Tag: World Car Of the Year
EV Sales in Australia — April Update
Compared with March 2025, plug-in vehicle sales dropped slightly in both New Zealand and Australia in April. In Australia, 8,628 cars with a plug were sold, making up 9.3% of the market (6.4% BEV — 6027 units; 2.9% PHEV — 2601 units). In New Zealand, 649 cars with a plug … [continued]
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VW ID. Buzz Wins Two Notable Awards
I clearly love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. As I mentioned in my video interview with some new owners, I think it’s now my favorite electric vehicle (i.e., favorite vehicle). It’s a perfect kind of blend of the iconic hippie van and a fun, modern electric vehicle. The colors are absorbing, … [continued]
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Kia EV Sales Crash in USA — Because of Manufacturing Change?
I was very disappointed today when checking Kia’s US EV sales numbers for April. They crashed — hard. Kia EV6 sales were down from 2,051 sales in April 2024 to 656 sales in April 2025. Kia EV6 sales were down from 1,572 sales in April 2024 to 232 sales in … [continued]
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BYD Dolphin Mini, The Car the US Will Never Have, Secures World Urban Car Award
BYD had already been nominated twice to the World Car Awards. This year, it happened: BYD became the first Chinese automaker to clinch a prestigious World Car Award. The spotlight shone on the BYD Seagull (also known elsewhere as the Dolphin Mini) as it was announced as the 2025 World … [continued]
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Top 7 Stories in the Cleantech Revolution
It’s been a busy month, and a busy year. We’ve had some great cleantech news, but also some challenging news. Below are 7 top stories to highlight this week, as well as another 20 honorable mentions. California AB 942. Ugh. This is why we can’t have nice things. California is … [continued]
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