Carlos Tavares was the CEO of Stellantis for nearly 4 years, from January 2021 to December 2024. Stellantis is the parent company of 14 brands: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram Trucks, and Vauxhall. So, yes, the guy knows a lot … [continued]
Hyundai is involved in all sectors of the auto industry. It’s still selling millions of gas-powered cars a year, it’s pushing hydrogen-fueled cars, and it has long been seen as one of the better developers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). We really can’t celebrate the first two, but it is … [continued]
China has just published its next five year plan and new energy vehicles are no longer one of its top priorities.
BEVs had a record month and represented 37% the total Chinese car market in September. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in September (1.3 million plugins, in a 2.2-million-unit overall market, up 6% YoY), but growth has been slowing down, with September showing a 16% increase over September 2024. … [continued]
BYD recently launched refreshes of its DM-I models for 2026 — most recently, the Qin L, Song L, and Song Pro. Typically, BYD refreshes models in 1Q when sales are seasonably depressed in China. However, BYD has essentially refreshed its entire DM-I lineup out of cycle. This will let every … [continued]
One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually hold up longer than gas … [continued]
The first launch at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is the all-new BYD eMAX9 DM-i. The eMAX 9 DM-i incorporates BYD’s electric vehicle technology, featuring intelligent performance, comfort, and design. The company has stated its intention to make advanced mobility available to Filipino families, emphasizing safety and practical … [continued]
As the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Show opens its doors today, the country’s electric vehicle market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating sales could reach 20,000 units in 2025, up from just 4,000 vehicles in 2024. CleanTechnica will provide full coverage of the four-day event. We are also using … [continued]
Volkswagen Group is on a roll when it comes to its electric vehicle sales in 2025. In a monthly sales report, one of the company’s key highlights was its soaring BEV sales. Volkswagen Group — which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, and other brands — boasted 717,500 BEV deliveries … [continued]
Even in electric mode, PHEVs still burn fuel and emit 68g of CO2/km, on average. Their hidden fuel consumption costs the average PHEV driver €500 extra a year. The EU car industry wants plug-in hybrid vehicles to be considered carbon neutral, but data from thousands of vehicles shows that PHEVs … [continued]
