Cleantechnica: EV Charging & Road Trips — It’s Complicated 003001

When my wife and I bought Wylie, our Tesla Model Y, nearly two years ago, charging while away from home was not a major concern. We do the usual driving — groceries, doctors appointments, trips into town — on a regular basis, but seldom travel more than 20 miles from home. We have a 20… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EV Charging & Road Trips — It’s Complicated 003001

Clean Technica: Is Brand Loyalty Passé Now That We’ve Entered The Era Of Electric Vehicles?003000

My father was the shining star of automotive brand loyalty. He would only consider a Dodge product for his new car purchase. Over the years, he owned a Dodge Matador, a couple of Dodge Darts, a Dodge Coronet, and a Dodge Omni. My youngest brother today has a purple Dodge Charger, and my nephew drives… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is Brand Loyalty Passé Now That We’ve Entered The Era Of Electric Vehicles?003000

Cleantechnica: World EV Sales 15% Of World Auto Sales 002999

The rise of small EVs is finally happening Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 41% in July 2023 compared to July 2022, rising to 1,104,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (11% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firmly in the Electric Disruption… Continue reading Cleantechnica: World EV Sales 15% Of World Auto Sales 002999

Clean Technica: How Tesla Can Continue 50% Growth & Sell 2.7 Million Vehicles In 2024002998

I like to think of problems like an economist. I studied economics in college and taught economics at community college many years ago. In order for Tesla to increase its sales 50% next year (I realize that is a long-term goal and every year doesn’t have to be exactly 50%), it needs to both increase… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Tesla Can Continue 50% Growth & Sell 2.7 Million Vehicles In 2024002998

Clean Technica: Elon Musk Biography Reveals Internal Tesla Battle Regarding $25,000 Car & Robotaxis002997

An upcoming biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson isn’t even out yet — its official publication date is Monday, September 11 — but it has caused a storm of controversy already over reports that Musk personally ordered Starlink service shut off to Ukraine last year just as that beleaguered country was about to launch… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Biography Reveals Internal Tesla Battle Regarding $25,000 Car & Robotaxis002997

Cleantechnica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! — China EV Sales Report 002996

Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over 658,000 sales last month, up 31% year over year (YoY). That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 3.9 million units. Share-wise, with July showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 38% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for 26%… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! — China EV Sales Report 002996

Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report 002995

Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 234,000 plugin vehicles were registered in July in Europe — which is +48% year over year (YoY), the market’s highest growth since August 2021. Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +17%, as it is finally recovering from a couple… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules In Europe — Europe EV Sales Report 002995

Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.7% Share In France — Tesla Model Y Top002993

August saw plugin EVs take 25.7% share of the auto market in France, up from 21.0% year on year. The volume of full electric sales grew by almost 60% YoY.  Overall auto volume was 113,599 units, up 24% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms. August’s best selling full electric was the Tesla Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.7% Share In France — Tesla Model Y Top002993

Cleantechnica: 20,000 Tesla Universal EV Chargers Coming To Hilton Properties In North America 002992

Hilton is the second largest hotel chain in the world, with 6,200 hotels and 980,000 rooms in 118 countries. [Marriott is the largest, with 7,887 properties.] In the hotel business, the customer is king and no stone is left unturned in an effort to attract new clients. Today, September 7, Hilton announced it has reached… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 20,000 Tesla Universal EV Chargers Coming To Hilton Properties In North America 002992

Clean Technica: Lessons On Climate Disruption & Adaptation From New Zealand002991

For the past five weeks I’ve been living and traveling in New Zealand. The tiny Pacific Ocean nation of five million is an interesting microcosm of climate transformation, and some initial insights and perspectives were brought into relief around my recent talk in Christchurch on the south island. Why was I in Christchurch? For the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Lessons On Climate Disruption & Adaptation From New Zealand002991