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South Africa's electric vehicle charging network just proved that clean transportation is taking off on the continent. One major company alone powered enough charging sessions to drive 78 times around the globe.
A climate journalist in Ghana's second-largest city traded his car for an electric bicycle, turning his daily commute through congested streets into a living lesson on climate solutions. His quiet rides are sparking curious conversations across Kumasi.
Electric motorcycle company Spiro just secured $50 million to expand its clean transportation network across six African countries, where demand for electric bikes is surging. The company has grown from under 10,000 bikes in 2023 to 80,000 today, with 2,500 battery swapping stations making electric transport more accessible than ever.
A cargo aircraft designed to carry 345-foot wind turbine blades just announced its first flight date. WindRunner could unlock clean energy in places traditional trucks can't reach.
Electric vehicle adoption is thriving in unexpected ways, with used EV sales soaring 35% in 2025 even after federal tax credits ended. Owner satisfaction has also hit record highs, proving the EV transition is stronger than critics predicted.
Electric vehicles have quietly become cheaper than gas cars on used lots, and buyers are responding with a 21% sales surge. The shift is happening without fanfare while headlines claim EV demand has stalled.
Toyota just made getting an at-home EV charger as simple as snapping a few photos. The automaker partnered with Treehouse to handle everything from permits to installation for its growing electric vehicle lineup.
African electric mobility company Spiro just landed $50 million to grow its battery-swapping network across six countries. The funding signals that clean transportation solutions are gaining serious traction on the continent.
Toyota is accelerating its electric vehicle rollout with three new battery-powered models, including the first all-electric version of its popular Highlander SUV. After years of focusing on hybrids, the automaker is making a major bet on America's growing appetite for EVs.
Amazon just expanded its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% this year, racing toward its goal of 100,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Meanwhile, Australian innovators are keeping food fresh with solar-powered semi trailers that turn sunshine into refrigeration.
Electric vehicle charging provider Statiq just secured $18 million to blanket India with fast chargers and take their proven model global. The funding validates a scrappy startup that survived tough times by focusing on what works.
A major study of over 8,000 electric vehicles reveals their batteries are holding up remarkably well, with the average EV retaining 95% of its original battery capacity. Even cars with over 100,000 miles often maintain 88-95% battery health, suggesting most EV batteries will outlast the vehicles themselves.
California just hit a stunning milestone: the state now has 178,500 public EV charging stations, outnumbering its 120,000 gas nozzles. While federal climate policy reverses course, the Golden State is doubling down on electric mobility and proving a greener future is already here.
The University of Johannesburg is transforming petrol cars into electric vehicles, offering an affordable path to green mobility that doesn't rely on expensive imports. Their first project converts a tuk-tuk while training the next generation of EV engineers.
A Formula 1 engineer has created a pedal-electric vehicle that offers the weather protection and seating of a car with the eco-friendly footprint of a bike. The Elecy seats two passengers, travels 50 miles per charge, and can park anywhere a bicycle can.
A massive electric ferry in Australia just installed a state-of-the-art evacuation system that can rescue over 2,400 people. Hull 096 is set to revolutionize zero-emission water transport when it launches in 2026.
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.
A Kenyan startup is making electric motorcycles affordable by letting riders swap batteries instead of buying them, and a $5 million boost from the World Bank's investment arm could help spread this model across Africa. High upfront costs have kept most riders from going electric, but Arc Ride's pay-as-you-go approach is changing that.
Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire is ditching the premium playbook to launch an affordable, lightweight bike that could finally bring electric riding to the masses. The S4 Honcho represents the biggest shift yet for the Harley-Davidson spinoff, prioritizing accessibility over superbike specs.
Europe's favorite Toyota is getting an electric makeover. The Yaris, which sold over 167,000 units last year, will soon join the EV revolution alongside its sibling, the Corolla.
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