Elon Musk: Tesla is suspending Bitcoin payment options until it’s more sustainable

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla would be suspending the option to pay for vehicles using Bitcoin, as “We are concerned about rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions, especially coal, which has the worst emissions of any fuel.” Tesla invested $1.5 billion into Bitcoin in December, according […]

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Tesla Model 3 dominates Switzerland’s 2020 EV Market

New data shows that the Tesla Model 3 dominated the 2020 EV market in Switzerland, and the figures weren’t very close. After finishing 2020 in the same pole position, the Model 3 continued its undeniable domination of the electric vehicle market in Switzerland. European countries, in general, are highly competitive areas for electric automakers and […]

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Rivian, Volvo, and 56 others urge Michigan governor to support electric trucks and buses

The Electrification Coalition delivered a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday, backed by 58 businesses, including Rivian, Volvo, EVgo, and Arrival, to name a few. The letter urges the governor to join the Multi-State Medium- and Hea…

Tesla deliveries in Israel are reportedly delayed due to missile strikes

Tesla owners in parts of Israel are reportedly being told that the delivery of their all-electric Model 3 sedans is being delayed due to missile strikes in the Port of Ashdod. Earlier this year, Tesla started delivering vehicles to Israel after obtaining an import license in early 2021. Competitive pricing, along with vehicles being imported […]

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