Although electric vehicles have taken huge steps toward mainstream adoption over the past few years, at least one major barrier remains. As Tesla and others work to expand their charging networks, consumers may still struggle to go electric until public charging becomes more extensive — and reliable. A new article from The Atlantic posits that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Opinion: Charging Remains Biggest U.S. Hurdle To EV Adoption002805
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Cleantechnica: France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, News Stellantis BEVs 002804
May saw France’s plugins take over 24% market share, up from 20.9% year on year, with new Stellantis BEVs arriving. Full electrics grew from 12.0% to 15.6% share, while plugin hybrids slightly lost share. Overall auto volume was 145,536 units, up some 15% YoY, though still down on pre-2020 norms. The bestselling BEV in May… Continue reading Cleantechnica: France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, News Stellantis BEVs 002804
Cleantechnica: Tesla To Reap $1.8 Billion From IRA Incentives, All Model 3 Cars Eligible For Full Tax Credit 002803
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is reporting that Tesla and Panasonic are expected to receive about $1.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act production tax credits this year. That will put the two companies far ahead of the estimated $480 million that General Motors and LG Energy Solution are expected to receive. Ford won’t begin to reap any… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla To Reap $1.8 Billion From IRA Incentives, All Model 3 Cars Eligible For Full Tax Credit 002803
Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!002802
When I saw the news that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for the the full $7,500 federal tax credit, I knew it was time to write a new lifecycle analysis, or total cost of ownership (TCO) article. My last article like this (almost a year ago) was backward looking at the actual costs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!002802
Clean Technica: The BYD Atto 3 & MG ZS EV Take Top Two Positions In New Zealand’s May EV Sales Table002801
13,354 vehicles were registered in May in New Zealand. Of these, 1,219 were brand new battery electric vehicles (BEVs). That means about 9% of them were fully electric. In total, 1,526 BEVs were registered in May in New Zealand, including used vehicle imports. In New Zealand, used vehicle imports are allowed, and usually on the… Continue reading Clean Technica: The BYD Atto 3 & MG ZS EV Take Top Two Positions In New Zealand’s May EV Sales Table002801
Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Have Its “ChatGPT Moment” With Full Self-Driving Cars, Says Elon Musk 002800
In an exclusive interview following the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared more details about the artificial intelligence (AI) involved in Full Self-Driving (FSD). Musk pointed to the recent popularity of ChatGPT, adding that FSD could soon captivate the public’s attention in a similar way. During the exclusive interview, hosted by CNBC’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Have Its “ChatGPT Moment” With Full Self-Driving Cars, Says Elon Musk 002800
Clean Technica: Sweden Hits 62% Plugin EV Market Share In May, Tesla Model Y High002799
Plugin electric vehicles saw strong year on year growth in market share in Sweden, taking 61.9% of the market, from 47.5% in May 2022. Full electrics carried all of the growth, alone accounting for 40.9% share, with plugin hybrids slightly losing share YoY. Overall auto volume was 28,492 units, up some 8% YoY, though year… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden Hits 62% Plugin EV Market Share In May, Tesla Model Y High002799
Clean Technica: Will Tesla’s Cybertruck Be As Popular As The Model Y?002798
Production of the Tesla Cybertruck is on its way, and with the Model Y surpassing an important sales milestone in the first quarter, becoming the best selling car in the world, some wonder if the futuristic truck could reach similar highs. As experts debate whether the Cybertruck will reach meteoric sales levels or simply be… Continue reading Clean Technica: Will Tesla’s Cybertruck Be As Popular As The Model Y?002798
Clean Technica: CleanTechnica Tested: TESCAMP Mattress, Y Not Sleep In Your Tesla?002797
Paul Fosse TESCAMP” data-image-caption=”” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-300×400.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-600×800.jpg” decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” class=”wp-image-296792 size-full” src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-rotated.jpg” alt=”” width=”3024″ height=”4032″ srcset=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-rotated.jpg 3024w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-300×400.jpg 300w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-600×800.jpg 600w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-768×1024.jpg 768w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-1152×1536.jpg 1152w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG-7132-1536×2048.jpg 1536w” sizes=”(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px”/> TESCAMP mattress, sheet, and privacy curtain in my daughter’s dirty Tesla Model Y. (I should have spent 10 seconds to flatten the sheet before I… Continue reading Clean Technica: CleanTechnica Tested: TESCAMP Mattress, Y Not Sleep In Your Tesla?002797
Clean Technica: 100,000 Miles On My 2019 Tesla Model 3 — Where Do I Stand Now?002796
Why I still love my Model 3 after 3.6 years and almost 100,000 miles. Looking at my Tesla app, my Tesla Model 3 odometer now reads: 99,377 miles. By the time this is published, I will probably be over 100,000 miles. Figure 1: Me, my dog, and my 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Bayfield,… Continue reading Clean Technica: 100,000 Miles On My 2019 Tesla Model 3 — Where Do I Stand Now?002796