The Tesla Model Y was the the best selling model in Europe in Q1!! All powertrains included!!! Some 322,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe — which is +29% year over year (YoY). In fact, March was the second best month ever for plugin vehicle (PEV) registrations, only trailing December when the market… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y Steals the Show in Europe! Best Selling Car on the Continent!002744
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Clean Technica: Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller002743
The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6% up YoY, though still… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller002743
Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Long-Term Bet On Tesla Full Self-Driving002742
During Tesla’s recent first-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk focused on Full Self-Driving as a future value driver for the company. While some analysts shared concerns around price cuts affecting the company’s margins, Musk reassured investors that Tesla’s FSD could still bring in significant revenue — even if its cars sold at zero profit. In… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Long-Term Bet On Tesla Full Self-Driving002742
Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) V11 — 5-Week Review002741
For 6 months, my wife and I have used 9 or 10 versions of FSD Beta V10. Recently, we heard about Tesla working on a “revolutionary” upgrade from V10 to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements that Tesla has been working on for a long time. Finally, we got our upgrade a little over… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) V11 — 5-Week Review002741
Clean Technica: My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?002740
When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. (See “My First EV – Part I.”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4, I ended up buying a Chevy… Continue reading Clean Technica: My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?002740
Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Now Cheaper Than Average U.S. Vehicle002739
Throughout the year, Tesla has set the bar for vehicle pricing in the auto industry, as many automakers work to scale their first few electric vehicles. Following Tesla’s sweeping price reductions since the beginning of the year, pricing on the company’s Model Y SUV has officially dipped below that of the average car in the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Now Cheaper Than Average U.S. Vehicle002739
Cleantechnica: EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration 002738
Great news: 9.5% of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs. That means all those Australians with solar on the roof can operate their cars for zero dollars, saving money, having fun, and being kind… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EVs in Australia — Approaching 10% Penetration 002738
Cleantechnica: Tesla Shareholders Demand Child and Forced Labor Rights 002737
When the 2023 Tesla annual general meeting takes place on May 16, shareholders will be able to vote on a floor proposal about the way Tesla uses particular human resources and how those practices are enacted. Specifically, the proposal asks Tesla’s board to issue a report describing if and how Tesla plans to eradicate child… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Shareholders Demand Child and Forced Labor Rights 002737
Clean Technica: UK Plug In EV Share Up YoY, Volkswagen Wins In April 002736
The UK car market saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.9% share of sales in April 2023, up from 16.2% year on year. Full battery electrics grew strongly in both share, and in volume. Overall auto volume was 132,990 units, up 11.6% YoY, though still down from the roughly 170,000 pre-2020 seasonal norm. The UK’s best… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plug In EV Share Up YoY, Volkswagen Wins In April 002736
Clean Technica: Tesla “Low” Regenerative Braking Coming Back (It Seems)002735
Regenerative braking is an important feature found in electric vehicles, and Tesla is now looking to make its regen braking more adjustable for its drivers (again). In late 2020, Tesla got rid of the ability to select a “Low” regenerative braking option, but the company is reportedly looking to re-deploy that feature in a coming… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla “Low” Regenerative Braking Coming Back (It Seems)002735