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The Deepal S07 SUV, available in EREV and BEV variants, replaces the S7 to better align with the company’s global strategy. (Deepal S07. Image credit: Deepal) Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) unit of Changan Automobile, has rolled out its new model Deepal S07 to target global markets. Deepal launched the Deepal S07 SUV (sport utility vehicle) in China at an event yesterday evening as its next-generation global strategic model, which continues to offer extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) options. Deepal’s previously available models in China include the SL03 series of electric sedans, the S7 SUV,…
For the first time, Porsche has officially shown off the fourth-generation Cayenne, albeit with heavy camouflage. But it’s no secret that this time, it’s also a rival to the likes of Tesla and Rivian when it goes on sale sometime in 2025 or 2026. But Porsche’s also got a back-up plan of sorts if those buyers aren’t ready to go fully electric. Unlike the Porsche Macan, which now exists solely as an EV (some older gas units are still on sale in the U.S.), Porsche is taking no such risks with the Cayenne. That means adopting a multi-pronged approach by offering…
The Inflation Reduction Act’s $4,000 tax credit is certainly a godsend for used EV buyers on a budget. However, despite the program being one of the highlights of the IRA’s plug-in vehicle-positive policies, used car shoppers haven’t had the easiest time actually getting the money in their hot little hands. Well, things have gotten easier. One of the biggest online used car dealership chains, Carvana, announced that it has streamlined its buying process. The EV tax credit can now be factored right into the price. The Inflation Reduction Act Covers Used Cars The IRA’s incentives also include used cars. Used…
Which luxury electric SUV would you choose, the Acura ZDX or Cadillac Lyriq? After slashing financing rates, the Acura ZDX may be a better buy than the Cadillac Lyriq or Chevy Blazer EV. With up to $7,200 off a fully loaded ZDX, Acura looks to take a piece of the EV market. Acura first revealed it was launching the ZDX, its first fully electric vehicle, in 2022. The ZDX is based on GM’s Ultium platform, the same one underpinning the Cadillac Lyriq. A year later, Acura officially unveiled the ZDX. Acura said its first all-electric vehicle would be available in…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Below is a roundup of more cleantech news, stories that didn’t grab enough attention for their own standalone article but seem important to highlight nonetheless. This week, Cadillac’s new design strikes a balance between luxury and sustainability, appealing to a certain segment of the automotive culture while also evoking a glamorous 1950s road trip. On the other side of the world, mini EVs demonstrate a very different preference or culture. Also, while the short film below reminds us of how Hollywood glamorized road vacations…
The electric vehicle market in Europe was a bit of a mixed bag in the first half of 2024, with big winners and big losers. However, the number of registrations for all-electric cars was 2% higher compared to the first half of 2023, with just under 950,000 EVs hitting the streets, according to Jato Dynamics. That’s not a record-breaking achievement by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s still growth. By comparison, the total number of new car registrations in the 28 European countries covered by Jato (including gasoline, diesel, hybrid, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models) went up 4% in…
Ford’s CEO acknowledged small EVs are key to mass adoption and profitability Ford currently doesn’t make a small EV in the U.S. Ford was a proponent of pickup trucks and SUVs, killed its cars and small SUVs Ford is shifting away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning pickup truck to emphasize smaller models in response to high battery costs, reports Business Insider. After declaring that Americans needed to move away from “monster vehicles” like the pickup trucks and SUVs that are currently Ford’s bread and butter, CEO Jim Farley told investors in an earnings call Wednesday that the smaller…
Addionics developed a new foil current collector General Motors’ GM Ventures backed Addionics with funding Addionics plans to build a factory in the U.S. A startup aims to make EV batteries cheaper by focusing on an oft-overlooked battery component. Addionics, which is backed by General Motors’ GM Ventures venture-capital arm, has developed a new foil current collector, updating a component that “hasn’t changed much in 30 years,” CEO Moshiel Biton said in a recently published interview with TechCrunch. BMW cylindrical battery cells Current collectors help gather ions in battery cells, a process Addionics believes can be improved by creating aluminum…
BYD has launched the Song L DM-i and the 2025 Song Plus DM-i, the second batch of DM 5.0-powered hybrid models after the Seal 06 DM-i and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedans. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has rolled out two new models to its best-selling Song family, both equipped with the latest DM 5.0 hybrid system. The Chinese new energy-vehicle (NEV) maker officially launched the Song L DM-i and 2025 Song Plus DM-i at today’s event, with both SUV (sport utility vehicle) models starting at RMB 135,800 ($18,770). They are the second batch of hybrid models to switch to…
EVs are still the future The sudden revival of plug-in hybrids is predicted to peak at 10% of the market Sales of PHEVs is predicted to call as battery prices drop and EVs become less expensive Plug-in hybrids are experiencing a sales resurgence, but they’re unlikely to surpass EVs in the long term, predicts Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Sales of plug-in hybrids have grown in recent years, boosted by popularity in China, and BNEF now expects them to achieve a higher peak market share than in previous analysis. However, that market share will likely peak at 10% of the global…