Tesla will stop making the current version of the Model 3 sedan at its factory in Shanghai, China, on August 14 as it prepares to begin manufacturing the refreshed Highland version of the car, according to several media sources. On social media, Chris Zheng posted, “Giga Shanghai started production switchover, starting this week to produce… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Readies Model 3 Highland For Production In China, Faces Class Action Suit In California002938
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Cleantechnica: EV Road Trip & Charging Survey Results 002937
After the 4th of July, I wrote an article asking for people’s insights about their road trips using an EV and charging. Your responses were part hilarity, part unexpected, but for the most part, kinda boring — it seems taking a road trip in an EV just isn’t that challenging anymore. We got 83 responses… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EV Road Trip & Charging Survey Results 002937
Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!002936
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, rising to 1,260,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 19% share of the overall auto market (13% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone. Add another 900,000 units coming from plugless… Continue reading Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!002936
Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002935
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 311,000 plugin vehicles were registered in June in Europe — which is +42% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +19%, as it is finally recovering from a couple of bad years. Last month’s plugin vehicle… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002935
Clean Technica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002934
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over 700,000 sales last month, up 28% year over year (YoY). That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 3.2 million units. Share-wise, with June showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 38% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for 25%… Continue reading Clean Technica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002934
Clean Technica: EVs Take 23.3% Share In France — Dacia Spring Top002933
France saw EVs take 23.3% share of the auto market in July, up from 18.6% year on year. Plugin hybrids saw strong growth in share, with full electrics seeing modest growth. Overall auto volume, at 128,947 units, was up by some 20% YoY, though still below pre-2020 norms. The Dacia Spring was France’s bestselling full… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 23.3% Share In France — Dacia Spring Top002933
Cleantechnica: Tesla Acquires Wireless Charging Firm Wiferion 002932
During this year’s Investor Day event, Tesla shared a picture of a vehicle parked on top of a wireless charging platform in a garage, hinting that the company may be looking to head in that direction. Now, Tesla has officially acquired a wireless charging company based in Germany, which could have major implications for the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Acquires Wireless Charging Firm Wiferion 002932
Clean Technica: Now Might Be The Best Time To Go Electric002931
Tesla’s electric vehicles have had a record-breaking sales year in 2023, and even other automakers are starting to see buyer enthusiasm grow for their early electric releases. Last year, increasing EV sales were fueled in part by average gas prices topping $5 a gallon. Though, some auto experts are saying that now may be an… Continue reading Clean Technica: Now Might Be The Best Time To Go Electric002931
Clean Technica: Tesla Offering Auto Loans With 7-Year Financing In USA — And Why002930
Tesla has announced a new 84-month auto loan option for its customers in the U.S., giving buyers up to seven years of financing for new car purchases. The shift, which adds an additional year to Tesla’s previously available financing options, has a very specific reason for being added, according to CEO Elon Musk. A Tesla Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Offering Auto Loans With 7-Year Financing In USA — And Why002930
Clean Technica: Tesla’s Workaround To Unfriendly States? Build Showrooms On Tribal Lands002929
Over Tesla’s 20 years in business, the company has ruffled a few feathers from those who want to maintain the status quo. Of course, traditional automakers and fossil fuel companies were opposed to Tesla’s very existence from the beginning, for obvious reasons. Tesla showed the world that EVs could be both practical and fun. Traditional… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Workaround To Unfriendly States? Build Showrooms On Tribal Lands002929