June 30th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
There are many things about Tesla ownership that are different from conventional car ownership, and even different from ownership of other electric cars. However, I think one is both particularly special and also hard to convey effectively to non-owners
June 21st, 2020 | by Kyle Field
After the climate change-fueled wildfire season of 2017 gobbled up our home, we rebuilt our home the right way, with rooftop solar, energy storage, and no fossil fuels piped to the house. For our new fully electric home, I was eager to understand what appliances were energy hogs and by how much. Having just talked with Sense CEO Mike Phillips about their solution, a review was the obvious next step and it was right on time
June 16th, 2020 | by Kyle Field
Our local utility notified us that a power outage with an 8-hour outage window spanning from 9am to 5pm was scheduled for June 3rd. For most people, in a non-pandemic world, that would not be a problem. People are normally at work during the day, so the outage passes by unnoticed
June 14th, 2020 | by Winter Wilson
In this episode of our CleanTech Talk podcast interview series, CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan sits down with Roger Pressman, cofounder of EV Annex, to discuss his review of Tesla’s Model Y and his work at EV Annex. Roger owned one of the earliest Model S sedans, a Model X, and a Model
June 13th, 2020 | by Jesper Berggreen
When I placed my reservation for the Tesla Model 3 back in April 2016, I had not imagined I would have to wait that long for the car. During the wait, after having leased a few other EVs, I happened to buy an old bricked (as in, dead engine) and brick-shaped Volvo 240 out of sheer desperation. The idea was to ditch the internal combustion engine that had stalled back in 2012 due to a faulty thermostat and left to rot, and replace it with a nice electric kit
June 10th, 2020 | by Carolyn Fortuna
A new book uses stories of interacting with people who live in the Amazon to challenge the way we think about capitalism and our responsibility to the Earth
May 30th, 2020 | by Jesper Berggreen
Mr. Me: me. Colin: 2019 Model 3 Long Range RWD named after a small security guard robot in Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. Colin is captured and gets its reward circuits rewired by one of the main characters to find ecstatic pleasure in anything its master commands of it
May 30th, 2020 | by Paul Fosse
A year ago, I didn't know much about crossovers, so I researched them and wrote an article about why they are so popular. Today, I finally got to drive a Tesla Model Y at the Tampa Delivery Center
May 9th, 2020 | by Paul Fosse
About a month ago I wrote an article about how my wife accidentally backed our Tesla Model 3 into our home's garage door. In that article, it looked like the repair was going to be fast and reasonable in price, similar to repairs I've done to Honda and Toyota cars I've owned in the past
April 29th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
The hottest vehicle on the market today is, without dispute unless you belong to the $TSLAQ cult, the Tesla Model Y. It's basically a new and improved Tesla Model 3, previously the hottest vehicle on the planet, in the form factor half the population wants —
April 27th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
There were some things that surprised me about this new "Autostopping" (as I am calling it) feature, and some aspects of it worth highlighting. Below are top notes from my first day (first drive) with the updated Autopilot capabilities
April 26th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
It is well known that I love my Tesla Model 3, like practically every other Model 3 owner on the planet. Last month, following the news that Consumer Reports found Tesla owners were happier with their cars than any other vehicle owners in the US, I listed 70 reasons why the Model 3 is loved so much. That doesn't mean it's perfect, of course. Here are 10 things I'd like to see improved in the Model
April 25th, 2020 | by Jesper Berggreen
My Tesla Model 3 is named "Colin," named after a small security guard robot in the Douglas Adam's novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy that is captured and gets its reward circuits rewired to find ecstatic pleasure in anything its master commands of it! However, it seems Colin has limits
April 20th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
A former GM engineer who worked on the EV1 and now owns both a Tesla Model Y and Model 3, Dick Amacher, recently provided a special look at his Model Y and comparisons to his Model 3 for CleanTechnica supporters. Cutting out the Q&A session, below is most of his presentation
April 19th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
I recently received a set of Tesla Model 3 sunshades/heatshields from EV Annex to review. I thought I was just getting a front and back sunshade/heatshield, but it turns out they provide the full Iron Man body armor for every little window in the car. So, if you really want to block out the sun (and the view), EV Annex has you covered (bad pun, I know)
April 18th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
The central element of the Tesla Model 3 — in more ways than one — is its touchscreen. If you're like me, you're probably a little concerned about damaging that thing. So, I was happy to get the opportunity to review a new Model 3 touchscreen protector from Launch
April 16th, 2020 | by Kyle Field
The folks at Apollo Scooters reached out to us about their new line of premium electric scooters. So many electric scooters these days are built as cheaply as possible and if they break, are doomed to be thrown away. Apollo Scooters are being billed as more durable, higher quality builds, thanks to their vertical integration of manufacturing, service, and sales
April 13th, 2020 | by Jose Pontes
September 2015 will go on record in Volkswagen Group (VAG) history for two apparently unrelated events. Those events signaled a significant change of direction that now allows Volkswagen Group to be the most promising legacy OEM when it comes to electromobility
April 12th, 2020 | by Paul Fosse
Most people think of comparing the Model Y to either a Model 3 (which it was derived from) or a Model X (Tesla's first SUV), but I thought it would be interesting to compare it to the original "designed from the ground up" Model
April 11th, 2020 | by Kyle Field
The Tesla Model 3 is an amazing vehicle, but it comes up a little short when it comes to hauling around lots of gear. Specifically, bikes. Our pals over at EVAnnex reached out to us about reviewing the EcoHitch for the Tesla Model 3. We jumped in with both feet. Our task: install and test the EcoHitch and the Undercover adapter
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