The June figures have been released and Australia is nudging 10% EV penetration. We are now where I was expecting us to be at the end of last year. The Tesla Model Y and the refreshed MG ZS EV arrived in November and boosted the figures, but the 10% bar seemed elusive. The first 5… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Australia Nudges 10% Electric Vehicle Penetration 002879
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Clean Technica: EVs At 24.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y 3rd Overall002878
June saw plugin EVs at 24.6% share in Germany, down from 26.0% year on year. Full electrics grew their share at a decent rate, up from 14.4% to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% YoY, still far down on the pre-2020… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs At 24.6% Share In Germany — Tesla Model Y 3rd Overall002878
Clean Technica: New Tesla Deals Cut $500 Off Model 3 and Model Y, $1000 Off Model S and X002877
Coming off the company’s best quarter ever in deliveries, Tesla doesn’t seem to be suffering from any issues with demand. And yet the company just unveiled a new wave of discounts on all four of its current models. As of today, the company is offering a $500 instant discount on any Model 3 or Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Tesla Deals Cut $500 Off Model 3 and Model Y, $1000 Off Model S and X002877
Clean Technica: Kentucky 1st To Mandate State-Funded EV Chargers Include Tesla Charge Ports002876
It’s been less than two months since Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) began being adopted by a number of automakers and charging companies. This week, however, the charging hardware also gained its first nod of approval from a state government, with Kentucky mandating the equipment on all new federally funded charging stations. Kentucky is set… Continue reading Clean Technica: Kentucky 1st To Mandate State-Funded EV Chargers Include Tesla Charge Ports002876
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S vs. Audi e-tron GT — Ultimate EV Battle Bracket 002875
In this episode of the CleanTechnica Ultimate EV Bracket Battle, we pit the standard-bearing grand-daddy of the modern EV movement against a slick, European upstart. It’s the Tesla Model S vs. the Audi e-tron GT, with CleanTechnica’s CEO, Zachary Shahan, championing the Model S while yours truly takes the side of the Audi e-tron GT.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S vs. Audi e-tron GT — Ultimate EV Battle Bracket 002875
Clean Technica: Former Tesla Battery Expert Leading Lyten Into New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Era002874
I was recently able to interview Celina Mikolajczak, Chief Battery Technology Officer at Lyten. Previously, she worked with Tesla for more than 6 years as a top battery engineer and manager. She’s also spent time at Panasonic, Uber, and Quantumscape. She’s excited about bringing lithium-sulfur batteries into a new era at Lyten, one in which… Continue reading Clean Technica: Former Tesla Battery Expert Leading Lyten Into New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Era002874
Cleantechnica: 10 Self-Driving Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans Coming To Austin This Year 002873
If you are out and about in Austin, Texas, later this year, you may see a Volkswagen ID. Buzz drive by with a large VW logo on the front doors and the words “Self Driving Vehicle” on its flanks. It will also have a bulge on the roof, but not one as large and unsightly… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 10 Self-Driving Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans Coming To Austin This Year 002873
Cleantechnica: The Tesla Magic — Part Enchantment, Part Wizardry 002872
Forget the dismal 2022. The Tesla magic is back. Shares jumped 7% to a new high for 2023 after the all-electric carmaker said its deliveries in the most recent quarter rose 83% compared with the same period last year. Tesla reduced prices several times on all of its 4 EVs — S, E, X, and… Continue reading Cleantechnica: The Tesla Magic — Part Enchantment, Part Wizardry 002872
Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.1% Of The UK — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller002871
June saw plugin EVs take 25.1% of the UK auto market, up from 21.6% year on year. Both full electrics and plugin hybrids grew volume at a healthy clip. Overall auto volume was 177,266 units, up some 26% YoY, but still well below pre-2020 norms. The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s bestselling vehicle in… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.1% Of The UK — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller002871
Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 16% Of World Auto Sales002870
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 50% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, rising to 1,057,00 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 firm in the Electric Disruption Zone. Year to date, plugin electric vehicle market… Continue reading Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 16% Of World Auto Sales002870