Summary Elon Musk will lead Department of Government Efficiency with Vivek Ramaswamy Analysts are divided on whether this is positive or negative for Tesla Analyst Dan Ives believes Musk’s role…
Summary Hotel owner Andreas Eggensberger tore down three Tesla Destination chargers on his property due to his disagreement with Elon Musk’s politics Eggensberger had previously supported Tesla and set up…
Summary CATL may build a plant in the U.S. pending approval from the Trump administration The company has previously attempted to invest in the U.S. but was unsuccessful The U.S. government has restricted vehicles with Chinese-made batteries from receiving federal…
Summary Tesla is issuing a recall for the Cybertruck due to an issue with the drive inverter that causes a loss of drive power. The recall affects 2,431 vehicles manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024. The problem…
Summary BYD continues to lead the EV revolution worldwide EV sales are on the rise, with world EV sales reports being published Toyota faces criticism for its approach to EVs and ZEV targets in California The US political chaos can…
Summary VW increases stake in Rivian to $5.8 billion Joint venture between Rivian and VW officially established Rivian R2 in 2026 and a Volkswagen in 2027 will feature new electrical architecture Investment breakdown includes $1.3 billion for software development, $3.5…
Summary Jim Cramer believes Tesla stock rally will be resilient after Trump’s election Elon Musk’s contributions to Trump campaign may lead to reward for Tesla Cramer surprised Tesla stock did not rise more after election Rise in Tesla stock pushed the company past $1 trillion market cap Market positively responds…
Summary 2025 Polestar 2 lineup now only includes the Performance Pack configuration The single-motor version, with 320 miles of range, and non-Performance dual-motor version are discontinued Performance Pack includes Öhlins monotube dampers, upgraded brakes, and performance tires Price for the 2025 Polestar 2 with Performance Pack, Climate, and Plus Packs…
Summary Hyundai teases the interior of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric three-row SUV The Ioniq 9 will have a "lounge-like" cabin for a distinctive customer experience The SUV is based…
Summary Hyundai Motor Company joined the Women’s Empowerment Principles initiative by UN Women to promote gender equality The company held a workshop on diversity and inclusion at its Gangnam office…
Summary Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email or Google News BYD’s monthly production & sales reports show trends in bus & commercial vehicle sales Bus sales showed fluctuations, reaching a peak in October 2023 with 701…
Summary Toyota is engaged in lobbying after the US election results There are over 300 comments on a CleanTechnica article about Toyota, some potentially from bots Resistance to change is common for humans, hindering adoption of new technologies like EVs…
Summary Waymo is partnering with She is Hope, a nonprofit organization empowering single mothers in LA Waymo is working on collecting data to protect vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists They are analyzing real-world collisions involving VRUs to…
Summary Waymo has expanded its robotaxi rides to anyone in Los Angeles, covering 80 square miles in the county The company boasts a 4.7 out of 5 star rating and high satisfaction from users in LA Waymo implies the robotaxis…
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View MoreSummary Waymo opened its autonomous ride-hailing service to the public in Los Angeles The service covers areas from Santa Monica to Downtown without a driver Waymo works in specific areas of LA, with some neighborhoods and high-traffic areas off-limits Expanding…
Summary Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada produced a record-breaking 1,000 Powerwall units in a single day Elon Musk highlighted the benefits of Powerwall units for homes and…
Summary Europe and China are in disagreement over EV tariffs, with Europe imposing tariffs against Chinese automakers Lucid Motors CEO criticizes the quality of EVs…
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View MoreSummary Ford used Volkswagen Group hardware for Explorer EV and Capri EV to gain a foothold in Europe The Explorer EV, built in Germany, is different from US-spec Explorer and is well-received It has a 79 kWh battery, 185 kW…
Summary The skies over New York and New Jersey provide vibrant and intense views in the evening, creating a striking mix of colors Ford Mustang…
