Month: October 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — At NIO’s avante garde showroom at the iconic Metz Building the cars designed by Kris Tomasson contrast perfectly with facade of the building and complement its shiny interiors. As the third quarter of 2025 drew to a close, ... [continued]

China is tightening the regulations that determine which new electric and plug-in hybrid cars qualify for purchase incentives.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Kia EV5 is designed to support active lifestyles by providing maximum versatility Model is a key strategic piece in brand’s drive to accelerate access to electric mobility Electric SUV available in Long Range 2WD, with Standard and Long Range AWD to follow Responsive handling and swift acceleration contribute ... [continued]

Over the weekend BYD introduced a refreshed Han, increasing the battery range of the DM-I (PHEV) to 245 km (152 mi), almost doubling the battery range. More than many early BEV’s and enough range to cover typical weekly usage with a couple of charges. In addition, fuel efficiency once the battery is depleted increased to 3.44 l/100 km (68 mpg). On the BEV Han, range increased to 635 km (394 mi) on mainstream models and 705 km (438 mi) on the top spec, up from 605 km and 701 km on previous models.While new product was being launched, China announced significant regulatory changes: in order to qualify for the purchase tax  exemption, PHEVs would need to have a range of at least 100 km (62 mi) and BEVs would have to meet stricter efficiency targets. Several other regulatory announcements, particularly around pricing, and product announcements were also made over the weekend, with more anticipated. Looking at product and regulation together helps to illustrate BYD's overall position in the changing Chinese market, with implications that extend beyond their borders.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. 27 leading green fuel producers call for leaders to adopt the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework and to provide specific incentives for green e-fuels. 27 leading green fuel producers are calling on IMO delegates to seize a ‘once-in-a-generation’ ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Here at the nonprofit-led Advanced Water Heating Initiative, we are heat pump water heater dorks. Our favorite day of the year is Heat Pump Water Heater Day — which this year falls on October 23. That whole day and really ... [continued]

One Tesla influencer says Tesla cutting out Autosteer allows it to nudge more buyers towards purchasing Full Self-Driving.