Summary Great Wall ORA is the cheapest electric car in Australia, priced at AU$36,000 The ORA is part of a line of "Cats" marketed in China, with different versions available…
Summary Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for $7,500 tax credit, lowering introductory price to $72,490 This tax credit also applies to other vehicles in Tesla’s fleet Trump administration may eliminate EV tax…
Summary Ionna has opened its first "Rechargery" in North Carolina, with 100 more sites contracted The company will implement Amazon’s "Just Walk Out" technology for on-site convenience stores Automakers like BMW, General Motors, and Toyota are backing Ionna in their…
Summary Waymo launches transit credit pilot program in Los Angeles, offering $3.00 credits to riders connecting to eligible transit stations This program runs from February 4 through April 1, focusing on convenient routes to and from Los Angeles International Airport…
Summary Elon Musk stated that he goes where the problem is, even if it means being away from Tesla’s executive team Musk is currently involved in government-related activities in Washington DC Tesla is facing challenges regarding sales and competition in…
Summary China has responded to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration Initial responses from China include tariffs on coal, LNG, crude oil, cars with large engines, and agricultural machinery China has also implemented export controls on critical materials essential…
Summary Nissan filed a trademark application for e-Trail with the USPTO, suggesting a new adventurous electric vehicle The name is connected to Nissan’s e-Power branding and e-4ORCE powertrain used in the Ariya EV Plans for an electrified version of the Rogue compact crossover are in the works, including e-Power and…
Summary 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz has received mixed reviews, but charm may be its redeeming quality Starting at $59,995, the ID. Buzz offers 234 miles of range at most The ID. Buzz is considered charming, distinctive, and a unique three-row vehicle in the U.S. market In winter testing, the ID.…
Summary Nidec Motor and Noveon Magnetics have signed a five-year agreement for the supply of rare earth magnets Deliveries of sintered neodymium iron boron magnets are set to begin in…
Summary Circunomics closed an €8-million Series A financing round in December 2024 for its battery lifecycle management system The company promotes the circular economy for lithium-ion batteries through internationalization and…
Summary Tesla executives emphasized the ongoing progress with Hardware 3 during the earnings call FSD Supervised v12.6.3 update received positive feedback from Tesla owners Some users described the performance as "unbelievable" and "epic" Elon Musk mentioned plans to upgrade Hardware…
Summary Ford has expanded its Power Promise program to Canada, offering a complimentary home charger and standard installation for buyers of certain electric vehicles. The offer is available for the purchase or lease of the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or…
Summary Elon Musk shocks by advocating for wholesale removal of federal regulations Musk believes regulations should be default gone, and can be added back if needed Musk and his crew shut down USAID, impacting humanitarian aid worldwide Musk’s crew took…
Summary Tariffs on North American auto industry delayed for another month U.S. reaches temporary trade war pause with Canada and Mexico Vehicles costs won’t increase as much as anticipated, but auto industry still sources parts from China Scout facing legal…
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View MoreSummary Tesla’s Megapack grid-scale batteries selected for energy storage project in Japan Supplying 142 Megapack units for a 548 MWh storage project in Japan Production ramping up at facilities in California and Shanghai Record deployments of Megapack and Powerwall batteries…
Summary Canada is targeting the U.S. auto market with retaliatory tariffs Canada has imposed a 25% import duty on nearly 30 EVs assembled in the…
Summary Tesla Insurance offers up to a 10% discount for users in Texas and Arizona who use Full Self-Driving Owners must drive 50% or more…
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View MoreSummary Winter has arrived in New York with temperatures dropping below zero and snow on the ground The BMW iX SUV has received new all-weather tires from Nokian for testing, improving grip in snowy conditions Despite some road noise, the…
Summary Hyundai Motor Group has several EV options, including luxury models from Genesis with Tesla-style NACS plugs and high-end features The Genesis GV60 and Electrified…
Summary Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuted as the first electric car under Hyundai’s performance "N" brand The car has 601 horsepower, 0-to-60 mph time of…
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View MoreSummary Tesla’s new Model Y "Juniper" has been updated to look better, feel more premium inside, and have more features The exterior design of the Model Y has been revamped, including new front and rear light bar designs The interior…
Summary The auto industry is facing uncertainty with potential changes in government policies under President Trump’s re-election, affecting aspects such as electric vehicle tax credits…
Summary Car companies are investing heavily in AI for future automotive features Companies struggle to explain the benefits of AI in cars ChatGPT integration in…
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View MoreSummary Audi will no longer have odd numbers for internal combustion models and even numbers for electric models Numbers will now only refer to size and position in the lineup, while A and Q will differentiate between cars and SUVs…
Summary Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and hybrid versions of Tucson and Santa Fe had record sales in January 2024 Kia EV9 sales declined slightly, but EV6 reached new heights Hyundai and Kia’s electrified models are not significantly impacted by…
Summary Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email or follow on Google News Check your tires before driving in the snow and consider swapping to snow tires Cold weather affects range and charging speed, so always leave…
Summary Tesla Model Y was the best-selling EV in Europe in 2024 but saw a 17% drop compared to 2023 Volvo EX30 was a surprise at third place in EV sales in Europe for its first full year of sales…
Summary CUTRIC is pushing for hydrogen buses in Canadian transit agencies despite the failures experienced by other transit agencies globally There are conflicts of interest within CUTRIC’s Board of Directors and membership, leading to skewed results in favor of hydrogen…
Summary Honda’s Ohio EV Hub transforms existing production lines to produce EVs and EV components in U.S. Facilities involved in the project include Anna Engine Plant, East Liberty, and Marysville assembly plants, and a LG joint venture plant for batteries.…
Summary Tesla’s electric vehicles are expected to cover an average of 204,000 miles over their lifetime Skoda and Audi lead in diesel and gasoline categories, respectively Electric vehicles are catching up to internal combustion engine vehicles in terms of lifespan…
Summary The Tesla Cybertruck is a testbed for future Tesla vehicles New tech found in the Cybertruck will be used in upcoming Tesla models The truck features a 48-volt architecture and upgraded battery technology Specific features like Etherloop communications network…
Summary Greenland has the potential to become a major source of raw materials for electric vehicle batteries Climate change has made mineral deposits in Greenland easier to access as glaciers recede Greenland holds deposits of critical raw materials such as…
Summary Honda plans to launch a next-generation car factory in Ohio for over $1 billion Initially announced $700 million investment has been increased to more than $1 billion The automaker is installing six giga presses in its Ohio EV hub…
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Summary Tesla is considered well-positioned as a company and stock despite escalating tariff situation Piper Sandler analysts are unconcerned about Tesla’s stock position due to reputation as a top domestic…
Summary Xiaomi launched its own car, the SU7, which has been a sales hit with over 135,000 deliveries in 2024 Xiaomi plans to launch an SUV, the YU7, later this…
Summary A new lithium refinery is being built in Oklahoma by Stardust Power, targeting the EV battery market and utilizing the state’s renewable energy profile Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a…
Summary Trump agrees with Mexico to delay tariffs for one month Agreement includes sending 10,000 Mexican soldiers to the border Negotiations led by high-ranking representatives from both countries planned Tariffs…
Summary Volunteers drove 41 different EVs on a 621-mile course in Finland in freezing temperatures Most EVs completed the trip faster than combustion cars, with 15 finishing in less than…
Summary Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica by email or follow on Google News The United States has played a dominant global role for over 100 years, especially post World War II China’s long-term investments in future technologies and economies are impacting…
