Little BAIC Group EV startup Arcfox has gone an interesting route. Naturally, when we think of EV battery swapping, we typically think of NIO, which has far and away been the battery swapping leader in the industry. However, the world’s biggest battery producer, CATL, has also gotten into the battery … [continued]
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The 33rd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show opened at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in BSD City with a clear signal that Southeast Asia is rapidly accelerating its transition toward zero-emission transportation. CleanTechnica arrived after the media day and rushed through filing these stories. Running through Aug. 9, … [continued]
The Philippines is seen as one of two key ASEAN markets for the Nissan Frontier PHEV which is based on the Dong Feng D9. Photo for CleanTechnica by Raymond Tribdino.
Part 2: The Legacy Response. See Part 1 here. If the Chinese manufacturers represented the disruption phase of the industry’s transformation, the second major story at PIMS 2026 was scalability. Electrification is no longer confined to passenger vehicles. Increasingly, manufacturers are targeting the fleets, logistics operators, and transport providers that … [continued]
Heading to BusWorld Indonesia, I sat beside an automotive and finance expert from Petronas. He requested to remain anonymous because he said he cannot represent his company in this chat, but he gave deep insights into how Malaysia’s Malacca state is rapidly emerging as a manufacturing base for Chinese electric … [continued]
Bird's eye view of the UAAGI display filled with new energy vehicles, mostly EVs. Photo by Raymond Tribdino.
For a market that is still largely fossil fuel engine-dominated, the ability to compare multiple electrified platforms in one venue matters. The United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) ability to bring champion brands BAIC, Chery, Foton, Jetour, Lynk & Co, and Radar under its wing reflects how quickly Chinese and … [continued]
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES — At the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) last October, United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) made a calculated bet: that Filipino buyers are ready for electric vehicles, but only if they have options that match their specific needs and budgets. While the Electric Vehicle Association … [continued]
Yes, story after story is coming out about the progress, innovations, and milestones being set by Chinese electric vehicle producers. That’s what happens when a country the size of China has reached more than 50% plugin vehicle market share. Actually, that achievement could stand for two things. Plugin vehicles account … [continued]
The 2025 Manila International Auto Show opened its doors on April 10. It includes a larger presence than ever before of electrified vehicles as new and existing brands present their latest innovations and strategies for a more sustainable automotive future. CleanTechnica is covering the event, and below is a list … [continued]
Tesla tried battery swapping a long time ago. Sort of. Maybe. In any case, it didn’t last long and there were only a couple of battery swap stations trialled. Better Place tried battery swapping for real in Israel, but then the company went bankrupt. NIO decided it would include battery … [continued]
Electric vehicle price cuts in recent months, or perhaps the past year we could say, have been superb for customers. But they’ve apparently been a bit brutal for automakers. Reports are that this should all get easier to manage since 15 Chinese automakers and Tesla* have signed a truce ending … [continued]
