One Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even Cooler
The funky, retro-looking Renault 4 electric crossover is getting a new feature that harks back to the original. The addition is part of a minor technical upgrade that comes just one year after the car went on sale in Europe. New stuff includes a water-to-water heat exchanger that can significantly reduce charging times in freezing […]
BYD, Kia, & Volkswagen Show EV Revolution Is Still Going Strong
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The EV news today begins with the announcement by Volvo that its delightful EX30 is being withdrawn from the US market, due largely to official hostility to electric cars by the current administration. As disconcerting as that might be, it is just another example of […]
Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU CO2 pool, taking billions with them
New Tesla Model Y; via Tesla. Toyota and Stellantis are both withdrawing from Tesla’s European CO2 emissions pool for 2026, according to new EU filings. The two automakers were among the largest paying members of the pool. The move is the latest blow to Tesla’s regulatory credit revenue, which has already been shrinking globally after […]
CATL Launches Factory Construction In Spain
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. CATL, the largest EV battery producer in the world (by far), is doing what some Chinese EV producers are doing — it’s launching production in Europe. With the European Union slapping tariffs on EVs manufactured in China earlier this year, Chinese EV producers are starting […]
Is An Electric Bus A Fire Risk
Recent news from New Zealand has ignited harsh and misinformed commentary on electric buses. A petrol Subaru crashed head-on into a passenger bus. Sadly, the bus driver died and the occupants of the car were injured. The callous comments on the news article worsened the tragedy, sullying the memory of those affected. The Auckland Transport […]