the arrival of four new models over the next two years. These involve the Polestar models 2, 4, 5 and 7. In order of impending launch, these details are: – Polestar 5: A four-door Grand Tourer (GT), the Polestar 5 was first shown in […]
$100 Million In Funding Announced For New Public EV Chargers In Pennsylvania
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! When I wrote about 12 new EV charging ports installed in central Pennsylvania some months back, it wasn’t clear how much or when the federal EV funding could be released to support the addition of more public chargers. […]
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Rivian’s latest software update for R1 EVs is here, and it brings several improvements. All R1S and R1T models get the brand’s Sport Mode, which enables quicker acceleration. Launch Mode is also expanding to Gen 1 Quad-Motor and both generations of Dual-Motor Performance models. Rivian is improving how the R1S and R1T EVs perform, regardless […]
The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty EV SUV, but there’s a catch
The C-HR was one of Toyota’s most affordable SUVs, starting at under $25,000. Toyota is bringing it back as a more powerful, all-wheel-drive electric SUV, but it’s not as cheap as expected. 2026 Toyota C-HR EV prices, range, and specs by trim After unveiling the all-electric 2026 C-HR last year, it was expected to arrive […]
Urban Fox Launches Community EV Charging Network in Kent
While Kent has already installed around 200 public charge points, national targets – 80% zero-emission new car sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035 – make large-scale residential charging expansion essential. At the official launch, CITA EV Charger’s Dual EcoPillar demonstrated how compact, standards-compliant AC charging solutions can integrate seamlessly into residential streets while […]
BYD Named Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City
In one of the most high-profile automotive partnerships in UK football, BYD has been named the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City, signalling a major brand-building move for the fast-growing EV giant. The multi-year agreement connects the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer with one of the Premier League’s most successful clubs — combining […]
ProLogium breaks ground on major solid‑state battery gigafactory in Dunkirk, France
ProLogium Technology has officially begun construction of its first European gigafactory in Dunkirk, France, marking a decisive step toward establishing a fully localized value chain for next‑generation solid‑state batteries. The groundbreaking ceremony signals the transition from planning to execution for what will become the company’s flagship European production site and its first major… Source link