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On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Greenlane announces it’s taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and bringing diesel-level charging access straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in Texas. more… Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest adoption bottlenecks.

Removing clear targets for the use of remote sensing would severely undermine its air quality benefits. Dear TRAN MEPs, In April 2025, the European Commission published its proposal to revise the EU Roadworthiness Package, which introduced binding requirements for Member States to use remote sensing technology to screen vehicle emissions and noise. The ... [continued] The post NGOs & Transport Businesses Call for Maintaining Remote Sensing Provisions in the Roadworthiness Package appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks is following in the steps of the noble Renault Le Car with the all-new, all-electric Le Series of medium-duty commercial trucks – and the new Le Series packs a GVWR worth nearly sixteen of the tiny French minis! more… Useful signal for tracking the EV and battery ecosystem.

In the lead-up to the first-ever EU truck CO2 target in 2025, major truckmakers have come to increasingly prioritise their shareholders over making the necessary investments in their own clean transition. In doing so, they risk losing out to new competition. The European Union adopted its first CO2 standards for trucks ... [continued] The post Truckmaking Giants Favour Shareholder Payouts Over-Investing into the Zero-Emission Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Rivian is considering manufacturing its own lidar sensors in the United States, potentially through a partnership with Chinese firms, as the EV maker aggressively vertically integrates its entire autonomous driving stack. The move would add in-house lidar production to an autonomy strategy that already includes custom silicon chips and proprietary AI software — positioning Rivian as one of the most vertically integrated players in autonomous driving outside of Tesla and Waymo. more…

LAS VEGAS — Today, a group of environmental, health, and environmental justice advocates hosted a press conference outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo to highlight the benefits of a rapid transition to electric trucks and call out greenwashing by truckmakers such as Volvo and Daimler, ... [continued] The post Advocates Host Press Conference Outside Las Vegas Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, Calling for Faster Transition to Electric Trucks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

High tech milling machines are among the tools at work at the Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, California, where plans for a new, affordable EV are taking shape. The post Ford Teases The Affordable EV Of The Future, But Where’s The Beef? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

HARTFORD, Connecticut — The Connecticut Senate has passed S.B. 319, An Act Concerning the Use of Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers and Similar Equipment by the State and Municipalities. In response, Sierra Club Connecticut Organizer Julianna Larue released the following statement: “With half of Connecticut’s counties receiving failing air quality grades and communities ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Connecticut Statement on State Senate Passage of S.B. 319 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I supervise the health of our condo community’s private, half-mile dune. Our dune height ranges anywhere from 12 to 14 feet, and the width varies along the entire dune but averages about 150 feet. Invasive wedelia — once upon a time, it was the landscaping choice of developers due to ... [continued] The post To Glyphosate Or Not To Glyphosate — That Is The Question appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Greenlane is taking its heavy-duty EV truck charging network beyond California, and it’s heading straight into one of the busiest freight corridors in the US. more… Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest adoption bottlenecks.

ABB E-mobility is going after the toughest EV charging jobs with a powerful new charger system built to run nonstop at transit depots, logistics hubs, and high-traffic corridors. more… Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest adoption bottlenecks.

Lucid Group (LCID) said it will adjust EV production after a supplier issue “significantly affected” Gravity deliveries in the first quarter. more… Useful signal for tracking the EV and battery ecosystem.

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, the ID. Cross was spotted testing undisguised. more… Useful signal for tracking the EV and battery ecosystem.

WattEV announced an order for 370 Tesla Semi Class 8 electric trucks, making it the largest single electric truck deployment in California. More than 300 of the trucks will be deployed under a joint program with the Port of Oakland. The order comes just days after the first Tesla Semi rolled off the high-volume production line at the new dedicated factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, marking a significant early win for Tesla’s commercial truck ambitions. more…

Several trends emerged at Auto China, also known as the Beijing Auto Show. The number of new models and the speed that new technology was progressing was a bit overwhelming. However, one of the strongest and most interesting trends came from more established brands. The trend came into focus for ... [continued] The post Legacy Automakers Pivot On Their Legacies At Auto China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I first spotted the VinFast MPV 7 being delivered to a small dealership hidden inside a gasoline station in Sto Tomas, Batangas — a quiet, unassuming precursor to what has now become a full-scale national rollout. That early glimpse of the electric 7-seater in the provinces set the stage for ... [continued] The post VinFast Scales Up In Asia As MPV 7 Electric 7-Seater Debuts In The Philippines appeared first on CleanTechnica.

U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way...

Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the...

Among those considering the purchase of a new or used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or just curious about EVs, charging can still be the EV dealbreaker. Unless you don’t have a way to easily install or access home charging, your excuses are quickly disappearing, though. In 2024 public charging kept pace—or...

Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I...

Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used...

For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top dozen contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even as the overdue reality of...

Next-generation Nissan Leaf will launch first in U.S. and Canada, be fully revealed this year Rogue Hybrid and Rogue PHEV are on the way over the next two model years A broader range of U.S.-made Nissan and Infiniti EVs starts to arrive in 2028 Affordable EVs? Widely available hybrids? A plug-in hybrid? As it emerges from financial upheaval...

Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today's cars or SUVs In-house-built for core components, may share sales space with Rivian Flagship product coming in early 2026 Do we really need a new generation of EVs that are bigger...