Genesis G80 EV gets more range, more room and Chauffeur Mode

Genesis has given its Electrified G80 saloon a hefty update by extending its wheelbase, adding a larger battery and refreshing its interior. The updated model will arrive in the UK, and other global markets, next year, after first launching in the brand’s home market of Korea The first-generation electric saloon arrived in 2021, spawned from… Continue reading Genesis G80 EV gets more range, more room and Chauffeur Mode

Ford truck, hybrid models lead to 13% increase in August sales

A Ford Raptor pickup truck is displayed for sale at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor’s U.S. vehicle sales jumped 13.4% last month, led by increases in the company’s F-Series trucks and hybrid models. The Detroit automaker reported sales Thursday of nearly… Continue reading Ford truck, hybrid models lead to 13% increase in August sales

BMW to launch hydrogen cars in 2028

BMW will launch its first mass-market hydrogen-powered car in 2028, followed by multiple other fuel-cell variants of existing models, making it the first manufacturer to do so in what it has called “a milestone in automotive history”. It is likely the first model to benefit will be the X5 SUV, given the German brand has already been testing a modified… Continue reading BMW to launch hydrogen cars in 2028

New car sales slow in August ahead of September’s new plate month

UK new car sales slowed slightly in August as buyers held out for September’s numberplate change. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed registrations dipped by 1082 (1.3%) compared with August 2023. Despite the dip, the market remains on course to beat its 2023 total of 1.9 million sales. So far this year, sales are… Continue reading New car sales slow in August ahead of September’s new plate month

BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations in Japan. BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in Japan, aiming to boost sales in a market that has become a stumbling block in the Chinese automaker’s global expansion. Warren Buffett-backed BYD has become China’s largest EV maker after years… Continue reading BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail

On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there’s a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla. But wait, there’s more! Ford’s upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more… Continue reading Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail

Clean Technica: Former Tesla Exec Notes That Trump Was Bad For Tesla & Biden Was Much Better003583

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! It’s no secret that Republican and Democrat policies on EVs, solar, and climate action are extremely different. Lately, there’s been some weird warping of which policies are better for Tesla. Well, Rohan Patel felt the need to chime in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Former Tesla Exec Notes That Trump Was Bad For Tesla & Biden Was Much Better003583

Clean Technica: EVs Take 56.0% Share In Sweden — CUPRA Tavascan Debuts003582

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! August saw plugin EVs take 56.0% share in Sweden, down YoY from 60.1%. BEV share fell YoY, while PHEV share was up. Overall auto volume was 19,036 units, down 20% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 56.0% Share In Sweden — CUPRA Tavascan Debuts003582

HTX Ventures Invest in Vanilla Finance, Building Telegram DeFi Ecosystem

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In alignment with its mission to drive innovation and advancement within the blockchain ecosystem, HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, has announced a strategic investment in Vanilla Finance. Vanilla Finance has distinguished itself by allowing users to own Bitcoin at a low cost. It has… Continue reading HTX Ventures Invest in Vanilla Finance, Building Telegram DeFi Ecosystem