Tesla’s battery project in Australia with Neoen became “the world’s largest battery” when it was completed two years ago. Now it has been so successful that they are expanding it by 50%. The 100MW/129MWh Tesla Powerpack project in South Australia provides the same grid services as peaker plants, but cheaper, quicker, and with zero-emissions, through its… Continue reading Tesla is expanding its ‘world largest battery’ project by 50%
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Tesla Supercharger station caught on fire while ~13 gas stations had fires
A Tesla Supercharger station located at a Wawa convenience store in New Jersey caught on fire yesterday. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and Tesla is reportedly investigating the situation. Wawa is a chain of convenience stores and fuel stations that has partnered with Tesla to provide Supercharger locations. Earlier this year, we… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger station caught on fire while ~13 gas stations had fires
Tesla’s efficiency is improving 3% a year – increasing already impressive lead
Tesla’s latest updates show that it is improving its efficiency by 3% a year, which is increasing its already impressive lead over the rest of the automotive industry. Electric vehicles are always significantly more efficient than gasoline and diesel-powered cars, but the efficiency between electric cars remains important because it determines how much range you… Continue reading Tesla’s efficiency is improving 3% a year – increasing already impressive lead
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is ‘excited’ for Ford Mustang Mach E, says should encourage other automakers
Much has been said about how Ford is going after Tesla with the launch of the Mustang Mach E, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems to be OK with it as he is ‘excited’ for the launch of the electric car and even added that it should encourage other automakers to go electric. Last night,… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk is ‘excited’ for Ford Mustang Mach E, says should encourage other automakers
Great artists steal: Why Ford’s Mustang Mach E was inspired by Tesla in all the right ways
Ford’s Mustang Mach E electric crossover is a big deal for the auto industry. There’s no denying that an iconic brand like the Ford Mustang getting rebuilt from the ground up with a compelling electric makeover is a historic moment in the movement away from ICE vehicles. But how we got to this point is… Continue reading Great artists steal: Why Ford’s Mustang Mach E was inspired by Tesla in all the right ways
Tesla-Volkswagen partnership: VW CEO shuts down rumor
VW CEO has shut down the rumors of a collaboration between Tesla and Volkswagen after he was reported to be excited about an investment in the electric automaker. Over the years, Tesla was partly owned by Toyota and Daimler, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company. Both automakers ended selling their stake after Tesla went public and the stock… Continue reading Tesla-Volkswagen partnership: VW CEO shuts down rumor
Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E specs comparison
Ford has been positioning its Mustang Mach-E, its first next-gen all-electric vehicle, against the Tesla Model Y electric crossover. Now that the specs of the Mach-E have leaked, we can make a quick specs comparison with the Model Y. Last year, Ford said that it was going ‘all-in’ on EVs following the ousting of CEO… Continue reading Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E specs comparison
#ToyotaTrump boycott gains momentum, loyal Toyota customers in revolt
Two weeks ago, Toyota sided with the Trump administration’s bid to bar California from setting its own fuel-efficiency and zero-emission rules. The next day, on Oct. 29, former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich, tweeted, “Toyota, goodbye. The environmental goodwill you’ve built by pioneering hybrid cars has vanished in your choice of Trump over California. #toyotatrump.” And the… Continue reading #ToyotaTrump boycott gains momentum, loyal Toyota customers in revolt
Tesla files for “cybrtrk” trademark in advance of Nov 21 pickup truck reveal
The highly-anticipated Tesla pickup truck will be unveiled on November 21, just a week from now. In advance of this unveiling, Tesla has filed for a trademark with some non-standard spelling. It looks like they will be stylizing the name of the truck as: “CYBRTRK.” Tesla has already purchased the domain cybrtrk.com, which currently redirects to… Continue reading Tesla files for “cybrtrk” trademark in advance of Nov 21 pickup truck reveal
Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update
Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicles are getting faster 0-60 mph acceleration through the latest power optimization software update. There are now reports that the Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph time has dipped below the 3-second mark. During a conference call with analysts after Tesla’s Q3 2019 earnings, Tesla’s management announced plans to release a new software… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update