Forget Range Anxiety. EV Drivers Are Apparently Facing ‘Hot Dog Anxiety’
Electric vehicle sales have been a mixed bag in the U.S. over the past few years, but one trend has held steady throughout: The driving range of new electric cars is now better than ever, and fast-charging times are rapidly improving. According to Volvo, drivers now need to think differently about how quick their fast-charging […]
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Late last year, we had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at Volvo’s new top-spec EX30 Cross Country SUV at an event in NSW, alongside the large ES90 luxury sedan. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest electric SUV, and this is its zippiest, getting from 0-100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. The Cross is the […]
Sony And Honda’s Afeela EVs Are Dead
Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has canceled the development of Afeela’s upcoming electric cars. The joint venture was on the final stretch to launch an American-made luxury four-door electric sedan, and an SUV was also planned. The cars had integrated PlayStation consoles and promised supreme quality. The Afeela 1 electric sedan and the upcoming Afeela electric […]
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 The EV news today begins with the announcement by Volvo that its delightful EX30 is being withdrawn from the US market, due largely to official hostility to electric cars by the current administration.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’s Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down
One thing I have learned from covering electric vehicles for years is that not everything on your car needs to be reinvented in some supposedly futuristic way. Call me old-fashioned, but I still like having some physical buttons instead of every control being routed through a big screen. And those electronic charging port doors? Come […]
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 […]
The Zeekr 7GT Raises The Bar For All EVs In Europe
The Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe as the continent’s fastest-charging EV. It can take up to 480 kilowatts and go from 10-80% in 13 minutes. It’s also a practical wagon, which many Europeans prefer over sedans and hatchbacks. Zeekr is Geely’s most luxurious brand, and whenever we’ve experienced one of these cars, it hasn’t disappointed—it […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
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 […]
Volvo Accelerates Electric Truck Adoption With Rapid Expansion of Certified EV Dealer Network
What This Means for the Growth of Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure Volvo Trucks has announced major progress in its electric HGV (heavy goods vehicle) rollout, supported by a rapidly expanding network of certified EV dealers. This development is helping the company strengthen its leadership in the global heavy-duty electric truck segment — and it highlights […]