This week, at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada, Tesla delivered the first Tesla Semis to PepsiCo. I watched it live, being hugely excited about it due to the reasons I mentioned in my recent article about the Semi and figuring I would write an article right after it. Then I watched it again. And again. Now,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Delivery — A New Tesla Era In More Ways Than One?002424
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Clean Technica: Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads002423
Plugin electric vehicles took 89.3% share of the auto market in Norway in November, down from 91.2% year on year. Full electrics (BEVs), however, grew their share YoY, from 73.8% to 81.6%. Plugin hybrids continued to tail off, dropping to 7.7% from 17.4% YoY. Overall auto volumes were 19,513 units, up almost 28% YoY. November’s… Continue reading Clean Technica: Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads002423
Cleantechnica: Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?002422
I have just spent the morning with the technical staff at Glenco Air & Power, experimenting with their Westinghouse portable generators and my Tesla Model 3. No one got hurt. The car didn’t blow up. Curiosity was satisfied. We now know why my Tesla Model 3 would not accept an emergency top-up charge from a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Can You Charge A Tesla Model 3 With A Petrol Generator?002422
Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421
After purchasing a Tesla, it transforms into a trusted friend — perhaps even a cherished member of your family. At this time of year, it’s not unusual to buy presents for your friends and family. Naughty or nice, why not put your Tesla on Santa’s list? It turns out that Alex Guberman, a Tesla owner… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421
Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Reveal — Huge Power, Huge Charging Ability 002420
Tesla held its long awaited ceremony to introduce its electric Class 8 tractor, known simply as the Tesla Semi, on December 1. If you weren’t able to watch the livestream of the event, there is a video of it below. In it, you will see Elon Musk drive a white Semi on stage followed by… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Reveal — Huge Power, Huge Charging Ability 002420
Clean Technica: Europe Electric Car Sales Report — 13.6% Of New Cars Fully Electric002419
The European automotive market is back in the black, with a 14% growth rate in October, its third growth month in a row. So, it seems the worst of the automotive component crisis is over. Although, with an energy-derived recession knocking on the door, this uptick might not last for long…. Looking at the plugin… Continue reading Clean Technica: Europe Electric Car Sales Report — 13.6% Of New Cars Fully Electric002419
Cleantechnica: Sweden’s BEVs Hit New High Before Incentive Cut 002418
Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share hit record highs in November, gaining 64.6% of the auto market, from 54.3% a year ago. Full electrics saw dramatic growth in share, gaining 42.5% in November, from 26.0% year on year, influenced by policy changes. Overall auto volumes were 25,588 units, up 21.5% YoY from a weak 2021, though… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden’s BEVs Hit New High Before Incentive Cut 002418
Clean Technica: Tesla Bot & Tesla’s Entire EV Lineup On Display At Petersen Museum (Pics, Videos)002417
Tesla has taken its entire lineup of vehicles from the past, present, and future to be showcased at the coveted Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, California. Putting together this visual history in front of the world at a museum speaks volumes of Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk’s efforts in putting electric vehicles into the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Bot & Tesla’s Entire EV Lineup On Display At Petersen Museum (Pics, Videos)002417
Clean Technica: Italy’s 2022 EV Struggle Charted Through Q3 — Plugins At 8.7% Market Share002416
2022 has not been a pleasant journey for plug-in vehicles in Italy. Following years of exponential growth, the spark of the EV revolution seems to have gone cold in one of the arguably most important auto markets — by volume and automotive history — in Europe and the world. Official statistics through the first three… Continue reading Clean Technica: Italy’s 2022 EV Struggle Charted Through Q3 — Plugins At 8.7% Market Share002416
Clean Technica: Tesla Reportedly Offering $3750 Discount for December Model 3/Model Y Deliveries002415
With a new year looming, and promises of the new more inclusive EV tax credit right around the corner, EV makers may be worried about finishing the year strong with December deliveries in the United States. Many potential customers with pending EV orders may opt to delay delivery (or at least try to do so)… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Reportedly Offering $3750 Discount for December Model 3/Model Y Deliveries002415