Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Relies On This Unique Hybrid System. It’s Nothing Like Toyota’s
Nissan’s upcoming hybrid crossover will be notably different from the gas-electric powertrains Honda and Toyota have long pioneered. The Rogue Hybrid e-Power will arrive in the U.S. in late 2026, the automaker confirmed Wednesday. It will drive more like an electric vehicle minus the range anxiety, with the fuel economy benefits of a hybrid. The return […]
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 […]
2026 Toyota bZ4X 2WD Review: A $10,000 price cut and a huge boost in range transform the bZ4X from pretender to contender
Such is Toyota’s reputation as an all-conquering sales force in Australia the failure of the original bZ4X to gain an audience was a shock. But really, considering pricing that was quickly made uncompetitive by rivals, mediocre powertrain performance and some equipment shortfalls, it was the right result. So plaudits to EV buyers for assessing on […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
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 […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
The Philippines May Have The Toyota bZ4X By Mid-2026 — Exclusive
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. SINGAPORE — On the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Expo (SIEW), CleanTechnica bumped into colleagues from Toyota Motor Asia Pacific (TMAP) and re-confirmed the release of Toyota’s bZ4X by 2026. The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) already approved the homologation of the SUV. It […]