Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually… Continue reading Clean Technica: These Electric Car Batteries Lasting The Longest004224
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Clean Technica: The Stupidest Thing Elon Musk Said This Week004223
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On the Tesla conference call for shareholders this week, Elon Musk sounded like “old,” more normal Elon for much of it. He was mostly focused on certain tech issues at Tesla. However, he also made some wild, fantastical, unrealistic claims. (Some would claim that is… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Stupidest Thing Elon Musk Said This Week004223
Clean Technica: AI Bubbles & Robot Armies004222
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. It seems that AI and robots are all the rage these days. The future is all about AI and robots. I keep getting fed stories about these, some extremely optimistic, some extremely pessimistic. The following are a few big stories and comments from recent weeks.… Continue reading Clean Technica: AI Bubbles & Robot Armies004222
Clean Technica: “We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!” —Tesla004221
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Riffing on a unique story or two by Zachary Shahan yesterday, Reuters this morning has a report with this cheery headline: “Tesla gambles that introducing new models no longer matters.” CleanTechnica readers, being unusually astute, are well aware that Tesla has not introduced a new… Continue reading Clean Technica: “We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!” —Tesla004221
Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I ran across some shocking comparisons tonight. Apparently, someone shared the other day that Tesla’s market cap is higher than the combined market caps of the next 20 automakers. We’ve written about this kind of thing in the past, but it has been a while… Continue reading Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
Clean Technica: Who Will Win — GM or Tesla?004219
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. That may seem like an absurd question to most readers. Though, some will think it’s absurd because they are sure Tesla will win, and others will think it’s absurd because they are sure GM will win. I had a different title there initially, but it… Continue reading Clean Technica: Who Will Win — GM or Tesla?004219
Clean Technica: 7 Positives from Tesla in 3rd Quarter004218
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Overall, to me, Tesla’s financial trends don’t look good. However, there were some clear positives in Tesla’s 3rd quarter report as well. Additionally, even though Tesla’s financial trends look bad, the company does still have $41 billion in the bank, so there is no risk… Continue reading Clean Technica: 7 Positives from Tesla in 3rd Quarter004218
Clean Technica: Tesla’s Financial Trends Look Horrible — Who Is To Blame?004217
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On the surface, record vehicle deliveries, revenue of $28.1 billion, and net income of $1.8 billion probably sound good. This is a big and successful company, without a doubt. However, the financial trends at the company are bad, horrible even. Additionally, there some clear signs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Financial Trends Look Horrible — Who Is To Blame?004217
Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Battery Replacement Saga004216
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Battery Replacement Saga004216
Clean Technica: Is Tesla Seriously Going to Not Include Physical Keys with Cars?004215
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I find this news, if true, ridiculous. In fact, I’m going to go eat a mini ice cream cone to calm down and collect my thoughts before writing more. So, let’s start with the simple facts: The way you automagically unlock a Tesla car and… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is Tesla Seriously Going to Not Include Physical Keys with Cars?004215