Author: CleanTechnica

Robert Isaac, self-confessed über-nerd and track racer, brought his modified Model 3 Performance to our electric vehicle event in Bundaberg a couple of weeks ago and told me his fascinating story. He has allowed me to share it with the readership of CleanTechnica. Enjoy. By Robert Isaac I’ve been a car enthusiast since first doing […]

If anyone is concerned about demand for Tesla vehicles leveling off or dropping, it certainly isn’t Tesla. One example of that is what Tesla is now requesting from the authorities in Germany — to significantly expand Giga Berlin (the company’s already massive German factory). There are multiple aspects to this, but let’s start with the […]

In many an article about electric vehicle costs, we and others have pointed out that aside from the US federal tax credit for EVs, there are various state incentives for buying an electric vehicle as well. And that’s often where we stop. Which states? How much? What models or types of electric vehicles qualify? Naturally, […]

Tesla held its Q2 earnings call on Wednesday, during which CEO Elon Musk and other executives reported financials such as earnings, revenue, and profits for the quarter. In addition to beating Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings, Musk also revealed a few pieces of news, including a noteworthy update on Full Self-Driving (FSD) […]

BYD enters Brazil with new factory, brings an affordable EV. Big changes are coming.

According to a recent report from Rethink Energy, post-Covid pandemic electric 2-wheeler sales are recovering globally. Since 2021, there has been marginal growth in the sector, with a move towards electrification. However, they expect that by 2027, over 100 million electric 2-wheelers will be on the roads globally. At the end of 2022, the global […]

Originally published on opportunity:energy. The Italian car market is enjoying a prolonged rebound since the lows of 2022. While most major auto markets in Europe show improving EV numbers, however, the race between internal combustion and electrified powertrains idles in the fourth largest market of the Old Continent. April low ebb Official stats for the […]

NIO has been quick to spread its wings and start selling its electric vehicles in Europe. The company produces some of the coolest, highest tech electric vehicles on the planet. Nonetheless, it’s a young company from another continent, so it’s natural that people may be weary of things like the safety of the vehicle, quality, […]