SEC says Elon Musk still needs lawyer to approve his tweets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Tesla CEO Elon Musk still needs to get pre-approval from lawyers before tweeting Tesla-related information. The SEC penned its renewed stance this week in a letter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York, arguing that an earlier settlement agreement between the… Continue reading SEC says Elon Musk still needs lawyer to approve his tweets

Chinese EV maker Nio plans own battery plant to cut reliance on CATL

Nio plans to build its first battery plant to produce big cylindrical cells similar to those used by Tesla, two people familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese EV maker seeks to cut its reliance on CATL for supplies. The plant underscores Nio’s ambition to ramp up its presence in the electric vehicle (EV)… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Nio plans own battery plant to cut reliance on CATL

EV maker Nio plans new 40 GWh battery plant in China

Nio plans to build its first battery plant to produce big cylindrical cells similar to those used by Tesla, two people familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese EV maker seeks to cut its reliance on suppliers like CATL. The new plant will have an annual capacity to produce 40 gigawatt hours (GWh) of… Continue reading EV maker Nio plans new 40 GWh battery plant in China

Elon Musk’s challenge: Stay ahead of the competition

DETROIT, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Elon Musk will confront a critical challenge during Tesla’s Investor Day on March 1: Convincing investors that even though rivals are catching up, the electric-vehicle pioneer can make another leap forward to widen its lead. Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) was the No. 1 EV maker worldwide in 2022, but China’s BYD… Continue reading Elon Musk’s challenge: Stay ahead of the competition

A new Tesla model or a prank? new prototype spotted is confusing us

A new prototype vehicle has been spotted over the last few days and it clearly has some Tesla design features. It could be a test mule for the upcoming new “Tesla Model 2” $25,000 electric car or it could be nothing. The rumors about a new Tesla vehicle have been ramping up over the last… Continue reading A new Tesla model or a prank? new prototype spotted is confusing us

First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US

The first Tesla Supercharger station with a “Magic Dock” to allow non-Tesla electric cars to charge has been spotted in the US. After opening its Supercharger network in Europe last year and indicating that it would do the same in North America by the end of the year, we were a bit disappointed when it… Continue reading First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US

Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany Begins — Tesla Leads On Models & Brand, Volkswagen Group 1st Among OEMs002609

After the subsidies-derived sales rush of December, leading to a historic performance, Germany’s plugin vehicle (PEV) market was bound to have a hangover month in January. And so it did, with this market starting the year with a 33% drop over the same month last year. The almost 40,000 units registered in January 2022 dropped… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Battle For Germany Begins — Tesla Leads On Models & Brand, Volkswagen Group 1st Among OEMs002609

Clean Technica: PG&E Will Test Tesla vs Sonnen Virtual Power Plant Technology 002608

What is a virtual power plant? It is any collection of behind-the-meter storage batteries that are linked together so they can provide electricity to the grid on demand. They typically involve residential batteries like the Tesla Powerwall, but can include any collection of batteries in homes, businesses, or even in electric vehicles. Why would anyone… Continue reading Clean Technica: PG&E Will Test Tesla vs Sonnen Virtual Power Plant Technology 002608

Clean Technica: Tesla Has More “Buys” On Wall Street Than Ever002607

In recent months, Tesla’s stock has seen new upticks from a tough 2022. As shareholders pick up significantly more of Tesla’s shares, the company currently has more support from Wall Street analysts than ever with a similar uptick in “Buy” ratings. Tesla has had more “Buy” calls on Wall Street in recent weeks than ever,… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Has More “Buys” On Wall Street Than Ever002607

Cleantechnica: Tesla Denies Union-Busting Allegations 002606

A few days ago, news outlets reported that Tesla employees in Buffalo, New York, accused the company of firing them for trying to start a union. In response, the company published a blog post denying the allegations. Let’s take a look at what happened. The Allegations According to a number of news outlets (here’s one… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Denies Union-Busting Allegations 002606