European e-mobility specialist QUANTRON expands to North America

In the future, Quantron AG will also offer its commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell drive and battery electric drive as well as retrofit packages on the North American market To enter the North American market, the company has founded Quantron US Inc. and appointed Richard Haas as CEO of Quantron US. Raymond Staples becomes… Continue reading European e-mobility specialist QUANTRON expands to North America

Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption

It looks like Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China as the electric vehicles now appear on an updated list of cars receiving tax exemptions. Tesla is different from most other automakers in many ways, and the way it handles model updates is no exception. Instead of taking the… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption

GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla

GM Energy is making a grab for a piece of the $150 billion energy generation and storage market. The automaker wants to shore up the grid in preparation for a tidal wave of new EVs. Share this story GM Energy will sell EV chargers, external batteries, and other accessories for its electric vehicle owners.GM General… Continue reading GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla

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Editor’s Note: Peter thought it would be fun to take you inside a high-level meeting at a certain auto company. The subject? A crucial product launch and the hand-wringing that goes along with it. -WG By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. If you’ve often wondered what goes on in high-level meetings at an auto company, today is… Continue reading @niche: BAKING IT IN.002231

Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf002306

Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result. The Tesla Model Y was the overall best selling… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf002306

Clean Technica: BYD Delivering 120 Electric Semi Trucks In 2022002305

The Tesla vs. BYD race is still on, and BYD is surging forward in the electric semi truck category. A decade or so ago, I recall a lot of debates about who was approaching the EV revolution best, Tesla or BYD. Or who was leading the EV revolution, Tesla or BYD. Of course, some people… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Delivering 120 Electric Semi Trucks In 2022002305

Clean Technica: Tesla Vehicles Automatically Open Windows & Doors When Submerged Under Water002304

Hurricane Ian has brought stories of how a solar-powered community fared much better than most, how a Ford F-150 Lightning kept some lives in full comfort while the neighborhood was lacking electricity, and how a Tesla Model X escaped floodwaters, but we’re not done with the Hurricane Ian–related cleantech stories yet. One more that just… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Vehicles Automatically Open Windows & Doors When Submerged Under Water002304

Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market

Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong local industry with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has made some… Continue reading Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto market

Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month

Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. Last week, Tesla reported deliveries of 343,000 vehicles and production of around 365,000 vehicles. Now China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has released its results for September and confirmed that Tesla China contributed 83,135 China-made electric vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month