Tesla fully self-driving, now with more texting and driving
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The Lexus LFA is now an EV
The Lexus LFA is still a concept, but with roots in the production-focused Toyota GR GT3, it looks ready for
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Engineering students test their skills with open-wheel electric racing cars
For those who haven’t heard of Formula SAE – it’s a set of design criteria created for engineering students to
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Mitsubishi increases the battery capacity and range of the Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi has confirmed details of its updated Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), including increased battery capacity and an extended
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IEA: Renewables and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the world’s energy future
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says renewables and artificial intelligence are reshaping the world’s energy future, and that the
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Volkswagen has a China problem. And he can’t fix it himself
With VW EV sales in China falling 34% in the first half of 2025, it is turning to local partners
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What is driving EV adoption now? – Pure technique
Support CleanTechnica’s work with a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There is not much concern in China and Europe. Electric
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Some plug-in hybrid batteries degrade much more slowly than others
ADAC study of 28,500 PHEVs shows big differences between brands in battery aging rate. Mercedes packages age slowly; Mitsubishi degrades
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Why used Teslas are flying off the lot
New car prices have been rising steadily for more than a year, with tariffs and inflation adding fuel to the
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From $189/mo: 5 Best Electric Car Rental Deals in November (Updated)
We’re now two months away from the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit on September 30th, and
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