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Tesla 100 GB Data Bomb Turned Over To Handelsblatt

Steve Hanley — Sun, 28 May 2023 15:01:57 +0000

One or more Tesla employees have supplied data from inside the company to Handelsblatt, much of it embarrassing to the company.

Tesla’s 3 Master Plans — What It Has Achieved & What It Hasn’t

Carolyn Fortuna — Sun, 28 May 2023 03:37:33 +0000

What happens when we analyze and weigh each of the 3 Tesla master plans, including the intentions outlined and the actions that resulted?

Two Charging Companies Respond To Ford’s Adoption Of The Tesla/NACS Plug

Jennifer Sensiba — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:14:11 +0000

Yesterday’s announcement that Ford’s future vehicles would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS charging connector (Supercharging port) signaled a big shift in the industry. Before the announcement, Tesla was using its plug and everyone else was using the CCS1 plug in the United States. It seemed like this would continue indefinitely, as manufacturers of both vehicles […]

The Battle For Germany’s EV Market, Part IV — Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen MEB Family

José Pontes — Sat, 27 May 2023 02:34:55 +0000

The overall German auto market had a positive month in April (+13% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+34% YoY). There were 29,740 BEV registrations last month, 15% of the overall market. That pulled the market up — quite different from PHEVs, which were down 46%. The latter are now suffering from the […]

100% Electric Vehicles Now 13% Of New Car Sales In France

José Pontes — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:10:04 +0000

The China-made Dacia Spring was last month’s best selling EV and the 11th best selling car overall in France.

40% Of New Cars Sold In Netherlands Now Plugin Cars!

José Pontes — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:50:12 +0000

After a good first quarter, April increased plugin registrations by 53% YoY, to 11,919 units, with the Dutch plugin vehicle (PEV) market reaching 40% last month. That’s mostly thanks to pure electrics (28% of new vehicle sales), which jumped 73% year over year (YoY). The overall market is also rising, to 29,669 units, although at […]

When A Company Abandons CCS, It Should Completely Take Care Of Existing Owners

Jennifer Sensiba — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:35:35 +0000

Ford CEO Jim Farley met with Elon Musk on a Twitter Space to announce that Ford will be adopting Tesla’s NACS plug for future cars, starting in 2025 with next-gen vehicles. While this will probably end up being a good move for the industry, we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out as […]

Would You Buy A $25,000 Tesla Model C — Today — If You Could?

Carolyn Fortuna — Fri, 26 May 2023 03:30:59 +0000

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DALL·E creation by Carolyn Fortuna | CleanTechnica.

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Ford Electric Cars To Have Best Fast Charging In USA With Tesla Supercharging

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:01:07 +0000

Ford and Tesla came out with a big announcement today. Starting in 2025, Ford will bring electric vehicles to market that will include Tesla’s Supercharging port — also now called the North American Charging Standard (NACS). That means Ford electric vehicles will have the best charging access in the United States, unless something changes, as […]

Why Ford EVs Will Get Tesla NACS Charging Ports, Access To Superchargers

Chris Boylan — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:58:09 +0000

On a Twitter spaces discussion earlier today, Ford CEO James Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a partnership whereby Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla’s extensive high-speed Supercharger network of over 12,000 high-speed chargers starting in 2024. Why does this matter? Tesla’s Supercharger network is widely recognized as being the most widespread and […]

Uber Can Connect To Tesla App, Offer Drivers Rides That Fit In EV’s Range

Jennifer Sensiba — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:12:39 +0000

Working as an Uber or Lyft (or both) driver in an EV can be challenging. How do I know? I did it for about 50,000 miles in a 2018 Nissan LEAF. Trying to do that in an EV that lacks liquid cooling in a hot city like Phoenix didn’t turn out to be a great […]

Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 25 May 2023 06:25:47 +0000

Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?

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Op-Ed: It’s Time To Fire Elon Musk

Carolyn Fortuna — Thu, 25 May 2023 03:22:49 +0000

The unsteady trend of Tesla stock and reputation has prompted many shareholders to call for Musk's resignation. Do you agree that it's finally time?

Will 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Tesla Cybertruck Production?

Iqtidar Ali — Thu, 25 May 2023 03:09:03 +0000

Earlier this month, Tesla battery cell supplier Panasonic announced that it would delay the commercial production schedule of 4680 cells. Some wonder if the news could affect production of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is set to begin deliveries later this year. According to Panasonic’s previous guidance, the company planned to begin production of its 4680 […]

Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) On ~1500 Mile Cross-Country Adventure

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:44:22 +0000

Our Tesla Model 3 cross-country road trip state-by-state breakdown: Utah: 99 miles, Wyoming: 450 miles, South Dakota: 450 miles, Minnesota: 250 miles, Wisconsin: 240 miles.

