Opel Astra Electric The compact model is offered in two electric versions. In the spring of 2023, Opel’s compact classic Astra will also be launched with a purely battery-electric drive. Both the five-door and the Sports Tourer combination variant will then be offered in the Electric version in parallel with the PHEV and combustion engine… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New model: Opel Astra also available as an electric station wagon005688
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BYD races to the top of China’s car market in NovemberTesla’s retail sales in China also nearly doubled in November from a year earlier.
BYD was the top-selling car brand in China in the first four weeks of November, brokerage data showed, outperforming the Volkswagen brand in a reversal that highlights the pressure on legacy brands in the world’s largest auto market. Tesla’s retail sales in China also nearly doubled in November, from a year earlier, after the U.S. automaker… Continue reading BYD races to the top of China’s car market in NovemberTesla’s retail sales in China also nearly doubled in November from a year earlier.
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SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) – BYD was the top-selling car brand in China in the first four weeks of November, brokerage data showed, outperforming the Volkswagen brand in a reversal that highlights the pressure on legacy brands in the world’s largest auto market. Tesla’s (TSLA.O) retail sales in China also nearly doubled in November, from… Continue reading Gallery
Tesla Heats Up Race for Universal Electric Vehicle Charge Connector
In pursuit of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla is opening its EV connector design to the world. It has invited charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to put the Tesla charging connector and charge port, now called the North American Charging Standard (NACS), on their equipment and vehicles. Photo: Grand Canyon NPS… Continue reading Tesla Heats Up Race for Universal Electric Vehicle Charge Connector
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 Highland Project Aims To Reduce Complexity & Boost Profitability 002413
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
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: 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
Twitter’s former head of safety says platform is less safe under Elon Musk
In his first public interview since abruptly quitting Twitter, Yoel Roth, the company’s former head of trust and safety, said he believes the platform is less safe under Elon Musk. Speaking at an event hosted by the Knight Foundation, Roth responded “I don’t,” when asked if he still believed Twitter was safer since Musk’s takeover.… Continue reading Twitter’s former head of safety says platform is less safe under Elon Musk
Tesla still owns US EV market but is losing market share, shows new data
S&P Global Mobility released new EV sale data that shows Tesla still owns the US EV market, but it is losing market share. But when you had close to 100% of the market, there’s only one way to go, and that’s down. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home… Continue reading Tesla still owns US EV market but is losing market share, shows new data