This appears to be a good news, bad news story. Tesla sold more electric cars made at its factory in Shanghai, China, in November than in any previous month — 100,2921 to be exact. CnEVPost says that is up 90 percent from the 52,859 vehicles sold in November of last year and up 40 percent… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla China Sets Sales Record In November 002430
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Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year. The best selling BEV for the… Continue reading Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
Looking to make a difference with your gifting this holiday season with a Rivian or Tesla? You could help fund climate action while securing a chance to win the quickest SUV on the road or the most capable electric SUV off the road — because Climate XChange has launched our 7th Annual EV Raffle. With… Continue reading Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
Clean Technica: Which Will Prevail: Musk’s Social Media Controversies Or Musk’s Machine Focus & Innovation?002427
He’s been called “belligerent.” He’s been accused of treating people like collateral damage instead of human beings, of becoming “unhinged.” He’s self-described as “the Chief Twit.” He’s Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and he’s been the target of a whole lot of criticism since his 2022 purchase of Twitter. It forces one to wonder, which… Continue reading Clean Technica: Which Will Prevail: Musk’s Social Media Controversies Or Musk’s Machine Focus & Innovation?002427
Cleantechnica: Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk 002425
Tesla has expanded its manufacturing presence well beyond the U.S. at this point, now with Gigafactory locations in both China and Germany, along with those in its home market. And ahead of the automaker’s announcement of a new Gigafactory location, expected by the end of this year, one European country is encouraging the U.S. manufacturer… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk 002425
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Delivery — A New Tesla Era In More Ways Than One?002424
This week, at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada, Tesla delivered the first Tesla Semis to PepsiCo. I watched it live, being hugely excited about it due to the reasons I mentioned in my recent article about the Semi and figuring I would write an article right after it. Then I watched it again. And again. Now,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Delivery — A New Tesla Era In More Ways Than One?002424
Clean Technica: Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads002423
Plugin electric vehicles took 89.3% share of the auto market in Norway in November, down from 91.2% year on year. Full electrics (BEVs), however, grew their share YoY, from 73.8% to 81.6%. Plugin hybrids continued to tail off, dropping to 7.7% from 17.4% YoY. Overall auto volumes were 19,513 units, up almost 28% YoY. November’s… Continue reading Clean Technica: Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads002423
Cleantechnica: Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?002422
I have just spent the morning with the technical staff at Glenco Air & Power, experimenting with their Westinghouse portable generators and my Tesla Model 3. No one got hurt. The car didn’t blow up. Curiosity was satisfied. We now know why my Tesla Model 3 would not accept an emergency top-up charge from a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?002422
Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421
After purchasing a Tesla, it transforms into a trusted friend — perhaps even a cherished member of your family. At this time of year, it’s not unusual to buy presents for your friends and family. Naughty or nice, why not put your Tesla on Santa’s list? It turns out that Alex Guberman, a Tesla owner… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Reveal — Huge Power, Huge Charging Ability 002420
Tesla held its long awaited ceremony to introduce its electric Class 8 tractor, known simply as the Tesla Semi, on December 1. If you weren’t able to watch the livestream of the event, there is a video of it below. In it, you will see Elon Musk drive a white Semi on stage followed by… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Reveal — Huge Power, Huge Charging Ability 002420