Through the first seven months of 2023, Volkswagen sold more electric cars in Germany than Tesla. Although, the final tallies are very similar. According to Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, Tesla outsold all rivals in 2022 and during the first six months of 2023, but strong sales in July — helped in part by deliveries… Continue reading Clean Technica: Volkswagen Outsells Tesla In Germany, ID.3 Sales Surge In China002949
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Clean Technica: Is Buying An Electric Vehicle Becoming More Affordable?002947
Even as electric vehicles grow more popular, many consumers are still holding out for the sticker price to be right. However, with a handful of automakers following Tesla’s price cuts throughout this year as well as federal and state incentives, some note that EVs are quickly approaching general affordability in the U.S. public. Despite many… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is Buying An Electric Vehicle Becoming More Affordable?002947
Clean Technica: Tesla To Build Semi Megacharging Stations From Texas To California — Maybe002946
Last year, Tesla unveiled its electric Semi in an initial order for PepsiCo at the company’s Modesto distribution facility. Now, as the company looks to expand the reach of the electric Semis, Tesla has requested funding from the U.S. government to build nine Megacharging stations, which are expected to run from Texas to California. Image… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla To Build Semi Megacharging Stations From Texas To California — Maybe002946
Clean Technica: Elon Musk Issues Statement As Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Steps Down002945
Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has officially stepped down, as shown in a filing made public this week. The automaker has already named a replacement for Kirkhorn, though it remains to be seen what the now-former CFO will go on to do. Kirkhorn has stepped down as the CFO at Tesla, though he will… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Issues Statement As Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Steps Down002945
Cleantechnica: EVs Take 26% Share In Germany — First BMW i5 Deliveries002944
July saw plugin EVs take 26% share in Germany, up from 25.5% year on year. Behind the apparently scant growth, full electrics grew market share by 1.43× to 20.0%, whereas plugin hybrids lost share. Overall auto volume was 243,277 units, up by 18% year on year, though still below long-term seasonal norms (over 300,000). The… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EVs Take 26% Share In Germany — First BMW i5 Deliveries002944
Cleantechnica: How Tesla’s Delicate “Dynamic Pricing” Model Works 002943
Tesla began 2023 by making major price cuts to its entire lineup, subsequently charging its record-breaking sales in the first and second quarters of the year. The automaker’s multiple rounds of price cuts throughout this year have opened up discussions about what some call “dynamic pricing,” as a part of the company’s unique direct-to-consumer sales… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How Tesla’s Delicate “Dynamic Pricing” Model Works 002943
Clean Technica: Disappointing Dip — July EV Update for Australia & New Zealand002942
Despite the evidence in front of my own eyes — electric vehicles are everywhere on the roads — it appears that EV sales have dipped in Australia in the month of July to a disappointing 7% penetration of new vehicles sold. Let’s hope it is just due to the delivery cycle. Meanwhile, in New Zealand,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Disappointing Dip — July EV Update for Australia & New Zealand002942
Clean Technica: First Ride In A Tesla Model S Converts Petrolhead & Inspires Him To Start An Electric Vehicle Festival002941
BJ Birtwell founded the Electrify Expo in 2019. However, he had to wait to host the first event until 2021 due to coronavirus-induced lockdowns. He already had a background in organizing and producing large live events, including concerts and live brand activations. A lot of the events he ran were in the motorsports and powersports… Continue reading Clean Technica: First Ride In A Tesla Model S Converts Petrolhead & Inspires Him To Start An Electric Vehicle Festival002941
Clean Technica: Breaking — Used Tesla Model 3 Now Eligible For The $4,000 Used Vehicle Tax Credit!002940
I was doing research for another article and I stumbled upon something that hasn’t been announced or publicized yet. Tesla used vehicles are now eligible for the the $4,000 tax credit in the US! I’m updating the articles I wrote 7 months ago and 1 month ago on this important subject for lower income people… Continue reading Clean Technica: Breaking — Used Tesla Model 3 Now Eligible For The $4,000 Used Vehicle Tax Credit!002940
Clean Technica: UK EV Share At 24.1%, BEVs Double — Model Y Top002939
July saw the UK’s EV share at 24.1% of the auto market, up from 16.7% year on year. Full electrics were up in volume 88% YoY, to over 23,000 units. Overall auto volume was 143,921 units, up 28% YoY, though still below pre-2020 norms. The bestselling EV in July was again the Tesla Model Y.… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK EV Share At 24.1%, BEVs Double — Model Y Top002939