Electric cars already have no tailpipe emissions, but even cleaner EVs — built with low-carbon steel, aluminium and batteries, and in a way that minimises harm to people, communities and the environment — are now within reach, according to a new ranking of the world’s largest carmakers. Crucially, this progress … [continued]
Earlier this year, UK-based YASA amazed the world by showing off an axial flux electric motor that weighed just 13.1 kg (29 lb) and was rated at 550 kW (738 hp), for an energy density of 42 kW per kg. Now it is back with a new and improved version … [continued]
Unveils eIntouro with old new energy technology BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Daimler Buses has presented the series-production Mercedes-Benz eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025, marking the manufacturer’s entry into the battery-electric intercity bus segment. The vehicle represents the company’s first all-electric offering for medium-distance passenger transport. The eIntouro is available in two … [continued]
BYD in Singapore is found almost everywhere. This is a weekend mall display and test drive last June. (Photo for CleanTechnica by the author.)
Chinese automaker BYD has again reshaped Singapore’s automotive landscape, dethroning long-standing market leaders and significantly impacting both European luxury brands and U.S. electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla. Driven by aggressive pricing, a diverse EV lineup, and swift responses to market demand, BYD has become the clear frontrunner in the highly … [continued]
Mercedes-Benz USA spikes its EV sales with a fresh shot of motorsports adrenaline, teasing a 2026 production series four-door electric sports car with the new CONCEPT AMG GT XX (courtesy of MBUSA).
Mercedes-Benz USA spikes its EV sales with a fresh shot of motorsports adrenaline, teasing a 2026 production series four-door electric sports car with the new CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
After reporting on the top selling EV models in Europe in April, let’s now take a look at the auto brands and groups selling the most plugin vehicles. Looking at the plugin auto brand ranking, the title could be Premium brands take a beating. Another possible, more predictable title could … [continued]
Paul Fosse went to Atlanta to cover the opening of the first Mercedes-Benz charging hub in late 2023. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to investing over $1 billion in the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network,” he wrote at the time. “The network will be powered by 100% clean energy using carbon neutral renewable energy … [continued]
At the moment, electric vehicle news tends to be about the vehicles themselves, and in particular, about what is happening with Tesla because of Elon Musk’s conduct. As Zach and some other CleanTechnica writers have continued to document, non-Tesla electric vehicle sales march onward steadily. The quieter infrastructure partner in … [continued]
Most people have never heard of bi-directional charging, but it is an idea whose time is almost here as EV sales increase.
South Africa hosts several vehicle manufacturing and assembly plants. Some of the automakers producing vehicles in South Africa include Mercedes-Benz, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Isuzu, and Volkswagen. Six years ago, I wrote an article on how South Africa could miss out on the massive opportunities presented by the EV transition if … [continued]
