Seven years ago, I put down my AU$1500 deposit and sat tight and anxious waiting for my Tesla Standard Range Plus (SR+) to arrive. Which she did, three and half years later. We watched videos, we participated in events. Tesla even brought out a left-hand drive version and we queued for one and a half… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tess Hits 100,000002633
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Mexico Factory Could Be Largest Yet, Model Y “Juniper” Upgrade Coming 002632
Following a highly touted Investor Day event this week that turned out to be rather blah, there is some real news about Tesla that should get people — investors included — excited. The president of Mexico is telling the world that Tesla has agreed to build its next gigafactory in Santa Catarina, a town just… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Mexico Factory Could Be Largest Yet, Model Y “Juniper” Upgrade Coming 002632
Clean Technica: France’s Plugin EVs Hit 24% In February, Dacia Spring Still Boss002631
France’s plugin electric vehicle share reached 23.8% in February, up from 20.1% year on year. Full electrics grew share, whilst plugin hybrids remained static. Overall auto volume was 126,237 units, up over 9% YoY. The Dacia Spring was once again the best selling full electric. February’s combined plugin result of 23.8% comprised 15.5% full electrics… Continue reading Clean Technica: France’s Plugin EVs Hit 24% In February, Dacia Spring Still Boss002631
Cleantechnica: Top 5 Tesla Pros & Cons 002630
What’s it like to own a Tesla? I spoke with Jerry Jean-Pierre, a multi-sport athlete turned entrepreneur who loves his Tesla Model 3. But he also has a few critiques of the popular electric car. According to Jean-Pierre, “Having my Tesla has been really enjoyable. Every time I’m at a stop light, I love pushing… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top 5 Tesla Pros & Cons 002630
Clean Technica: Tesla Stock Drops While Other Automakers’ Stocks Rise Following Tesla Investor Day — What Happened?002628
What went wrong? Tesla held a big Investor Day event, yet at the end of it, Tesla’s stock tanked and the stocks of competing automakers rose. I’m going to provide a few different perspectives here to try to make sense of it all. First of all, I’ve covered Tesla for more than a decade, and… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Stock Drops While Other Automakers’ Stocks Rise Following Tesla Investor Day — What Happened?002628
Cleantechnica: Tesla Futuristic Approach To Manufacturing, & Critical “Next-Generation Vehicle”002627
Over the years, Elon Musk has emphasized that Tesla’s greatest advantage would come from fast-paced innovation in manufacturing. This proved, once again, to be a major theme during the much-anticipated Tesla Investor Day event in Austin, Texas, yesterday. According to the Financial Times, “Tesla executives said a wide range of efficiency and cost improvements has put… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Futuristic Approach To Manufacturing, & Critical “Next-Generation Vehicle”002627
Cleantechnica: Tesla Application To Import BEVs Into Malaysia Approved 002626
Last year, I wrote an article where I stated that I really hope that Tesla is looking into Malaysia and similar markets. Tesla recently started selling its electric vehicles in Thailand. The company received over 5,000 orders in just a few days in Thailand after the launch. This goes to show that there is great… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Application To Import BEVs Into Malaysia Approved 002626
Clean Technica: Tesla Investor Day Epilogue: Why There Was No News002625
Before the much awaited Tesla Investor Day on March the 1, 2023, in Austin, Texas, there was much speculation about the revelations that would come from Tesla and Elon Musk. On all previous such occasions, like Battery Day and AI Days, we were served with a clear state of development and path to the future.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Investor Day Epilogue: Why There Was No News002625
Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugins Continue To Grow Despite Economic Downturn 002623
In February, Sweden’s plugin electric vehicles continued to dominate with a 54.0% share of auto sales, up from 51.6% year on year. Full electric share grew substantially, whilst plugin hybrid share decreased. Overall auto volume was 18,442 units, down some 13% YoY. The Volvo XC40 was February’s best selling BEV yet again, holding the lead… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s Plugins Continue To Grow Despite Economic Downturn 002623
Clean Technica: 12 Reasons Why Tesla Should Offer A Low-Priced Vehicle002622
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent tweets revolve around his world views to solve the Ukraine/Russia war, uncover real US border problems, critique Berkshire Hathaway, and envision life on the moon. But today was Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day. It’s always baffling to figure what’s on Elon Musk’s Most Important List, but many people were hoping to… Continue reading Clean Technica: 12 Reasons Why Tesla Should Offer A Low-Priced Vehicle002622