Cleantech & EV’s

The Seagull, which starts at about $10,000 in China, is getting an overhaul. And the upgrades are even bigger than expected. BYD Seagull EV is due for an overhaul Sold as the Dolphin Surf in places like Europe and the UK, and as the Dolphin Mini in other global markets, the Seagull is BYD’s lowest-priced electric car. BYD is known for its low-cost vehicles, but the Seagull is much cheaper than…

Volkswagen is taking its best-seller electric. The ID. Tiguan will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 as part of Volkswagen’s revamped lineup in 2027. When is Volkswagen launching the ID. Tiguan? With more than 950,000 models sold since they went on sale in 2021, the ID.4 and ID.5 have been among Volkswagen’s best-selling electric vehicles. As part of Volkswagen’s revamped lineup, the ID.4 and ID.5…

The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise gas prices by 76 cents a gallon and fuel use by 45%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally. Update: This article was originally published on September 2, with the change expected to be announced “soon.” On Saturday, it was…

Tesla officially launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi last night at its new dedicated factory in Nevada, a plant it says can build 50,000 electric trucks per year. The Class 8 truck was unveiled in 2017 with production promised for 2019. Seven years later, Tesla says deliveries “start now,” and it detailed a heavily redesigned truck in a 13-post thread on X. A factory built only…