A new lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery promises more than 600 miles of CLTC range. Chinese automaker FAW claims to have installed the battery in a production vehicle already. Still, the cost and launch timeline remain unclear. Even though traditional lithium-ion batteries are firmly in the lead as the default power source for electric vehicles, alternative chemistries … Continue reading “How Does This Chinese EV Offer 620 Miles Of Range? The Secret Is A New Battery Chemistry”
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Verge Motorcycles is developing what it claims is first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can’t sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery timeline for new orders has been pushed to the end of the year, though there’s some … Continue reading “Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)”
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are having their moment as the world moves ahead toward sustainable transportation. Ferrari’s latest evolution toward electrification is a transformative move for the brand, reflecting regulatory pressure and shifting consumer values. Central to the transition is its use of recycled aluminum in vehicle construction in the company’s first EV–the Ferrari Electtrica. The … Continue reading “How Ferrari Is Using Recycled Aluminum for Its First All-Electric Supercar”
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The world’s first all-solid-state battery on a production motorcycle will be available in the U.S. this year, Verge Motorcycles claims. Developed by Finland-based Donut Lab, the battery gets 400 watt-hours per kilogram of energy density. Donut says it can charge in just five minutes and is not prone to fires. The first vehicle in the … Continue reading “This Is The First EV With Solid-State Batteries You'll Be Able To Buy In America”
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Interview: Thomas McIntyre Schultz Volvo has long been known for building safe cars with innovative engineering. Ask pretty much anyone who has owned one, and they will tell you the confidence they get from driving a safe, well-built car was a major reason for their decision to go with Volvo. This year (2025) is the … Continue reading “News: Volvo Marks 70 Years in the U.S., Looks Forward”
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Porsche usually under-promises and over-delivers when it comes to the driving range of its electric vehicles. The Taycan offers impressive real-world range and is among the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. After issues on early model year Taycan batteries, the latest version packs some clever engineering. If you’re a driving enthusiast and an electric vehicle-lover, … Continue reading “Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster”
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Is the Electric Escalade Line-up Now Complete? Clean Fleet Report will have the opportunity to drive the much awaited, all-new and all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ next week, so look for a Flash Drive story on our experience right after that. However, big news can’t wait, so Cadillac scooped themselves by announcing the addition of … Continue reading “News: 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL EV”
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New Tweaks for the Most Off-Road and Rugged Forester Subaru introduced North America to the upgraded 2026 Forester Wilderness this week. The Wilderness trim level is a sub-brand of Subaru designed for off-roading and adventure. It was first introduced on the Outback in 2021 and was expanded to include the Forester in 2022 and the … Continue reading “News: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness”
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Hybrid Power To Make On- and Off-Road Driving More Fun Subaru introduced the new 2025 Forester Hybrid today to North America. Clean Fleet Report was invited to look, but not drive, the car. We’ll be back to drive it sometime later in 2025. Until then, here is what we know. 2025 Forester Hybrid The first … Continue reading “News: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid”
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Is An Electric Change Coming to America’s Longest Running Race Series? Oh Boy, Ford is at it again! First, the company has the temerity to name its first all-electric SUV after the iconic gasoline-burning, fire-breathing Mustang. Now, they have replaced the V8 in a NASCAR Cup Car with the Mach-E electric powertrain. Ford showed its … Continue reading “News: 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR Demonstrator”