Reuters reports that four unnamed Tesla insiders claim the company has been working behind the scenes to improve the Model 3 by simplifying the production process. The changes will reduce the cost of manufacturing the cars, which could lead to lower prices for consumers and/or higher profit margins for the company. The Model 3 refresh… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 Highland Project Aims To Reduce Complexity & Boost Profitability 002413
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Clean Technica: No Kidding: The Tesla Semi Launch Is About To Change Everything002412
I’ve been eagerly awaiting the Tesla Semi since the first article that I wrote for CleanTechnica four and a half years ago, and I’ve been eagerly revisiting my notes from when I wrote that first article. I then saw that Zachary Shahan just published an article titled “The Tesla Semi Is Going To Change The… Continue reading Clean Technica: No Kidding: The Tesla Semi Launch Is About To Change Everything002412
Clean Technica: Is President Biden’s Plan To Electrify US Transportation “Illegal?”002411
A written commentary this month issued from the Heritage Foundation — that famous Koch Industries climate denial front group — shows how very nervous many in the right wing are getting about electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. The article is really quite fun to deconstruct, as it attacks the premises that US transportation needs… Continue reading Clean Technica: Is President Biden’s Plan To Electrify US Transportation “Illegal?”002411
Clean Technica: More Utility Scale Battery Projects For The UK To Help With Wind Curtailment Issues002410
Harmony Energy Income Trust announced that it has brought Europe’s largest battery energy storage system (by MWh) online. The cost of turning off UK wind farms to manage the electricity system rose from almost £300m during 2020 to over £500m in 2021. Most of this curtailment was in Scotland. The National Grid ESO pays operators… Continue reading Clean Technica: More Utility Scale Battery Projects For The UK To Help With Wind Curtailment Issues002410
Clean Tecnica: One More Time — EVs And The Federal Tax Credit 002409
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d” data-image-caption=”Credit: IRS” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit-400×119.png” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit-800×238.png” loading=”lazy” class=”size-full wp-image-281879″ src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit.png” alt=”federal tax credit” width=”1208″ height=”360″ srcset=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit.png 1208w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit-400×119.png 400w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit-800×238.png 800w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/11/federal-tax-credit-768×229.png 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px”/> Credit: IRS There is much confusion about the federal tax credit for EV buyers in the US, so let’s try to clear things up. All the cars that were… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: One More Time — EVs And The Federal Tax Credit 002409
Clean Tecnica: The Tesla Semi Is Going To Change The World 002407
At the beginning of October, I published a story on the beginning of Tesla Semi deliveries. The first Tesla Semi for a commercial customer is set to be delivered on December 1, to PepsiCo. There are plenty of financial analyses and specs we could highlight to examine the cost-competitiveness of the Tesla Semi compared to… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: The Tesla Semi Is Going To Change The World 002407
Clean Technica: EVs Could Account For ~90% Share Of The Market By 2027002406
ARK’s evolving electric vehicle (EV) sales forecast is pointing the way to an all-electric auto industry in the next 5 years. Their conclusion stems from the argument that all new vehicle sales will be electric if prices drop to ~$14,500 on average. Moreover, their analysts say that, while production capacity may not hit 80 million… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Could Account For ~90% Share Of The Market By 2027002406
Cleantechnica: From Hyundai Kona EV to Tesla Model Y Standard Range 002405
Phil bought an electric Hyundai Kona three and half years ago, and we have met on and off at various car events and coffee mornings since then. He recently traded up to a Tesla Model Y Standard Range and has modified it for his wife Gwen’s disability. I spent the morning with him today. We… Continue reading Cleantechnica: From Hyundai Kona EV to Tesla Model Y Standard Range 002405
Clean Technica: Aptera Officially Announces It Will Use The Tesla Charging Connector002404
In some ways, this is hardly news at all. Since Aptera re-emerged in 2019-2020, all of the vehicle’s prototypes have had a Tesla plug that hides behind the autocycle’s small license plate. [embedded content] At the beginning, Aptera couldn’t tell us what its final choice of plug would be, but it seemed to be its… Continue reading Clean Technica: Aptera Officially Announces It Will Use The Tesla Charging Connector002404
Cleantechnica: How Long Does A Tesla Battery Last In Australia?002402
How long does a Tesla battery last in Australia? This is becoming more of a common question now that Tesla has doubled its presence on Australian roads. Teslas are everywhere! Someone recently commented that they are becoming as common as cockroaches and cane toads. As these questioners appear to be genuine, I thought I would… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How Long Does A Tesla Battery Last In Australia?002402