Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Maintenance Cost Update at 3 Years & 27,000 Miles002174

One of our writers, Fritz Hasler, recently wrote a short review of his Tesla Model 3 Long Range after 75,000 miles and nearly 3 years of ownership. We’ve had our Model 3 Standard Range for just slightly longer than Fritz has had his, but we’ve driven ours far less. I’ll wait to write a full… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Maintenance Cost Update at 3 Years & 27,000 Miles002174

Clean Technica: 75,000 Miles With My Tesla Model 3: Maintenance Costs, FSD (Beta), Hauling, Etc.002173

Figure 1: Me, My Ebike, Our Tesla Model 3 With Bike Rack. Tunnel Road. Zion National Park Utah. January 10, 2022. Photo by Fritz Hasler” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-349×400.jpeg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-699×800.jpeg” loading=”lazy” class=”size-full wp-image-274215″ src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike.jpeg” alt=”” width=”1300″ height=”1488″ srcset=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike.jpeg 1300w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-349×400.jpeg 349w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-699×800.jpeg 699w, https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/08/Fritz-Tesla-Model-3-Hauling-e-bike-768×879.jpeg 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px”/> Me, my e-bike, and our Tesla Model 3 with… Continue reading Clean Technica: 75,000 Miles With My Tesla Model 3: Maintenance Costs, FSD (Beta), Hauling, Etc.002173

Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 & Model Y Most Queried Luxury Cars in USA for Auto Loans002172

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the most queried luxury cars in the US for auto loans, data analysis by LendingTree suggests. One of the largest online lending marketplaces, LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE), reached out to me this morning with an interesting study they have conducted using auto loan data inquiries they gathered for around… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model 3 & Model Y Most Queried Luxury Cars in USA for Auto Loans002172

Cleantechnica: Giga Ontario May Be Next For Tesla 002171

During the recent Tesla Cyber Rodeo — aka annual stockholder meeting — Elon Musk suggested that Tesla might build 10 to 12 new factories in the coming years. When a member of the audience shouted out “Canada!” Musk said, “I’m half Canadian. Maybe I should.” Today, TechCrunch is reporting that Tesla recently added an amendment… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Giga Ontario May Be Next For Tesla 002171

Clean Technica: From Perth To Sydney — A Marathon In A Tesla Model 3002170

Jon Edwards, as told to David Waterworth The team behind the Tesla Model 3 Targa West success story plans to be part of the recreation of Australia’s historic Perth-to-Sydney marathon in October this year. I caught up with Jon Edwards and he supplied this update: The TOCEVA race team will tackle the Perth-to-Sydney marathon with… Continue reading Clean Technica: From Perth To Sydney — A Marathon In A Tesla Model 3002170

Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169

CNBC Indonesia is reporting that Tesla and the government of Indonesia have come to an agreement for that country to supply nickel worth $5 billion to Tesla over the next 5 years. The deal apparently means that Tesla will not be relying primarily on iron phosphate batteries for its vehicles in the future. Since Google Translate… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169

Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168

After the announced proposal results at Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, CEO Elon Musk took the stage. “Welcome,” he began, but a rousing round of applause forced him to halt his introductory remarks. “I feel welcome,” he smiled, looking around at the adoring masses. Musk’s extemporaneous talk continued to be punctuated by applause from… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168

Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167

If you look at the Tesla Reddit forum, it’s nearly universal: the Redditors love their Teslas. People who post there talk about the Tesla brand — the Supercharger network, Smart Summons, accessories and apps, the 4680 batteries, adapters, autonomy, and other vehicle-specific topics. Sure, a few commenters speak about the health of the company or… Continue reading Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167

Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166

Elon Musk had a special message for those involved in Tesla’s Q2 earnings call last month, noting a global need for lithium and other battery materials. While lithium mining is something many companies can do, and a necessary part of the electric vehicle industry’s growth, Musk says lithium refining is tougher — which makes it a perfect market in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166

Clean Technica: The Newest Moneymaker? Buy & Flip EVs With Low Mileage002165

Several years ago, a friend turned me onto a book titled, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It explained steps to add to your wages, above and beyond your 40-hour-a-week + job, by finding opportunities for passive income streams. In 2009, my husband and I ended up buying, fixing up, renting, and then selling a couple of… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Newest Moneymaker? Buy & Flip EVs With Low Mileage002165