Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October

The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5 and incoming Volkswagen ID 2, has been confirmed for Europe – and UK sales should soon follow. The electric supermini was launched in China in April, offering a range of 260 miles (albeit on the lenient CLTC test cycle) and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor for… Continue reading Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October

New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month

The new third-generation Nissan Leaf EV will be fully revealed later this month ahead of a market launch by the end of the year. In a new video showcasing some headline attributes, Nissan revealed new details and angles of the upcoming Skoda Elroq rival, which will enter production at Sunderland in the coming months. Nissan says… Continue reading New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month

Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

(Bloomberg) — Toyota Industries Corp., the original company that brought forth the world’s biggest carmaker, will be privatized for ¥4.7 trillion ($33 billion) by a group led by Akio Toyoda — a move that could hand the founding family a stronger grip on Japan’s biggest business empire for significantly less than its current market value.… Continue reading Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

(Bloomberg) — Toyota Industries Corp., the original company that brought forth the world’s biggest carmaker, will be privatized for ¥4.7 trillion ($33 billion) by a group led by Akio Toyoda — a move that could hand the founding family a stronger grip on Japan’s biggest business empire for significantly less than its current market value.… Continue reading Akio Toyoda Plans $33 Billion Buyout Bid to Tighten Grip on Toyota’s Founding Firm

The Polestar 4 now comes from South Korea instead of China

The crossover coupe with no rear window will be assembled by Renault in South Korea. The crossover coupe with no rear window will be assembled by Renault in South Korea. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New… Continue reading The Polestar 4 now comes from South Korea instead of China

Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, and GE Vernova Take Top Spots in ABI Research’s Energy Grid Digitalization Technologies Competitive Ranking

LONDON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new Competitive Ranking by global intelligence firm ABI Research finds that Schneider Electric is the leading provider of energy grid digitalization technology, beating Siemens AG and GE Vernova to the top spot overall with its comprehensive portfolio of solutions, leading the market across innovation and implementation criteria. The… Continue reading Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, and GE Vernova Take Top Spots in ABI Research’s Energy Grid Digitalization Technologies Competitive Ranking

Renault Austral

Under the bonnet sits Renault’s familiar E-Tech Full Hybrid powertrain, which in this application pairs a 129bhp 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 67bhp front-mounted electric motor and a 34bhp integrated starter-generator. All in, it makes 197bhp and 302lb ft for a rather modest 8.4sec 0-62mph time.  Like the Rafale, the Austral pulls away… Continue reading Renault Austral

Clean Technica: New Jersey Turnpike Tells EV Drivers — No Tesla Superchargers For You!004047

Last Updated on: 3rd June 2025, 12:12 am I have been writing about electric vehicles for over a decade, and a lot of those stories have to do with charging. In essence, for the past decade at least, there have been two kinds of those stories — one extolling the virtues of Tesla Superchargers and… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Jersey Turnpike Tells EV Drivers — No Tesla Superchargers For You!004047

Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046

After reporting on the top selling EV models in Europe in April, let’s now take a look at the auto brands and groups selling the most plugin vehicles. Looking at the plugin auto brand ranking, the title could be Premium brands take a beating. Another possible, more predictable title could be Tesla crashes in Europe.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046

Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — Sales Surge 33% YoY! *004045

Last Updated on: 2nd June 2025, 11:31 pm * If we exclude a cratering Tesla (-50% YoY). We have positive news from Europe, with some 282,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in April, jumping 28% year over year (YoY), or 33% if we exclude a falling Tesla. This is their biggest growth rate since… Continue reading Clean Technica: Europe EV Sales Report — Sales Surge 33% YoY! *004045