In the context of a recovering overall market (+7% YoY), BEVs surged +62% YoY in January, to 5,010 registrations. That means BEVs started the year with 15% market share — their best January ever. Meanwhile, PHEVs were down by 4%, to 3,890 registrations or 12% market share. January is usually one of the best months… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Netherlands Starts the Year with 15% BEV Share 002604
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Cleantechnica: EVs Don’t Have To Be “Soulless”002603
In this article, I want to not only identify a problem standing in the way of EV sales growth, but also identify some solutions that manufacturers can look into. It’s not a problem EV manufacturers (including “legacy” auto companies) really face today, but as EVs move from the early adopter phase and into the wider… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EVs Don’t Have To Be “Soulless”002603
Cleantechnica: Big Changes In This Next Tesla FSD Upgrade 002602
By Jim Ringold Originally included in the Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite was Tesla’s rather basic highway program. It worked okay for rather simple limited access, divided highway driving requirements. Then the city street program, much more complicated in order to deal with more complex “off highway” requirements, was added. It’s an entirely different software… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Big Changes In This Next Tesla FSD Upgrade 002602
Cleantechnica: Tesla’s Big Gross Margin Advantage 002601
Most of the world’s legacy automakers are slowly but surely raising their electrification games, and that’s good news for all concerned — car buyers need more choices, and the industry needs healthy competition. However, they still have a lot to learn, and some painful choices to make, if they hope to catch up to the… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla’s Big Gross Margin Advantage 002601
Clean Technica: How Much EV Range Is Enough? How To Maximize EV Range002599
This answer to the question above, “How much EV range is enough?,” depends on the individual and their needs and habits. I’ll start answering this question with some of my own background owning various electric cars. I’m also tackling the question of how big of a battery one needs. I’ve owned Nissan LEAFs with ranges… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much EV Range Is Enough? How To Maximize EV Range002599
Cleantechnica: Kim Java on the Tesla Community, 1st EV Purchases, & More 002598
The Tesla community has grown immensely in the past decade, but some key voices in the community have been around nearly since the beginning. One such person is Tesla YouTube channel host Kim Java, with whom EVANNEX recently spoke on the phone about her thoughts on how the auto industry has changed, what people can… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Kim Java on the Tesla Community, 1st EV Purchases, & More 002598
Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Expected to Save Police Dept. $83,810002597
Police departments across the U.S. (and beyond) have been investing in electric vehicles in recent years. Though, some critics point to their higher price tags upon purchase and question if it’s a smart move. What many don’t realize, however, is how much money police forces stand to save in maintenance and fuel costs by using… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Expected to Save Police Dept. $83,810002597
Cleantechnica: The Newest Iteration of Musk’s Tesla Master Plan 002596
Elon Musk’s Master Plans have always been an area of great pop culture interest and speculation. With “secret” exposes shared between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the reader, feelings of intimacy and having a front row seat to the future have prevailed. In Master Plan 1, Musk’s insight into a bit of human nature emerged:… Continue reading Cleantechnica: The Newest Iteration of Musk’s Tesla Master Plan 002596
Cleantechnica: How Tesla Overcome “Fundamental Cost Disadvantage”002595
Electric vehicles are here to stay, and while many automakers have struggled to turn profits on the zero-tailpipe-emission products so far, Tesla has come a long way to reach profitability and sustained cash flow. Tesla has overcome the cost disadvantages facing most automakers through a few different strategies, as pointed out recently by CEO Elon… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How Tesla Overcome “Fundamental Cost Disadvantage”002595
Clean Technica: New High: 16% EV Adoption in California in 2022002594
California has surpassed yet another milestone on its way to mainstream electric vehicle adoption. And while Tesla remains the pioneer in the sector and the primary contributor to mainstream EV adoption, increasing competition is also pushing more consumers to buy electric. EV sales made up 16 percent of new vehicle sales in California in 2022,… Continue reading Clean Technica: New High: 16% EV Adoption in California in 2022002594