The irony of the energy transition is sometimes found not in a showroom, but on a siding track. While putting the BYD Shark through its paces on the dusty backroads of Laguna, I found myself face-to-face with another hybrid machine — one that predates the Shark by nearly a decade … [continued]
This will be my first test drive report for CleanTechnica. Since I started off with that statement, let me say that I am nervous writing a test drive report for the US market, knowing how much knowledge and experience there is out there regarding EVs. I don’t even have one. … [continued]
The foundation of the Philippine pickup market, long cemented by diesel-powered fixtures like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, is now undergoing its most significant disruption yet. A trio of electrified pickups from Chinese manufacturers — BYD, Geely’s Radar, and Dongfeng — have arrived, not as niche experiments, but as … [continued]
Pickups are a big deal in South Africa. The Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger, and the Isuzu D-Max usually feature prominently at the top of South Africa’s vehicle sales charts. The Toyota Hilux usually tops the annual sales charts. The Hilux was top of the charts again in June 2025. … [continued]
Great Wall Motors has launched its answer to the BYD Shark in Australia — the Cannon Alpha EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle). The ute (light truck) market in Australia is huge. In May 2025, one in eight vehicles sold in the country were utes (about 14,000). The top three best-selling … [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]
Much has been written about the BYD Shark, the stylish EREV pickup truck that will face one of the most established segments of the legacy auto industry in the developing world and Oceania … for now. But BYD is not the only player aiming for a piece of this lucrative … [continued]
The Tesla Model 3 is still selling well, despite competition from newcomers like the Xpeng G6. Photo courtesy of Majella Waterworth.
Combining the numbers for plugin electric vehicles (PHEV plus BEV) gives Australia a penetration rate of 14.5% for March, a significant increase over last month. New Zealand numbers have been stuck at 7.3 %. That’s a long way down from the highs of 2023 when EVs comprised almost 25% of … [continued]
Here’s a Shark that’ll bite off a huge chunk from the pickup truck market in Asia and elsewhere. The Jaws theme is playing. That now-famous, two-tone musical cue that signaled the arrival of the great white shark is playing all over Asia’s pickup truck market. Those who remember Jaws know … [continued]
I must admit that looking at the monthly stats can be a little discouraging sometimes. The Australian EV penetration rate has dropped yet again in February 2025. The only bright spot seems to be the BYD PHEV Shark. Is there an Aussie Boom on the horizon? The BYD Shark is … [continued]
