I had to rent a gas car this weekend. I ended up with an Audi Q2. It’s not the most expensive Audi on the market. In fact, it’s one of the cheapest (around $30,000). Three things about the car drove me nuts, with one of them perhaps being partly due to the car being on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Renting an Audi Gasmobile: 3 Things I Miss (Massively) from My Tesla Model 3002851
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Clean Technica: Tesla’s Order Backlog Has Dropped Massively In 2023 — Why Is That?002850
Troy Teslike has tracked the Tesla order backlog for years. Something changed massively in December. The order backlog dropped from 190,000 to 74,000. One might think the order backlog would bounce up again as the year went on, since there’s often a rush to buy electric cars at the end of the year, then a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Order Backlog Has Dropped Massively In 2023 — Why Is That?002850
Cleantechnica: How Does Tesla Car Wash Mode Work?002849
Teslas are undoubtedly the world’s most sophisticated production cars, loaded with technology and even AI. So, taking such an advanced vehicle to a car wash in a classic style is now deprecated. Tesla has its own “Car Wash Mode.” It is useful if it is activated before giving your dream car a bubble bath. The… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How Does Tesla Car Wash Mode Work?002849
Cleantechnica: 4 Most American-Made Cars Are … All Teslas 002848
In the past, Tesla has been lauded for its cars being mostly made in the U.S., but a new index has taken this detail one step further. Now, the entire Tesla lineup has taken over the top four spots as the most American-made vehicles, according to new data on the topic. Tesla’s Model Y, X,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 4 Most American-Made Cars Are … All Teslas 002848
Cleantechnica: Is Tesla Gigafactory In France Next?002847
While Tesla has just recently announced plans to construct a new Gigafactory in Mexico, the automaker is already looking to invest in other new factories and gigafactories. CEO Elon Musk recently met with French President Emmanuel Macron, leaving some wondering if the country could host the gigafactory that follows Tesla’s new facility in Nuevo León,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Is Tesla Gigafactory In France Next?002847
Cleantechnica: Tesla “Forgot” To Submit Info To IRS For Used Buyers To Get $4000 Used Electric Car Credit 002846
I’m updating this article I wrote 6 months ago which informed readers about the new $4,000 tax credit for used electric cars under $25,000 and predicted that used Tesla prices would be driven into that range by the $7,500 federal tax credit and Tesla’s price cuts. As predicted, new and used Tesla prices have dropped,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla “Forgot” To Submit Info To IRS For Used Buyers To Get $4000 Used Electric Car Credit 002846
Cleantechnica: Tesla Sales Forecasts for Q2: 440,000–450,000 Deliveries 002845
The end of the second quarter is drawing near, and for many electric vehicle followers, this means questions and discussions regarding Tesla’s quarterly sales. Tesla is still far and away the top selling in the pure battery-electric vehicle market, and in a top tier of two along with BYD if you look more broadly at… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Sales Forecasts for Q2: 440,000–450,000 Deliveries 002845
Clean Tecnica: RWD LFP Tesla Model Y Could Slash Price By $4,850, Driving US Sales To The Next Level 002844
Cleanerwatt was the first to notice that Tesla just got approval for a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Model Y using lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries that will likely be very affordable. Who is a less expensive RWD LFP Tesla Model Y targeting, and what does it mean to the entire US automotive market for the rest of 2023… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: RWD LFP Tesla Model Y Could Slash Price By $4,850, Driving US Sales To The Next Level 002844
Clean Technica: Ford Qualifies For $9.2 Billion DOE Loan To Build 3 US Battery Factories002843
The US Department of Energy Loan Program Office has approved a $9.2 billion conditional loan for Blue Oval SK, a joint venture between Ford and SK On. The money is earmarked for the construction of three battery factories in the US, one in Tennessee and two in Kentucky. The factories are expected to provide jobs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Ford Qualifies For $9.2 Billion DOE Loan To Build 3 US Battery Factories002843
Cleantechnica: NACS vs CCS — Why Texas’ Move To Require Both Makes A Lot Of Sense 002842
A couple of days ago, Reuters broke news that the State of Texas will require stations built with Infrastructure Bill funds (aka NEVI grants) to include Tesla’s NACS plug. This is big news, because the state is adding its own requirements beyond those imposed by the federal government. But, from what I’ve seen, there’s still… Continue reading Cleantechnica: NACS vs CCS — Why Texas’ Move To Require Both Makes A Lot Of Sense 002842