Tesla Protests In Germany Gather Strength
Activists blew up a power line supplying electricity to the Tesla factory in Germany last week to protest its environment policies.
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New Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous Performance Version Coming in May with +600 HP (Rumors)
The newly refreshed Tesla Model 3 has been garnering praise from owners, auto pundits, and on-air personalities, including car aficionado and former talk show host Jay Leno. Leno recently featured the Model 3 on his YouTube channel and had much praise for the compact sports sedan. And though Leno loves … [continued]
EVs At 24.8% Share In UK — Tesla Back On Top
February saw plugin EVs at 24.8% share of the UK auto market, up from 22.9% year on year. Full electric volume increased by 1.21× YoY, with plugin hybrids up by 1.29×. Overall auto volume was 84,886 units, up 13% YoY and the highest February in 20 years. Tesla was the … [continued]
It’s True — My Tesla Model 3 Has Not Appreciated In Value
A writer recently pointed out that Elon Musk promised five years ago that Tesla vehicles would appreciate in value, and they have not. At first, I was thinking, “Well, it’s a bit early to cover this,” but then I realized, it really isn’t. When I bought my Tesla Model 3 … [continued]
What’s Tesla Doing in Thailand?
Reports this week are that Tesla is looking to build a production facility in Thailand. The American company is said to be talking to the government of Thailand about the potential factory. Tesla already conducted a site survey in late 2023. It’s not clear if this factory would produce cars … [continued]
Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — January 2024
The Tesla Model Y is #1 again in the electric vehicle market. Registrations were up 63% year over year (YoY) in January, to over a million units. China’s market was the main driver of growth. Share-wise, 2024 started with plugin vehicles getting 16% share of the global auto market (10% … [continued]
BYD & Tesla Price Cuts, Largest Solar Roof, Apple EV Dead (For Real) — 15…
What are the big cleantech stories of the past week? From a giant solar roof to booming EV sales, below are 15 top cleantech stories you should make sure you didn’t miss. BYD and Tesla have cut prices (again) in China, signaling more and more competitive electric cars in a … [continued]
EVs Take 92.1% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Dominates
February saw plugin EVs take 92.1% share in Norway, up from 90.1% year on year. Following the recent tax changes, BEVs alone were above 90% share for the second consecutive month. Overall auto volume remained well below seasonal norms, at 7,380 units. The Tesla Model Y sold 1,747 units, almost … [continued]
EVs Take 51.8% Share In Sweden — Fleet Update
February’s market saw plugin EVs take 51.8% share in Sweden, down YoY from 54.0%. Plugin volumes were down YoY for BEVs, but up for PHEVs. February’s overall auto volume was 18,773 units, up some 2% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling BEV. February saw combined EVs take … [continued]
Tesla Supercharger Network Now Open To (Some) Other Drivers In North America
Ford is the first manufacturer to join the Tesla Supercharger network because it was the first to switch to the NACS standard.
