However, the Trump administration has made funding at the federal level difficult for states to access. In February, the Trump administration suspended funding from the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Several states and nonprofit organizations, including Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and Plug in America, have since sued the government for withholding the … Continue reading “This map of fast EV charging ports in rural America reveals some big gaps”
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AESC has stopped construction on two U.S. battery manufacturing facilities. The company was in the process of investing $3.6 billion in the two new factories. This is seen as a direct result of import tariffs and the cooling of EV demand in the United States. The Chinese-owned battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC) had … Continue reading “Why Another Battery Maker Slammed The Brakes On More U.S. Plants”
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Can a Hot Hatch EV Built For the Track Also Be a Good Everyday Driver? When Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity in April 2024 to drive the all-new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on a race track, we jumped at the chance. Our experience is linked at the end of this story. But how … Continue reading “Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N”
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China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11 … Continue reading “BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales”
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Allison Transmission has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dana’s Off-Highway business for approximately $2.7 billion. The acquisition, anticipated to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, aims to expand Allison’s existing powertrain and electrification product lines, significantly enhancing capabilities in hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial applications. … Continue reading “Allison Transmission to acquire Dana’s off-highway business, expanding EV and hybrid drivetrain capabilities”
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A fleet of 100 Fiat 500e EVs will get Ample’s battery swap tech. The fleet will be part of Stellantis’ Free2move mobility provider. Ample’s swap stations can put a freshly charged battery in an EV in just five minutes. Spain’s electric car sharing scene just got a little more interesting thanks to Stellantis and San … Continue reading “These Fiat 500e EVs Can Swap A New Battery In Just Five Minutes”
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Searching for Ways to Avoid Rear-End Accidents This article may contain affiliate links. Charleston, West Virginia, might not be one of the biggest cities in the country, but when it comes to traffic, things can still get pretty hectic. Between the tight city roads, regular commuter rush hours and unpredictable Appalachian weather, it’s no surprise … Continue reading “Tailgating and Other Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents”
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Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and out, and additional upgrades. It’s also GM’s first vehicle with a built-in NACS port, unlocking access to Tesla Superchargers. Cadillac unveils 2026 Optiq-V EV prices … Continue reading “Cadillac’s new Optiq-V is an entry-level luxury sports EV with a Tesla NACS port”
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California’s biggest virtual power plant is facing over $100 million in funding cuts due to the state’s ongoing budget crisis, threatening the long-term viability of a program that can act as a crucial release valve for the state’s overburdened power grid. The Demand Side Grid Support program pays electric customers who reduce their energy use or who provide … Continue reading “California’s successful virtual power plant program faces big budget cuts”
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Prices for lithium-ion battery packs fell 20% in 2024, the largest drop since 2017, according to a study from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Cheaper batteries mean cheaper EVs, and electric cars and trucks remain the main driver of battery demand. China’s price advantage is widening over the rest of the world. The war for a … Continue reading “EV Batteries Got 20% Cheaper Last Year”