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NIO has completed more than 66 million battery swaps at its 3,000+ battery swapping stations. Tesla had one battery swapping station that was hard to find and barely used about a decade ago in California. Nonetheless, reportedly, someone at Tesla tried to…

A new industry benchmark from NIO and the technology group ZF: with the steer-by-wire technology as part of NIO ET9’s “SkyRide” chassis, NIO and ZF industrialize the cutting-edge technology — a milestone for software-defined vehicles. Uncompromised…

Defections from climate finance started with large US and Canadian banks that hoped to steer clear of right wing attacks on sustainability and renewable energy. Then Donald J. Trump took charge of the US executive branch and championed Big Oil as part of the…

Renewable energy is the real driver of American "energy dominance," and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy has the receipts. The post Unleashing American Renewable Energy Dominance appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Q: How would you describe the state of tech in carbon supply chain management, and where it’s heading?  Moritz Nill: Supply chain emissions have become a major priority for companies — driven largely by regulation. While most large companies have started…

Grid-scale energy storage is all the rage. Battery costs have come down tremendously in the past decade, and that has enabled large-scale battery storage projects to help the grid balance out supply and demand. This is also particularly useful for integrating…

Renault is planning to begin production of a new battery electric Dacia city car in just 16 months, the shortest time ever for the company. The post Dacia Plans To Introduce An €18,000 Electric Car In 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the leading experts on electrical generation in China to discuss the absurd scales of all forms of electrical generation and storage. In the first half of our conversation, we talked coal, gas, and…

What we used to think of as "The West" and Western thought is under attack and being pushed back all around the world, especially in America. The post How The West Was Lost appeared first on CleanTechnica.

While some leaders demonstrate bravery and perseverance in confronting a backward-thinking, money-soaked attack on the poor and the unconscious middle class. Across the Atlantic, people are thinking about current and future generations. Top UK automotive firms…

A widely viewed October 16 post on X alleged that “elites” and the FDA were deliberately contaminating food with bacteria, GMOs, and heavy metals. The post received over 439,000 views. Many commenters echoed the unsubstantiated claim that government…

One of the big arguments anti-EV and anti-cleantech people in the United States make is that fossil fuels make America stronger. Instead of focusing on intermittent and unreliable energy sources, they say, we should focus on “drill, baby, drill!” policies…

T&E finds that leaked EU State Aid guidelines do not effectively support EU manufacturing of cleantech products. EU State Aid guidelines do not effectively support EU manufacturing of cleantech products like batteries, a new T&E report finds. To compete…

A coalition of 25 civil society organisations, businesses and labour organisations urge policymakers to ensure swift and full implementation of the EU batteries regulation due diligence obligations. Since the adoption of the EU Batteries Regulation in 2023,…

When it comes to the demographics of EV ownership, most people have a pretty narrow subset of the population in mind. Upper middle and wealthy people, living in or near larger cities, with a nice house with a garage, is basically what most people would see in…

The car industry is demanding flexibilities that could result in up to 2.6 million fewer BEV sales, new analysis shows. In this short note, T&E has analysed the impact of the flexibilities proposed by ACEA for “compliance relief” for the EU’s 2025 car…

For many years, politicians and conservative activists have pointed to the Soviet Union as the ultimate example of how bad things can be at the bottom of the slippery slope of socialism. Do anything other than support large corporations getting control of…

Are our new cars getting too safe? Are they becoming high-tech nannies? Australia has a shocking road toll that only seems to increase each year. I have a theory, that as the roads improve and the cars get safer, people take more risks, assuming that they are…

After the December EV sales peak in China, the year started with an expected sales slump, but it was smaller than expected. Year on year (YoY), while the overall market dropped a significant 12%, to close to 1.8 million units, plugins started 2025 with a 11%…

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 had been updated in important areas for 2025, starting with larger batteries for more range. The post Hyundai Ioniq 5 Updated, Upgraded, & Upfitted appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Air pollution, global warming, and energy security are three of the biggest problems facing the world today. Each year, at least seven million people die from air pollution and hundreds of millions more become ill. About 90% of this pollution is from energy.…

A week ago, VinFast debuted its VF 3 mini-SUV and announced a free charging initiative at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025. The VF 3 is available for order at a listed price of IDR 227,650,000 ($14,000) for the battery purchase option. An…

Nikola, with its hydrogen trucks, has finally left the building. The company gained widespread attention after going public via a SPAC merger in 2020, briefly reaching a market valuation of over $30 billion. However, founder Trevor Milton was complicit in the…

When people talk about legacy automakers and electric vehicles, they normally aren’t very kind to the old, established auto brands. However, Hyundai and Kia have been exceptions. Even a decade ago when most automakers were criticized for putting in very poor…

BYD announced the arrival of its much-anticipated Shark 6 DMO pickup truck in the Philippines. In a press statement, the company said that the vehicles — the first 100 units — arrived at the Batangas Port in South Luzon. This marks a significant…

The UK energy storage startup Invinity is launching its new flow battery into the global clean energy transition, Trump or no Trump. The post UK Takes Off The Clean Energy Gloves, Claps Back At US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Winter storms can disrupt travel, bring heavy snow, the coldest air of the season, and the potential for power outages to become a real threat. Portable power stations offer a reliable emergency power solution, ensuring you can weather multi-day blackouts with…

EVIQO, or Electric Vehicle IQ Organization, was founded by EV enthusiasts who sought to address shortcomings they perceived in existing chargers. EVIQO employed a data-driven approach, surveying 1,800 EV owners, analyzing 12,000 charger reviews, and conducting…

BYD is leading the EV revolution worldwide while China is increasing its domination of the EV battery supply chain. The post China Dominates Global EV Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Recent freezes and massive cuts in government spending threaten our food, water, and health as they open up trillions of dollars in tax breaks for corporations and billionaires. Basic government functions are in jeopardy. Let’s look at a list of important…