This Explains Why GM Ditched The Ultium EV Battery Label
GM is laying plans for the EV battery of the future, including new cost-cutting, performance-enhancing atomic layer deposition technology.
1st Police Cybertruck — Tesla Cybertruck DARE Truck
The Tesla Cybertruck, if it is anything, is unique. It stands out, a lot. It also has aspects to it that must make it very appealing as a police vehicle. So, it’s no surprise to find out that a police department, the Irvine Police Department to be specific, has customized … [continued]
Tesla To Get Into LFP Battery Production — As Max Holland Predicted 4 Years Ago
I recall in the early days of the modern electric vehicle era when the Tesla Model S and the BYD e6 were top selling electric cars. The BYD e6? Well, if you know, you know. If you weren’t around back then, or even if you were and need a refresher, … [continued]
BP Backs Away From Climate Goals In Quest To Maximize Profits
Oil giant BP is turning away from its sustainability goals to maximize its short term profits, a new trend in the oil business.
Tesla Gigafactory Expansion Approved In Germany
For a while now, I’ve been wondering how much Tesla is holding back on expanding its production capacity due to a lack of need for it. It seems Tesla has to roll out a series of incentives in order to stimulate more consumer demand quarter after quarter, and has had … [continued]
Massive Gen 4 Wave Energy Converter Mimics Human Heart
The Swedish renewable energy startup CorPower is aiming to launch its fourth-generation C4 wave energy device into commercial development, with a $35 million USD assist from investors.
EV Sales In China, US, & UK Increased In September, Decreased in EU
To me, CleanTechnica seems like the best source of EV sales news. Particularly because Zach regularly gets into the weeds and trends on the sales of various brands and models. Some of CleanTechnica’s contributors from outside the US, such as Jose Pontes and Dr. Maximilian Holland, help fill in the gaps. … [continued]
EV Leases Soar in USA — Thanks, Inflation Reduction Act
I’ve gotten a lot more background on how the EV lease element of the Inflation Reduction Act came to be what it is. It’s an interesting story for another day. But a key here today is that leasing has become a much bigger portion of electric vehicle sales in the … [continued]
Honda Comes From Nowhere & Scores Big EV Sales In USA
I’ve covered the US EV sales results of several auto companies this month as 3rd quarter sales data have come out. Several companies have seen soaring EV sales growth, while others have seen big drops in EV sales. And, even within companies, some models are up a lot while others … [continued]
Why Have Tesla Model S & Model X Sales Crashed?
Going through Kelley Blue Book’s latest data on US EV sales, one thing that jumped out to be was how much Tesla Model S and Model X sales crashed year over year. There are a few reasons I think that may have happened, but I’ve got no definitive conclusion or … [continued]
