There has been a lot of hype in recent months about EV sales growth slowing. As we’ve discussed here on CleanTechnica, the story actually varies geographically and by brand. Some brands are seeing sales rise quickly, while others (most notably Tesla) are seeing them stall or shrink. News this week ... [continued] The post NIO & XPENG Smart EV...

April saw plugin EVs take a 56.9% share in Sweden, up modestly YoY from 55.7%. The BEV share fell slightly YoY, while PHEV share climbed higher. Overall auto volume was 21,977 units, up some 7% YoY. The new Volvo EX30 was March’s bestselling BEV, its first time in the top ... [continued] The post EVs Take 56.9% Share In Sweden — Volvo EX30 Is The...

Wooden wind turbine blades can outperform conventional composites while reducing costs and improving recycling rates. The post Elegant Wind Turbine Blades Made Of Wood Can Outperform Composites appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. The post SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Energy...

Kia has some great electric vehicle news. It just reached a new monthly EV sales record for itself in the United States. In fact, the company’s US EV sales increased 61% compared to their previous monthly sales record, which was in April 2022 (yes, two years ago). The Kia EV9 ... [continued] The post Kia EV Sales Soar To New Monthly Sales Record...

Once you’re ready to drive electric (we hope we helped convince you in our last post), you’ll have to determine how and where to charge your new electric ride. 80% of charging happens at home and 20% at destination and fast chargers, which are essential for road trips. Today we’ll ... [continued] The post Charging At Home & On The Road: How...