The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced comprehensive new guidelines that expand the Philippines’ electric vehicle classification system from four to six categories, marking a significant step toward streamlining the country’s rapidly growing EV market. The revised rules, contained in DOE Department Circular DC2025-09-0015, took effect on September 20 … [continued]
With IAA Mobility 2025 upon us, automakers are eager to highlight their best and their brightest electric vehicles for the European auto market (as well as non-EVs, of course, but we’ll just ignore that side of the show since we here at CleanTechnica are intent on not burning up our … [continued]
As I noted earlier today, the IAA auto show is upon us, and that includes some pretty wild and crazy sci-fi concept cars. One of those comes from Hyundai. With the opening image taking place on the moon, the company doesn’t hide that this concept electric car is out of … [continued]
When Luxgen was introduced to the world in 2009, it felt like Taiwan was finally ready to declare itself a serious player in the global automotive industry. For decades, Yulon Motor had been known mainly as a manufacturer under license, building Nissans for the local market. But Luxgen was different. … [continued]
It’s one of the biggest weeks in the auto industry, as the massive IAA auto show in Munich is now underway. Among other things, automakers take the opportunity to present concept cars, which range from nearly finished, normal vehicle models to totally wacky and unrealistic models you could assume came … [continued]
BYD and Shenzhen Port Group recently signed an agreement to expand cooperation between the automaker and port operator. While this news largely flew under the radar, the scope of the agreement goes far beyond BYD’s home ports to develop international logistics and decarbonize global shipping. As reported by Chinese shipping … [continued]
Alan Leanse recently wrote what I found to be a contradictory at best and uninformed at worst 2-year Motor Trend review of the Tesla Model Y. Leanse revealed more emotions than facts in the review, describing, for instance, how he “kicked its tire or punched its steering wheel out of … [continued]
Of YouTube car reviews, Autogefühl seems to be well balanced to me, not too positive and not too negative. Also, there are so many overly negative reviews and comments about some electric vehicles that there does seem to be a bias against EVs in some people to a degree. Some … [continued]
In July, CleanTechnica sent out emails to Mibot creator and YouTuber-turned-CEO Kazunari Kusunoki, who is based in Hiroshima. It is understandably difficult to get time with him, being the hands-on guy for the R&D and testing of the MiBot. However, we eventually conducted an interview via his communications team, with … [continued]
August saw plugin EVs at a record 98.4% share in Norway, up from 95.7% year on year. BEVs alone took 96.9% share. Overall auto volume was 13,915 units, up 25% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. August’s sales totals saw combined EVs take a record 98.4% share … [continued]
