Author: Letters to the Editor

Tesla & Musk — Tied at the Hip, and the Mouth

The following is a long reader comment published this week in response to an article about Elon Musk’s political activities and expectations. It includes brilliant insights and deserves extra attention here as a standalone “letter to the editor.” Enjoy. By eveee Tesla leadership is not just about political naïveté. Elon ... [continued]

Why BYD Is Now The Clear EV Leader

Steve Hanley wrote an article yesterday about EV sales in China in May. In response, Larry Evans wrote a long, enlightening comment regarding BYD that deserves more attention. Here it is (with only slight editing): By Larry Evans One thing over the past month that is starting to crystalize is ... [continued]

On Tesla, Irrational Support, & Irrational Hate

Underneath my recent article “Hating on Tesla vs. Objective Realism,” unsurprisingly, there were several great responses. A couple of them were on the long side and quite well thought out and expressed, so I’m republishing them here. The first is from Larry Evans and the second is from Username Taycan. ... [continued]

Fully Solar-Powered Off-Grid EV Charging Station in South Africa

Dear Editor, CleanTechnica We at Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) believe we achieved a world first by commissioning a green EV charging station fuelled entirely by solar power on the 28th of November 2024 in the Northwest Province of South Africa. It is completely off the South African national grid (Eskom) ... [continued]

My Eco Journey in Thailand

When I retired from my job in Hong Kong, I decided to return to Thailand, where I had worked before, and buy a condo with a great sea view. I never thought to question its eco credentials, but I was in for a shock. Having a great sea view is ... [continued]

The Actual Reason the Tesla Cybertruck Has Failed?

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! In response to a good and interesting article from Jennifer Sensiba regarding Tesla failures caused by Elon Musk, one reader, Roger Lambert, ... [continued]

Road Trippin’ to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in an ID. Buzz

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! By Nick Rericha We recently embarked on a road trip in our brand spankin’ new Volkswagen ID. Buzz First Edition from Cincinnati, ... [continued]

More Flaws in the Robotaxi Revolution Dream

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! I published an article the other day on flaws in the robotaxi revolution dream. It was based on a reader comment that ... [continued]

BYD Keeps Delivering on Tesla’s Unkept Promises

Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! I recently read Steve Hanley’s excellent article on the woes of Tesla and found the closing insightful: “Tesla is like the boy ... [continued]