Norway is a world leader in electric vehicle adoption. Visit Norway calls the northern European nation the “EV Capital of the World.” Almost 89% of all new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric. The Norwegians seem to understand that fossil fuels are harmful. “But the strongest incentive may … [continued]
Under a recent article I wrote about Tesla’s robot manifesto possibly being just an investment Hail Mary from Tesla, reader Assaf made the following comment: “Well, judging by the stock ticker, the Wall Street scammers and their victims happily lapped this crap ‘Master Plan’ up. “I would not expect any … [continued]
California’s refinery sector is contracting, and the reasons are not as complicated as operators often suggest. When refinery owners announce closures, they usually point to the burden of environmental regulations, the costs of compliance, or fines from state agencies. Those factors are real, but they are not decisive. The more … [continued]
Standing at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex last Saturday morning, September 13th, I couldn’t help but feel transported back to the 1980s. I wasn’t invited to the launch, but had to be there — commuting over 120 kilometers from home base because this was the “Love Bus,” an iconic commute in … [continued]
Decades ago, some Americans would buy VW cars such as the Rabbit, GTI, and Scirroco because they perceived them as fun, cool, or peppy. What about in 2026? With all the Volkswagen renaming and new models or potential new models, it gets a bit confusing, and yet one detail stands … [continued]
It was about a month ago that CleanTechnica published a press release about TDK investing in Ultraviolette to electrify more motorcycles. I reached out to get some extra details because India is a vast market for two-wheel vehicles and switching to clean, electric ones is better for reducing air pollution … [continued]
Despite advocacy from European automakers, the European Commission has decided to stick with a plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035.
VinFast has officially expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new models: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite. Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are equipped with a dual-battery system, one of which is removable, a design that significantly extends their range and enhances user flexibility. … [continued]
This is actually a simple one, so I’ll keep it quick. I’m not sure if we’ve ever presented this argument at all, and certainly not as a standalone article. Because it’s a clear sequence of points, I’m going to use a numbered list to get rolling. In the United States, … [continued]
August’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 38.3% share in the UK, up from 29.4% year on year. BEVs grew volume 15% YoY, and PHEVs grew 69%. Overall auto volume was 82,908 units, down some 2% YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand was Tesla, with a 15% share of the … [continued]
