The auto industry news of the week has to be Volkswagen’s apparent crisis and plan to cut four factories, half of its models, and about 100,000 employees. So, when I saw other news coming out of Germany, I had to think about Volkswagen and what it’s been lacking, or has … [continued]
Ford has yet to name its much-anticipated 100% electric mid-sized pickup truck for the US market, but the company's hybrid EV activity in Europe could provide a clue (courtesy of Ford From The Road).
Ford has yet to name its much-anticipated 100% electric mid-sized pickup truck for the US market, but the company’s hybrid EV activity in Europe could provide a clue.
Can you name the brand? Well, one of its vehicles is pictured above, so I hope so! First of all, let’s note that the Chinese EV company is not coming to the United States. The country it’s launching into is Mexico. But, hey, it’s notable nonetheless! The Stellantis-linked brand is … [continued]
Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.” “The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant … [continued]
The Chinese startup XPENG is moving forward with plans for a new electric robotaxi aimed at the global market for seamless, fully autonomous ride hailing experiences.
In a recent article in CleanTechnica, David Waterworth looked at the Sealion 7 in Australia. A few days later, media reported that the Sealion 7 had been quietly discontinued in China. Looking closer, BYD’s mainstream models in overseas markets are now clearly diverging from their offerings at home, with a … [continued]
Kai Grünitz, Olaf Lies, Robert Müller, Jörg Tegeler, and Martin Sander at the handover of the 1.5 million ID. model in Emden. Copyright: Volkswagen AG.
The board of directors for Volkswagen AG met on July 9 to approve a new plan proposed by CEO Oliver Blume for the company’s future.
In less than three weeks, a clean energy nonprofit will give away three amazing electric cars. But here’s the problem for the charity: Over 4,500 tickets are still unsold. But that’s a PLUS for you. With fewer tickets sold, your chances of winning a Rivian or Lucid or Porsche EV … [continued]
Volvo’s long-range electric truck shows where freight architecture is moving: batteries and charging at the center, hydrogen forced to prove exceptions.
Volvo’s new FH Aero Electric is the kind of truck legacy manufacturers used to imply battery-electric trucking could not really become. It claims up to 700 kilometers of range, carries up to 725 kWh of usable battery energy, supports megawatt charging, and uses a new e-axle to free more chassis … [continued]
TAILG President Michael Yao signs the MOU with Jean-Luc Stalon (PhD), Resident Representative of UNDP Kenya.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and TAILG, a leading electric mobility company, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Kenya regarding the Green Mobility Centre of Excellence (GM-CoE). The two parties have established a strategic partnership to jointly implement flagship projects for green, low-carbon mobility. … [continued]
