QuantumScape Holds Second Annual Battery Symposium in Kyoto

QuantumScape Corporation hosted its second annual Solid-State Battery Symposium in Kyoto, bringing together automotive industry leaders, government representatives, and technology partners to discuss developments in solid-state battery technology. The event featured presentations from senior officials representing Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as executives from Nissan, Honda R&D, and Murata Manufacturing. The… Continue reading QuantumScape Holds Second Annual Battery Symposium in Kyoto

Indonesian state-run firm to buy 320,000 vehicles for its cooperative programme, CEO says

Indonesia’s state-led Agrinas Pangan Nusantara is set to purchase 160,000 trucks and motorbikes as part of a $12 billion initiative to establish 80,000 cooperative markets. Indonesia’s state-led Agrinas Pangan Nusantara is negotiating the purchase of 160,000 trucks and as many motorbikes to kick off a $12 billion programme to build cooperative markets across the archipelago,… Continue reading Indonesian state-run firm to buy 320,000 vehicles for its cooperative programme, CEO says

Clean Technica: We’re Not in Norway, China, or California, But EVs (Mainly Teslas) Are Swarming in Utah004255

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tesla lineup at V4 Supercharger. Far West, Utah. October 12, 2025. Norway has further cemented its position as the world leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with an unprecedented 97–98% of new cars sold in the country being fully electric now. 25% of new car… Continue reading Clean Technica: We’re Not in Norway, China, or California, But EVs (Mainly Teslas) Are Swarming in Utah004255

MORE TEST DRIVES, MORE BRANDS, MORE TO DISCOVER AT THE 2025 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

First time experiences with Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Lucid Gravity Touring and Cadillac Celestiq highlight 50+ test drive vehicles across 10 days November 21–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show® will feature more than 50 vehicles available to drive or ride, giving guests… Continue reading MORE TEST DRIVES, MORE BRANDS, MORE TO DISCOVER AT THE 2025 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

Taking a ride in London’s first autonomous taxi

The Moia programme will move to the US in 2026 using 10,000 ID Buzz vans operated by Uber. Currently the manufacturer operates a trial scheme in Hamburg, Germany. Next year it hopes to reach the point when it can tell regulators “we’re better than a human”, according to Senger. Moia is banking on winning around regulators not just… Continue reading Taking a ride in London’s first autonomous taxi

Meet the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV, Nissan’s first-ever plug-in hybrid for the US

Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is arriving as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The 2026 Rogue is Nissan’s first PHEV for the US, with enough electric range to power through your daily commute. 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV electric range and specs The Rogue is by far Nissan’s most popular vehicle in the US, but a… Continue reading Meet the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV, Nissan’s first-ever plug-in hybrid for the US

AI Startups Sakana, Turing Get Funds as Japan’s Attraction Grows

(Bloomberg) — Two of Japan’s most promising tech firms together secured more than ¥35 billion ($230 million) of financing this week, underscoring growing investor interest in the country’s burgeoning AI scene. Japanese self-driving tech startup Turing Inc. said Monday it raised about ¥15.3 billion from investors including Toyota Motor Corp. supplier Denso Corp. Separately, Sakana… Continue reading AI Startups Sakana, Turing Get Funds as Japan’s Attraction Grows