The arena is all set up, the audience is excited, and the Tesla Model S starts its short run — hits a boulder, rolls over — a few seconds go by and flames start to erupt from the vehicle’s floor, where the battery pack is installed. Applause. Firefighters arrive at the scene — cut! But… Continue reading Clean Technica: Insurance Company Fakes Battery Fire On Tesla Model S To Highlight That EVs Can Catch Fire (Video)002246
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Cleantechnica: Does It Cost Too Much To Purchase A Tesla?002245
In hardly more than a decade, Tesla has single handedly accelerated the transition to all electric transportation. Legacy automakers who once poo-poo’d the viability of electric vehicles (EVs) are now releasing very appealing all-electric models of their own. With the competition nibbling away, is Tesla’s catalog of 4 vehicles enough to maintain market dominance? And… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Does It Cost Too Much To Purchase A Tesla?002245
Cleantechnica: Yes, Tesla Cars To Get Starlink 002243
Elon Musk recently announced that SpaceX plans to provide Starlink satellite cellular service in the U.S. in a new partnership with T-Mobile. The move has left several wondering if Tesla’s vehicles could also receive the satellite connection — and Musk says they will. Musk responded to two tweets asking about Tesla cars’ eligibility for Starlink’s cellular service… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Yes, Tesla Cars To Get Starlink 002243
Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Tesla continues to rapidly expand throughout the world, and despite two new gigafactories having opened earlier this year (in Germany and Texas), the automaker’s already looking at where to build next. In the long term, it’s difficult to predict how many production facilities Tesla could build, but CEO Elon Musk has his sights set on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Australia is a top source of lithium for EV batteries. Much of the world’s lithium used for such purposes comes from there. Now we’ve got news of a major lithium mine in Australia using batteries as well as solar and wind energy in order to mine more cleanly and — importantly for the miners —… Continue reading Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240
How can electric vehicles (EVs) assist the aging US electrical grid as it tries to handle the rising demand for electricity during peak load times? The answer is the EVs themselves. Bidirectional charging refers to two-way charging — that means the EV both charges and discharges. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) is a charging technology that… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240
Clean Tecnica: Exciting New EVs Coming Soon To Roads Near You 002239
As I inched down I-95 outside Boston on a Friday afternoon — stop and go, brake lights and sudden acceleration — my attention was drawn to a Kia EV6 in the next lane. Sleek with clean lines, just spacious enough, able to zip in and out of traffic, the all-electric vehicle piqued my interest. I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Exciting New EVs Coming Soon To Roads Near You 002239
Clean Technica: Can Someone Explain To Me Why Tesla FSD Can’t Choose The Correct Lane?002238
First of all, for background, note that FSD was one of my top 4 reasons for buying a Tesla Model 3, and I’d be more than thrilled if FSD got to robotaxi-level capability — and the sooner, the better. I’m also a longtime TSLA shareholder, so any claims that I’d write anything negative about Tesla… Continue reading Clean Technica: Can Someone Explain To Me Why Tesla FSD Can’t Choose The Correct Lane?002238
Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
The heatwave that’s been hitting California and other states in the West has been a beast of a problem. It’s crippling grids, which even has utilities and governments asking people to not charge their electric cars, turn down their AC, and wear dirty clothes rather than do the laundry*. What’s really needed, though, is more… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236
NIO has been clear with its brand identity since it launched: we sell expensive, premium-class electric vehicles that are quite large, high tech, fancy, and did we say expensive? Its sales have been quite good, considering its young age and its vehicles’ high cost, but it’s now making moves and aiming much higher. Like Tesla… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236