Tesla recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new lithium refinery in Texas, during which CEO Elon Musk rolled up in a fully-outfitted Cybertruck. Due out this year, Musk’s version of the futuristic truck included a sporty new tool rack on the back, as spotted for the first time at the event. Above: A look… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Cybertruck Tool Rack Spotted at Lithium Groundbreaking 002763
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y To Be Best-Selling Car In The World In 2023?002762
Several years ago, before the first Tesla Model Y got into customer hands, I argued that the electric crossover could become the best selling car in the world. It appears that we’re now on the precipice of that happening. The argument was simple: The Tesla Model 3 had shattered records for its reservation tally —… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y To Be Best-Selling Car In The World In 2023?002762
Clean Technica: Loophole: How Ineligible Electric Cars Can Still Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit002761
Recent changes to federal regulations deemed certain electric vehicles no longer eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. However, a loophole has been spotted that restores eligibility to nearly any EV, whether from Tesla or other automakers. After the list of EVs qualifying for the full credit was cut significantly last month, some have discovered… Continue reading Clean Technica: Loophole: How Ineligible Electric Cars Can Still Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit002761
Clean Technica: Let’s Race! Musk’s All-Electric F1 Vs. Horner’s E10-Fueled F1002760
Do you know that the Formula E season is past its halfway point for 2023? Can you name any of the drivers, or who’s winning the championship at this point, or which constructors are in the series? What about Extreme E? Can you recite any of the ways that this series differs from Formula E… Continue reading Clean Technica: Let’s Race! Musk’s All-Electric F1 Vs. Horner’s E10-Fueled F1002760
Cleantechnica: Tesla Leads Auto World In Operating Margin, Model Y Best Selling Car In World — 17 Tesla Meeting Highlights 002759
Tesla’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting was a few hours ago. Many of the things presented there were already presented in the company’s Master Plan Part 3, Investor Day presentation, and previous quarterly shareholder conference calls. However, let’s look at a few of the highlights. First of all, as many have been hoping, or at least… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Leads Auto World In Operating Margin, Model Y Best Selling Car In World — 17 Tesla Meeting Highlights 002759
Cleantechnica: Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Quiet Executive Leadership 002758
While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward. Since 2019, scaling electric vehicle production from a financial standpoint has been the work of Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn. Kirkhorn has been Tesla’s CFO… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn Quiet Executive Leadership 002758
Cleantechnica: 4 Tips for Modding Your Tesla Model Y 002757
At the recent Tesla Owners Club Easter Egg hunt, we all got to ogle Brent’s modded out Tesla Model Y. He has certainly made the vehicle a great advertisement both for Tesla, and for his business. The car has been wrapped in the Iced Blue Titanium Matte option, the color that Brent uses for his… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 4 Tips for Modding Your Tesla Model Y 002757
Cleantechnica: Tesla Troubles Taint Twitter Tweak 002756
The world breathed a sigh of relief this week after Elon Musk announced he is stepping aside as the CEO of Twitter to devote more time to Tesla. But what about actual Tesla product news? Tesla Automatic Updates And Battery Range Reuters reports that a group of Tesla Model S and Model X owners in… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Troubles Taint Twitter Tweak 002756
Clean Technica: Tesla Shareholders Ask: Are Automotive Supply Chains & Labor Rights Incompatible?002755
A press inquiry from As You Sow — the nonprofit that tries to harness corporate responsibility and shareholder power — came across my editor’s desk, and I agreed to follow up with the organization. On the 2023 Tesla Shareholder Meeting agenda for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, are 5 different proposals on which shareholders can vote.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Shareholders Ask: Are Automotive Supply Chains & Labor Rights Incompatible?002755
Clean Technica: Italy’s EV Market Kept Afloat By High Tesla Sales002753
Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s shift to electric mobility is experiencing an uncertain path, following what was a very promising exponential growth rate that lasted until 2021. As 2022 proved to be a lost opportunity, much in contrast with other major European countries, 2023 is progressing with rather mixed signals. Official stats for the first… Continue reading Clean Technica: Italy’s EV Market Kept Afloat By High Tesla Sales002753