Tesla federal inquiries are so frequent that we’ve become a bit desensitized when we see another one announced in the media. Yet, when news emerged of a federal automotive safety letter sent to Tesla recently, it seemed different. Partially, it’s because of a largely hidden Autopilot configuration under scrutiny — dubbed “Elon mode” by the… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Feds Want To Know More About Tesla Autopilot’s “Elon Mode” — Do You?002980
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Clean Technica: Following Tesla Deal, Malaysia “Open” To Other EV Investments002979
Tesla has been in ongoing discussions with a number of countries as it expands, but the automaker’s recent battery manufacturing deal with Malaysia comes with a major exemption. The establishment of a regional headquarters in the country is set to help bolster the electric vehicle battery industry in Southeast Asia, and officials say they’re open… Continue reading Clean Technica: Following Tesla Deal, Malaysia “Open” To Other EV Investments002979
Cleantechnica: Polestar Reaches Production Milestone 002978
Volvo-owned Polestar has been gaining production steam in recent months, with the company even reaching an important milestone. Still, it’s proving tougher to catch up with Tesla’s massive production efforts than some thought, and competition from other companies like BYD have only made it harder. Polestar recently celebrated its 150,000th battery-electric vehicle produced, with the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Polestar Reaches Production Milestone 002978
Clean Technica: Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event: Here’s How To Get An Invitation002977
Tesla updated its Referral Program this week to include a new and interesting perk — an invitation to attend the Cybertruck Delivery Event. Tesla started informing its customers about this new Cybertruck delivery event invite via an official email on Wednesday. This email was later shared widely on social media platforms like Reddit and X… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event: Here’s How To Get An Invitation002977
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi–Like Electric Truck From JAX Spotted In China 002976
According to a report from from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Federal Highway Administration, Freight Analysis, and as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2021, 87% of U.S. truck freight tonnage was shipped fewer than 250 miles (400 km). Trucks moved nearly 12 billion tons of freight domestically… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi–Like Electric Truck From JAX Spotted In China 002976
Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VII — VW ID.4 Wins In July002975
The overall German auto market had another positive month in July (+18% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+69% YoY, their highest growth rate this year). It’s an impressive result, especially considering that we are in the middle of the summer holiday season. That indicates we might be headed for a record month… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VII — VW ID.4 Wins In July002975
Clean Technica: 24% of New Cars In France Now Plugin Cars, Dacia Spring #1002973
Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 31,275 units, divided between 17,218 BEVs (or 13% share of the overall auto market) and 14,057 PHEVs (11% share of the auto market). The former jumped 46% year over year (YoY), while the latter were up by 30%. The 20… Continue reading Clean Technica: 24% of New Cars In France Now Plugin Cars, Dacia Spring #1002973
Clean Technica: 38% Of New Cars Now Plugin Cars In Netherlands! Skoda Enyaq #1 In July!002972
The Netherlands saw an increase in plugin registrations to 10,922 units in July, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 38% last month. That kept the year-to-date (YTD) score at 42%. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (25% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 43% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also… Continue reading Clean Technica: 38% Of New Cars Now Plugin Cars In Netherlands! Skoda Enyaq #1 In July!002972
Clean Technica: Tesloid Designs First-ever Camping Tent Made Exclusively for the Model Y | Save 10%002971
If you are a Model Y owner looking to take your camping experience to the next level or looking to camp with your Model Y for the very first time, Tesloid has designed the first of its kind custom tailored camping tent for the Model Y. The tent is tailored to fit every inch of… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesloid Designs First-ever Camping Tent Made Exclusively for the Model Y | Save 10%002971
Clean Technica: Tesla Shares Are On The Rise — Why? Analysts Debate002970
Shares of Tesla have taken an upward swing this week, with gains supported by upbeat trends for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite. Yet Tesla shares are making gains in a domino effect from bullish analyst notes as well. Baird analyst Ben Kallo put Tesla on his “best ideas” list this week, citing… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Shares Are On The Rise — Why? Analysts Debate002970