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Charging Etiquette: Never Unplug Another EV If Yours Need Juice

No EV would ever charge in public places should this lady’s example set the standard. There is a charging etiquette, but most of it is based on a single thing: the Golden Rule. You do not have to be religious to follow the principle that you should treat others as you would like others to… Continue reading Charging Etiquette: Never Unplug Another EV If Yours Need Juice

James May Says Cars Deserve To Be Electric, It’s Happening

Whether we like it or not, EVs are the better option. We ask ourselves, is James May suddenly all about electric cars since he just bought a Tesla Model S or does he really believe in the technology? The answer doesn’t really matter, though it’s the latter, which was likely fully realized due to the… Continue reading James May Says Cars Deserve To Be Electric, It’s Happening

3 Banks Funding Fossil Fuels The Most Keep Telling You To Sell Tesla Stock [TSLA]

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Published on November 12th, 2019 |

by Zachary Shahan

3 Banks Funding Fossil Fuels The Most Keep Telling You To Sell Tesla Stock [TSLA]

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November 12th, 2019 by Zachary Shahan

A few weeks ago, thanks to a friendly Tesla fan on Twitter, The Guardian, and Rainforest Action Network, I shared the news that the top 3 banks funding fossil fuel development also — through a different arm — are providing bearish forecasts for Tesla [TSLA] and recommending traders sell the stock rather than buy it. The update this week: despite a surprise profit in quarter 3 and much of the market swinging in the other direction, the Tesla analysts at these top 3 fossil fuel funders are holding steady on their bearish stance and recommendation to sell. [Full disclosure: I’m long Tesla.]

I don’t think there’s much more to say about that right now. As I’ve said before, there’s no indication that there are illegal or immoral doors and windows between the arms of these giant financing companies that are 1) financing fossil fuel development to such an enormous tune and 2) telling you to sell Tesla stock.

Nonetheless, I’m curious if there are certain facets of company culture that are so pessimistic and dirty, if there happen to be some hidden corruption at these banks (gasp), and how it is that some people can willingly choose short-term money over the long-term health and livability of planet Earth. Is humanity so bad at long-term thinking and action?

Also, note that the Tesla analysts for these top financial firms all show losses on their recommendations for Tesla stock. Recommendations from JP Morgan’s Ryan Brinkman have a -14.6% return, Citigroup’s Itay Michaeli is worse at -19%, and John Murphy of Merrill Lynch is a tad better at -12.7%.

Tesla Buy/Sell Graph for Ryan Brinkman of JP Morgan, via Tip Ranks

Tesla Buy/Sell Graph for Itay Michaeli of Citigroup, via Tip Ranks

Tesla Buy/Sell Graph for John Murphy of Merrill Lynch, via Tip Ranks

Any other thoughts on this topic? All just bad luck at these three banks? Or is there a corporate culture matter at play? Or are you ready to jump to conclusions and say that there’s more than simple correlation here? (My pick is #2, but I’m open to other arguments.)
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Zachary Shahan is tryin' to help society help itself one word at a time. He spends most of his time here on CleanTechnica as its director and chief editor. He's also the CEO of Important Media. Zach is recognized globally as an electric vehicle, solar energy, and energy storage expert. He has presented about cleantech at conferences in India, the UAE, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, and Curaçao.

Zach has long-term investments in Tesla [TSLA] — after years of covering solar and EVs, he simply has a lot of faith in this company and feels like it is a good cleantech company to invest in. But he offers no investment advice and does not recommend investing in Tesla or any other company.

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Tesla Model X was set on fire by arsonist, owner says Tesla was targeted

A Tesla Model X was set on fire in Düsseldorf earlier this week and the owner believes that the vandal was targeting his car because it is a Tesla. Dutch Tesla owner Den Dal was on a business trip in Düsseldorf, Germany and plugged his Model X in a public charging station. When he came… Continue reading Tesla Model X was set on fire by arsonist, owner says Tesla was targeted

Rolling Coal Is A Stupid Stunt — And Dangerous

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Published on November 11th, 2019 |

by Johnna Crider

Rolling Coal Is A Stupid Stunt — And Dangerous

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November 11th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

Doing stupid stunts while driving can endanger not only yourself but others around you. I am talking about the wanna-be bad boy (or girl, even) who was driving the pickup truck in a video posted by Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley.

