In this episode of the CleanTechnica Ultimate EV Bracket Battle, we pit the standard-bearing grand-daddy of the modern EV movement against a slick, European upstart. It’s the Tesla Model S vs. the Audi e-tron GT, with CleanTechnica’s CEO, Zachary Shahan, championing the Model S while yours truly takes the side of the Audi e-tron GT.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S vs. Audi e-tron GT — Ultimate EV Battle Bracket 002875
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Clean Technica: Former Tesla Battery Expert Leading Lyten Into New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Era002874
I was recently able to interview Celina Mikolajczak, Chief Battery Technology Officer at Lyten. Previously, she worked with Tesla for more than 6 years as a top battery engineer and manager. She’s also spent time at Panasonic, Uber, and Quantumscape. She’s excited about bringing lithium-sulfur batteries into a new era at Lyten, one in which… Continue reading Clean Technica: Former Tesla Battery Expert Leading Lyten Into New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Era002874
Cleantechnica: 10 Self-Driving Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans Coming To Austin This Year 002873
If you are out and about in Austin, Texas, later this year, you may see a Volkswagen ID. Buzz drive by with a large VW logo on the front doors and the words “Self Driving Vehicle” on its flanks. It will also have a bulge on the roof, but not one as large and unsightly… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 10 Self-Driving Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans Coming To Austin This Year 002873
Cleantechnica: The Tesla Magic — Part Enchantment, Part Wizardry 002872
Forget the dismal 2022. The Tesla magic is back. Shares jumped 7% to a new high for 2023 after the all-electric carmaker said its deliveries in the most recent quarter rose 83% compared with the same period last year. Tesla reduced prices several times on all of its 4 EVs — S, E, X, and… Continue reading Cleantechnica: The Tesla Magic — Part Enchantment, Part Wizardry 002872
Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.1% Of The UK — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller002871
June saw plugin EVs take 25.1% of the UK auto market, up from 21.6% year on year. Both full electrics and plugin hybrids grew volume at a healthy clip. Overall auto volume was 177,266 units, up some 26% YoY, but still well below pre-2020 norms. The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s bestselling vehicle in… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 25.1% Of The UK — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller002871
Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 16% Of World Auto Sales002870
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 50% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, rising to 1,057,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (11% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone. Year to date, plugin electric vehicle market… Continue reading Clean Technica: World EV Sales Now 16% Of World Auto Sales002870
Clean Technica: 35% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002869
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored 600,000 sales last month, up 54% year over year (YoY). That pulled the year-to-date (YTD) tally to over 2.5 million units. Share-wise, with May showing another great performance, plugin vehicles hit 35% market share! Full electrics (BEVs) alone accounted for 24% of… Continue reading Clean Technica: 35% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! (China EV Sales Report)002869
Clean Technica: EVs At 90.9% In Norway — Final 10% Needs Affordable Models002868
June saw plugin EVs at 90.9% share of Norway’s auto market, up from 89.9% a year ago. Full electrics increased their share to 82.2%, with plugin hybrid share diminishing to 8.7%. Overall auto volume was 15,566 units, up 4.5% YoY. Tesla’s Model Y was yet again Norway’s bestselling vehicle, almost 3x the volume of the… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs At 90.9% In Norway — Final 10% Needs Affordable Models002868
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002867
Tesla continues to be the best selling brand in Europe, but Volkswagen is recovering Some 253,000 plugin vehicles were registered in May in Europe — which is +38% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market also grew fast, +18%, surpassing 1 million sales. It is finally recovering from a couple of bad years. Last… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model Y Rules Supreme In Europe (Europe EV Sales Report)002867
Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Be In India “As Soon As Possible,” Says Elon Musk 002866
As Tesla continues to expand its network of production facilities, many countries have sought to offer the automaker its next manufacturing home. Over the past few years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has had several discussions with the government of India about a potential investment, and a recent meeting stoked encouragement that the two could forge… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Will Be In India “As Soon As Possible,” Says Elon Musk 002866