Electric Car News

Summary Sign up for news updates from CleanTechnica via email or Google News Politics play a significant role in shaping the future of EVs and clean technology EV charging infrastructure may face challenges due to potential changes in federal funding Global pressure, especially from China, is driving automakers to continue…

Summary Some rideshare and delivery drivers used to live in their cars to save money In the past, EVs were not accessible to most drivers due to high costs Living in a car with an EV would provide abundant electric power and comfort A vlogger named Dre uses Level 2…

Summary Sign up for CleanTechnica’s daily news updates via email or follow on Google News Alex Roy’s LinkedIn post discusses testing autonomous vehicles going from New York to Los Angeles Testing autonomous vehicles from coast to coast follows the historical tradition of Cannonball runs AV Cannonballing serves as a large,…

Summary Vehicle fire reported outside Trump International Hotel Las Vegas involving a Tesla Cybertruck Police and fire officials investigating the blaze that was first reported around 8:40 a.m. Cybertruck caught fire near hotel valet area, extinguished by firefighters Details of the cause of the fire and potential involvement of other…

Summary Tailor charging solutions for heavy-duty trucks at stops and depots Modular and standard component choices are key to scalability Optimizing charging for local and grid resiliency and utility engagement Megawatt charging required for truck stops and lower levels for depots Modularity of battery systems and intelligent placement of solar…

Summary Toyota bZ4X, an all-electric compact SUV, has faced challenges in sales due to average range and charging speed The model has seen a price reduction of up to $6000 for 2025, making it more attractive at just under $39,000 Despite positive aspects like safety features and spacious cabin, the…

Summary IM L6 is cheaper than Tesla Model 3 in China but offers more features and performance Chinese EV market is competitive, offering affordable models with advanced features IM Motors is a joint venture competing with Tesla and other Chinese brands IM L6 features semi-solid-state battery pack and advanced software…

Summary Macan Turbo Electric has 288 miles of range and weighs close to 5,400 pounds The Macan Electric runs on an 800-volt architecture and can charge up to 270 kw The transition of Porsche’s top-selling Macan vehicle into fully electric power was successful The PPE architecture allowed for a near-perfect…

Summary Tesla Japan is offering customers who purchase a new Model Y inventory vehicle five years of free Supercharging Customers must place an order after January 1, 2025 and have it delivered by March 31, 2025 to be eligible for the promotion The promotion is specifically for new Model Y…

Summary BYD experiences significant growth in sales and becomes the 2nd best-selling auto company in the world in November Xiaomi makes a remarkable entrance into the electric vehicle market and achieves high sales figures in just nine months China surpasses 50% of new vehicle sales being electric vehicles, marking a…