99% of cars will be electric and self-driving in the future: Elon Musk says
Elon Musk expects that 99% of cars will be electric and self-driving in the futureLikening gas cars to using cell phones. A global EV survey shows that less than 1% of EV owners are switching back to gas vehicles, with 92% opting for another EV if necessary. Less than 1% of electric vehicle owners switch […]
The share of electric cars is 22.8% in Germany – the Volkswagen Group dominates the country
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! November saw the share of additional EVs at 22.8% in Germany, down from 25.7% year-on-year. Electric vehicle (BEV) sales fell year-over-year, despite a higher baseline, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales rose 14%. Total vehicle volume in […]
Sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 408,000 cars in the period from October 1 to 13, an increase of 8% over the same period last month.
The retail penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China reached 49.57 percent from October 1 to 13, and 45.98 percent since the beginning of the year. (The Ora model is on display at the Shanghai New Energy Vehicle Show in June 2024. Image credit: CnEVPost) Retail sales of passenger new energy vehicles in China […]
Electric cars are reshaping the automotive industry Volt and volt
Will electric cars lead the revolution that will change the automobile industry as we know it? Over the past decade, electric vehicles have risen from niche to necessity, driven by growing demand for sustainable transportation. This shift is not just a trend; It’s a radical shift, forcing automakers to rethink and revamp production like never […]
Volvo EX60 and ES90 will be among five new electric cars built on next-generation platforms
At Volvo’s Capital Markets Day presentation in Sweden today, the company announced several new technologies, including a broader collaboration with Nvidia, a new software suite developed in-house, an all-new SPA3 platform and up to five new electric cars to be launched worldwide by the end of the decade. Volvo’s electric car plans have been a […]
Ford won’t produce new electric cars for years, which could leave it “exposed.”
In the early hours of this morning, Ford announced a shift in its electric vehicle strategy amid sluggish sales and massive financial losses. The first electric vehicle on its upcoming new electric vehicle platform will be a midsize truck, not a compact truck or crossover. The Canadian-made three-row electric SUV, originally slated to launch this […]
Electric cars and fleet electrification reduce noise pollution
Hear the silent impact of electric cars Increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road will ultimately reduce the environmental impact of the automobile industry and greenhouse gas emissions. There is not much to discuss here, these points are well known. But what is not discussed as much is the potential of electric vehicles […]
Vienna University of Technology works on predictive energy management for hydrogen cars
In addition to the fuel cell itself, fuel cell vehicles are also equipped with a battery. On the one hand, the battery acts as a buffer against dynamic load changes, such as overtaking, and on the other hand, it allows for increased efficiency and reduced aging of the fuel cell. This is because the fuel […]
Leapmotor International Ships First Batch of Electric Cars from China to Europe
Subscribe to receive the latest daily news from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! Leapmotor International, a Stellantis-led company (51%/49% Stellantis and Leapmotor), has shipped its first batch of electric vehicles, the C10 SUV and T03 van, from Shanghai, China, to European ports. Stellantis says Leapmotor’s C10 and T03 vehicles are equipped […]
Bigger isn’t always better for electric cars
Ford’s CEO has acknowledged that small electric cars are key to mass adoption and profitability. Ford currently doesn’t make a small electric car in the U.S. Ford has been a proponent of pickup trucks and SUVs, but it has discontinued production of its cars and small SUVs. Ford is moving away from large electric vehicles […]