Clean Technica: Tesla Now Offering Cheaper Model S & X “Standard Range”002969

Ahead of the release of the highly-coveted Cybertruck and an expected debut of the simplified Model 3 Highland, Tesla has also shared new trim offerings for its Model S and X in the U.S. The automaker has added a third “Standard Range” trim for both its premium sedan and SUV, each of which also comes… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Now Offering Cheaper Model S & X “Standard Range”002969

Clean Technica: Tesla Plans To Adopt Bi-Directional Charging By 2025002968

You might think the crack team of reporters at CleanTechnica would have bisected, dissected, and intersected every scrap of Tesla news there is to be had in the entire universe by now. Much to our astonishment, a significant piece of Tesla news — that bi-directional charging will be available in all Tesla vehicles by 2025… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Plans To Adopt Bi-Directional Charging By 2025002968

Clean Technica: How Much My Tesla Model 3 Depreciated In 4 Years002967

We used to produce a lot of total cost of ownership analyses for the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles, but especially the Tesla Model 3. Something I learned from that is that one of the biggest cost of ownership factors — or the biggest — is depreciation. Or on the flip side, you… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much My Tesla Model 3 Depreciated In 4 Years002967

Cleantechnica: Tesla Launches “Universal Wall Connector” For All EVs 002966

Tesla has launched a new version of its Wall Connector home chargers that will work with other electric vehicle brands along with its own vehicles. The equipment went on sale this week, and it’s expected to start shipping later this year, according to Tesla. The Tesla Universal Wall Connector went on sale on the automaker’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Launches “Universal Wall Connector” For All EVs 002966

Cleantechnica: Updates on Coming Tesla Rental Car Program 002965

What is actually going on with a coming Tesla rental car program? Following my report from earlier today (technically, yesterday on the US East Coast), I Googled around a bit and found another Tesla job posting similar to the Texas one but in San Jose, California. The extra useful element of this job posting, however,… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Updates on Coming Tesla Rental Car Program 002965

Cleantechnica: Tesla Rental Car Program May Be In Development — Or Not [Updated]002964

Updates below. This may not be what it seemed. A former Tesla employee and occasional CleanTechnica contributor, David Havasi, just spotted something and shared it with me. Tesla seems to be developing a rental car program that will first launch in Texas. Here’s the evidence: Screenshots from David Havasi. First of all, as highlighted by… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Rental Car Program May Be In Development — Or Not [Updated]002964

Cleantechnica: How One Tesla Owner Used “Camp Mode” For A 19-Day Road Trip 002963

Owning a Tesla comes with a number of handy features and settings, including energy-conserving “Camp Mode.” Tesla’s Camp Mode keeps A/C, heating, and other functionality engaged to create a suitable atmosphere for sleeping in your car without draining too much battery. One Tesla Model S owner recently detailed his positive experience with Camp Mode, following… Continue reading Cleantechnica: How One Tesla Owner Used “Camp Mode” For A 19-Day Road Trip 002963

Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Real World Report, Standard Range Model S vs Model X Introduced 002962

Tesla, as we all know, is very tight lipped about anything having to do with the performance or specifications of its coming vehicles. What we do know (or think we know) is that it has delivered 36 Tesla Semi Class 8 tractors to PepsiCo and Frito-Lay in California. 21 of them are in use at… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Semi Real World Report, Standard Range Model S vs Model X Introduced 002962

Clean Technica: How Much Does It Cost To Have A Tesla Powerwall Installed?002961

The Tesla Powerwall is an energy storage system that pairs with solar panels to offer backup power storage to your home. In addition to reducing a homeowner’s reliance on the electrical grid, the Powerwall lets users monitor and manage their backup power, even remotely. This technology is especially useful in the case of a power outage, but… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much Does It Cost To Have A Tesla Powerwall Installed?002961

Cleantechnica: Pennsylvania Chooses Infrastructure Bill EV Charging Locations 002960

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation recently announced the first recipients of federal money for EV charging stations from the Infrastructure Bill (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or NEVI). In the announcement, they included rough locations, funding amounts, and who the recipient was. In this article, I’m going to take a deeper look at who’s getting the funding… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Pennsylvania Chooses Infrastructure Bill EV Charging Locations 002960