The US auto industry has been declining steadily for a few years at least. Compared to 2021, the American auto industry’s annual sales were down by more than 1 million units, or 8%. Compared to 2020, they were “only” down by 725,726 units (5%). But compared to 2019, they were down by more than 3… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Auto Industry Down 3+ Million Sales (19%) Since 2019002615
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Clean Technica: US Auto Industry Up 10% In 4th Quarter — But Down 16% Compared To Q4 2019002614
The US auto industry is truly on the rebound. In the 3rd quarter, sales increasing 1% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, the first positive trend in a while. But was it just a lucky little blip? Seemingly not, as US auto industry sales in the 4th quarter of 2022 were 10% higher than… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Auto Industry Up 10% In 4th Quarter — But Down 16% Compared To Q4 2019002614
Clean Technica: US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022002613
Tesla continues to dominate the US electric car sales market, which can make it seem as though not much is changing here. However, the biggest story is probably that the US electric car market as a whole continues to grow strongly. In 2022, our analysis shows that BEV sales increased 65% compared to 2021. (Note:… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Electric Car Sales Increased 65% In 2022002613
Clean Technica: 13% Of New Cars Were BEVs In France In January002611
With the overall auto market now in recovery mode (+9% YoY) — yet still 17% below January 2020, the last normal month — the French plugin passenger car market hit the accelerator. This was all thanks to pure electrics (BEVs) jumping 43%, to 14,649 registrations, or 13% share. Surprisingly, despite losing access to subsidies on… Continue reading Clean Technica: 13% Of New Cars Were BEVs In France In January002611
Clean Technica: It’s Official: California Will Be Tesla’s Engineering & AI Headquarters002610
They’ve bickered and disagreed. They’ve antagonized each other in front of television cameras and behind the scenes. This week, though, all the animosity and hurt seemed to be forgotten — at least momentarily — as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the former Hewlett-Packard headquarters in Palo Alto would become… Continue reading Clean Technica: It’s Official: California Will Be Tesla’s Engineering & AI Headquarters002610
Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany Begins — Tesla Leads On Models & Brand, Volkswagen Group 1st Among OEMs002609
After the subsidies-derived sales rush of December, leading to a historic performance, Germany’s plugin vehicle (PEV) market was bound to have a hangover month in January. And so it did, with this market starting the year with a 33% drop over the same month last year. The almost 40,000 units registered in January 2022 dropped… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany Begins — Tesla Leads On Models & Brand, Volkswagen Group 1st Among OEMs002609
Clean Technica: PG&E Will Test Tesla vs Sonnen Virtual Power Plant Technology 002608
What is a virtual power plant? It is any collection of behind-the-meter storage batteries that are linked together so they can provide electricity to the grid on demand. They typically involve residential batteries like the Tesla Powerwall, but can include any collection of batteries in homes, businesses, or even in electric vehicles. Why would anyone… Continue reading Clean Technica: PG&E Will Test Tesla vs Sonnen Virtual Power Plant Technology 002608
Clean Technica: Tesla Has More “Buys” On Wall Street Than Ever002607
In recent months, Tesla’s stock has seen new upticks from a tough 2022. As shareholders pick up significantly more of Tesla’s shares, the company currently has more support from Wall Street analysts than ever with a similar uptick in “Buy” ratings. Tesla has had more “Buy” calls on Wall Street in recent weeks than ever,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Has More “Buys” On Wall Street Than Ever002607
Cleantechnica: Tesla Denies Union-Busting Allegations 002606
A few days ago, news outlets reported that Tesla employees in Buffalo, New York, accused the company of firing them for trying to start a union. In response, the company published a blog post denying the allegations. Let’s take a look at what happened. The Allegations According to a number of news outlets (here’s one… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Denies Union-Busting Allegations 002606
Cleantechnica: Tracking the Post-IRA Boom in the US EV Supply Chain 002605
By Jay Turner, Arzy Abliadzhyieva, Pranathi Chintalapudi The Inflation Reduction Act is a grand experiment in how the U.S. government can accelerate the clean energy transition and spur the industrial sectors needed to support it. With a group of students, I’ve been tracking just how consequential the IRA has been for the U.S. electric vehicle… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tracking the Post-IRA Boom in the US EV Supply Chain 002605