Despite advocacy from European automakers, the European Commission has decided to stick with a plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035.
Category: eMobility
From Ørsted to Ontario: How Populist Conservatives Undermine Contract Sanctity
Populist conservative administrations are turning contracts into kindling, burning economic trust as easily as books once were.
How Xpeng Aims To Out-Tesla Tesla In Europe—And Beyond
Chinese brands like BYD and MG are thriving. But Xpeng, with both affordable and high-tech EVs, deserves attention too. It's even making robots.
New eScooters From VinFast Launched for Vietnam Market
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. VinFast has officially expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new models: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite. Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are equipped with a dual-battery system, one of which is removable, a ... [continued]
How The End Of The US EV Tax Credit Could Supercharge EV Sales
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. This is actually a simple one, so I’ll keep it quick. I’m not sure if we’ve ever presented this argument at all, and certainly not as a standalone article. Because it’s a clear sequence of points, I’m going to use ... [continued]
Budget-Friendly Porsche 924S EV Conversion Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
Classic looks with more than decent performance for less money than any new EV. What’s not to like?
‘It Looks Like A Bop It’: Florida Woman Buys Hyundai Ioniq 9. Then She Shows Off This Unprecedented Feature
The Ioniq 9 doesn’t have a traditional gear shifter like you’d find on most automatic vehicles.
EVs At 38.3% Share In The UK – Vauxhall Frontera Arrives
August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 38.3% share in the UK, up from 29.4% year on year. BEVs grew volume 15% YoY, and PHEVs grew 69%.
Revitalized Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant is a Renewable Energy Game-Changer in the Philippines
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I live just 30 kilometers from the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plant southeast from my hometown. In fact, I am surrounded by renewable energy facilities in every direction — the Makiling Banahaw Geothermal Plant is just 22 kilometers away, and the ... [continued]
BYD Dolphin Surf Gets 5 Stars from EURO NCAP and Will Start Production in Hungary This Year
In the latest round of EURO NCAP safety testing, the BYD Dolphin Surf (aka Seagull) scored the maximum 5 star rating (along with the Nio Firefly, Hyundai Ionic 9, smart #5 and MINI Cooper). Although 5-star ratings have become an expectation, they are by no means guaranteed. The BMW 1 Series, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Suzuki e Vitara, MG3 and Citroen C5 Aircross all came up short to score 4 stars. However, when watching the crash test videos of the Dolphin Surf, it is particularly impressive how well it did, considering its size and short crumple zones.
