Despite the evidence in front of my own eyes — electric vehicles are everywhere on the roads — it appears that EV sales have dipped in Australia in the month of July to a disappointing 7% penetration of new vehicles sold. Let’s hope it is just due to the delivery cycle. Meanwhile, in New Zealand,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Disappointing Dip — July EV Update for Australia & New Zealand002942
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Clean Technica: First Ride In A Tesla Model S Converts Petrolhead & Inspires Him To Start An Electric Vehicle Festival002941
BJ Birtwell founded the Electrify Expo in 2019. However, he had to wait to host the first event until 2021 due to coronavirus-induced lockdowns. He already had a background in organizing and producing large live events, including concerts and live brand activations. A lot of the events he ran were in the motorsports and powersports… Continue reading Clean Technica: First Ride In A Tesla Model S Converts Petrolhead & Inspires Him To Start An Electric Vehicle Festival002941
Clean Technica: Breaking — Used Tesla Model 3 Now Eligible For The $4,000 Used Vehicle Tax Credit!002940
I was doing research for another article and I stumbled upon something that hasn’t been announced or publicized yet. Tesla used vehicles are now eligible for the the $4,000 tax credit in the US! I’m updating the articles I wrote 7 months ago and 1 month ago on this important subject for lower income people… Continue reading Clean Technica: Breaking — Used Tesla Model 3 Now Eligible For The $4,000 Used Vehicle Tax Credit!002940
Clean Technica: UK EV Share At 24.1%, BEVs Double — Model Y Top002939
July saw the UK’s EV share at 24.1% of the auto market, up from 16.7% year on year. Full electrics were up in volume 88% YoY, to over 23,000 units. Overall auto volume was 143,921 units, up 28% YoY, though still below pre-2020 norms. The bestselling EV in July was again the Tesla Model Y.… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK EV Share At 24.1%, BEVs Double — Model Y Top002939
Clean Technica: Tesla Readies Model 3 Highland For Production In China, Faces Class Action Suit In California002938
Tesla will stop making the current version of the Model 3 sedan at its factory in Shanghai, China, on August 14 as it prepares to begin manufacturing the refreshed Highland version of the car, according to several media sources. On social media, Chris Zheng posted, “Giga Shanghai started production switchover, starting this week to produce… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Readies Model 3 Highland For Production In China, Faces Class Action Suit In California002938
Cleantechnica: EV Road Trip & Charging Survey Results 002937
After the 4th of July, I wrote an article asking for people’s insights about their road trips using an EV and charging. Your responses were part hilarity, part unexpected, but for the most part, kinda boring — it seems taking a road trip in an EV just isn’t that challenging anymore. We got 83 responses… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EV Road Trip & Charging Survey Results 002937
Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!002936
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, rising to 1,260,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 19% share of the overall auto market (13% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone. Add another 900,000 units coming from plugless… Continue reading Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!002936
Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002935
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 311,000 plugin vehicles were registered in June in Europe — which is +42% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +19%, as it is finally recovering from a couple of bad years. Last month’s plugin vehicle… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002935
Clean Technica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002934
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over 700,000 sales last month, up 28% year over year (YoY). That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 3.2 million units. Share-wise, with June showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 38% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for 25%… Continue reading Clean Technica: 38% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002934
Clean Technica: EVs Take 23.3% Share In France — Dacia Spring Top002933
France saw EVs take 23.3% share of the auto market in July, up from 18.6% year on year. Plugin hybrids saw strong growth in share, with full electrics seeing modest growth. Overall auto volume, at 128,947 units, was up by some 20% YoY, though still below pre-2020 norms. The Dacia Spring was France’s bestselling full… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 23.3% Share In France — Dacia Spring Top002933