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Europe EV Sales Report — Second Best Month Ever for BEVs!!!

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Europe EV Sales Report — Second Best Month Ever for BEVs!!! - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Leapmotor T03 wins the City Car category for the first time ever! EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 246,000 plugin vehi...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 9h

The Hidden Lever: A PSA & What Tesla’s Door Handles Reveal About Its Safety Culture

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The Hidden Lever: A PSA & What Tesla’s Door Handles Reveal About Its Safety Culture - CleanTechnica

Tesla built cars like gadgets, not machines. What starts with hidden levers could signal deeper safety compromises as these vehicles age.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 10h

What’s Going On With BYD Sales?

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What’s Going On With BYD Sales? - CleanTechnica

As reported by CnEVPost, BYD’s overall quarterly sales were down 1.82% YoY with passenger vehicles down 2.1%, while commercial vehicles were up 52.61%. While PHEV sales were down 23.72%, BEV sales wer...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 10h

BYD BEV Sales Up 24% in August

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BYD BEV Sales Up 24% in August - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD didn’t have the best month last month, with its overall passenger car sales down 5.9% in the month year over year. That w...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 12h

Why Fossil Fuels Are Having Such A Hard Time Competing With Renewables

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Why Fossil Fuels Are Having Such A Hard Time Competing With Renewables - CleanTechnica

Fossil fuels struggle to compete with renewables due to: 1) Rising costs from depleting easy reserves; 2) Slower cost declines vs. Wright's Law-fueled renewable tech; 3) Global backlash against pollut...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 15h

EVs Take 29.0% Share In France – Model Y Regains Lead

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EVs Take 29.0% Share In France - Model Y Regains Lead - CleanTechnica

September's auto sales saw plugin EVs take 29.0% share in France, up from 27.6% year-on-year. BEVs grew volume and share, and PHEVs dipped.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 15h

The Automakers That Completely Dropped The Ball On End Of US EV Tax Credit

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The Automakers That Completely Dropped The Ball On End Of US EV Tax Credit - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I spent much of the week writing about how much EV sales growth several automakers scored in the 3rd quarter in the US. As a ...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 19h

Energy Storage Exists, And It’s An Earthshot Prize Finalist

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US Energy Storage Startup Makes Final Round Of Earthshot Prize

The US long duration energy storage startup Form Energy has joined 14 other finalists in the prestigious Earthshot Prize competition.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 20h

Siemens SiCharge Flex Can Supply Up To 1.68 MW Of Power

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Siemens SiCharge Flex Can Supply Up To 1.68 MW Of Power - CleanTechnica

The first SiCharge Flex 1.68 MW charging system from Siemens will be installed along a major truck route between Germany and Italy.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 20h

New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Leased For About $100 Per Month

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New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Leased For About $100 Per Month - CleanTechnica

A guy in Colorado leased a new ID.4 Pro for about $100 per month.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

Endless Sunlight, Endless Costs: The Economic Reality of Space Solar Power

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Endless Sunlight, Endless Costs: The Economic Reality of Space Solar Power - CleanTechnica

From microwave beams to megaton rockets, China’s space solar project highlights the gap between imagination and economic gravity.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

BYD is Driving Europe’s Electric Bus Push at Busworld 2025

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BYD is Driving Europe's Electric Bus Push at Busworld 2025 - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The European public transport sector is witnessing a profound shift, and at the heart of this transformation is BYD (Build Yo...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

Entry of Radar Ignites War in Philippines’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment

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Entry of Radar Ignites War in Philippines' Electric Pickup Truck Segment - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The foundation of the Philippine pickup market, long cemented by diesel-powered fixtures like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Range...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

Rivian Sales Up 32% In 3rd Quarter, Revises 2025 Guidance Downward

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Rivian Sales Up 32% In 3rd Quarter, Revises 2025 Guidance Downward - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I’d love to see Rivian do well, and its sales year over year were indeed up 31.8% in the 3rd quarter. However, that’s not rea...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

GMC US EV Sales Grew 84% in 3rd Quarter

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GMC US EV Sales Grew 84% in 3rd Quarter - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. GMC is not the company that comes to mind at first when you think about electric vehicles, but it is actually doing quite wel...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

Honda EV Sales Surge 76% in 3rd Quarter

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Honda EV Sales Surge 76% in 3rd Quarter - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Continuing our series on how much different brands’ US EV sales surged in the 3rd quarter, it’s now time to have a look at Ho...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

The Dangerous Door Handle Dilemma Leads To More Lawsuits Against Tesla

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The Dangerous Door Handle Dilemma Leads To More Lawsuits Against Tesla - CleanTechnica

The families of two people killed in the crash of a Tesla Cybertruck last year have sued the company for faulty door lock design.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

New Agrivoltaic Solutions Keep Bubbling Up, Despite The Renewable Energy Clampdown

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New Agrivoltaic Solutions Keep Bubbling Up Across The US

Solar farming innovators continue to push the envelope on agrivoltaic practices that support agricultural productivity and resiliency.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

BrightDrop Sales Grow 869%!

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BrightDrop Sales Grow 869%! - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. While consumer-oriented electric cars are getting a lot of attention for their soaring US sales in the 3rd quarter, an electr...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 1d

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Price Cut Lets The EV Incentives Cat Out Of The Bag

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Price Cut Lets The EV Incentives Cat Out Of The Bag - CleanTechnica

Hyundai slashed prices on the Ioniq 5 by nearly $10,000 after the federal tax credit expired. What if others followed suit?

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

Audi USA EV Sales Grow a Whopping 232% in 3rd Quarter! Reach 39% of Sales!

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Audi USA EV Sales Grow a Whopping 232% in 3rd Quarter! Reach 39% of Sales! - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Covering the big EV sales growth from various auto brands yesterday, I thought I got the biggest growth stories. However, app...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

VinFast Electrifies European Bus Market with Dual Debut at Busworld

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VinFast Electrifies European Bus Market with Dual Debut at Busworld - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. VinFast is making its move into the European public transport sector, officially launching its e-bus charging strategy at Bus...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

Why I Expect Tesla To Have Great 4th Quarter Auto Sales

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Why I Expect Tesla To Have Great 4th Quarter Auto Sales - CleanTechnica

Tesla delivered a record 497,000 vehicles, buoyed by strong U.S. sales. A strong Q4 is anticipated with the launch of new affordable models.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

Company Cars Have Huge Potential to Boost Demand for EVs, but German and European Carmakers…

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Company Cars Have Huge Potential to Boost Demand for EVs, but German and European Carmakers Prefer the Status Quo. Here’s Why - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Commission promised to work on creating demand. The upcoming fleets law is a golden opportunity to deliver on this. Germa...

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 2d

Tesla Sales Record Not Nearly As Positive As It Seems

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Tesla Sales Record Not Nearly As Positive As It Seems - CleanTechnica

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As expected, Tesla had a big quarter of sales in the 3rd quarter. With the US EV tax credit being phased out, many buyers rus...

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