Leaked: Car Industry’s Latest Demands Could Cost EU Extra €74 Billion In Oil Imports
A leaked ACEA position paper urges EU ministers to weaken 2030 car CO₂ targets by averaging them over five years and scrapping the utility‑factor credit for plug‑in hybrids. Transport & Environment estimates the move would freeze battery‑electric vehicle (BEV) market share at about 21% through the decade, far below the 57% target, and add roughly $80 billion in oil imports between 2026 and 2035. The German government has already signaled support for the proposal, raising concerns that Europe’s electrification timeline will slip as demand for cheaper EVs stalls.
Tesla Sitting on Record Inventory
Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles in Q1 2026 but delivered only 358,023, creating a 50,000‑vehicle surplus—the largest inventory gap in its history. The excess represents about 12% of production and 14% of deliveries, signaling a shift from years when demand consistently...
Some Positive US EV Sales News, and Some Questions — YouTube Show
In a recent CleanTechnica YouTube discussion, host Larry Evans and co‑host review a series of upbeat U.S. electric‑vehicle (EV) sales reports. Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 saw a year‑to‑date sales rebound, Kia’s EV lineup is holding steady, and Cadillac’s luxury EVs posted growth...
VinFast Rolls Out EV Rental Program For Drivers In Indonesia & The Philippines
VinFast launched an electric‑vehicle rental program for ride‑hailing and transport drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, complementing its existing purchase options. The scheme offers low‑deposit, long‑term contracts with daily rates of about $21 (IDR 312,500) in Indonesia and $18 (PHP 1,000) in...
Hawaii Sustainability Expo: The Importance of an Experience-Based Event for the Future of Clean Energy — with Life of the...
Bill McKibben, co‑founder of 350.org, highlighted that solar and wind have become cheaper than fossil fuels and urged faster action at the Hawaii Sustainability Expo. The three‑day event, April 24‑26, 2026, offers a $7 ticket price and combines a Pro...
Cummins, Alstom, and the Long Tail of Hydrogen Mistakes
Cummins and Alstom have both stumbled on hydrogen, but their exposures differ. Cummins spread its capital across fuel cells, electrolyzers and other pathways, only to see hydrogen demand stay weak and subsidy‑dependent, prompting write‑downs and a halt to new commercial...
Chevy Equinox EV Sales Almost Hold Up, But Blazer EV Sales Crash
Chevrolet’s EV lineup showed mixed Q1 2026 results, with the budget‑friendly Equinox EV holding steady while the Blazer EV collapsed. Equinox EV sold 9,589 units, a modest 7.2% decline despite the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit. Blazer EV...
EV Driver “Fills Up” For Less Than $30 On Road Trip
A Kia EV6 driver reported a road trip from South Carolina to Louisiana where a full charge cost less than $30 and took under 30 minutes. Using apps such as PlugShare, Kia Map, Tesla and ChargePoint, he found stations quickly...