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Polestar has officially started series production of its second all-electric model, the Polestar 4, at the Hangzhou Bay factory in China operated by Geely Holding. And the electric performance brand has big plans for this crossover to become its mainstream mega-hit. The first customer deliveries in China are expected before the end of 2023. The next step will be the official launch of the Polestar 4 in all of the other current Polestar markets in early 2024, and the start of customer deliveries internationally next year too. The Polestar 4, called an SUV coupé, sits between the Polestar 2 sedan…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! NREL Analytical Tools Help Chart the Course for On-Route Charging During Road Trips From the Grand Canyon to the majestic Tetons, national parks in the western United States draw more than 80 million visitors a year. Most of these visitors rely on their personal vehicles or rentals to get them there. Today, electric vehicles (EVs) account for more than 7% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, and EV sales are expected to soar to 30%–50% by 2030. On the high end,…
Mercedes-Benz inaugurated its first EV charging hub in North America today. It’s located at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA in Sandy Springs, Georgia. With the official start of the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network, established by Mercedes-Benz HPC North America – a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy – the company aims to deliver a fast, reliable, premium charging experience for drivers of all EV brands. In terms of charging speed, Mercedes-Benz says that the first chargers, provided by ChargePoint, are all capable of charging rates of up to 400 kilowatts, which is more than the current generation of electric cars…
Michigan will become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities. The legislation passed by the Michigan House and Senate, which will imminently be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), is known as the Clean Energy Future Plan. It will require Michigan utilities to source 15% of electricity from clean energy sources such as wind or solar through 2029. That requirement will then increase to 50% by 2030, 60% by 2035, and 100% by 2040. The package of bills include the increase of utility energy efficiency requirements and it ensures that the state’s utility…
Kona is one of the most trusted brands in the world of mountain biking, and has decades of experience under its belt. That said, the brand continues to be a pioneer in the MTB industry, even now as electric mountain bikes are taking the trails by storm. Kona’s been making mountain bikes since 1988, so it goes without saying that it’s got this dialed down into an art form. Transitioning to e-MTBs is no mean feat, and Kona looks to offer a solid option with its newest model, the Remote. Now, the Remote is by no means a performance-oriented, race-inspired…
Toyota’s bulking out its hybrid lineup with two more high-mpg hybrid-only models—and one of them is a market bestseller. Genesis is planning a super-size electric SUV. And what goes into Tesla range estimates for trip planning? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Just ahead of the LA auto show, Toyota has revealed a redesigned ninth-generation Camry, and it’s taking the bestselling car in the U.S. all-hybrid. The 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid also gets the combination of available all-wheel drive with the hybrid system for the first time. Toyota is slicing up the roomy crossover SUV market even more…
Tesla has been vague on how its vehicles estimate driving range, but a recent social media post provides a bit of clarity. A recent post from the automaker’s official account on X, the social media site previously known as Twitter and now owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, lists a number of factors that Tesla’s navigation system takes into account when estimating whether enough range is available to reach a given destination. The list includes environmental factors like wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, and humidity and pressure. Cold weather affects each EV model differently, studies have found, but the…
In the world of urban mobility, bigger isn’t always better. The growing popularity of compact electric scooters and bicycles is a testament to this. Indeed, people are moving away from the use of cars and vans in the urban setting, and hopping aboard two-wheelers for their daily mobility. This is especially true in countries in Asia and Europe. In fact, it’s estimated that e-bikes will overtake regular bikes in terms of sales in countries like Germany. It goes without saying that as demand for e-bikes increases, so too do the options in the market. We’re seeing new models from all…
Xpeng is confident of achieving rapid volume growth and a significant rebound in gross margin in the fourth quarter. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) announced its Q3 earnings today and held an analyst call afterwards. Here’s what the company mentioned on that call, with the latest at the top. Xpeng expects vehicle margins to turn positive in the fourth quarter, supported by a better product mix. All of Xpeng’s models will benefit from reduced technology as well as business costs, though the company will focus that effort more on its top-selling models. Xpeng’s guidance for the fourth quarter includes…
The Genesis GV90, a “super-large” electric SUV destined for the U.S., will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week. Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new EV-specific plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The automaker said the plant will start mass-producing vehicles in 2026, with a targeted annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles. The EV plant joins other facilities at the Ulsan site, where Hyundai has been producing cars since 1968. A Hyundai press release stated that a Genesis electric SUV will be the first model assembled at the new…