Robert Isaac, self-confessed über-nerd and track racer, brought his modified Model 3 Performance to our electric vehicle event in Bundaberg a couple of weeks ago and told me his fascinating story. He has allowed me to share it with the readership of CleanTechnica. Enjoy. Modified for the track, teapot racer. Photo by Majella Waterworth.” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/07/361281371_302436842152648_6861629331884813371_n-scaled-e1690134405643-400×214.jpg”… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Teapot Trixie — Speed Racer 002915
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Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
J.D. Power does surveys. Lots and lots of surveys. Its business is collecting people’s opinions about things and then sharing that information with businesses — for a fee. For the past 28 years, it has been asking new car owners how satisfied they are with their cars in something called the U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution,… Continue reading Clean Technica: New Car Owners, Including Tesla Owners, Less Satisfied Than In Prior Years — J.D. Power002914
Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
If anyone is concerned about demand for Tesla vehicles leveling off or dropping, it certainly isn’t Tesla. One example of that is what Tesla is now requesting from the authorities in Germany — to significantly expand Giga Berlin (the company’s already massive German factory). There are multiple aspects to this, but let’s start with the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Aims To Double Or Triple Giga Berlin Production Capacity To 1 Million Cars Per Year 002913
Cleantechnica: Elizabeth Warren Asks SEC To Investigate Tesla Board 002912
For those who have followed Tesla for long, or have followed almost any notable stories regarding the Tesla board of directors, you are for sure familiar with claims that the Tesla board and Elon Musk are far too close and that there’s not enough independence on the board. It’s commonly claimed that the board just… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elizabeth Warren Asks SEC To Investigate Tesla Board 002912
Clean Technica: State Subsidies For Buying A Tesla? Tesla Now Makes It Easier To Find What They Are002911
In many an article about electric vehicle costs, we and others have pointed out that aside from the US federal tax credit for EVs, there are various state incentives for buying an electric vehicle as well. And that’s often where we stop. Which states? How much? What models or types of electric vehicles qualify? Naturally,… Continue reading Clean Technica: State Subsidies For Buying A Tesla? Tesla Now Makes It Easier To Find What They Are002911
Clean Technica: Nissan Adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)002910
After Ford adopted Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) — basically, it’s Supercharger standard — one of my big questions was whether Nissan would do the same. For one, Nissan was the company that we pushed years ago to go this route, in part because it seemed like the most likely to do so. Also,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Nissan Adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)002910
Clean Technica: Tesla Revenue & Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations — Yet Stock Dropped Off Cliff002909
Tesla held its Q2 earnings call on Wednesday, during which CEO Elon Musk and other executives reported financials such as earnings, revenue, and profits for the quarter. In addition to beating Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings, Musk also revealed a few pieces of news, including a noteworthy update on Full Self-Driving (FSD)… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Revenue & Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations — Yet Stock Dropped Off Cliff002909
Clean Technica: Why Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) Is Years Away From Working002908
In this article, I explain the reason why I don’t think Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) will work for many years, based on 5 years of using the product. My Experience With Tesla Autopilot And FSD Beta I’m a data engineer and I’ve been developing software for 40 years for major Fortune 500 companies. I… Continue reading Clean Technica: Why Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) Is Years Away From Working002908
Clean Technica: Tesla Raffle Tickets Are Undersold! Odds Fantastic For New Car, Says Nonprofit002907
A leading nonprofit group reported this week that its summer electric vehicle raffle is way undersold. The drawing for a new Tesla or Rivian is barely four weeks away and only 2,100 out of 5,500 tickets have been sold. This creates an unusually attractive opportunity for anyone hoping to win a state-of-the-art EV with free… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Raffle Tickets Are Undersold! Odds Fantastic For New Car, Says Nonprofit002907
Cleantechnica: Tesla Superchargers Growing Phenomenal 33% Year Over Year 002906
We’ve covered almost every part of Tesla’s Q2 shareholder report, and the company’s Supercharger growth got a brief note in a broader article I wrote last night. However, this metric jumped out to me and some readers and seemed to warrant its own story. I’ve heard it many times over the years — with Tesla’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Superchargers Growing Phenomenal 33% Year Over Year 002906