August saw plugin EVs take over 60% share in Sweden, significantly up from 46% year on year. Full electrics alone took over 40% of the market, with plugin hybrids almost 20%. Overall auto volume was 23,871 units, up some 16% YoY, but still well below pre-2020 seasonal norms (typically close to 30,000). The Tesla Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take Over 60% Share In Sweden — Tesla Model Y Top002983
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Clean Technica: New Tesla Model 3 Highland Improvements & Specs002982
The new Tesla Model 3 Highland is here at last. Rumored to be in the works for a loooooooong time, it was finally introduced today. Does it live up to expectations? It depends on what you expected from Tesla’s first thorough Model 3 refresh. Let’s stroll through what’s new to see if it’s better or… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Tesla Model 3 Highland Improvements & Specs002982
Cleantechnica: What Makes Your Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y Go (Video)002981
Tired of hearing about business deals, “stonks,” and the personal life of Elon Musk? Me, too (hopefully it’s not just me). While those things can be important at times, that’s the kind of stuff bean counters love. Me? I’m an old-school car girl. While the bankers and accountants among us were doing whatever they did… Continue reading Cleantechnica: What Makes Your Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y Go (Video)002981
Clean Technica: The Feds Want To Know More About Tesla Autopilot’s “Elon Mode” — Do You?002980
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
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