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Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Both are envisioned for its 0 Series (Zero Series) platform.  At least some of these models will be U.S.-made, and they’ll arrive in the U.S. first—before Japan, China, and Europe—the automaker made clear. Honda also said they’ll be connected yet fun-to-drive, offer a not-yet-detailed Motion Management System for ride and handling, emphasize efficiency, and have lightweight, energy-dense battery packs. Those batteries, to be used in later versions of the platform, will be able to charge…

What do you do if you really wanted to ride a motorcycle, but for whatever reason, simply couldn’t? Well, you could get an e-bike, especially one of those punchy e-bikes that sort of look like motorcycles. Indeed, moto-inspired e-bikes like those of Super73 have been around for quite some time now, and it looks like they’re getting more and more popular. Take, for example, the new Lil’Buddy Edge from German e-bike manufacturer Ruff Cycles. This charming little e-bike is both playful and stylish in that it’s inspired by the street scene as evidenced by its vibrant colors and graffiti-inspired motif.…

Rever currently has about 100 dealership outlets, making BYD the dominant automaker in Thailand’s EV market with a 40 percent share. (Image credit: CnEVPost) BYD’s (OTCMKTS: BYDDF) sole distributor in Thailand is set to triple the number of its dealerships in the country within two years, as the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant expands its international presence. By the end of 2025, Rever Automotive will add 200 dealerships, expand commercial vehicle offerings and enter new passenger car segments, Reuters quoted the Thai company’s CEO Pratarnwong Phornprapha as saying in a report today. Rever plans to have 200 dealership outlets…

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets an available Bronze Appearance Package, as well as some performance upgrades, for the new model year. The appearance package includes a bronze grille, badging, and 20-inch wheels. It’s available with Shadow Black, Star White Metallic, and new-for-2024 Eruption Green paint colors. Ford said a Mach-E GT with this package and the Extended Range battery pack will start at $60,990 before destination. The package also comes with an “opportunity for optional performance upgrade” that will yield the quickest 0-60 mph of any production Mach-E to date, according to Ford. Details will be released at…

This is the latest investment Leapmotor has received after announcing a 1.5 billion euro investment from Stellantis on October 26, with the subscription price a 70 percent premium to its closing price in Hong Kong today. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker Leapmotor has received investments from two local government funds, after it received an investment from European automotive giant Stellantis NV just about three months ago. Leapmotor entered into an H-share subscription agreement with the Zhejiang Jinhua city industry fund on January 19, and the company has agreed to issue H-shares totaling up to RMB 200…

The Tesla Cybertruck has always been and will probably continue to be a divisive vehicle for many years. From the day it was unveiled in prototype form back in 2019, people either hated or loved it. Now that the electric pickup is getting into the hands of more and more customers, we get a chance to see what the car is like to actually live with and not just go by the hype that surrounds the angular truck. Get Fully Charged Range questions persist about the Cybertruck The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck has received criticism for being much more expensive, and…

Eve Energy plans to set up an energy storage company in Malaysia and acquire new land parcels to begin construction of an energy storage plant. (Image credit: Eve Energy) Chinese lithium battery maker Eve Energy will build a new affiliate in Malaysia targeting the energy storage market, expanding its presence in the Southeast Asian country. An affiliate of Eve Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia’s Invest Kedah on January 15 in Huizhou, Guangdong province, where the battery maker is headquartered, according to a statement by the company today. Invest Kedah is the investment promotion arm of the Kedah…

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday. The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the Wagoneer S was first shown in concept form in September 2022 as one of three production-bound EVs, alongside the European-market Avenger and the more off-road-focused Recon. Jeep Wagoneer S Where the Recon aims to be a more rugged sibling to the Jeep Wrangler, the Wagoneer S will be a more upscale model that emphasizes both on-road performance and off-road capability. Jeep promises 600 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.5…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Funded Projects Will Lower EV Technology Costs, Increase Driving Range, and Build a Sustainable, Secure Domestic Battery Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced more than $131 million for projects to advance research and development (R&D) in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and charging systems, and funding for a consortium to address critical priorities for the next phase of widescale EV commercialization. The advanced battery consortium will work towards developing advanced technologies that will decarbonize transportation and support R&D…

The Xpeng brand will have a total of 10 models based on the SEPA 2.0 platform, many of which will be launched in 2024-2025. The Mona project’s A-class sedan is scheduled for launch in the second half of the year. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has a strong pipeline of new models over the next two years, including both Xpeng-branded models and new models from the Mona project, BofA Securities said. BofA held a conference call with Xpeng management to discuss the company’s business update and 2024 outlook, according to a January 16 research note sent to investors. “Xpeng…