Some 182,000 plugin vehicles were registered in February in Europe — which is +14% year over year (YoY). Unfortunately, the overall market grew almost as fast, +12%, to 902,775 units, leaving the market share close the where it was 12 months ago. Last month’s plugin vehicle share of the overall European auto market was 20%… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 20% Of New Cars In Europe Have A Plug!002680
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Clean Technica: Ford Inks $4.5 Billion Battery Materials Deal, May Reprise The Capri Name For New EV002679
Ford announced on March 30 that it has concluded an agreement with PT Vale Indonesia and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt that creates a three party collaboration to advance more sustainable nickel production in Indonesia and help make electric vehicle batteries more affordable. All three companies are making equity investments in the Pomalaa Block High-Pressure Acid Leaching… Continue reading Clean Technica: Ford Inks $4.5 Billion Battery Materials Deal, May Reprise The Capri Name For New EV002679
Clean Technica: Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right: Adventures In Multiplying Hype002678
In the quest for funding, entrepreneurs and hype artists often devolve into buzzwords, hoping that some magic combination of syllables will unlock the dragon’s treasure. Sometimes it even works. When it does, it just sucks money out of investors’ or governmental pockets, throws it into a whirling maw of incompetent or misguided engineers, and delivers… Continue reading Clean Technica: Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right: Adventures In Multiplying Hype002678
Cleantechnica: 30 Days With A Tesla 002677
Jack has been fascinated by tech for most of his life. After working as an electrician, he got a degree in computer science and introduced his students to the brave new world of the internet and digital networking. Although he is currently driving a Hyundai Accent, he is keen to get into an affordable electric… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 30 Days With A Tesla 002677
Cleantechnica: With Tesla Price Cuts, Tesla Growing Faster In EU Than Any Other Automaker 002676
Some analysts claimed that Elon Musk and Tesla’s sweeping price reductions were a sign of weak demand. However, new data approaching the end of the first quarter shows how the move has boosted the automaker’s market share in a few key markets around the world. Recent data from the European Union show that Tesla’s registrations… Continue reading Cleantechnica: With Tesla Price Cuts, Tesla Growing Faster In EU Than Any Other Automaker 002676
Clean Technica: Dr. Know-It-All John Gibbs Talks Tesla, Full Self-Driving, & AI002675
One of Tesla’s main contributions to the world, besides popularizing the electric vehicle, includes its huge leaps and bounds in the artificial intelligence sector. We recently spoke on the phone with Artimatic Technologies President and University of Georgia Professor John Gibbs, who runs the YouTube channel Dr. Know-it-All Knows it All, about his coverage of… Continue reading Clean Technica: Dr. Know-It-All John Gibbs Talks Tesla, Full Self-Driving, & AI002675
Cleantechnica: 33% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — February 2023 Sales Report 002674
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Even in one of the slowest months of the year, plugins scored almost half a million sales, up 56% year over year (YoY). This pulls the year-to-date (YTD) tally to close to 800,000 units, and with March set to be another strong month, we might… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 33% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — February 2023 Sales Report 002674
Cleantechnica: Elon Musk vs. Index Funds: Who Owns More Tesla Stock?002673
Elon Musk spent much of last year selling off Tesla stock, though he remains the company’s largest individual stakeholder. However, despite a disdain for index funds and passive investing, some of those firms now make up a large portion of Tesla’s shares. Musk now owns fewer Tesla shares than the market’s three largest index funds… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elon Musk vs. Index Funds: Who Owns More Tesla Stock?002673
Cleantechnica: 100% Electric Vehicles Now Equal 16% Of New Car Sales In France 002672
The China-made Dacia Spring was last month’s best selling EV and the 8th best selling car overall in France. Plugins continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 30,119 units, divided between 19,683 BEVs (or 16% share of the overall auto market) and 10,436 PHEVs (8% share of the auto… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 100% Electric Vehicles Now Equal 16% Of New Car Sales In France 002672
Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety: How Much Of A Problem Is It? How To Deal With It 002671
Most people considering an electric vehicle are most worried about running out of charge and being stranded. Basically, they premature anxiety about what is called “range anxiety.” They are also worried about where they can charge on long trips, how long charging takes, and how much will it slow them down on those cross-country trips.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety: How Much Of A Problem Is It? How To Deal With It 002671