Tesla buyers who have Michelin tires on their vehicles may stand to benefit from some of the tire company’s warranty policies when upgrading to their next set. EVANNEX partners at EVSpeedy.com recently pointed out this one way Tesla drivers can get money back on their Michelin tires, as long as they’re willing to contact the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Pro Tip: Get Money Back from Your Tire Warranty 002734
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Clean Technica: Technology Red Flags: What Accessible Tests Can You Apply To Cleantech Innovations?002733
Years ago, I developed a basic framework of red flags I looked for when assessing wind generation technologies. I generalized it for an engineering magazine at one point at their request. A couple of years ago I used it as the basis of seminar I was invited to give at Columbia University. I apply the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Technology Red Flags: What Accessible Tests Can You Apply To Cleantech Innovations?002733
Clean Technica: “Tesla Drivers Are The Same As Harley Riders”002732
So asserts John Jensen, who rides a Harley-Davidson Sports Glide and drives a Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Both groups have strong brand loyalty, have their own owner groups, and love to customise. They buy things for their cars that other car owners and bike riders wouldn’t, even wheel hubs that light up. “Are they… Continue reading Clean Technica: “Tesla Drivers Are The Same As Harley Riders”002732
Clean Technica: Some Wall Street Takes On Tesla’s Q1 2023 Earnings002731
Tesla’s Q1 earnings call saw mixed responses from Wall Street, largely due to how its price cuts affected its margins during the quarter. Still, CEO Elon Musk’s promise for a future of significant profitability based on its Full Self-Driving system is keeping some analysts bullish, despite uncertain economic conditions. During the earnings call, Musk pointed… Continue reading Clean Technica: Some Wall Street Takes On Tesla’s Q1 2023 Earnings002731
Clean Technica: Sweden April Plugin Share Up Within Shrinking Auto Market002730
Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reached 55.7% of the auto market in April, up from 48.2% year on year (YoY). Full electrics grew share strongly, whilst plugin hybrids lost share slightly. Overall auto market volume was 20,588 units, down some 6% YoY, and down 35% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The bestselling full electric vehicle was… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden April Plugin Share Up Within Shrinking Auto Market002730
Clean Technica: France In April — BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Spring is Sprung002729
France saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.1% share of the auto market in April, flat year-on-year, in a growing overall market. Full battery electrics, however, grew share, whilst plugin hybrids dropped share. Overall auto volume was 132,509 units, up some 22% YoY, though still far below pre-2020 seasonal norms (~183,000). The bestselling plugin was the… Continue reading Clean Technica: France In April — BEVs Up, PHEVs Down, Spring is Sprung002729
Clean Technica: Tesla Leads Italy’s BEV Market Rebound In March002728
Italy’s EV market is finally giving some positive signs, after months of subdued numbers. As the rest of Europe enjoys new records, the Bel Paese also boasted a strong performance in March. The road to recovery is, however, still paved with uncertainty. Official statistics for March (see UNRAE) offer a glimpse of hope for electric… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Leads Italy’s BEV Market Rebound In March002728
Cleantechnica: 34% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2023 Sales Report 002727
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over half a million sales last month, up 23% year over year (YoY), pulling the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 1.3 million units. Share-wise, with March showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 34% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 34% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2023 Sales Report 002727
Cleantechnica: Elon Musk’s Latest Statements On The Tesla Cybertruck 002726
The first deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck are expected to take place later this year, and there are still a handful of unknowns about the futuristic truck. In recent weeks, however, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared some details about the vehicle, alongside some included in the automaker’s latest Master Plan. In its Master Plan 3… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elon Musk’s Latest Statements On The Tesla Cybertruck 002726
Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: FSD Beta 11.3.6 — Revolutionary New Version V11?002725
For 6 months my wife and I have been using various FSD Beta V10 versions. Recently, we’ve been hearing about Tesla working on a big upgrade to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements, including putting the local driving stack together with the long-distance driving stack into a unified whole. We heard reports of people… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: FSD Beta 11.3.6 — Revolutionary New Version V11?002725