Over the past few years, Tesla has become a global company – if not a global phenomenon. The first significant “EV-only” entry into the market, Elon Musk’s car brand redefined speed, performance, and what it meant to build a desirable car in the 21st century. That success has brought growth, and that growth has brought… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: What’s the Difference? Chinese vs. German Tesla Model Y 002102
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: 5 Strikes, You’re Out!002101
I thought I had written my last article on FSD Beta until I got access again. However, with almost 300 comments on my last article, I need to supply some context and rebut some of the comments. Please see my revised article below. Background: After 206 days of my wife and I obsessively using Tesla… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: 5 Strikes, You’re Out!002101
Clean Technica: Tesla [TSLA] Shares Strong Going into Q3, Especially Compared to NIO or Lucid 002100
As Tesla heads into the third quarter, following what Elon Musk called a “tough quarter” for the automaker, analysts are noting which electric vehicle shares are worth investing in. While Tesla’s shares jumped slightly in the last week of Q2, Chinese automaker NIO and fellow U.S. automaker Lucid both saw their shares drop. Tesla’s stock jumped… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla [TSLA] Shares Strong Going into Q3, Especially Compared to NIO or Lucid 002100
Clean Technica: Tesla Pausing Production at Giga Berlin & Shanghai to Upgrade Assembly Lines002099
Even with Tesla’s newly completed Gigafactories in Berlin and Shanghai, the automaker is working to expand production even further. Over the next month or so, Tesla plans to significantly increase production at both of these plants, but the automaker may have to take a costly production break to upgrade the sites. Tesla is pausing production… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Pausing Production at Giga Berlin & Shanghai to Upgrade Assembly Lines002099
Clean Technica: Converting This 1977 Porsche 911 To Electric Yields 600 BHP From Tesla Motor002098
“The drive unit was put on a dyno and got to 600 BHP, then it overheated the dyno!” Well, then it’s probably powerful enough. Kit Lacey of eDub Services in the UK is proud of his work converting an iconic 1977 Porsche 911. Some will call it sacrilege, but hey, the customer sold the original… Continue reading Clean Technica: Converting This 1977 Porsche 911 To Electric Yields 600 BHP From Tesla Motor002098
Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097
Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, saw plugin electric vehicles take 26.0% market share in June, up from 23.6% YoY. Overall auto volumes were down 18% YoY, to 224,558 units, the lowest June in 25 years (except 2020). The Fiat 500e was Germany’s best selling full electric in June. June’s combined plugin share of 26.0% comprised… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany Plugin EV Share Grows, Fiat 500e Bestseller, Grimm Warnings002097
Clean Technica: Have Electric Vehicles Reached Parity With Their ICE Counterparts?002096
Transportation is currently the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US, and transportation sector electrification is widely recognized as one of the best strategies for significantly reducing these emissions. Mass electric vehicle (EV) adoption will accelerate when price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) older siblings occurs. How close are EVs to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Have Electric Vehicles Reached Parity With Their ICE Counterparts?002096
Clean Technica: Impressions Of The Tesla Model Y With 4680 Battery Cells002095
When Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cells at the Battery Day event in 2020, the company announced a new, tab-less 4680 cell form factor which would increase energy density, maintain similar thermal characteristics of smaller cells, improve the power-to-weight ratio, streamline manufacturing, and lower cost. At the Giga Texas opening ceremony, Tesla did not share… Continue reading Clean Technica: Impressions Of The Tesla Model Y With 4680 Battery Cells002095
Clean Tecnica: Helios Brewing Company — Sunshine in a Can With Solar 002094
Helios Brewing Company takes its environmentally friendly credentials seriously. Not only is the beer brewed using solar power, but deliveries are made by a solar-powered electric Minicab MiEV and the bar is aesthetically crafted from recycled timber. Photo by Majella Waterworth” data-image-caption=”Even the bar is environmentally sustainable” data-medium-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-400×200.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-800×400.jpg” loading=”lazy” class=”wp-image-270838 size-large” src=”https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/recycled-timbers-in-bar-e1657165072392-800×400.jpg” alt=”Helios Brewing… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Helios Brewing Company — Sunshine in a Can With Solar 002094
Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093
With U.S. Independence Day occurring this week, it’s only fitting for auto fans to wish the U.S. a happy birthday by noting the most American-made vehicles. And being that Tesla’s electric vehicles account for so many of the country’s top 10 most American-made vehicles, it’s especially worth celebrating for fans of the U.S. automaker. A new… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093