On the surface, the argument seems pretty solid. Over the years, there have been format wars. The widths between wagon wheels on ancient roads needed to be pretty close to each other, or the ruts they cut would make travel difficult or impossible. Later, railroad tracks needed to be laid a standard width apart, for… Continue reading Cleantechnica: VHS Versus Beta Is A Poor Analogy For EV Charging 002807
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Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 14% Of World Auto Sales002806
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 70% in April 2023 compared to April 2022. There were 928,000 registrations, making it possibly the last month with fewer than one million sales per month ever for plugin electric vehicles. In the end, plugins represented 14% share of the overall auto market (10% BEV share alone). This means… Continue reading Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 14% Of World Auto Sales002806
Clean Technica: Opinion: Charging Remains Biggest U.S. Hurdle To EV Adoption002805
Although electric vehicles have taken huge steps toward mainstream adoption over the past few years, at least one major barrier remains. As Tesla and others work to expand their charging networks, consumers may still struggle to go electric until public charging becomes more extensive — and reliable. A new article from The Atlantic posits that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Opinion: Charging Remains Biggest U.S. Hurdle To EV Adoption002805
Cleantechnica: France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, News Stellantis BEVs 002804
May saw France’s plugins take over 24% market share, up from 20.9% year on year, with new Stellantis BEVs arriving. Full electrics grew from 12.0% to 15.6% share, while plugin hybrids slightly lost share. Overall auto volume was 145,536 units, up some 15% YoY, though still down on pre-2020 norms. The bestselling BEV in May… Continue reading Cleantechnica: France’s Plugins Over 24% Share, News Stellantis BEVs 002804
Cleantechnica: Tesla To Reap $1.8 Billion From IRA Incentives, All Model 3 Cars Eligible For Full Tax Credit 002803
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is reporting that Tesla and Panasonic are expected to receive about $1.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act production tax credits this year. That will put the two companies far ahead of the estimated $480 million that General Motors and LG Energy Solution are expected to receive. Ford won’t begin to reap any… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla To Reap $1.8 Billion From IRA Incentives, All Model 3 Cars Eligible For Full Tax Credit 002803
Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!002802
When I saw the news that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for the the full $7,500 federal tax credit, I knew it was time to write a new lifecycle analysis, or total cost of ownership (TCO) article. My last article like this (almost a year ago) was backward looking at the actual costs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Lifecycle Cost Nearly Matches The Cheapest Car In America!002802
Clean Technica: The BYD Atto 3 & MG ZS EV Take Top Two Positions In New Zealand’s May EV Sales Table002801
13,354 vehicles were registered in May in New Zealand. Of these, 1,219 were brand new battery electric vehicles (BEVs). That means about 9% of them were fully electric. In total, 1,526 BEVs were registered in May in New Zealand, including used vehicle imports. In New Zealand, used vehicle imports are allowed, and usually on the… Continue reading Clean Technica: The BYD Atto 3 & MG ZS EV Take Top Two Positions In New Zealand’s May EV Sales Table002801
Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Have Its “ChatGPT Moment” With Full Self-Driving Cars, Says Elon Musk 002800
In an exclusive interview following the 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared more details about the artificial intelligence (AI) involved in Full Self-Driving (FSD). Musk pointed to the recent popularity of ChatGPT, adding that FSD could soon captivate the public’s attention in a similar way. During the exclusive interview, hosted by CNBC’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Have Its “ChatGPT Moment” With Full Self-Driving Cars, Says Elon Musk 002800
Clean Technica: Sweden Hits 62% Plugin EV Market Share In May, Tesla Model Y High002799
Plugin electric vehicles saw strong year on year growth in market share in Sweden, taking 61.9% of the market, from 47.5% in May 2022. Full electrics carried all of the growth, alone accounting for 40.9% share, with plugin hybrids slightly losing share YoY. Overall auto volume was 28,492 units, up some 8% YoY, though year… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden Hits 62% Plugin EV Market Share In May, Tesla Model Y High002799
Clean Technica: Will Tesla’s Cybertruck Be As Popular As The Model Y?002798
Production of the Tesla Cybertruck is on its way, and with the Model Y surpassing an important sales milestone in the first quarter, becoming the best selling car in the world, some wonder if the futuristic truck could reach similar highs. As experts debate whether the Cybertruck will reach meteoric sales levels or simply be… Continue reading Clean Technica: Will Tesla’s Cybertruck Be As Popular As The Model Y?002798