Complete our 2022 CleanTechnica reader survey for a chance to win an electric bike. Since Tesla launched its own insurance service in California nearly two years ago, the automaker has expanded the program across several U.S. states. Tesla recently expanded the insurance plan to its 12th U.S. state, and it says it eventually plans to… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Insurance Grows: Where You Can Get Tesla Insurance Now 002441
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Cleantechnica: How Pepsi’s Tesla Semis Will Change Hauling 002440
Tesla delivered its first batch of Semis to its commercial customer PepsiCo, and beyond being a big deal for the automaker, it represents major changes to come in the hauling industry. The Tesla Semi could help prove to consumers and commercial customers that batteries can support heavy-cargo vehicles over long distances — an important shift… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How Pepsi’s Tesla Semis Will Change Hauling 002440
Clean Technica: Tesla Will Suspend Model Y Production In Shanghai For One Week In December002439
A few days ago, CleanTechnica reported rumblings that claimed Tesla would cut production at its Gigafactory in Shanghai this month. A chorus of boo birds were quick to accuse us, and specifically me, of being a fake journalist who spits out clickbait stories that have no basis in fact. Regular reader Ian-ya couldn’t wait to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Will Suspend Model Y Production In Shanghai For One Week In December002439
Clean Tecnica: Cheapest New Tesla Model Y Available In These Countries 002438
Tesla’s electric vehicles are now available throughout many world auto markets, but where can you buy Model Y SUV for the cheapest price? While Singapore, Israel, and Mexico represent the three countries where Tesla’s best-seller costs the most, the U.S. falls somewhere in the middle, and one country holds the crown for offering the cheapest… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Cheapest New Tesla Model Y Available In These Countries 002438
Clean Tecnica: Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller 002437
Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric. November’s combined plugin share of… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller 002437
Cleantechnica: EV Battery Prices Climb For The First Time 002436
As 2022 draws to a close, the price of lithium-ion type batteries has gone up for the first time in more than a decade, with surging raw material and transport costs driving the cost hike, and rising demand set to challenge the car industry’s efforts to achieve price parity with fossil fuel powered (ICE) vehicles.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EV Battery Prices Climb For The First Time 002436
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Just months after the Tesla Model Y earned the highest score in history on one European safety index, another car in the automaker’s lineup has set another new benchmark. This time, the luxury Model S sedan has burst through the European New Car Assessment Program’s (Euro NCAP’s) safety score ceiling, surpassing even the Model Y’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 27.7% share in November, down from 28.1% year on year. Full electric share grew YoY, but was outweighed by plugin hybrids’ decline. Overall auto volumes were up over 23% YoY, to 142,889 units, though still almost 9% down on 2019 seasonal levels. The Tesla Model Y… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
We’ve looked at the top selling plugin vehicle models in the world. Let’s now take a look at the auto brands and auto groups that sell the most plugin vehicles worldwide. The Rise & Rise of BYD In October, BYD’s record streak continued, scoring more than 200,000 registrations again, its 8th record score in a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432
The first deliveries of the Tesla Semi were made last Thursday evening to a good amount of fanfare at Tesla’s factory in Sparks, Nevada. The Tesla Semi was first unveiled as a prototype in 2017. Five long years later, the first deliveries took place, ending with Tesla handing over the keys to the first production… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432