Tesla Brand Loyalty Still Very High, Tesla Stealing Sales From Toyota & Honda

Guest Contributor — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:52:13 +0000

Tesla’s brand loyalty has been notably high compared to some automakers, and with recent price cuts, the company has made it appealing for many to stick with the brand. As some express concerns about the current macroeconomic conditions, increasing competition, and the CEO’s public persona, data show that Tesla’s brand loyalty still appears to be […]

Tesla Exporting Shanghai-Made Model 3 & Model Y Vehicles To Canada

Steve Hanley — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:51:13 +0000

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A Deep Dive Into Tesla Depreciation

Paul Fosse — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:04:00 +0000

In this article, I look at depreciation data for the Tesla Model 3, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and BMW 3 Series. After this deep dive, I need to update the TCO (total cost of ownership) estimates I made about a year ago. Reasons Why Tesla Pricing Has Been So Volatile Over The Last Few Years The […]

7 More Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Perspectives & Observations

Zachary Shahan — Sat, 20 May 2023 17:26:27 +0000

Tesla Autopilot in action stopping at a stop sign. Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica.

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Read All About It! Tesla’s Advertising To Go Traditional — With “Some Artistic Element To It”

Carolyn Fortuna — Fri, 19 May 2023 21:22:29 +0000

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Tesla Sydney showroom photo by Carolyn Fortuna | CleanTechnica.

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Tesla Cybertruck Tool Rack Spotted at Lithium Groundbreaking

Iqtidar Ali — Thu, 18 May 2023 23:21:50 +0000

Tesla recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new lithium refinery in Texas, during which CEO Elon Musk rolled up in a fully-outfitted Cybertruck. Due out this year, Musk’s version of the futuristic truck included a sporty new tool rack on the back, as spotted for the first time at the event. Tesla shared a […]

Tesla Model Y To Be Best-Selling Car In The World In 2023?

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 18 May 2023 06:18:34 +0000

Several years ago, before the first Tesla Model Y got into customer hands, I argued that the electric crossover could become the best selling car in the world. It appears that we’re now on the precipice of that happening. The argument was simple: The Tesla Model 3 had shattered records for its reservation tally — […]

Loophole: How Ineligible Electric Cars Can Still Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit

Guest Contributor — Thu, 18 May 2023 02:19:09 +0000

Recent changes to federal regulations deemed certain electric vehicles no longer eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. However, a loophole has been spotted that restores eligibility to nearly any EV, whether from Tesla or other automakers. After the list of EVs qualifying for the full credit was cut significantly last month, some have discovered […]

Let’s Race! Musk’s All-Electric F1 Vs. Horner’s E10-Fueled F1

Carolyn Fortuna — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:42:01 +0000

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Tesla Leads Auto World In Operating Margin, Model Y Best Selling Car In World — 17 Tesla Meeting Highlights

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:33:37 +0000

Tesla’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting was a few hours ago. Many of the things presented there were already presented in the company’s Master Plan Part 3, Investor Day presentation, and previous quarterly shareholder conference calls. However, let’s look at a few of the highlights. First of all, as many have been hoping, or at least […]

Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn’s Quiet Executive Leadership

Guest Contributor — Tue, 16 May 2023 03:03:19 +0000

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4 Tips for Modding Your Tesla Model Y

David Waterworth — Sun, 14 May 2023 14:22:38 +0000

Easter bunny inspects modded Y. Photo courtesy Majella Waterworth

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Tesla Troubles Taint Twitter Tweak

Steve Hanley — Sun, 14 May 2023 04:24:38 +0000

The news about Tesla this week includes arguments over automatic OTA updates, one-pedal driving, and deep fakes of Elon Musk.

Tesla Shareholders Ask: Are Automotive Supply Chains & Labor Rights Incompatible?

Carolyn Fortuna — Sun, 14 May 2023 02:35:22 +0000

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Child labor/artisan mining in Kailo, Congo, by Julien Harneis. (CC BY-SA 2.0 license).

