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Tesla Cybertruck unveiling event. Photo by CleanTechnica.

Republican Hopes for the Musk–Trump Collab Have Proven Unrealistic

I just wrote about some disappointments I have with Democrats regarding EV perceptions and EV adoption in the United States. But, based on the same new study, there’s clearly some bad news for Republicans who are also Tesla and EV fans. As Elon Musk alienated, angered, disappointed, and horrified Democrats … [continued]

5 Red Tesla Model 3's - fun photo from 4 years ago. Photo courtesy Majella Waterworth

Musk Throws A Pall Over EVs & Memphis

A new study published on July 28, 2025, in the journal Nature shows that the political antics of Elon Musk have done significant damage to the Tesla brand. People who identify as liberals are thoroughly turned off by his embrace of the MAGAsphere and are much less likely to buy … [continued]

BYD in Singapore is found almost everywhere. This is a weekend mall display and test drive last June. (Photo for CleanTechnica by the author.)

BYD Tops Car Sales in Singapore, Dethroning All Brands in the Process

Chinese automaker BYD has again reshaped Singapore’s automotive landscape, dethroning long-standing market leaders and significantly impacting both European luxury brands and U.S. electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla. Driven by aggressive pricing, a diverse EV lineup, and swift responses to market demand, BYD has become the clear frontrunner in the highly … [continued]

Robotaxi Updates from China

Robotaxi news keeps rolling. Today brings a few stories — I already covered the WeRide news from Saudi Arabia, but there are also updates from Pony AI and Tesla in China. Pony AI Extends Its Hours In China Pony AI sort of feels like the forgotten stepchild or something. Waymo, … [continued]