During the recent Tesla Cyber Rodeo — aka annual stockholder meeting — Elon Musk suggested that Tesla might build 10 to 12 new factories in the coming years. When a member of the audience shouted out “Canada!” Musk said, “I’m half Canadian. Maybe I should.” Today, TechCrunch is reporting that Tesla recently added an amendment… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Giga Ontario May Be Next For Tesla 002171
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Clean Technica: From Perth To Sydney — A Marathon In A Tesla Model 3002170
Jon Edwards, as told to David Waterworth The team behind the Tesla Model 3 Targa West success story plans to be part of the recreation of Australia’s historic Perth-to-Sydney marathon in October this year. I caught up with Jon Edwards and he supplied this update: The TOCEVA race team will tackle the Perth-to-Sydney marathon with… Continue reading Clean Technica: From Perth To Sydney — A Marathon In A Tesla Model 3002170
Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169
CNBC Indonesia is reporting that Tesla and the government of Indonesia have come to an agreement for that country to supply nickel worth $5 billion to Tesla over the next 5 years. The deal apparently means that Tesla will not be relying primarily on iron phosphate batteries for its vehicles in the future. Since Google Translate… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla and Indonesia Agree On Nickel Supply Deal Worth $5 Billion 002169
Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168
After the announced proposal results at Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, CEO Elon Musk took the stage. “Welcome,” he began, but a rousing round of applause forced him to halt his introductory remarks. “I feel welcome,” he smiled, looking around at the adoring masses. Musk’s extemporaneous talk continued to be punctuated by applause from… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk Shines In The Limelight At Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting Of Stockholders002168
Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167
If you look at the Tesla Reddit forum, it’s nearly universal: the Redditors love their Teslas. People who post there talk about the Tesla brand — the Supercharger network, Smart Summons, accessories and apps, the 4680 batteries, adapters, autonomy, and other vehicle-specific topics. Sure, a few commenters speak about the health of the company or… Continue reading Clean Technica: Some Fans Love The Tesla Brand But Question Musk’s “Unfiltered Tweeting”002167
Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166
Elon Musk had a special message for those involved in Tesla’s Q2 earnings call last month, noting a global need for lithium and other battery materials. While lithium mining is something many companies can do, and a necessary part of the electric vehicle industry’s growth, Musk says lithium refining is tougher — which makes it a perfect market in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Invest In Lithium Refining, A “License To Print Money” — Elon Musk002166
Clean Technica: The Newest Moneymaker? Buy & Flip EVs With Low Mileage002165
Several years ago, a friend turned me onto a book titled, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It explained steps to add to your wages, above and beyond your 40-hour-a-week + job, by finding opportunities for passive income streams. In 2009, my husband and I ended up buying, fixing up, renting, and then selling a couple of… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Newest Moneymaker? Buy & Flip EVs With Low Mileage002165
Clean Technica: Our Journey from Tesla to BYD002164
What do you do when waiting in line at an electric vehicle launch? You swap stories. At the recent BYD launch in Brisbane, Roger and Mary told me the story of their journey from reserving a Tesla Model 3 to purchasing a BYD Atto 3. On 31 March, 2016, we made a deposit on a… Continue reading Clean Technica: Our Journey from Tesla to BYD002164
Clean Technica: Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market002163
Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 25.5% share in July. This up from 22.6% year on year. Overall auto market volumes were down some 34% from seasonal norms, to 205,911 units, the worst July performance in many years. The Fiat 500e was again Germany’s best selling full electric for the month.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Germany’s EV Share Cold Comfort Against 34% Shortfall In Overall Auto Market002163
Clean Technica: Autopilot & Full Self Driving — California DMV Accuses Tesla Of False Advertising002162
Elon Musk had one eye on the mirror as he watched himself gavotte at the Tesla shareholder annual meeting last week, but neither he nor his company had time to respond to complaints by the California DMV that Tesla has misled customers by claiming in marketing materials that vehicles equipped with its Autopilot and Full… Continue reading Clean Technica: Autopilot & Full Self Driving — California DMV Accuses Tesla Of False Advertising002162