7 Beginner Tips for Home EV Charging in 2026
Home charging in 2026 is no longer a niche concept reserved for early adopters. With the UK accelerating toward zero-emission mobility, residential charging has become a mainstream solution for everyday drivers. According to recent industry data, over 80% of EV charging in the UK now happens at home, largely because it offers predictability, convenience, and […]
A dream campaign cut short: How funding cuts are silencing EV driver stories
When Lindsey Perkins, communications and marketing director, got the news that the Department of Energy chose to fund Plug In America’s proposal for a nationwide EV education campaign, she was thrilled. This was the first marketing campaign of scale she conceptualized that she would have the opportunity to execute since starting at the nonprofit. “It’s […]
smart #2 begins testing ahead of 2026 launch
The reinvention of smart’s iconic city car is accelerating as the all-electric smart #2 advances through real-world testing of its Electric Compact Architecture (ECA). To validate this all-new proprietary architecture and technological platform, smart engineers are conducting tests using car bodies of the existing smart fortwo – thereby confirming the #2 will stay true to […]
Audi A6L e-tron debuts in China at the 2025 Auto Tech China show in Guangzhou
At the auto show in Guangzhou in southern China, Audi and its partners FAW and SAIC are presenting a wide range of models designed specifically to meet the needs of Chinese customers. Together with FAW, Audi is introducing fully electric models based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Among them, the Audi A6L e-tron is […]
2026 Zeekr 7X Performance AWD Review: Take note, Tesla fans, because this could be the best Chinese EV yet!
So what is it about the Zeekr 7X that’s cut through with Aussie electric SUV buyers so convincingly and so quickly? Appearing in official sales figures for the first time in November, it was the top-selling medium SUV (EV, PHEV or ICE) over $60,000 and the third-best-selling EV in Australia outright, even if its 682 […]
Mahindra XEV 9S Vs XEV 9e: Which Electric SUV Makes More Sense?
When Mahindra entered the premium electric SUV space with the XEV 9 series, it didn’t launch both models at the same time. First came the Mahindra XEV 9e along with BE6, positioned as a practical, everyday electric SUV aimed at families and long-distance users. A few months later, Mahindra introduced the XEV 9S, and that’s […]
Scania deploys first electric 8×4 mining tipper in Sweden
The electric tipper is powered by two MP20 battery packs with a combined installed capacity of 416 kWh, paired with a 400 kW EM C 1-4 electric motor. Scania says the vehicle fully replaces a comparable diesel-powered truck, demonstrating that its electric drivetrain technology can now meet the extreme requirements of heavy mining applications. Developed […]
Toyota slashes price of its first EV by $10,000 despite bigger battery, longer range
Toyota has shaved more than $10,000 off the price of its first EV in the electric market, despite upgrading the specs on its battery, power from the motors and range of the bZ4X. The bZ4X was launched almost two years ago in Australia and has achieved just over 1,800 sales since then. The revamped lineup […]
Demonstrably Safe AI For Autonomous Driving
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. By Waymo AI Team Autonomous driving is the ultimate challenge for AI in the physical world. At Waymo, we’re solving it by prioritizing demonstrably safe AI, where safety is central to how we engineer our models and AI ecosystem from the ground up. As a […]
Ford Turns To Renault To Build Its Next Cheap EVs
Ford has reached out to Renault to build two new affordable EVs for Europe. The two models will debut in early 2028 and will likely only be available in Europe. This could mean the Fiesta nameplate will return in 2028, and there’s even a chance for the hot Fiesta ST to become an EV. Renault […]