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Combing through Tesla’s latest quarterly report, something jumped out to me that Tesla didn’t highlight but I think is worth highlighting. The company’s Supercharger network continues to grow substantially. This is particularly interesting to me for a…

China’s equivalent to Boeing and Airbus, COMAC, faces a critical strategic inflection point, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a trade war that the second Trump presidency intentionally added significant accelerant to. While China’s intent…

The US startup Harbinger is bringing its stripped chassis business model to the electric truck market in the US -- and more, including electric vans, RVs, and emergency vehicles among others.…

I recently read Steve Hanley’s excellent article on the woes of Tesla and found the closing insightful: “Tesla is like the boy who cried wolf. Every time it makes promises it doesn’t keep, its reputation suffers. Most major corporations care passionately…

How much money can you save by switching to an electric car? That depends on a lot of different factors — the car you’re going to buy, the gas car you’re not going to buy, the price of gas over time where you would fill up, the price of…

At Shanghai Auto this week, Japanese and European car companies were rolling out the big guns for the Chinese market. The post An Excellent Adventure For Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes, & Nissan In Shanghai appeared first on CleanTechnica.

If you’re into e-bikes, you already know the freedom they offer — zipping through traffic, leaving a smaller carbon footprint, and cutting back on fuel costs, all while putting a smile on your face. But what if that same technology could completely…

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your ride, or helping a friend make the switch to an e-bike, California is making it a whole lot easier, especially for lower-income residents. The state’s E-Bike Incentive Project, backed by the California Air…

Imagine your window shades doing more than just blocking the sun — they’re also quietly generating clean energy while keeping your space cool and comfortable. That’s exactly what the new ORENgE-powered ElectroShade system brings to the table: a sleek,…

Tesla announced its Q1 2025 earnings report this week, and many questions continue to hover over the all-electric carmaker. While experiencing a momentary resurgence since the first quarter report, the company’s share prices have tumbled with a significant…

The City of Fresno recently celebrated the completion of several solar power and energy storage projects, which could save taxpayers over $122 million by 2045. The project developer is ForeFront Power. Fresno has about 300 days of sunshine per year and…

EV charging station innovators are making the EV driving experience more reliable and convenient than ever before. The post Sleek, Stylish Curbside EV Charging (Bring Your Own Cable), Coming Soon To A City Near You appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Have I told you how much I love the Kia EV3 today? From its launch, I’ve thought it’s one of the coolest looking cars on the market. And apparently I’m not the only one. the EV3 just won the “Best of the Best” Red Dot Award for Product Design in…

The tax incentives in Germany to steer companies towards electric cars are amongst the weakest in Europe and three times lower than in France. Poland, Spain and Italy also perform worse than their neighboring countries in designing a green fiscal system.…

Volkswagen is one of the legacy automakers that is trying to transition to EVs quickly in China (and elsewhere) in order to hold onto market share in a fast-changing industry. As part of that effort, today it unveiled a cool new trio of ID electric vehicles at…

Hyundai Motor Company achieved significant recognition by winning six awards at the prestigious 2025 Red Dot Award: Product Design competition The awards highlight Hyundai Motor’s innovative design philosophy and commitment to exceptional product development…

Utility-scale solar power capacity in China reached more than 880 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, according to China’s National Energy Administration. China has more utility-scale solar than any other country. The 277 GW of utility-scale solar…

In 2024, pipeline companies completed five pipeline projects to transport petroleum liquids in the United States, according to our recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database. The five projects consisted of three hydrocarbon gas liquid (HGL) pipelines…

Things were pretty different in 2021, not only for Jeep and Stellantis, but across the whole automotive industry. Nearly everyone had ambitious plans for future EVs, including Jeep’s announcement at EV Day promising an all-electric vehicle in every segment…

When Caltrain switched from diesel to electric trains, the decrease in harmful black carbon pollution was dramatic. The post Study Shows Dramatic Drop In Pollution Following Switch To Electric Trains appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Austria’s recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austria’s exit wasn’t surprising at all. The stations faced…

In a significant move that highlights the importance of sustainability within the solar sector, OnePlanet has secured a substantial financial foundation to build its flagship solar panel recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. With a freshly closed…

Deep Fission has a great idea. Let's put small nuclear power plants a mile underground, where they are completely safe. The post Deep Fission To Build Nuclear Power Plants Below The Surface Of The Earth appeared first on CleanTechnica.

China’s heavy vehicle sector took major strides toward electrification in 2024, underscoring the country’s continued leadership in the global transition toward zero-emission commercial transportation. Heavy road vehicles, including trucks, buses,…

Imagine transforming your home to run on clean, renewable energy without paying a dime upfront. In a move that might seem too good to be true, but is very much real, Haven Energy has launched an ambitious initiative to install solar panels and battery storage…

Note: This is the first Substack column I’m writing for CleanTechnica’s weekly Substack channel. In the future, I might not publish our Substack columns here on CleanTechnica.com — I’m doing it this one time to kick off the new channel, but need to…

Introduction Chevrolet invited me to Charlotte to drive the new Blazer SS and tour some of their facilities in the area (they paid for my flights and hotel and food). I don’t accept invites for every car (since I just write part time), but since I was so…

It has been a couple of years since I have written about electric vehicles in India. My interest was piqued again recently when a friend of mine returned from the sub-continent and declared “EVs are everywhere.” Of course, the vast majority have fewer than…

I was catching up on reader comments from the past several days earlier today, and as it goes, a few comments jumped out at me as interesting comments that could stand alone as individual articles — or at least inspire more. The comment below, graphs…

Today, Kia America announced pricing for the 2025 EV6. Significantly refreshed for the new model year, the 2025 EV6 boasts updates to its front and rear design, elevated interior refinement, and thoughtfully repackaged trim levels that introduce a host of…