Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% YoY. This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Fiat 500 was October’s best selling full electric.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast 002363
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Clean Technica: UK BEV Volume Up YoY Despite Tesla Mid-Quarter Restocking002362
The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.5% share in October, with growing year on year volumes. Despite volume gain, YoY plugin share saw a slight dip (from 23.1%), against greater YoY gains in overall auto volume, up 26% to 134,344 units (from a record low baseline). October market volume was still at… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK BEV Volume Up YoY Despite Tesla Mid-Quarter Restocking002362
Clean Technica: Tesla Takes Over SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Photo Gallery)002361
The SEMA show in Las Vegas is the largest automotive specialty parts trade show in the world, drawing over 160,000 attendees. I attended the show last week to check out new parts and accessories that Tesla owners might be interested in — some will be premiering (on EVANNEX) soon. However, I also encountered some wild, customized Teslas that showcase a significant design… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Takes Over SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Photo Gallery)002361
Clean Tecnica: Tesla Starts Clearing Trees For Expansion At Brandenburg Gigafactory 002360
As U.S. automaker Tesla continues to ramp up production in Germany at its new Brandenburg Gigafactory, the company is already looking to make expansions to the plant. Within the past few weeks, the company has been prepping an application for expansion and is beginning to clear local pine forests for the project. Tesla started clearing… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Tesla Starts Clearing Trees For Expansion At Brandenburg Gigafactory 002360
Clean Technica: How Much Tesla Earned Per Car Delivered in Q3002358
Year over year, Tesla’s net income more than doubled in the third quarter, and CEO Elon Musk seems to think the company could someday outpace some of the world’s largest companies. With Tesla and other automakers facing high prices on raw materials and continued challenges ahead of recession expectations, the company is pulling in a… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much Tesla Earned Per Car Delivered in Q3002358
Clean Technica: Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant002357
Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) took 22.4% share of France’s auto market in October, down from 22.9% YoY. Full electrics grew share slightly, while plugin hybrids declined more. Overall auto market volume was 124,981 units up 5.5% YoY. October’s best selling full electric was the Peugeot 208, with the Renault Megane the longer term leader. October’s… Continue reading Clean Technica: Plugins 22.4% Share In France, BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Megane Ascendant002357
Clean Technica: Norway’s BEVs Still Growing Well, Even While PHEVs Fall Away002356
Norway’s auto market saw 86.4% plugin electric vehicle share in October, down year on year, from 89.3%. Full electrics grew share by 7.5% YoY, but were outweighed by a drop in plugin hybrids. Overall auto volumes were 12,558 units, up 8.5% YoY, and above the pre-2020 seasonal norm of 11,635 units. October’s bestseller was the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Norway’s BEVs Still Growing Well, Even While PHEVs Fall Away002356
Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355
One of the main barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption is the need for growth in the charging infrastructure available. Fortunately for Tesla drivers (and soon others, too), the Supercharger network is fairly large already and is always expanding — with a recent update even leaking the locations of several of the automaker’s upcoming charging… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355
Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354
October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354
Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353
When I get situated in the driver’s seat of my Tesla Model Y, my initial auditory experience is stillness and a vacuum of sound. The motor emits neither noise nor vibration. Engaging the automatic transmission into Drive mode sparks a visual confirmation on the touchscreen but has no accompanying functional sound. When I accelerate, I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353