A Tesla can shift into reverse from drive without the driver first applying the brakes. An engineer tells NHTSA that is dangerous.
Author: CleanTechnica
Wind & Solar Power Now The Clear Champions On Cost
Wind and solar are far and away the least expensive source of electricity available today, leading to major increases in both.
Fastned, Grow As Fast As You Can — Avoid Making Profits As Long As You Can
Fastned annual report 2022 was so good it makes me eager for the 2023 report.
U.S. EV Tax Credit Tool Tracks Electric Car Savings
Consumers have a new resource for finding plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicle tax credits. Current owners and those considering an electric vehicle purchase can access a free tool developed by ORNL researchers for fueleconomy.gov. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an online resource to help consumers understand the electric vehicle tax credits available […]
Thousands of EV Charge Points To Be Installed Across London
To aid in London’s transition to a net-zero carbon metropolis by the year 2030, Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and the London Councils have announced the installation of thousands more electric vehicle charge points in all 32 boroughs and the city of London. A third of the UK’s total electric charge points are located […]
Leader & Leader of the Week: BYD & U.S. EPA
Without a doubt, BYD has to be selected as the “Leader of the Week” here on CleanTechnica this week. The reasons are … numerous. However, I didn’t spot an obvious laggard, and I did want to give props to another leader who could not be skipped. So, we’ve got a “Leader of the Week” double […]
Lifecycle Cost: BEV vs. ICEV
My recent article on the lifecycle cost of BEVs vs ICEVs was well received, so I thought I’d write another one, this time looking at trucks now that many OEMs are producing them — or are about to. A lifecycle cost analysis captures the full financial impact of BEVs across the vehicle’s entire lifetime for […]
“15 Years” With The Tesla Model 3
What’s it like owning a Tesla Model 3? Furthermore, we all know what’s great about a Model 3, but what should a new owner watch out for or be aware of? It depends on who you ask — different owners have different experiences. Some experiences are more common than others, though, and some are more […]
Fast Growing EV Sales Around The World In 2022
Just 5–10 years ago, I’d say 90% of EV enthusiasts were underestimating how much electric vehicle share of the overall auto market would grow in Europe and China. (The US is currently … quite far behind. But EV market share is growing here, too.) If you haven’t been obsessively following CleanTechnica‘s monthly EV sales reports […]
How ESA Made Solar Panels That Work In Deep Space
How do you make solar panels that perform in virtual darkness? That was the challenge for ESA's Juice mission to Venus.
