One of the greatest things about this new energy era is the ability to “drive on sunshine.” Anyone with solar panels on their roof and an electric car in their driveway likes to share with others that the solar energy they collect powers their electric car. However, the specifics of electricity flow can be slightly… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Have Tesla Solar? Have Tesla Car? Charge On Solar!002921
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Offering $500 Powerwall Rebates 002920
Tesla has announced plans on its website to give a $500 rebate to Powerwall customers who install the device before October 31, 2023 (via CNET). Powerwall buyers can purchase the home battery system with or without Tesla’s solar panels or a solar roof, or with additional Powerwall units for extra rebates. “Customers who install and register their… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Offering $500 Powerwall Rebates 002920
Cleantechnica: Redwood Materials May Be Worth $5 Billion Already 002919
Battery recycling company and Tesla partner Redwood Materials is currently in discussion to raise as much as $700 million in funding. If all goes according to plan, the funding would put the company’s valuation at nearly $5 billion ahead of the company’s plans to construct a new factory in Nevada — though it isn’t yet a done… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Redwood Materials May Be Worth $5 Billion Already 002919
Clean Technica: Tesla’s Robyn Denholm Warns: Australia May Not Be Lucky Forever002918
Australia has long been known for being “the lucky country.” Our mineral wealth helped us avoid the worst of the GFC and we are currently avoiding recession because of the high value of our coal and gas exports (sadly, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine). We are also likely to profit from… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Robyn Denholm Warns: Australia May Not Be Lucky Forever002918
Cleantechnica: 100% Electric Vehicles Now Equal 18% Of New Car Sales In France 002917
Plugins continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 51,215 units, divided between a record 33,280 BEVs (or 18% share of the overall auto market) and 17,935 PHEVs (9% share of the auto market). The former jumped 52% year over year (YoY), while the latter were up by 50%. The… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 100% Electric Vehicles Now Equal 18% Of New Car Sales In France 002917
Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VI — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Family002916
The overall German auto market had another positive month in June (+25% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+64% YoY). There were 52,988 BEV registrations last month, 19% of the overall market, a 2% increase YoY. That pulled the market up — quite different from PHEVs, which were down 39%. The latter are… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part VI — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Family002916
Cleantechnica: Teapot Trixie — Speed Racer 002915
Robert Isaac, self-confessed über-nerd and track racer, brought his modified Model 3 Performance to our electric vehicle event in Bundaberg a couple of weeks ago and told me his fascinating story. He has allowed me to share it with the readership of CleanTechnica. Enjoy. Modified for the track, teapot racer. Photo by Majella Waterworth.” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/07/361281371_302436842152648_6861629331884813371_n-scaled-e1690134405643-400×214.jpg”… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Teapot Trixie — Speed Racer 002915
Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
J.D. Power does surveys. Lots and lots of surveys. Its business is collecting people’s opinions about things and then sharing that information with businesses — for a fee. For the past 28 years, it has been asking new car owners how satisfied they are with their cars in something called the U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution,… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
If anyone is concerned about demand for Tesla vehicles leveling off or dropping, it certainly isn’t Tesla. One example of that is what Tesla is now requesting from the authorities in Germany — to significantly expand Giga Berlin (the company’s already massive German factory). There are multiple aspects to this, but let’s start with the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
Cleantechnica: Elizabeth Warren Asks SEC To Investigate Tesla Board 002912
For those who have followed Tesla for long, or have followed almost any notable stories regarding the Tesla board of directors, you are for sure familiar with claims that the Tesla board and Elon Musk are far too close and that there’s not enough independence on the board. It’s commonly claimed that the board just… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elizabeth Warren Asks SEC To Investigate Tesla Board 002912