The driver of this truck was driving very aggressively and intentionally coal rolling the owner of a Tesla while on a highway traveling at high speeds. The owner of the Tesla tries to get away, but the truck driver just cuts in front of the Tesla to do it again.

The Tesla’s cameras captured video of the incident, but you can’t really get the plate numbers from that.

In the video, the truck cuts in front of the Tesla and rolls the coal. What this term means is that the driver of the truck intentionally makes the smoke belch from the exhaust into the “face” of the driver behind him. This is considered not only an insult but can also be seen as a direct attack upon the driver behind them.

This is dangerous. As you can see in the video, for a moment, the smoke actually fills up the view and you can’t see anything. Do I need to emphasize how dangerous this could be, especially driving on a highway? Choosing to intentionally do stupid things like this could get you or others killed.

To those who feel the need to coal roll or show off your hatred for a total stranger, perhaps you should think twice. Ask yourself if it’s legal or at least ethical? What’s the point you’re trying to make here? Do you hate Tesla? Why do you hate Tesla? What did this Tesla driver to you to warrant your attack on them? Yes, visually impairing someone while they are driving is an attack. Driving recklessly and spewing smoke in the faces of others intentionally so they can not see is akin to someone attacking you on the streets. How would you feel if you caused an accident that actually took the lives of innocent people?

In an article published by Bicycling, a cyclist shares his experience of someone coal rolling him. “You pretty much get a blast of heat and a blast of black smoke in your face. Unfortunately, you just have to ride through it. It’s frustrating,” Conti told Bicycling.

To be honest, I have been coal rolled on also. I just didn’t know what it was at the time. I don’t think the attack was aimed at me, because the vehicles were honking at one another. I don’t have a car, so I walk, take the bus, or take Uber. Sometimes, these trucks will drive by and the next thing I know I am surrounded in this stuff. I have asthma, so I literally have to hold my breath and not breathe as I walk through it.
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Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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Published on November 12th, 2019 |

by Cynthia Shahan

Ford Mustang GT Burned By Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Video)

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November 12th, 2019 by Cynthia Shahan

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Due to instant torque, the ease of moving in front of another driver for a needed lane change is one of the strengths of an electric car. I’ve left many gas cars far behind simply to ensure I move over to the next lane safely ahead of a stream of traffic.

Others take it a step further. A street challenge between cars is an example of that. In the following clip, a Ford Mustang GT owner challenged a Tesla Model 3 owner to a straight-line run. Looking at the specs, comparisons, one could easily think GT Mustang would be the winner. Looking at the paper specs does not tell the story here, though. Via X Auto, here’s a specs comparison:

Perhaps the most surprising thing when watching the video is that it’s a Model 3 Standard Range Plus (the base version on Tesla’s website), not the Model 3 Performance. X Auto model comparisons lead one to believe the Mustang GT would be the easy winner. The specs of the Mustang GT show a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) compared to Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus’s 140 mph (225 km/h). More importantly, the Model 3 Standard Range Plus shows a 0–60 mph time of 5.3 secs compared to the Mustang GT’s 4.2 secs (according to a Motor Trend test).

No doubt, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus triumphs against the Ford Mustang GT Coupe due to its instant torque. Other model details may be at play, too — we don’t have enough information to know.

The starting price (MSRP) of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus ($ 39,490) is nearly the same as the Ford Mustang GT Coupe’s ($40,450). Both are rear-wheel drive cars.

Iqtidar Ali rightly notes, “the other major difference? CO2 Emissions! The Mustang GT emits an estimated 9.8 tons of CO2 / year per car, that’s freaking horrible.”

Yes, as Iqtidarpoints out in his article, there are many ways people come to choose Tesla. The races can be a factor in bringing Tesla awareness to those who are gearheads and not environmentalists. Others may be researching the USA’s safest car, the car with the best autonomous driving tech, or the car with the most Easter eggs. Choosing electric vehicles due to their indisputable driving performance and pleasure is certainly a top reason for Tesla’s market success, though.

