When Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cells at the Battery Day event in 2020, the company announced a new, tab-less 4680 cell form factor which would increase energy density, maintain similar thermal characteristics of smaller cells, improve the power-to-weight ratio, streamline manufacturing, and lower cost. At the Giga Texas opening ceremony, Tesla did not share… Continue reading Clean Technica: Impressions Of The Tesla Model Y With 4680 Battery Cells002095
Author: Clean Technica Online News
Clean Tecnica: Helios Brewing Company — Sunshine in a Can With Solar 002094
Helios Brewing Company takes its environmentally friendly credentials seriously. Not only is the beer brewed using solar power, but deliveries are made by a solar-powered electric Minicab MiEV and the bar is aesthetically crafted from recycled timber. Photo by Majella Waterworth” data-image-caption=”Even the bar is environmentally sustainable” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-400×200.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-800×400.jpg” loading=”lazy” class=”wp-image-270838 size-large” src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-800×400.jpg” alt=”Helios Brewing… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Helios Brewing Company — Sunshine in a Can With Solar 002094
Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093
With U.S. Independence Day occurring this week, it’s only fitting for auto fans to wish the U.S. a happy birthday by noting the most American-made vehicles. And being that Tesla’s electric vehicles account for so many of the country’s top 10 most American-made vehicles, it’s especially worth celebrating for fans of the U.S. automaker. A new… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093
Cleantechnica: UK Plug In EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up 002092
June saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.6% market share in the UK, up from 17.2% YoY. This despite a temporary availability shortfall, stemming from pauses at Tesla Shanghai. Overall auto volumes were at 140,958 units, the weakest June since 1996. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling plugin in June, and the 2nd best… Continue reading Cleantechnica: UK Plug In EV Share At 22%, Tesla Model Y Overall Runner Up 002092
Clean Tecnica: Connected Cars, The Supreme Court, & The Surveillance Society 002091
The decision by the US Supreme Court last week to overturn Roe vs Wade has ignited a blistering debate. America’s religious fundamentalists are giddy with joy that they have, at long last, been successful at regulating the uterus of every woman in the country. Those who think a woman’s body is not the proper subject… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Connected Cars, The Supreme Court, & The Surveillance Society 002091
Cleantechnica: Inflation, Tesla Prices, Tesla Demand, & The Future Of Tesla 002089
As inflationary pressure has hit raw materials over the past few months, the auto industry has struggled to keep investors and consumers both happy. Electric vehicle maker Tesla hasn’t been immune to the effects of inflation either, and how it’s faring against other automakers is still yet to be determined. The U.S. consumer price index for… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Inflation, Tesla Prices, Tesla Demand, & The Future Of Tesla 002089
Clean Technica: When Will Tesla Produce A Functional Humanoid Robot?002088
After postponing Tesla’s upcoming AI Day from August 19 to September 30, CEO Elon Musk chimed in saying the company could have a working humanoid sooner than planned. Dubbed “Optimus,” the upcoming humanoid robot was revealed at last year’s AI Day, and the first prototype could enter the world stage in a matter of months.… Continue reading Clean Technica: When Will Tesla Produce A Functional Humanoid Robot?002088
Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087
The Biden–Harris Administration highlighted this week the more than $700 million in EV charging investments from the private sector. A White House fact sheet related how these investments will: increase US domestic capacity to manufacture more than 250,000 new EV chargers each year; add at least 2,000 good-paying jobs; and, make EV charging more affordable,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Noted As Part Of $700 Million US EV Charging Manufacturing Capacity Boost002087
Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086
In June 2022 Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles took 55.1% market share, up from 49.4% YoY. BEVs grew share by over 31% YoY, whilst PHEVs reduced share slightly. Overall auto market volume, at 26,059 units, was 28% down YoY. Sweden’s best selling vehicle (of any powertrain) in May was the Tesla Model Y. June’s combined plugin… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share Grows In June — Tesla Model Y Overall Bestseller 002086
Cleantechnica: We Did It, We Lost Access To Tesla Full Self Driving Beta!002085
After 206 days of my wife and I obsessively using FSD Beta, we have lost access to the software! Figure 1: How I feel now after losing Full Self Driving Beta. Apple’s Sad Emoji” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-381×400.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-762×800.jpg” loading=”lazy” class=”wp-image-270326 size-thumbnail” src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-150×150.jpg” alt=”” width=”150″ height=”150″ srcset=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-150×150.jpg 150w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-600×600.jpg 600w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/06/27June2022_AppleSadEmoji-100×100.jpg 100w” sizes=”(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px”/> How I… Continue reading Cleantechnica: We Did It, We Lost Access To Tesla Full Self Driving Beta!002085