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Tesla has seen a sharp decline in recalls so far this year compared to 2022, according to a recent article by Barron’s (via Not A Tesla App). Tesla recalled a total of 3.8 million vehicles in 2022, but only about 439,000 in 2023 so far, with the sharp decline suggesting a significant improvement in Tesla’s quality control and production standards. The steep reduction in recalls also suggests that Tesla has kept the promise made at its Investor Day 2023 to enhance quality control and production standards. If Tesla’s recalls continue at the same pace, the automaker is projected to hit…

California-based startup Pebble is the latest to offer an electric travel trailer that uses battery power to assist a tow vehicle, potentially reducing the range loss of an electric tow vehicle. Debuting at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show next month, the Pebble Flow features a 45-kwh LFP battery pack and self-propulsion “providing just the right amount of power to assist the tow vehicle” as a hedge against range anxiety, according to a Pebble press release. So while the Flow still requires a vehicle with a 6,200-lb towing capacity, it’s designed to reduce range loss while towing—which can be substantial.…

CATL is supplying batteries for the Jiyue 01, which will be officially launched on October 27. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/23201923/2023102312192336.mp3 (Image credit: Jiyue) Jiyue, a co-brand of Baidu and Geely, has entered into a strategic partnership with CATL, becoming the latest local electric vehicle (EV) automaker to partner with the Chinese power battery giant. Jiyue and CATL signed a strategic cooperation agreement on October 21 to jointly promote the research and development of new energy vehicle (NEV) products and mass production, according to a press release by the power battery giant today. CATL is providing high performance power battery products and services for…

Hon Tai Technology Group, the Taiwanese company better known as Foxconn, last week unveiled an electric cargo van and updated on progress in bringing other EVs to production. Shown during the company’s Tech Day presentation, the Model N van measures 235.4 inches long, 81.1 inches wide, and 106.2 inches tall, putting within the size range of U.S.-market full-size vans like the Ford Transit. The van will offer up to 155 miles of range and vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging capability, Elaine Wu, a member of the engineering team, said during the presentation. Notable features include a camera and sensor suite that gives…

In addition to the ES8, the Nio ET7 will also be used as the designated vehicle for another major event to be held next month. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/23185639/2023102310563946.mp3 (Image credit: Nio) Nio’s (NYSE: NIO) flagship SUV, the ES8, has become the designated vehicle for the G20 Entrepreneurship Roundtable 2023, following last month’s announcement that its flagship sedan, the ET7, will be the designated vehicle for another major event. The G20 Entrepreneurship Roundtable 2023 is being held at Fenhu Lake, Suzhou, October 23-24, and Nio’s all-new ES8 is the designated car for the event, providing a mobility experience for international dignitaries and guests,…

With a little more than a month left until the long-delayed Tesla Cybertruck delivery event happens at the end of November, there are still some unknowns about the American carmaker’s first pickup, but more and more details are emerging thanks to keen-eyed enthusiasts. This time, we get a second – better – look at the truck’s roof-mounted bars thanks to a set of photos posted on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum by KuMX. Previously, we saw a release candidate (RC) unit that had a pair of bars mounted on the roof, but this time around the bars are mounted over…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There’s no doubt about it, the most cleantech headlines of the past week were centered around Tesla’s Q3 2023 investor conference call. In part, that’s because Tesla is the king of cleantech chatter worldwide, but it’s also because of how abnormal the call was and the possibility that it will be a significant marker in yet another shift in the long-term Tesla story. My big takeaway was that expectations for Tesla — stemming from Elon Musk’s years-long statements and forecasts about the company —…

BeyonCa has signed separate agreements with a Saudi investor and a Middle Eastern distributor. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/10/23150159/2023102307015970.mp3 (Image credit: BeyonCa) BeyonCa, the electric vehicle (EV) brand founded by former Volkswagen China executive vice president Weiming Soh, has entered into a partnership with a Saudi investor, marking the first time the new brand has appeared in the public eye this year. BeyonCa signed a memorandum of understanding for investment and strategic cooperation with Saudi Arabian investment group Al Faisaliah Group Holding Company (AFG) on October 20, according to a press release by the EV maker today. The agreement was signed at the headquarters…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There are multiple ways to visualize information about pretty much anything. Hydrogen is no different. There are entire color wheels devoted to the industrial feedstock at present, which presumably are informative to people who are less color blind than I am. But one of the more useful hydrogen infographics over the past few years has been Michael Liebreich’s Hydrogen Ladder, and now he’s updated it after a couple of years of stability. Hydrogen Ladder Version 5.0 courtesy of Michael Liebreich under CC by 4.0…

Over 30 million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes, though it is far from a uniquely American health issue. Now though, a new study is shining light on just how electric bikes may be a key tool for helping treat the condition in adults. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. This condition has become increasingly prevalent in recent decades, largely attributed to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and overall obesity rates. The sedentary nature of modern living, often combined with the consumption…