Plugin vehicles in China once again ended the year with a record month, growing by 83% year over year (YoY) in the last month of the year to a record 671,000 units. Interestingly, full electric vehicles (BEVs) had a slow month, growing just 13%, to 471,000 units. They were responsible for 70% of the plugin… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 22% of New Car Sales in China Were 100% Electric in 2022!002559
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Clean Technica: Why I Don’t (& Won’t) Call Tesla’s Charging Plug “NACS”002558
For the last couple of months, something has really been grinding my gears, but I figured it was a fad that was going to go away. When Tesla renamed its charging connector and called it the “North American Charging Standard,” Tesla fans adopted the NACS acronym overnight. My initial reaction was that it was a bad… Continue reading Clean Technica: Why I Don’t (& Won’t) Call Tesla’s Charging Plug “NACS”002558
Cleantechnica: Arizona’s EV Plan Gives Us A Clue About Tesla CCS Charging 002557
Last year, I shared details that came out of an online Arizona DOT meeting about its plan for federal Infrastructure Bill funds, also known as funding from the NEVI program. Since then, the state has narrowed down its choices for EV charging sites to meet federal requirements, and it reveals something interesting that’s probably happening… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Arizona’s EV Plan Gives Us A Clue About Tesla CCS Charging 002557
Cleantechnica: Tesla Stock vs. Amazon Stock In 2023002556
Amazon and Tesla have both faced difficult economic landscapes over the past year or so, and both of their stocks have reflected this to some extent. With share prices dropping in recent months, however, many investors may view the low buy-in prices on Amazon and Tesla shares as an opportunity for future growth, as detailed… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Stock vs. Amazon Stock In 2023002556
Clean Technica: China’s Purchasing Power Advantage & Wright’s Law Mean Its Green Investments Go A Lot Further002555
A bunch of headlines have been quite reasonably celebrating the $1.1 trillion in green investments globally in 2022. A few more have been pointing out that almost half, $546 billion, was in China alone. But that’s deeply understating what’s actually going on. China is spending even more than the raw statistics show, and has deep… Continue reading Clean Technica: China’s Purchasing Power Advantage & Wright’s Law Mean Its Green Investments Go A Lot Further002555
Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s DC Visit Stirs EV Charging Standardization Pot, Again002554
Tesla CEO Elon Musk set the Intertubes humming yet again on Friday, when Reuters scooped the news that he met with two high-level Biden administration officials in Washington, DC. Electric vehicle production and EV charging station buildout were reportedly on the menu. That raises the question of whether or not Tesla will agree to a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk’s DC Visit Stirs EV Charging Standardization Pot, Again002554
Clean Technica: 25% Plugin Vehicle Share In France!002553
While the overall French auto market had its worst year since 1975 in 2022, with only 1.5 million units registered, plugin sales continued to grow. December sales were up 1% year over year (YoY), and were a record month. Full electric vehicles (BEVs) were up 7%, to 24,733 registrations, while PHEVs continued in the doldrums… Continue reading Clean Technica: 25% Plugin Vehicle Share In France!002553
Clean Technica: Strong Tesla Profits & Demand Boost Tesla Bull Outlooks, But Concerns Linger002552
Following what many considered a rough 2022 for Tesla, investors are warming up to the idea of a big 2023 for the automaker, especially after the company’s recent quarterly earnings call. With Tesla’s strong profits heading ending 2022, and new expansions and production plans set to begin this year, some bulls are doubling down on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Strong Tesla Profits & Demand Boost Tesla Bull Outlooks, But Concerns Linger002552
Cleantechnica: Tesla Bulls vs. Tesla Bears Debate (Video)002551
Tesla’s stock has remained a polarizing topic, especially as the company’s stock price dropped immensely throughout the last year. Bears and bulls are trying to put Tesla’s incredible growth and industry disruptions over the past few years into a narrative that fits their viewpoints, but an argument between the two in recent weeks just got… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Bulls vs. Tesla Bears Debate (Video)002551
Clean Technica: Tesla Stock Soars After Earnings Surprise — 7 Reasons Why002550
Following yesterday’s earnings call, shareholders of Tesla stock are pleased to see a “comeback” after a tough few months. Shares surged over 10% in the morning and continue to trade with high volume as a result of the electric carmaker’s earnings beat and rosy outlook for 2023, closing the day up nearly 11%. Let’s take… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Stock Soars After Earnings Surprise — 7 Reasons Why002550