Tesla announced today that it has completed over 500,000 solar panel and solar roof installations to date. That’s 4 GW of solar capacity deployed. Tesla’s solar division was created through the acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. The business has been going in a serious downward trajectory since the acquisition, but it has seen an uptick… Continue reading Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is expected to be announced in the coming days as more details about the deal are coming to light. Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and trucks, but also one marked “Tesla” (pictured above).… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Tesla has confirmed that Gigafactory Berlin has reached a new production rate of 3,000 electric cars per week – just after Texas reached the milestone. During 2022, Tesla has been trying to ramp up production at Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas simultaneously. The goal was originally to produce 5,000 vehicles per week at each facility… Continue reading Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
Check out this ultimate Tesla house with solar roof, Powerwalls, and more
Today, we are featuring one of, if not the most insane, Tesla house projects. It features virtually all of Tesla’s home energy products. Lately, Tesla has been increasingly relying on third-party installers to deploy its home energy products. Instead of managing the installation, Tesla is gradually becoming more of a supplier with its goal of… Continue reading Check out this ultimate Tesla house with solar roof, Powerwalls, and more
Pepsi talks Tesla Semi; exec makes strange comments about the electric truck’s range
Tesla Semi Image credit: u/Tutrifor Pepsi, the first customer to use Tesla Semi, has commented on the deployment of the electric truck in its fleet and made some strange remarks about its range. When Tesla started deliveries of the Tesla Semi earlier this month, its first customer to take delivery was PepsiCo. Now the company… Continue reading Pepsi talks Tesla Semi; exec makes strange comments about the electric truck’s range
Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Toyota Motors unveiled its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck this week in Thailand. The EV prototype is generating interest among buyers and looks street-ready, but buyers are asking, will Toyota sell its electric pickup in the US? Will Toyota’s electric pickup truck make its way to the US? At its 60th Anniversary of… Continue reading Toyota shows off its first battery electric pickup truck, but will it be sold in the US?
Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’
The saga of Faraday Future and its flagship EV, now referred to as the FF91 Futurist, continues. The long-running, almost enigmatic startup has come out today and announced another fresh round of funding to keep the company going. Better yet, Faraday Future is targeting a start of FF91 production in March with deliveries to follow… Continue reading Faraday Future has more funding lined up and targets March FF91 production, but there’s a big ‘if’
Tesla Cybertruck gets a $24K camper option
A company called Space Campers has launched a $24,000 bed-embedded camper for the Tesla Cybertruck. It’s one of now several companies already developing accessories for the electric pickup truck even though it’s not even on the market yet. Tesla Cybertruck is not even in production yet, but several companies have been trying to develop accessories… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets a $24K camper option
Tesla (TSLA) offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to buyers as it tries to create urgency
Tesla has authorized its sales staff to offer 10,000 free Supercharging miles to customers who take delivery by the end of the month as it tries to create some urgency for buyers to take delivery. As we have recently reported, Tesla is having some rare demand issues lately – especially in the United States due… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to buyers as it tries to create urgency
Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program
In a seemingly paradoxical change in mindset, Toyota announced a new partnership Thursday with Oncor Electric Delivery to explore the benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV technology for drivers and the grid. Despite years of lobbying against electric vehicles, Toyota has apparently changed its stance over the past few months. Seeing the success of EV leaders… Continue reading Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program