Summary Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air Sapphire are powerful sedans Edmunds video compares them in drag race, braking, and cornering Lucid Air outperforms…
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View MoreSummary EVs are often criticized for being expensive, but there are affordable options available Federal tax credits, state incentives, and lease offers can make EVs more affordable on a monthly basis There are great EV deals available across all segments,…
Summary The electric vehicle revolution is unstoppable and has gained momentum in recent years, with new long-range EVs flooding the market that consumers are interested…
Summary BMW is preparing for the production of its new generation of battery-powered vehicles, called the Neue Klasse, at its plant in San Luis Potosi,…
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View MoreSummary Lucid Motors is proposing the Air electric sedan as a potential police cruiser Lucid posted photos of the Air equipped with police gear on social media The car has undergone testing by the California Highway Patrol Lucid is partially…
Summary Tesla stock has seen a significant increase in value following Trump’s election, but it was already on a positive trajectory before this event The company had positive Q3 earnings, showing improved automotive margins and strong earnings per share Tesla’s…
Summary Three new models will be available in Q1 2025: Taycan 4 sedan, Taycan GTS sedan, and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo wagon The new models offer more power, longer range, faster acceleration, and quicker charging times There are now 13…
Summary Hertz bought 100,000 EVs from Tesla for $4.2 billion in October 2021 Price cuts to Tesla lineup caused significant losses as the value of the fleet depreciated Hertz began a fire sale of its electric vehicles to limit losses…
Summary 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is a new luxury EV from GM, with specs finalized and available for pre-order Priced at $78,790, the Vistiq offers three rows of seating and a dual-motor powertrain with 615 horsepower The SUV has a 102-kilowatt-hour…
Summary The Cadillac Vistiq will replace the electric XT6 three-row SUV It is expected to have about 300 miles of range and will cost $78,790 in 2025 Production will begin in early 2025 in Tennessee with deliveries later in the…
Summary Superchargers are now prefabricated in factories like Gigafactory New York Prefabricated Superchargers are faster, better quality, and cheaper to install Cost savings from pre-assembled Superchargers are passed on to drivers The transition to EVs is accelerated by the continuous…
Summary Porsche Taycan 4 and GTS models join 2025 lineup Taycan now available in 13 different versions Taycan 4 will cost $105,295, GTS will cost $149,895 Engineering-focused refresh improved range and efficiency GTS models boast up to 690 hp with…
Summary Tesla Giga Berlin recently celebrated its five year anniversary The facility has produced over 400,000 Tesla Model Y units Giga Berlin has also produced more than 500,000 drive units The facility is focused on sustainability, recycling over 90% of…
Summary Mazda is developing an in-house electric SUV to be released in 2027 A plug-in hybrid variant, potentially a range extender EV, is being considered Mazda plans to continue offering combustion engines in the future, exploring the use of e-fuels…
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Summary Hurricane Helene delayed the delivery of a dual-motor e-bike to be reviewed in Asheville A similar e-bike was shipped to Tacoma, Washington and received within 2-3 days The Lankeleisi…
Summary Tesla Cybertruck’s stainless steel body is difficult to adhere vinyl to Owners have found that vinyl lettering can leave a lasting imprint on the bodywork Cybertruck is still controversial…
Summary Clean transport commitment around Grand Canyon National Park Electric buses replacing natural gas bus fleet in the park Electrify America opened first CCS charging station near the park Grand…
Summary Toyota is slow to transition to electric vehicles (BEVs) and is opposed to California’s electrification plans Toyota’s only BEV offering, the bZ4X, is not competitive and the company is…
Summary BYD announced that the YangWang U9 reached a top speed of 391.94 km/h (243 mph) The test was done with a street-legal car using street tires, showcasing BYD’s capabilities…
Summary Australian auto market experiencing an influx of new electric vehicle launches Despite positive media coverage, sales of electric vehicles are falling MG4 offering a deal that has led to a quadrupling of sales in Australia Australian market experienced a low penetration rate for…