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Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Unlocks 200 MPH Top Speed & Track-Level Performance

Iqtidar Ali — Sat, 13 May 2023 23:12:34 +0000

Image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

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Italy’s EV Market Kept Afloat By High Tesla Sales

Carlo Ombello — Sat, 13 May 2023 14:40:59 +0000

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s shift to electric mobility is experiencing an uncertain path, following what was a very promising exponential growth rate that lasted until 2021. As 2022 proved to be a lost opportunity, much in contrast with other major European countries, 2023 is progressing with rather mixed signals. Official stats for the first […]

Can Tesla’s Price War Accelerate Electrification?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 13 May 2023 11:01:34 +0000

Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?

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10 Electric Vehicle Stories We Missed — Hyundai IONIQ 6 Wins Award, Shell Buys Volta, IKEA EV Charging …

Zachary Shahan — Sat, 13 May 2023 04:54:03 +0000

Image courtesy of Hyundai.

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Tesla Referral Program Update Includes Incentives for Cars and Solar Purchases

Chris Boylan — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:49:56 +0000

The Tesla referral program has had a long and storied history. The first incarnation offered massive incentives like the ability to earn free Tesla Power Wall home storage batteries and even a Tesla Roadster if you had enough referrals. Over time the rewards dwindled and Tesla car purchases were eliminated from the program entirely in […]

Elon Musk To Step Aside At Twitter [UPDATE Regarding Tesla]

Steve Hanley — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:08:17 +0000

Elon Musk, please pay attention to the #1 Tesla country in the world. – TESLA HUNGER STRIKE

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Tesla Model 3 Service & Maintenance Costs After 3.75 Years & 37,000 Miles

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 12 May 2023 04:17:45 +0000

My Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is 3 months away from its 4-year birthday, and is approaching 37,000 miles. I had the air filter changed today, which means it’s time for another update on the car’s operation and maintenance costs. The last time I wrote an update on my Model 3 maintenance costs […]

EVs Shock the Gayndah Orange Festival

David Waterworth — Thu, 11 May 2023 02:52:40 +0000

When Geoff Walden contacted the Australian Electric Vehicle Association to ask for some electric cars to participate in a parade, he was hoping for a handful. He was pleasantly surprised when four Teslas, four BYDs, and two Kona EVs showed up on Saturday morning. He commented: “Given the lack of charging infrastructure out here in […]

Tesla Produces 5000 Model Y In One Week In Texas & Launches Lithium Refining Site

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:07:08 +0000

Photo courtesy of Tesla

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Tesla Brings Back the Model 3 Long Range

Guest Contributor — Tue, 09 May 2023 23:10:23 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica.

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World BEV Sales Now 12% Of World Auto Sales

José Pontes — Tue, 09 May 2023 15:10:07 +0000

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 28% in March 2023 compared to March 2022. There were 1,097,000 registrations, making it the second best month ever for plugin electric vehicles, only behind December 2022. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (12% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive […]

Tesla Model Y Steals the Show in Europe! Best Selling Car on the Continent!

José Pontes — Mon, 08 May 2023 17:30:51 +0000

The Tesla Model Y was the the best selling model in Europe in Q1!! All powertrains included!!! Some 322,000 plugin vehicles were registered in March in Europe — which is +29% year over year (YoY). In fact, March was the second best month ever for plugin vehicle (PEV) registrations, only trailing December when the market […]

Germany’s BEVs Grow In April, Volkswagen ID.4 Bestseller

Dr. Maximilian Holland — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:42:18 +0000

The German auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 20.5% share in April, significantly down from 24.3% year on year. Full electrics, however, saw increased share, though were outweighed by a halving of plugin hybrid share, a result of recent policy adjustments. Overall auto volume in April was 202,947 units, 12.6% up YoY, though still […]

Elon Musk’s Long-Term Bet On Tesla Full Self-Driving

Guest Contributor — Sun, 07 May 2023 04:52:00 +0000

During Tesla’s recent first-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk focused on Full Self-Driving as a future value driver for the company. While some analysts shared concerns around price cuts affecting the company’s margins, Musk reassured investors that Tesla’s FSD could still bring in significant revenue — even if its cars sold at zero profit. In […]

Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) V11 — 5-Week Review

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:11:06 +0000

For 6 months, my wife and I have used 9 or 10 versions of FSD Beta V10. Recently, we heard about Tesla working on a “revolutionary” upgrade from V10 to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements that Tesla has been working on for a long time. Finally, we got our upgrade a little over […]

My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 06 May 2023 05:06:27 +0000

When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. (See “My First EV – Part I.”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4, I ended up buying a Chevy […]