Tag: record
Is Tesla In Trouble? Was Alignment With A Trump 2.0 Presidency A Profit Gamble?
Tesla seemed as if it was on a smooth road trip looking ahead to the next four years. CEO Elon Musk single-handedly rallied voters in November’s win for the right-wing entourage of Donald J. Trump. Sure, the allegiance came at a cost of $238 million from a fundraising arm that … [continued]
The post Is Tesla In Trouble? Was Alignment With A Trump 2.0 Presidency A Profit Gamble? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
London cop quits, ending professional misconduct tribunal
A veteran London cop has resigned amid allegations he hired a sex-trade worker and insulted fellow officers on social media. Seven professional misconduct charges against Const. Juan Romero, 47, were stayed Friday after a tribunal heard the 20-year service member had resigned from the force. But that’s not the end of legal trouble for Romero, […]
EVs Take 23.4% Share In Germany – Disappointing Year For EV Transition
December saw plugin EVs take 23.4% share in Germany, down from 30.0% share YoY. BEV volume was sharply down YoY in a hold-back ahead of tighter 2025 emissions regulations. Overall auto volume was 224,721 units, down 7% YoY. The bestselling BEV in December was the Tesla Model Y. The December … [continued]
The post EVs Take 23.4% Share In Germany – Disappointing Year For EV Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica.
2024, hottest year on record. It’s costing you.
Scientific agencies around the world, including NASA and NOAA report 2024 was the hottest year on record. Climate change is costing society in higher insurance rates, higher food costs, and more.
2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery
The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.
Ontario at ‘tipping point’ as number of homeless grows: AMO
An in-depth study released Thursday by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities in the province – details the growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities and governments. Here’s some things to know. ONTARIO’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS The study, called Municipalities Under Pressure: The Human and Financial Cost […]
South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles
There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africa’s economy. The country’s automotive industry contributes 5.3% to GDP (3.2% manufacturing and 2.1% retail). In 2023, the export of vehicles … [continued]
The post South Africa Introduces Tax Incentives to Encourage Local Production of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China
Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. However, as Dr. Maximilian Holland says, “BEVs … [continued]
The post Rebirth of the PHEV? New Wave of PHEVs with 50kWh Batteries in China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
London Knights hang onto overagers amid OHL trade deadline frenzy
No matter what happens between now and Friday at noon, the London Knights remain the favourites to defend their Ontario Hockey League title.
South Africa’s ICE Vehicle Exports Decline by 23% In 2024
Growing competition from EVs in key markets cited as one of the reasons for sharp decline. Six years ago, I wrote an article on how South Africa could miss out on the massive opportunities from the EV transition if the country did not act fast enough. That’s because the auto … [continued]
The post South Africa’s ICE Vehicle Exports Decline by 23% In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.