Month: May 2023

Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versions

Post author By Bengt Halvorson
Post date May 14, 2023

Rivian reported Friday that thanks to a continued production ramp the wait time for new orders on its R1T is now down to 14 days or less in some cases. The electric truck maker is catching up on a production backlog that once looked like it might take years to work through, and it’s made significant headway—to the degree that some...

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Rivian R1S and R1T Dual-Motor deliveries start soon, short wait on some versions

Post author By Bengt Halvorson
Post date May 14, 2023

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New Cheapest Electric Car In South Africa: Ora Good Cat (Funky Cat) Starting At R716,900 ($37,000)

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 14, 2023

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) such as the Ora Good Cat (also known as the Funky Cat) are now being offered in several markets around the world, including in Thailand and the United Kingdom. The Ora Good Cat, along with similar models from other brands — such as the MG4, VW ID.3, and BYD Dolphin — […]

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Tesla Troubles Taint Twitter Tweak

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 14, 2023

The news about Tesla this week includes arguments over automatic OTA updates, one-pedal driving, and deep fakes of Elon Musk.

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Behold, The Cleanest EVs On The Road. Why Aren’t Banks Jumping On This?

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 14, 2023

In a previous article series, I compared the lifetime emissions of various real EVs and PHEVs on the road, as well as several hypothetical EVs. I even compared power sources (renewables vs. dirtier grids) to see how that all stacks up. I’m not going to go through the methodology and assumptions involved, as I previously […]

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Tesla Shareholders Ask: Are Automotive Supply Chains & Labor Rights Incompatible?

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 14, 2023

A CleanTechnica interviewee argues that automakers cannot make the excuse that it's too complicated to know who their suppliers are and how their suppliers are violating human rights.

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Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Unlocks 200 MPH Top Speed & Track-Level Performance

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 13, 2023

Tesla (TSLA) has finally unveiled the goodies that can unleash the full potential of a Model S Plaid. Tesla enthusiasts have been waiting for this option since the electric automaker delivered the first Plaid Model S in June 2021. The automaker is now offering a hardware and software bundle called the Track Package. The Tesla […]

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US Treasury Announces New Solar Tax Credit Guidance

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 13, 2023

The US Treasury Department has just issued new rules regarding tax credits for solar power installations in the US. Not everyone is happy.

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VW Brings Back Its Iconic Race Support Vans, This Time As EVs

Post author By CleanTechnica
Post date May 13, 2023

Normally, a van wouldn’t be your first thought for racing. They’re big, their center of gravity isn’t low, and they tend to not be very fast except perhaps in straight lines. There are some notable exceptions to this rule, but in general, few think of vans when they think of hitting the pavement and racing, […]