After a good January, February increased plugin registrations by 59% YoY, to 10,310 units, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 37% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (23% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 67% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also rising, to 28,128 units, although at a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 37% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars 002661
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Engineering Headquarters in California 002660
Tesla officially moved its corporate headquarters from California to Texas in 2021, but in recent weeks, the automaker has debuted another new headquarters in the West Coast state. Not far from the company’s Fremont, California Gigafactory, the automaker now has a new space for its engineering operations, aptly located in Silicon Valley near a number… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Engineering Headquarters in California 002660
Clean Technica: How Tesla Aims To Cut Manufacturing Costs In Half002659
Tesla’s recent Investor Day event brought with it a few announcements, including the automaker’s plans to construct a new Gigafactory in Mexico. The plant comes as a part of Tesla’s hopes to increase its production numbers even more than it has in the last few years — and ultimately to reduce its manufacturing costs in the coming… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Tesla Aims To Cut Manufacturing Costs In Half002659
Clean Technica: Tesla News — Munro Gives Two Thumbs Up, Buttigieg Gives Two Thumbs Down002658
Yesterday, Sandy Munro had some thoughts on the announcement last month that Tesla plans to build a massive new assembly plant near Monterrey, Mexico. He said the plan will be key to the company’s bid to provide the masses with a $25,000 car. “The Mexican plant is a genius move,” Munro, a manufacturing expert known… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla News — Munro Gives Two Thumbs Up, Buttigieg Gives Two Thumbs Down002658
Cleantechnica: Tesla Pro Tip: Trick Your Trunk Into Thinking It’s Closed 002657
Although Tesla’s vehicles offer quite a bit of trunk (and frunk) space, there are often times when users need to cart items too large to shut the trunk door. This week’s Tesla pro tip from EVSpeedy.com can help users make their vehicles think that the trunk is closed, even if they need to keep it… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Pro Tip: Trick Your Trunk Into Thinking It’s Closed 002657
Clean Technica: Tesla Should Prioritize CCS Network Gaps With Magic Dock002656
A few weeks ago, I ran across a significant logistical challenge when planning a trip. I wanted to take my Bolt EUV (with only 200–250 miles of range) to Moab, and probably with a small trailer full of camping gear or an RV. Neither of those trailers ended up getting bought (more on that in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Should Prioritize CCS Network Gaps With Magic Dock002656
Cleantechnica: Top Highlights of World EV Sales in 2022002655
Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.) If you haven’t been obsessively following CleanTechnica‘s monthly EV sales reports… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top Highlights of World EV Sales in 2022002655
Cleantechnica: Tesla Pro Tip: How To Use Dog Mode With Under 20% Charge 002654
Tesla owners with dogs may already know that they can’t use Dog Mode when their vehicles are under 20 percent state of charge, but if you don’t, it’s a critical thing to know. However, there’s always a hack. A tip from EVSpeedy lets drivers activate Dog Mode even when their cars are below 20 percent… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Pro Tip: How To Use Dog Mode With Under 20% Charge 002654
Clean Technica: The Tesla Model Y Shines In Singapore — After Becoming 4th Best Selling Vehicle In The World002653
Daren Yoong gives regular updates on the EV scene in Singapore, Malaysia, and other markets in the region on his YouTube channel as well as other forms of social media. In his latest update, Daren highlights the Model Y’s continued dominance in the Singapore market. In the overall market, Tesla was the 8th top selling… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Tesla Model Y Shines In Singapore — After Becoming 4th Best Selling Vehicle In The World002653
Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Second Cousin, Hilton Musk, Takes Tesla Model X On 1,400 KM Drive From Cape Town To Johannesburg 002652
Tesla’s vehicles are not yet available for people to buy in South Africa. However, Rubicon, the largest supplier of solar systems and components to the commercial & industrial and residential sectors in South Africa, had the honour of bringing in the first ever Tesla vehicle to South Africa. Rubicon’s Model X is the Performance version.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s Second Cousin, Hilton Musk, Takes Tesla Model X On 1,400 KM Drive From Cape Town To Johannesburg 002652