Electric cars account for 62.8% of Sweden’s share – 2024 is a year to forget
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! December saw plug-in EVs account for 62.8% of Sweden’s share, down slightly from 63.1% in December 2023. The EV share rose year-on-year (YoY), but was outweighed by a lower share of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Total vehicle […]
2024 has been a great year for high-performance electric vehicles
Most driving enthusiasts don’t see the transition from combustion to electric cars as a positive because they say burning fuel is one of the things that makes a car fun. Although there is certainly some truth to that, driving electric cars can still be really fun, and 2024 will be the year in which many […]
A 2,000-horsepower Ford Supervan electric car drifts on the Top Gear test track
The Top Gear TV show may be over, but the tamed race driver – a masked, faceless hot shoe known only as “The Stig” – is still going… and his latest adventure involves driving a 1,400-horsepower electric Ford SuperVan around the famous Top Gear. Gear test track. Sideways. Whether we’re talking record lap times at […]
Charged electric vehicles | Smiths Interconnect delivers 90% greater power transfer with Hypertac Green Connect
Sponsored by TTI. The innovative eco-friendly connection is designed to reduce power loss providing up to 90% greater power transfer. Smiths Interconnect, a leading provider of technologically differentiated electronic components, subsystems and microwave, optical and radio frequency products, today announced the introduction of Hypertac Green ConnectTM, a new high-power lead- and beryllium-free interconnect technology, to […]
Brisk Origin Vs Ola S1 Pro: Which electric scooter is value for money?
Origin bikes feature a sleek, modern and attractive design that combines elegance and functionality. Ideal for everyday use, its sporty and functional look is inspired by the tiger, resulting in a dynamic, aggressive and fresh look. Created using clay models, the design is refined and unique, with modern details and a sporty silhouette that makes […]
Nio unveils the Firefly compact electric car and launches the flagship model ET9
To differentiate, we’ll refer to the brand as “Firefly” and the model as “Firefly EV” – officially, the brand and model have the same name. The Firefly EV is priced at 148,800 yuan, or around 19,580 euros, in pre-sale starting now. However, Nio has not yet clarified whether this includes a battery or whether the […]
The ACT is celebrating the milestone of 10,000 electric vehicles and is ahead of the rest of the country
The Australian Capital Territory is celebrating a major electric vehicle (EV) milestone, announcing last week that it had registered more than 10,000 electric vehicles. The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) has confirmed that ACT has reached 10,000 EVs in the first week of December, with EV numbers increasing from 400 to 10,000 in less than […]
Fossil-free jobsite goes 50% electric with new Volvo loader
Just two years ago, 10% electrical equipment operation seemed like an ambitious goal for Sweden’s pioneering fossil fuel-free construction site. Last week, the site reached the 50% all-electric threshold with the addition of the new Volvo L120H Electric Conversion wheeled loader. The recently launched bulldozer joins a 30-ton Volvo EC230 electric excavator at the site, […]
Charged electric vehicles | Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power and cooling systems for electric motors
Electric car maker Ampere, formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on the Powerbox Ampere electric power inverter. The power box is designed to achieve the best performance-to-size ratio across the Ampere […]
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 […]