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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. October saw plugin EVs take 33.3% share in Germany, up from 23.6% year on year. BEV volumes were up 48%, while PHEVs increased by 60%. Overall auto volume was 250,133 units, up some 8% YoY. The best-selling BEV was the Skoda Elroq. The October…
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Back to articles Updated: 24/4/2023 From the visibility of the charging station to the speed at which drivers can charge, the user experience can make a difference in retaining visitors at one charging station over another. We have selected the key features to consider when designing a DC charging station: Driver Experience and Visibility…
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BMW is charging into fall 2025 with major upgrades to its all-electric i4 lineup, delivering more range, more power, and a sharper edge across the board. The 2026 i4 eDrive40 is expected to top 300 miles of range – regardless of wheel size – while the high-performance variant gets a serious power bump and…
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India Electric Cars List 2025: Top EVs Ranked by Price & Performance Why 2025 Is a Game-Changer for Electric Vehicles in India Government Policies Fueling EV Adoption (FAME-II, PLI Scheme, Tax Benefits) Rising Charging Infrastructure & Consumer Confidence How We Compiled This 2025 Electric Car List ? Criteria: Range, Price, Charging Time, Safety, and…
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There will be no surprise here. People in the US rushed to buy electric cars in the 3rd quarter before the $7,500 US EV tax credit was disappeared, and that means there were a lot fewer people on the market to buy an electric…
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Toyota has given us our best look yet at the all-new 13th generation Toyota Corolla. The radical new five-door hatch was unwrapped at the Tokyo motor show with confirmation the next Corolla hatch, sedan and wagon will be offered with EV power for the first time. All-new from the ground up, the new Corolla…
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What is OCPP? OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol. It is an open-source, free-of-cost communication protocol created by the Open Charge Alliance (OCA) that enables EV charging stations and central management systems to connect and communicate. In other words, it allows various EV charger brands and software platforms to speak with one another,…
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Porsche has unveiled the all-electric Macan GTS, the performance-focused addition to its Macan Electric lineup that leans into sharper handling and sports-car acceleration while keeping the SUV’s everyday usability. The GTS pairs a potent rear-axle motor with a front motor in a rear-biased layout, producing 380 kW in normal operation and up to 420…
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Component Material Benefit Front Subframe Aluminum Lightweight rigidity Rear Axle Steel-Aluminum mix Improved balance Brakes Cast iron with optional PCCB (carbon-ceramic) Fade resistance Wheels 20-inch alloy Weight optimization This design philosophy reflects Porsche’s commitment to purity of motion — a car that communicates seamlessly with the driver. Interior Tech and Infotainment While the Boxster…
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Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The forces that do not like electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming bolder. The ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) started by asking to tax the Chinese competition extra to compensate for their government subsidies, a normal request to create a level playing field. In theory,…
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Charging your EV at home using the free electricity generated by rooftop solar panels dramatically decreases your carbon footprint. But that’s not the only thing installing a solar EV charging system can positively impact. The cost savings associated with using solar energy for home EV charging can be significant, not to mention long-lasting –…
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GWM is unleashing a plug-in hybrid onslaught that extends from the suburbs to the outback with a range of fuel miser SUVs utilising the brand’s Hi4 and Hi4-T PHEV technology. Part of “a comprehensive brand refresh in Australia and New Zealand” the newcomers include a sharply priced rechargeable version of the Haval H6 mid-sized…
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