Clean Technica: Can Tesla’s Resurgence Stick? Are The Highs Getting A Little Too Lofty?002897

Tesla’s resurgence has delighted its shareholders and fans, its longtime believers and recent converts. Last year’s dismal collapsing stock valuation and CEO Elon Musk’s embarrassing public displays are nearly forgotten as the Tesla brand now shines — it’s amazing what a series of positive media stories about the all-electric company’s innovations can do to generate… Continue reading Clean Technica: Can Tesla’s Resurgence Stick? Are The Highs Getting A Little Too Lofty?002897

Clean Technica: Is The Tesla Model 3 Extended Warranty Worth The Cost?002896

I wrote about the Tesla Extended Warranty for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in March when it was introduced. At the time, I had a hard time deciding if it was worth the cost or not. Now, I’ve got less than two weeks to decide whether to get the extended warranty on my Model… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is The Tesla Model 3 Extended Warranty Worth The Cost?002896

Cleantechnica: Tesla Cybertruck #1 Is Here At Last 002895

There was great excitement at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin this week as the first pre-production Cybertruck rolled off the assembly line. The long awaited battery electric pickup truck from Tesla reportedly has more than 1.5 million reservations pending, and now the big story will be how many of those turn into firm orders. The… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Cybertruck #1 Is Here At Last 002895

Cleantechnica: Tesla Moves Toward Demand-Based Pricing On Inventory 002894

In this article, I review pricing and inventory of the Tesla Model 3 in three states and discuss how Tesla is moving away from its national pricing model. Everything in this article is about inventory vehicles. Pricing of cars custom ordered are still consistent nationwide. Inventory Varies Widely In Quantity & Price In Different States… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Moves Toward Demand-Based Pricing On Inventory 002894

Clean Technica: Slow Growth For Italy’s EV Market In Spring Despite Tesla Push002893

Originally published on opportunity:energy. The Italian car market is enjoying a prolonged rebound since the lows of 2022. While most major auto markets in Europe show improving EV numbers, however, the race between internal combustion and electrified powertrains idles in the fourth largest market of the Old Continent. April low ebb Official stats for the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Slow Growth For Italy’s EV Market In Spring Despite Tesla Push002893

Cleantechnica: Tesla Tells US Customers Tax Credit Likely To Decline In 2024002891

As we’ve reported many times, only a handful of automakers have electric vehicles on the US market that are eligible for the full $7,500 consumer tax credit. The cars and the batteries need to be produced here. The most popular electric vehicles in the US do qualify for the tax credit. That would be the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Tells US Customers Tax Credit Likely To Decline In 2024002891

Clean Technica: What’s The Current Tesla Cybertruck Situation & Plan?002890

The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck is expected to enter production later this year, after several delays over the years. In recent months, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a few tidbits about the unique electric pickup, even calling it “better than expectations.” Above: A Tesla Cybertruck model from EVANNEX. Image by Casey Murphy / EVANNEX. The Tesla Cybertruck… Continue reading Clean Technica: What’s The Current Tesla Cybertruck Situation & Plan?002890

Cleantechnica: Tesla Plans To Manufacture A $24,000 Car In India 002889

India has surpassed China as the most populous nation in the world. Tesla has a gigafactory in China but none in India. India and China have had a number of disputes over the years, and Indian Prime Minister Modi has told Tesla in no uncertain terms that its Chinese-made automobiles are not welcome in his… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Plans To Manufacture A $24,000 Car In India 002889

Cleantechnica: Auto Dealers Wake Up To The Impact Of EVs On Their Lots 002888

Dealers look out onto their showrooms and now see EVs joining their inventories. With the additions come pressure to turn over supplies — in late June, 2023, the days’ supply of EVs was over 100, whereas industry-wide inventory levels were closer to 53 days. The impact of EVs on US auto dealerships has never been… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Auto Dealers Wake Up To The Impact Of EVs On Their Lots 002888

Clean Technica: Why Is Tesla Buying A Wireless Charging Company?002886

Word on the Straße (“street” in German) is that Tesla is acquiring the company Wiferion, a wireless charging company that has worked with more than 100 companies to provide wireless charging solutions — whether for vehicles or robots or what — since 2015. That’s according to the German arm of Business Insider. There are a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Why Is Tesla Buying A Wireless Charging Company?002886