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
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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
Clean Technica: Revel All-Electric Tesla Rideshare Service Passes One Million Rides, 300 EVs, 1000 Drivers002928
Revel, the all-electric rideshare service based in New York, just celebrated its one millionth ride since the service rolled out in New York City just two years ago. Who was the lucky passenger to take that millionth ride? None other than New York Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Schumer took the opportunity to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Revel All-Electric Tesla Rideshare Service Passes One Million Rides, 300 EVs, 1000 Drivers002928
Cleantechnica: Sweden’s EVs take 59.9% – BYD Atto 3 Bestseller 002927
Sweden’s July auto market saw plugin EVs take 59.9% share, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics grew share YoY, and plugin hybrids remained flat. Overall auto volume was 17,300 units, down 3% YoY. The BYD Atto 3 was the best selling vehicle of any single powertrain in July. Sweden’s EVs take 59.9% July’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s EVs take 59.9% – BYD Atto 3 Bestseller 002927
Cleantechnica: The Rise & Rise of BYD in Australia — One Person’s Story 002926
Last month, sales of the BYD overtook the Tesla Model 3 to make it the second highest selling electric vehicle in Australia, behind the Tesla Model Y, of course. Driving on the roads in Brisbane, the BYD Atto 3 is making its presence felt. We see them wherever we go out. They are still outnumbered… Continue reading Cleantechnica: The Rise & Rise of BYD in Australia — One Person’s Story 002926
Clean Technica: Butts In Seats From Referrals Or Tesla Advertising — Why Not Both?002925
In this article, I cover the latest developments in Tesla’s constantly changing referral program, and how that fits in with the ongoing debate on how best to promote electric vehicles to the masses. A couple days ago, Tesla added yet another way for Tesla owners to earn Tesla credits (100 credits being worth about $6)… Continue reading Clean Technica: Butts In Seats From Referrals Or Tesla Advertising — Why Not Both?002925
Cleantechnica: No, You Won’t Be Flying In Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Planes 002924
Throwing Money At Hydrogen Aviation Won’t Make It Safe Or Sensible This week I had an excellent discussion related to hydrogen as an aviation fuel. A master’s thesis candidate assembled a panel of experts to enable her thesis, and I was delighted to participate as the acknowledged “It ain’t gonna fly” representative among a panel… Continue reading Cleantechnica: No, You Won’t Be Flying In Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Planes 002924
Clean Technica: Porsche Battery Factory For North America, Brandenburg Nixes Tesla Battery Factory For Now002923
A battery factory needs lots of electricity and water. Access to both at the lowest possible cost is the key to profitability. Subsidies, when available, are a big part of the equation as well. This week, those two factors have had a big impact on the battery factory plans of both Porsche and Tesla. Porsche… Continue reading Clean Technica: Porsche Battery Factory For North America, Brandenburg Nixes Tesla Battery Factory For Now002923
Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Seizes Italy’s BEV Market In June002922
Originally published on opportunity:energy. As we reach the midpoint of 2023, the Italian car market continues to experience a sustained rebound. With June’s figures confirming burgeoning growth for mild hybrids, plug-in vehicles have struggled to match figures seen elsewhere in Europe. Meanwhile, Tesla stays in a league of its own. Official statistics by UNRAE for… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Seizes Italy’s BEV Market In June002922