Ford CEO Jim Farley met with Elon Musk on a Twitter Space to announce that Ford will be adopting Tesla’s NACS plug for future cars, starting in 2025 with next-gen vehicles. While this will probably end up being a good move for the industry, we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out as… Continue reading Clean Technica: When A Company Abandons CCS, It Should Completely Take Care Of Existing Owners002777
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Cleantechnica: Ford Electric Cars To Have Best Fast Charging In USA With Tesla Supercharging 002775
Ford and Tesla came out with a big announcement today. Starting in 2025, Ford will bring electric vehicles to market that will include Tesla’s Supercharging port — also now called the North American Charging Standard (NACS). That means Ford electric vehicles will have the best charging access in the United States, unless something changes, as… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Ford Electric Cars To Have Best Fast Charging In USA With Tesla Supercharging 002775
Clean Technica: Why Ford EVs Will Get Tesla NACS Charging Ports, Access To Superchargers002774
On a Twitter spaces discussion earlier today, Ford CEO James Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a partnership whereby Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla’s extensive high-speed Supercharger network of over 12,000 high-speed chargers starting in 2024. In the short term, Ford EVs will use charging adapters, provided by Tesla (at a nominal… Continue reading Clean Technica: Why Ford EVs Will Get Tesla NACS Charging Ports, Access To Superchargers002774
Cleantechnica: Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?002772
Tesla has done one thing really well for more than a decade — brought the excitement. There’s almost never been a dull moment covering Tesla. There was a period of time after the company exploded in terms of production, sales, and revenue when I drafted stories like “Tesla is Boring Now” — because it was… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?002772
Cleantechnica: Op-Ed: It’s Time To Fire Elon Musk 002771
I’m a strong proponent of Tesla. I co-own a Model Y, and I have a small portfolio of Tesla stock. I spread the word about reliability of the Supercharger network, the feelings of safety I get when I drive the Tesla, and the Y’s extensive perks. I admit it: I have drunk the Tesla Kool-Aid.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Op-Ed: It’s Time To Fire Elon Musk 002771
Clean Technica: Will 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Tesla Cybertruck Production?002770
Earlier this month, Tesla battery cell supplier Panasonic announced that it would delay the commercial production schedule of 4680 cells. Some wonder if the news could affect production of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is set to begin deliveries later this year. According to Panasonic’s previous guidance, the company planned to begin production of its 4680… Continue reading Clean Technica: Will 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Tesla Cybertruck Production?002770
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) On ~1500 Mile Cross-Country Adventure 002769
Figure 1: From Utah winter to Wisconsin summer. Alta, Utah/Three Lakes, Wisconsin. July 2007/March 2023. Photos by Fritz Hasler. In the spring my wife, our small dog, and I make our annual ~1500 mile trip from our winter home in Utah to our summer lake house in Northern Wisconsin in our Tesla Model 3. Most… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) On ~1500 Mile Cross-Country Adventure 002769
Cleantechnica: Tesla Brand Loyalty Still Very High, Tesla Stealing Sales From Toyota & Honda 002768
Tesla’s brand loyalty has been notably high compared to some automakers, and with recent price cuts, the company has made it appealing for many to stick with the brand. As some express concerns about the current macroeconomic conditions, increasing competition, and the CEO’s public persona, data show that Tesla’s brand loyalty still appears to be… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Brand Loyalty Still Very High, Tesla Stealing Sales From Toyota & Honda 002768
Clean Technica: Tesla Exporting Shanghai-Made Model 3 & Model Y Vehicles To Canada002767
A report by Reuters says that Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured in Shanghai are now available for immediate delivery to Canadian customers. According to Tesla’s Canadian website, both rear-wheel-drive Model Y vehicles and the long-range, all-wheel-drive versions of the Model 3 are now available for immediate delivery to people who live in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Exporting Shanghai-Made Model 3 & Model Y Vehicles To Canada002767
Cleantechnica: A Deep Dive Into Tesla Depreciation 002766
In this article, I look at depreciation data for the Tesla Model 3, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and BMW 3 Series. After this deep dive, I need to update the TCO (total cost of ownership) estimates I made about a year ago. Reasons Why Tesla Pricing Has Been So Volatile Over The Last Few Years The… Continue reading Cleantechnica: A Deep Dive Into Tesla Depreciation 002766