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Electric vehicles aren't just competing anymore—they're winning. In California, EVs claimed the top spot in five different vehicle categories last year, signaling a major shift in what Americans want to drive.
Nigeria is supercharging its path to cleaner transportation by adding electric vehicles to its national compressed natural gas program. The move gives millions of Nigerians two affordable, eco-friendly alternatives to expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
Malaysia's national postal service is putting the country's first fully autonomous electric delivery vehicle on the road. The six-month trial could pave the way for driverless logistics across the nation.
The US Army is partnering with electric truck makers to test hybrid military vehicles that run quietly on batteries but carry gas generators for extended missions. The shift could slash fuel costs and eliminate dozens of fuel truck companies.
Volkswagen just handed over its two millionth all-electric vehicle, marking a huge leap in the company's transformation from traditional carmaker to electric vehicle leader. The milestone ID.3 was delivered in Dresden this week, celebrating over a decade of electric innovation.
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South African companies are switching to electric vehicles not for environmental credits, but because the math finally works. Fleet operators are saving hundreds of thousands of rands over five years compared to traditional vehicles.
A construction vehicle manufacturer slashed cabin emissions by up to 42% by ditching welding for high-tech glue. The swap made vehicles lighter, stronger, and cleaner without sacrificing safety.
The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.
Hyundai's new electric vehicle plant in Ellabell, Georgia represents the state's biggest economic development project ever, bringing thousands of jobs and workforce training opportunities to the region. The factory is already producing vehicles that will drive the clean energy transition across America.
Colombia jumped to third place in Latin America for electric vehicle sales in 2025, selling nearly 20,000 fully electric cars and doubling its market in just one year. The country now leads the region with clean vehicles making up over a third of all new car sales.
New York State now has over 323,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered, supported by 20,000 public charging ports across 5,250 locations. The state is investing nearly $3 billion to make the electric vehicle transition easier for everyone.
New York just boosted its electric vehicle rebate program with $30 million in fresh funding, making it easier for drivers to switch to cleaner cars. The state-backed rebates offer up to $2,000 off at the dealership, while electric vehicle owners save hundreds annually on fuel costs.
For the first time ever, Europeans bought more electric cars than petrol vehicles in a single month, marking a turning point in clean transportation. December 2025 saw 217,898 battery electric vehicles registered across the EU, edging out the 216,492 petrol cars sold.
New York City now operates the largest electrified law enforcement fleet in North America with over 1,000 vehicles serving city agencies. The milestone puts NYC five years ahead of its goal to fully electrify enforcement vehicles by 2030.
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Electric vehicle maker Rivian is rapidly scaling production from 10,000 to over 100,000 vehicles, powered by a "try fast" culture that sets it apart from traditional automakers. Chief Operating Officer Javier Varela reveals how people and culture are driving this ambitious growth.
South Korea will deploy 200 self-driving cars across an entire city for the first time, racing to catch up with China's autonomous vehicle technology. The project pairs Hyundai's vehicles with Samsung's insurance coverage to gather real-world data needed for commercialization.
A breakthrough battery technology just passed real-world vehicle testing with enough range to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a single charge. The solid-state batteries could make electric vehicles practical for even the longest road trips.
A decade after its founding, Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO just built its one millionth car, marking a stunning rise in the global shift to clean transportation. The milestone signals China's emergence as a major force in the worldwide electric vehicle revolution.
Ethiopia just unveiled a bold plan to transform its entire transport system with electric vehicles and renewable energy. The move promises cleaner air, new jobs, and a blueprint for green growth across the nation.
Electric vehicles just claimed nearly half of all new car sales in Australia for the first time, putting a climate goal once dismissed as impossible within striking distance. The May milestone shows clean transportation is accelerating faster than experts predicted.
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