Japan has been a tough market for import brands. The top 10 automobile brands in the country last year were all Japanese. Products from foreign brands are often not a good fit for the market and customers tend to support the home team. Many automakers have tried to break through, … [continued]
That may seem like an absurd question to most readers. Though, some will think it’s absurd because they are sure Tesla will win, and others will think it’s absurd because they are sure GM will win. I had a different title there initially, but it was just too long and … [continued]
Elon Musk has clearly changed the narrative around Tesla. For several years, it was all about the company’s vehicle sales growth. As Musk said repeatedly, the company was going to grow its vehicle sales by 50% a year, on average, in the 2020s. Now, the hype is that it is … [continued]
Overall, to me, Tesla’s financial trends don’t look good. However, there were some clear positives in Tesla’s 3rd quarter report as well. Additionally, even though Tesla’s financial trends look bad, the company does still have $41 billion in the bank, so there is no risk of bankruptcy or anything like … [continued]
On the surface, record vehicle deliveries, revenue of $28.1 billion, and net income of $1.8 billion probably sound good. This is a big and successful company, without a doubt. However, the financial trends at the company are bad, horrible even. Additionally, there some clear signs those are only going to … [continued]
As the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Show opens its doors today, the country’s electric vehicle market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating sales could reach 20,000 units in 2025, up from just 4,000 vehicles in 2024. CleanTechnica will provide full coverage of the four-day event. We are also using … [continued]
Hongqi announced that its newest flagship electric vehicles, the E-H7 sedan and E-HS7 SUV, have both secured the maximum 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). This achievement builds upon the safety record of the brand, whose larger E-HS9 model had previously earned the same … [continued]
For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla, it powers the exterior and … [continued]
I find this news, if true, ridiculous. In fact, I’m going to go eat a mini ice cream cone to calm down and collect my thoughts before writing more. So, let’s start with the simple facts: The way you automagically unlock a Tesla car and turn it on is via … [continued]
Oshkosh Corporation has been building the vehicles that keep America running for over 100 years. They first popped onto our cleantech radar as part of the bidding process for the selection of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Oshkosh Corp famously won the … [continued]
