Renault 5 E-Tech Electric — 249 Mile Range, €25,000 Base Price, 4 Doors, & A…
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric goes on sale this fall. It will offer a choice of 2 battery sizes and three motors and start at €25,000.
Electric Vehicles
New Hope For EV Sales Sparked By New $400 Million Factory, Somewhere In The USA
EV sales are actually pretty good, and they are about to get another boost from new low cost, next-generation battery architecture.
Your Questions About New & Used EVs Answered
You’ve heard so much about new and used EVs (electric vehicles) from your neighbors, friends, and the media. New groups of drivers are excited to learn about EVs, with survey data indicating that 54% of participants are definitely adding EVs into their next vehicle purchase options. This increase in EV … [continued]
Amenities Are Key To EV Charging At Convenience Stores
One thing we’ve written about a lot here at CleanTechnica is the future of convenience stores in the EV transition. My take has been that gas stations can’t just add EV chargers out front next to the gas pumps and hope for the best. Why? Because EV charging is a … [continued]
The Anatomy Of An E-Bike Ban In Florida
A recent video by Mike Fede shares, in great detail, how a ban on e-bikes came to be in Key Biscayne, Florida. Instead of just sharing the story and why banning bikes was a mistake, Mike dissects the ban, showing us exactly how one thing leads to another to lead … [continued]
Geely & AITO (Who?!?!) Shine In China — In Rising 18% Market Share In January
After the December sales peak, the year started with an expected sales slump, but smaller than expected, with numbers almost doubling compared to last year. Although, January 2023 had a lot going against it (a covid surge, the end of EV subsidies on January 1st, the Lunar New Year celebrations … [continued]
Ask An EV Expert: Can Non-Tesla EVs Use Tesla Charging Stations?
One question we hear from many new readers on CleanTechnica is about EV (electric vehicle) charging. “Can non-Tesla EV owners charge their cars at Tesla charging stations or do they need to stay within their own manufacturers’ charging networks?” The answer is a bit of a moving target, but here’s … [continued]
Film Highlights 1st Electric Car Exported from U.S. to Private Owner in Cuba
Electric Cars for Cuba: Alum Earns A+ in Trade Diplomacy When the white Tesla Model Y rolled onto the dock at Mariel Port in Cuba, it marked a historic moment in international trade, in the auto industry, and, to some degree, in U.S.–Cuba diplomacy. The headline-grabbing moment would never have … [continued]
Strengthening USA’s Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Base & Supply Ecosystem
LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to ABS to Strengthen America’s Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Base and Supply Ecosystem The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment to American Battery Solutions (ABS) for a $165.9 million loan to help finance the expansion of an advanced battery pack assembly facility to … [continued]
The 2024 European Car Of The Year Is The Renault Scenic
What makes a European Car of the Year? First, it should be new on the market in the 12 months prior to the date of the title. However, I do not know whether that is the 12 months prior to 2024 in the name of the title, or the 12 … [continued]
