Electric Vehicles

https://archive.is/2025.02.10-151148/https://www.ft.com/content/ef36aff7-6be4-4cb5-9928-33beabf6c443

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/38854274

At the current rate of horrible fiery deaths, FuelArc projects the Cybertruck will have 14.52 fatalities per 100,000 units — far eclipsing the Pinto's 0.85. (In absolute terms, FuelArc found, 27 Pinto drivers died in fires, while five Cybertruck drivers have suffered the same fate, at least so far.)

They're saying despite it's small size, but it looks huge to me. Let's see if it can dethrone the Kia Nero as the go-to Uber vehicle.

https://archive.ph/bclhi

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25072749

Summary

Tesla’s registrations in France dropped 63% in January, their lowest since August 2022, far outpacing the broader total EV sales' 0.5% decline.

Tesla registrations across EU countries fell 13% last year, with Germany accounting for much of the decline.

Sales in Germany, Tesla’s biggest European market, also fell 41% last year due to an aging lineup, competition, and subsidy cuts.

CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement, including support for Germany’s far-right party, may be affecting demand.