Featured image: Tesla Model 3 by JRR | CleanTechnica

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6 killer apps for autonomous cars

From the time businesses started buying Apple II computers just to run VisiCalc, the power of the “killer app” has been undeniable. While mostly homogenized app ecosystems and largely browser-based activities like social media have dulled the concept of the killer app outside of console-exclusive video games, autonomous vehicles open a new market where the… Continue reading 6 killer apps for autonomous cars

Introducing ‘Shifting Gears’: Business Insider’s weekly transportation newsletter

Welcome to “Shifting Gears,” Business Insider’s first transportation-focused newsletter In this weekly digest, we’ll be highlighting the latest developments on everything from Uber and Lyft’s battle to turn a profit, Tesla and its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, Boeing’s 737 Max crisis, and more. But we also want to hear from you. What stories are we… Continue reading Introducing ‘Shifting Gears’: Business Insider’s weekly transportation newsletter

Tesla Is Hiring In Israel

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Published on November 11th, 2019 |

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Tesla Is Hiring In Israel

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November 11th, 2019 by Johnna Crider

The Jerusalem Post has announced that Tesla is hiring in Israel. Tesla is looking for a country manager to take charge of the local market. It’s a full-time position based in Tel Aviv and will include the responsibility for “driving the Service, Sales, and Delivery strategy and operations in Israel.”

Other duties will also include hiring local employees, working with the Israeli government when needed, and engaging suppliers to help set up the market. The point is clear: Tesla wants to dive into and develop the local market. Part of that, as always, is Superchargers. The winning candidate will participate in the “strategic design of our charging infrastructure footprint in the market to enable sales and engage customers.”

When I clicked on the link to the job, it redirected back to the Tesla careers page, which leads one to think that Tesla may have found its country manager by now (or no longer wants the opening public). Hopefully we will see other jobs listed for Tesla in Israel soon. The fact that Tesla is looking to expand to Israel shows (again) that Tesla is indeed financially sound and is progressing as it continues to meet its goals, the primary of which is to hasten the transition to sustainable energy.

In April 2018, an article by Haaretz highlighted that many seemed to blame the Israeli government for lagging behind in regulations and infrastructure for adopting electric vehicles. Tesla having a presence in Israel could (and most probably will) change that.

In 2009, Israel legislated a Clean Air Law that aimed to address issues of emissions, but years later, officials have just gotten started planning the electrical grid that would power EVs. Tax breaks for buying EVs are being prepared, but the article highlights concerns that the finance ministry officials would cause a mass movement to EVs and deprive the government of billions of dollars as a result.

The article by Haaretz shows that Israel, in 2018 at least, was worried about losing money for its budget. Perhaps being in Israel Tesla could inspire the government to come to a solution that will balance its books and empower its citizens to drive electric. People everywhere seem to enjoy that.

Also in 2018, CleanTechnica reported that Israel plans to go 100% electric by 2030, and one major way the government plans to do this is by banning the sales of cars fueled by petrol or diesel from 2030 forward. Buses and trucks will have the option to run on natural compressed gas. There will also be a ban on imports of diesel and gasoline cars to Israel.

“From 2030 we won’t allow anymore the import of diesel or gasoline cars to Israel,” Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says.

Think about it for a minute — while many countries are trying to phase out and encourage drivers to buy electric, Israel is giving its citizens an ultimatum: go electric now or soon.

2030 is only 10 years away (okay, so, 10 years, 1 month, and 19 days away). That isn’t very far off, especially in the auto world. By then, not only will Tesla be in Israel, but it will probably be more dominant in the worldwide markets.

We have seen Tesla’s success in China, but Tesla’s broader expansion into smaller markets is important, and this just shows that Tesla continues to pursue its goals at a fast pace. Progress is winning.
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Tesla Autopilot detects and avoids family of ducks caught on video, owner says

A Tesla owner claims that Tesla Autopilot detected and avoided a family of ducks in the middle of the road and the whole incident was caught on the TeslaCam. At a presentation about Tesla’s latest self-driving and computer vision capability earlier this year, Tesla Sr. Director of AI Andrej Karpathy said that they are currently working… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot detects and avoids family of ducks caught on video, owner says