Author: admin
BYD has lowered the starting prices of the Han and Tang by RMB 20,000 and RMB 30,000 respectively, taking the price war further into the mid-to-high-end EV market. BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) has rolled out updated versions of two flagship models in its Dynasty range, taking the price war further into the mid-to-high end electric vehicle (EV) market. BYD officially launched the Han Glory Edition and Tang Glory Edition at today’s event, with starting prices of RMB 169,800 ($23,590) and RMB 179,800, respectively, down RMB 20,000 and RMB 30,000, respectively, from the previous versions’ starting prices. This is a continuation of…
Rumors have been brewing for weeks now that Europe’s automakers were challenging the EU’s decision to ban ICE vehicles as of 2035. But the ACEA, Europe’s automakers association, said that it is not pushing back and is all in with the EV future. Is this PR spin or the real thing? President of the ACEA and CEO of Renault, Luca de Meo told the press this week at the Geneva Motor Show that the auto industry wants no part in arguing “against the regulation,” reports Automotive New Europe. “We are not contesting 2035,” said de Meo. “Now we must get…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In late 2021, I wrote a four-part article series about the vast potential and possible downsides of Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the Metaverse. At the time, Facebook and Oculus (which had previously been bought by Facebook) were both rolled into a new parent company: Meta. Facing falling use at Facebook (especially among younger people), the company had to do something, and this was the new plan. People were absolutely right to be skeptical. 1990s VR was a bomb. (Remember the Nintendo Virtual Boy?) Early…
HiPhi began production halt on February 18 — the first working day after the Chinese New Year holiday — sparking fears about its fate. (Image credit: CnEVPost) HiPhi is reportedly approaching an automotive giant about a takeover that, if successful, may save the Chinese premium electric vehicle (EV) maker, which is on the verge of collapse. HiPhi is in contact with Changan Automobile about a takeover, local media outlet Jiemian said in a report today, citing people familiar with the matter. The brief report did not provide much more. Separately, D1EV cited a HiPhi source as saying that the company’s…
China has put everyone on notice, but you probably already knew that by now. European, Japanese, and American automakers have struggled to sell their EV shapes at a reasonable price, without sacrificing any semblance of profitability. Meanwhile, cheap and cheerful Chinese-branded EVs have only continued to proliferate across the globe, reaching price parity with ICE cars without destroying profit. Seeking to figure out how the heck Chinese OEMs do it, Detroit-area Automotive benchmarking company Caresoft imported one for analysis. With it, automotive journalist veteran John McElroy and Terry Woychowski, the president of the Automotive Benchmarking and Cost Reduction Consulting company,…
Gearing up for a road trip or outdoor adventure? Now you can upgrade your experience with a groundbreaking new SwapSolar ecosystem from BLUETTI, offering the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and ice maker with the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. Enjoy refrigerated food, chill vibes, and even freshly made ice to order, wherever you are. Even better, BLUETTI just launched a new Indigogo campaign offering amazing deals for early bird signups. The new BLUETTI 3-in-1 MultiCooler is a portable fridge that does it all, and all on the go. It functions as a fridge, freezer, and portable ice maker,…
Plug-in electric car sales noted a very strong start of the year in China. The volume almost doubled year-over-year to a level exceeding expectations. According to EV Volumes’ data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 668,000 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in China in January, roughly 94% more than a year ago. That’s about 32% of all new car registrations. Get Fully Charged Plug-in car sales surges in China The Chinese plug-in electric car market is not only the largest one in the world but it also represents the majority of global plug-in car sales. The share of rechargeable…
The Volkswagen ID.4 had a strong 2023 in terms of sales. The electric crossover alone accounted for 11.5% of Volkswagen of America’s total sales, across all segments. For 2024, it’s an even sweeter deal. Its Pro variants with the bigger battery make more power and get a new infotainment screen. This was announced back in September 2023, but now Volkswagen has finally put a price tag on it. The MSRP for the 2024 ID.4 starts at $39,735 for 62 kWh models and $44,875 for 82 kWh versions, excluding the $1,425 in destination fees, as per Volkswagen’s updated press kit. These…
Electric vehicles’ price and driving range are probably the two most important factors for most buyers. In today’s post, we will look at the mix of the two parameters—the price per mile of the EPA Combined range. That may sound complex, but it’s merely a metric that indicates the best value proposition overall, and something that gives us an idea of the “cost” of range. By checking this metric, we can also see whether there is progress over time compared to earlier reports: see February 2022, February 2021 or April 2020. As it turns out, progress is happening on this front, and…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! One of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the US is dipping its toe into the high tech world of zero emission fuel cells for on-site electricity generation. That would be Wisconsin-based Kohler, which recently launched a new independent firm to explore emerging opportunities in the energy field. Among its first projects is equipping a hospital with a fuel cell system developed in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, and apparently there’s plenty more where that came from. Stationary Fuel Cells For…