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Light-duty ZEVs accounted for 21.1% of new vehicles sold in California in Q1

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California posted new light-duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales—battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)—of 124,053 units in Q1 2023, representing 21.1% market share of the total 588,455 light-duty vehicles sold, according to the California Energy Commission. Source: CEC.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Top California Auto Sales in 2023 — Thanks, Cali!

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Tesla’s rapid growth and success have been seen more clearly in California than anywhere else. Considering California is the company’s birthplace, that’s not too surprising, but the extent of the company’s rise up the automotive ladder in The Golden State is actually jaw dropping. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Tesla dominates in California but EV growth is the true winner

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Tesla dominated electric vehicle registrations in California in 2023, but the growth of EVs as a whole turned out to be the true winner in the state as adoption saw a 5 percent uptick. Tesla saw a 24.6 percent market share in California last year. It sold 14,585 EVs in California last year. This is a 10.5

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’ spotted at rumored event in California

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A batch of the forthcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance seems to have been spotted at a showroom in California, where some sources say the automaker is holding a private event for the yet-to-be-unveiled variant. Tesla Model 3 “Ludicrous” leaks tease key features What are your thoughts?

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Veloz: California EV market continues strong growth; Q1 strongest quarter to date; 16.32% market share

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California’s EV market continues to grow, according to data gathered by Veloz , a non-profit which tracks and reports on growing electric vehicle (EV) sales data in California, market trends, and infrastructure build-out. The market share of electric vehicles in California jumped from roughly 12% to 16.32% in the quarter.

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Tesla working on 164-stall Supercharger station in California

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Tesla is building a massive 164-stall Supercharger station in California, set to become the new world’s largest Supercharger upon completion. The world’s new largest Supercharger is coming soon to Kern County, California!! Ford takes first step toward Tesla Supercharger access for its EVs What are your thoughts?

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Tesla settles hazardous waste lawsuit in California for $1.5 million

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Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a California case alleging that it mislabeled hazardous waste and sent it to landfills that can’t process the materials. Tesla Hazardous Waste Lawsu… by zacharydvisconti What are your thoughts? The post Tesla settles hazardous waste lawsuit in California for $1.5

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