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US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Fell By 30% In Q1 2023

Is there still any hope or have battery-electric cars won?

By Mark Kane 23 May 2023

California BEV Sales: Franchised Dealerships Gain Market Share

California BEV Sales: Franchised Dealerships Gain Market Share

Dealers were responsible for nearly one third of the total BEV sales in Q1 2023.

By Mark Kane 17 May 2023

California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached A New Record In Q1 2023

California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached A New Record In Q1 2023

Two all-electric cars remain at the top of the best-selling list.

By Mark Kane 17 May 2023

Check Out The Number Of Plug-In Cars Per Capita In Your State

Check Out The Number Of Plug-In Cars Per Capita In Your State

The data for 2022 indicates that in the majority of states, there are at least five plug-ins per one thousand people.

By Mark Kane 12 March 2023

Industry Outlook

EV Adoption Grew To Over 16% In California In 2022

EV Adoption Grew To Over 16% In California In 2022

Nearly 300,000 battery-electric vehicles took to California's roads last year.

By EVANNEX 16 February 2023

California: Plug-In Car Sales Surged To 24% Market Share In Q4 2022

California: Plug-In Car Sales Surged To 24% Market Share In Q4 2022

The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 were the two most popular models in the state last year.

By Mark Kane 10 February 2023

California: Plug-In Car Sales Increased To Nearly 350,000 In 2022

California: Plug-In Car Sales Increased To Nearly 350,000 In 2022

Nearly a fifth of new cars sold in California were rechargeable last year.

By Mark Kane 26 January 2023

US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Decreased In 2022

US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Decreased In 2022

A total of nearly 15,000 hydrogen-powered cars were sold in the past 11 years.

By Mark Kane 10 January 2023

Will Electric Vehicles Crash The Grid?

Will Electric Vehicles Crash The Grid?

We speak to two industry experts to find out if the grid will be able to handle tens of millions of electric vehicles by 2035

By Tom Moloughney 01 January 2023

California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached 20% Market Share In Q3 2022

California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached 20% Market Share In Q3 2022

The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 remain the two most popular models so far this year.

By Mark Kane 09 November 2022

US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Decreased To 153 In Q3 2022

US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Decreased To 153 In Q3 2022

The Toyota Mirai remains the market leader and the only model with 10,000+ sales cumulatively.

By Mark Kane 25 October 2022

California: Electric Car Sales Accelerated In H1 2022, Teslas Most Popular

California: Electric Car Sales Accelerated In H1 2022, Teslas Most Popular

Hybrids were passed and left behind.

By Mark Kane 10 August 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Fremont Factory Produces More Than 1 Car Per Minute

Tesla Fremont Factory Produces More Than 1 Car Per Minute

The new daily record suggests that the Tesla is probably producing a new EV every minute (on average).

By Mark Kane 15 June 2022

California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 37% In Q1 2022, Two Teslas At The Top

California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 37% In Q1 2022, Two Teslas At The Top

Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 were the most popular cars, far ahead of other models.

By Mark Kane 18 May 2022

See Plug-In Electric Car Adoption Map For All US States In 2021

See Plug-In Electric Car Adoption Map For All US States In 2021

Last year, several states exceeded a 7% share for new plug-in car registrations, but the overall share out of the total fleet remains low.

By Mark Kane 10 May 2022

Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Records In California And US In Q1 2022

Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Records In California And US In Q1 2022

More than 200,000 rechargeable cars were sold during the quarter, including over 80,000 in California.

By Mark Kane 03 May 2022

California Surpasses 1 Million Plug-In Electric Car Sales

California Surpasses 1 Million Plug-In Electric Car Sales

It's more than in the next 10 states combined.

By Mark Kane 26 February 2022

California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 79% In 2021, Tesla Model Y #2 Overall

California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 79% In 2021, Tesla Model Y #2 Overall

Two Tesla cars were in the top 5 most popular models, and the Model Y almost reached #1.

By Mark Kane 09 February 2022

Manufacturing / Production

GM Secures US Rare Earth Magnet Sourcing For Ultium EVs

GM Secures US Rare Earth Magnet Sourcing For Ultium EVs

The company entered into a partnership with MP Materials and Vacuumschmelze (VAC).

By Mark Kane 09 December 2021

California: Plug-In Sales Up 82% In Q1-Q3 2021, Tesla Dominates

California: Plug-In Sales Up 82% In Q1-Q3 2021, Tesla Dominates

The Tesla Model Y is the fifth most popular model year-to-date, while the Model 3 is #10.

By Mark Kane 24 November 2021

Thanksgiving: Tesla Takes Measures To Reduce Supercharging Rush

Thanksgiving: Tesla Takes Measures To Reduce Supercharging Rush

Supercharging will be free, but only along select California travel routes and only during off-peak hours.

By Mark Kane 23 November 2021

Electrify America Opens Its 200th Station In California

Electrify America Opens Its 200th Station In California

It has 14 stalls, solar canopies and even an optional curbside food purchase and delivery from select mall restaurants.

By Mark Kane 11 November 2021

Energy Storage Systems

Tesla Builds 40 GWh Megapack Factory To Increase Volume 10x

Tesla Builds 40 GWh Megapack Factory To Increase Volume 10x

It will be the largest battery energy storage facility in the world.

By Mark Kane 21 October 2021

Tesla Increased Sales In California By 85% In Q2 2021

Tesla Increased Sales In California By 85% In Q2 2021

More than half of the volume falls on the Tesla Model Y.

By Mark Kane 16 July 2021

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