As we’ve reported, a trial has begun in Florida related to a crash that happened here a handful of years ago while the Tesla was on Autopilot. The driver of the car did not die in the crash, but a bystander was. “Attorneys for the estate of Benavides Leon contend that the Tesla Autopilot system… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Autopilot Crash Trial — Highlights from Opening Days004111
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Clean Technica: With Great Power Comes …004110
Remember when the Tesla Model S came out and the internet was alive with “Tesla vs …” videos. People were racing for pink slips and bragging rights in Macca’s carparks. It wasn’t that long ago. Suddenly, battery-electric vehicles were a fun drive! I can still remember my first test drive in a Tesla Model S… Continue reading Clean Technica: With Great Power Comes …004110
Clean Technica: Polestar 3 — First Road Trip004109
Last Updated on: 18th July 2025, 12:04 am Key Takeaways Polestar 3 is a great roadtripping machine (better than Tesla Model Y in several ways) Comfort is next-level with air suspension (but the Model Y is a low bar) Charge curve rocks Range rocks Compatibility with Tesla Superchargers via adapter is great, Electrify America charging… Continue reading Clean Technica: Polestar 3 — First Road Trip004109
Clean Technica: GM Is Now Taking Aim At Tesla’s Energy Storage Business, Too004108
Tesla’s spiraling brand reputation crisis has hit its EV sales so hard that the much-hyped Tesla Cybertruck was reportedly outsold by General Motors’s GMC electric Hummer in Q2. Now GM has spotted an opportunity to horn in on Tesla’s Megapack utility scale energy storage business, too — with an assist from none other than Tesla… Continue reading Clean Technica: GM Is Now Taking Aim At Tesla’s Energy Storage Business, Too004108
Clean Technica: Why The Newly Unveiled Tesla Model Y L Is Like A Minivan, In A Good Way!004107
Last Updated on: 17th July 2025, 02:16 am The Specs Here is what we know about the new longer Model Y L, according to information published publicly on China’s industry ministry website today. • Seats 6 passengers• Curb weight: 4,605 lbs (2,088 kg), 209 lbs heavier than current Model Y AWD• Overall length: ~196 inches (4976… pic.twitter.com/E3WIKvMhUk —… Continue reading Clean Technica: Why The Newly Unveiled Tesla Model Y L Is Like A Minivan, In A Good Way!004107
Clean Technica: Tesla Plans Modified Models For China004106
This week, Zachary Shahan, the ringmaster of the CleanTechnica circus, wrote an article asking whether the failure by Tesla to bring new models to market would prove to be the company’s undoing. It’s a proper question to ask, as every other automaker — especially those located in China — is rushing new models to market… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Plans Modified Models For China004106
Clean Technica: Tesla Flaunts Fiduciary Rules — And Its Workforce Is Fleeing004105
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 01:54 pm Three years ago I wrote about how Senator Elizabeth Warren was questioning Tesla about its fiduciary duties to the company, its workers, and its shareholders. She outlined the stringent requirements involved with providing disclosures about conflicts of interest, misappropriation of corporate assets, and other actions by their… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Flaunts Fiduciary Rules — And Its Workforce Is Fleeing004105
Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.4% Share In Germany – BYD Surfs Up004104
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 09:32 pm June saw plugin EVs take 28.4% share in Germany, up from 19.8% year on year. BEV volumes were up modestly, while PHEVs increased strongly. Overall auto volume was 256,193 units, down some 14% YoY. The best-selling BEV in June was the Volkswagen ID.3. The June auto market… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.4% Share In Germany – BYD Surfs Up004104
Clean Technica: Delayed Affordable Tesla Models — Make or Break for the Company?004103
Last Updated on: 16th July 2025, 02:42 am In Tesla’s 1st quarter shareholder letter, the company wrote: “Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable models, remain on track for start of production in the first half of 2025. These vehicles will utilize aspects of the next generation platform as well as aspects of our current… Continue reading Clean Technica: Delayed Affordable Tesla Models — Make or Break for the Company?004103
Clean Technica: Tesla Demands Privacy From Public Officials, NA Sales Chief Departs004102
Last Updated on: 15th July 2025, 11:08 pm “Democracy Dies In Secret” is a phrase found on the masthead of the Washington Post, even though its owner, Jeff Bezos, seems to be unaware of what the phrase means. It is often attributed to famed Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, but according to Wikipedia, he first… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Demands Privacy From Public Officials, NA Sales Chief Departs004102