Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s EV market ended a weak 2022 with a December in line with the unimpressive figures posted in previous months. While the overall car market showed good signs of recovery, plugins yet again stalled in what is a reverse trend not followed by any other major European nation. Official statistics from… Continue reading Clean Technica: A Cold December For EVs In Italy — Amidst Car Market Rebound002562
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Cleantechnica: Tesla May Be Finalizing Plans For Indonesia Plant 002561
A major part of Tesla’s long-term plans includes expanding production to several different countries beyond its headquarters in the U.S. A new report suggests that Tesla could be getting serious about building another Gigafactory in Asia, in a country that’s already set to become one of the automaker’s key suppliers. Tesla is getting close to… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla May Be Finalizing Plans For Indonesia Plant 002561
Cleantechnica: 22% of New Car Sales in China Were 100% Electric in 2022!002559
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
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