I’ve seen it all before. Every time a new car is released on to the Australian market, someone starts a Facebook group and the cycle repeats. It reminds me so much of when mobile phones came out and my teenage kids would sit around the table and share tips and … [continued]
It’s always fascinating to watch public officials eagerly line up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies, gleaming scissors poised, ready to announce another shiny new clean-transportation initiative. The latest spectacle unfolded recently at UC Riverside in California to celebrate the launch of the Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) program, featuring a fleet of … [continued]
It was clear in March that Tesla owners had a lot of concerns. After all, it was public knowledge that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his Merry Pranksters at the Department of Government InEfficiency (DOGE) were hacking into federal funds that everyday US citizens paid through their taxes. A huge … [continued]
In the latest CleanTech Talk podcast and video, I talk with Jose Pontes about EV sales trends in Europe, the US, China, and the world as a whole. We spend a lot of time talking about BYD’s growing leadership, Volkswagen Group’s fresh rise in the EV market, and Tesla’s sales … [continued]
For seasoned e-bike riders, The Lectric Garage in Phoenix, Arizona, offers more than just a showroom — it serves as a dynamic hub for the e-bike community. Located at 2311 W. Utopia Road, this Lectric eBikes facility provides hands-on experiences, exclusive deals, and dedicated support for e-bike enthusiasts. Experience Before … [continued]
Whoops — I wrote about a study from 2024 showing that Waymo robotaxis were proving to be safer than human-driven cars, but I didn’t catch at that time that Waymo had just published a blog on a newer study again showing Waymo robotaxis are safer than human drivers. In particular, … [continued]
Electric trucks from the US manufacturer Motiv are ready to roll as the pace of fleet electrification picks up.
April saw plugin EVs take 63.3% share in Sweden, up from 56.9% YoY. This growth was primarily driven by a rise in BEV volumes, while PHEVs also experienced an increase. Overall auto volume was 24,292 units, up some 11% YoY. The Volkswagen ID.7 was the best-selling BEV in April. April’s … [continued]
In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups or alliances that are selling the most plugin vehicles globally. Top Selling Brands In March, #1 BYD is now in full export mode. It got … [continued]
The tariffs imposed unilaterally by the current administration have sparked a surge in new car sales but it won’t last long.
