Surprisingly Buying A Tesla Model 3, Converting Old VW Van To Electricity, Tesla Model Y Test Drive — CleanTechnica Top 20

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June 8, 2020

The most popular stories on CleanTechnica last week were led by the Tesla Model 3, a electric conversion of an old Volkswagen camper van, and a Tesla Model 3 owner’s test drive of the Tesla Model Y. We also have stories on Greyp electric bikes, Tesla Model 3 total cost of ownership, the coming doom of the oil & gas industry, the strong glass roof of a Tesla Model S, and used Tesla Model 3s, among other things. Check out the full list and click on the stories you missed, want to read again, or want to see reader discussion threads about:

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With 12 out of 20 of the top stories going to Tesla, it’s almost like we’re living in normal times.

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Written By Zachary Shahan

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