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XPeng has switched on what it calls the world’s first automated production line for advanced humanoid robots, and its IRON robot walked off that line under its own power. The Chinese automaker says the line runs with mor
On the morning of September 8th in Guangzhou, China, XPENG’s IRON humanoid robot autonomously walked off the production line. While much of America is getting ready to return to work from the Labor Day holiday, the resul
The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution Carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars are six times higher, on average, than official tests suggest, accordin
China’s clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it’s meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time. more…
I’ve been working in the electric bike industry for nearly two decades, and publicly reviewing e-bikes for around half of that. I used to say I’ve touched hundreds of e-bikes, but now that I’ve lost count, I wouldn’t be
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is working with leading transportation nonprofit CALSTART to roll out a $45 million incentive program to help electrify the port’s operators’ heavy truck fleets. more…
A Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and hit a Honda Civic turning left through the intersection. The Civic’s driver, 82-year-old Stephen Field, was killed. Police reported it as a car tha
Kia expanded its electric GT lineup with the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT, now on sale. more…
IFA Berlin showcases a wide range of innovation. Many companies tout AI as the latest catch phrase. But XPENG brought technical details and insights into physical AI within current and upcoming products that will soon be
New questions continue to surface, days after the limited launch of the Tesla Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas on September 3. The post Even More Questions Swirl Around Tesla Cybercab Rollout appeared first on CleanTec
This is one of my favorite reports we regularly publish here at CleanTechnica. I publish quarterly EV sales reports for the United States regarding the top selling EV models and the auto brands and auto groups selling th
In a report dated September 6, 2026, the International Council On Clean Transportation (ICCT) claimed that operating an electric car in Europe in 2025 cost one third less than operating a conventional gasoline or diesel