Germany’s plugin electric vehicle share broke new records in November, gaining 39.4% of the auto market, up from 34.4%, year on year. Overall auto volumes were 260,512 units, up some 31% YoY, though still down around 10% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Tesla Model 3 was the bestselling full electric. November’s combined plugin share of… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Germany’s EVs Near 40% Share – Tesla Model 3 Bestseller 002437
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Cleantechnica: EV Battery Prices Climb For The First Time 002436
As 2022 draws to a close, the price of lithium-ion type batteries has gone up for the first time in more than a decade, with surging raw material and transport costs driving the cost hike, and rising demand set to challenge the car industry’s efforts to achieve price parity with fossil fuel powered (ICE) vehicles.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: EV Battery Prices Climb For The First Time 002436
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Just months after the Tesla Model Y earned the highest score in history on one European safety index, another car in the automaker’s lineup has set another new benchmark. This time, the luxury Model S sedan has burst through the European New Car Assessment Program’s (Euro NCAP’s) safety score ceiling, surpassing even the Model Y’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 27.7% share in November, down from 28.1% year on year. Full electric share grew YoY, but was outweighed by plugin hybrids’ decline. Overall auto volumes were up over 23% YoY, to 142,889 units, though still almost 9% down on 2019 seasonal levels. The Tesla Model Y… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
We’ve looked at the top selling plugin vehicle models in the world. Let’s now take a look at the auto brands and auto groups that sell the most plugin vehicles worldwide. The Rise & Rise of BYD In October, BYD’s record streak continued, scoring more than 200,000 registrations again, its 8th record score in a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432
The first deliveries of the Tesla Semi were made last Thursday evening to a good amount of fanfare at Tesla’s factory in Sparks, Nevada. The Tesla Semi was first unveiled as a prototype in 2017. Five long years later, the first deliveries took place, ending with Tesla handing over the keys to the first production… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi — 10-4, Good Buddy?002432
Cleantechnica: Tesla China Sets Sales Record In November 002430
This appears to be a good news, bad news story. Tesla sold more electric cars made at its factory in Shanghai, China, in November than in any previous month — 100,2921 to be exact. CnEVPost says that is up 90 percent from the 52,859 vehicles sold in November of last year and up 40 percent… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla China Sets Sales Record In November 002430
Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4% of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year. The best selling BEV for the… Continue reading Clean Technica: France Plugins Take Record 24.4% — Tesla Model Y Bestseller002429
Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
Looking to make a difference with your gifting this holiday season with a Rivian or Tesla? You could help fund climate action while securing a chance to win the quickest SUV on the road or the most capable electric SUV off the road — because Climate XChange has launched our 7th Annual EV Raffle. With… Continue reading Cleantechnica: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Win a Fully Loaded Rivian or Tesla 002428
Clean Technica: Which Will Prevail: Musk’s Social Media Controversies Or Musk’s Machine Focus & Innovation?002427
He’s been called “belligerent.” He’s been accused of treating people like collateral damage instead of human beings, of becoming “unhinged.” He’s self-described as “the Chief Twit.” He’s Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and he’s been the target of a whole lot of criticism since his 2022 purchase of Twitter. It forces one to wonder, which… Continue reading Clean Technica: Which Will Prevail: Musk’s Social Media Controversies Or Musk’s Machine Focus & Innovation?002427