Tesla is finalizing the details of its plan to build a much-needed Gigafactory in China.
The company is now reportedly closing in on a bid for a $145 million piece of land in Shanghai. more…
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Tesla’s next Chairman needs to be all-in with the mission, here are the names being floated
Tesla is currently looking for a new Chairman since Elon Musk is going to have to resign in the coming months due to his settlement with the SEC.
EV enthusiasts want someone who is all-in with Tesla’s mission.
Now Fox’s James Murdoch is be…
Green Deals: 250W Electric Personal Heater will keep you warm this winter for $8, more
Walmart offers the 250 Watt Soleil Personal Electric Ceramic Heater in black (MH-01) for $8 with free in-store pickup. Third-party Amazon sellers have it listed for closer to $20. This is one of the best prices we’ve tracked historically. With winter …
Here’s all the gear you need for commuting by electric bicycle or motorcycle
Commuting on a light electric vehicle such as an electric bicycle or motorcycle can have a number of benefits. From reducing your carbon footprint to making your commute enjoyable, electric bicycles and e-motorcycles are full of advantages. I haven…
Tesla aims to have 20,000 employees at Gigafactory 1, could invest in local housing, says Elon Musk
Tesla Gigafactory 1 in Nevada is already the world’s largest battery factory, but CEO Elon Musk wants to expand it significantly.
He is now talking about having up to 20,000 employees at the factory – twice as many as the company previousl…
Bollinger unveils all-electric B2 pickup truck
Bollinger Motors, a New York-founded (now Michigan-based) electric vehicle startup, is leveraging its work on its unique all-electric Jeep-like truck, the Bollinger B1, to introduce an all-electric pickup truck: the B2. more…
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Republican introduces new bill to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars and tax them more instead
At a time when most governments are looking at ways to encourage electric vehicle adoption, a Republican senator has now introduced a new bill to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars and instead tax them more. more…
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Europe pushing for 35% CO2 reduction from new cars to accelerate EV adoption, pushbacks from auto industry
After the US government weakened its target to reduce emissions from new cars after pressure from the auto industry, now it’s Europe’s turn to be in a similar situation.
The European Council is pushing for a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions …
New US startup Tarform Motorcycles unveils their first electric motorcycle
The field of electric motorcycles is growing quickly, with new offerings popping up on our radar nearly weekly. However, while we’re seeing a number of new electric motorcycle companies, there aren’t many options in the US.
Tarform Motorcy…
Tesla sued by Nevada over unpaid taxes, automaker says it’s a ‘clerical error’
The state of Nevada, where Tesla has an important workforce, filed a lawsuit against the company for a supposed failure to pay $655,000 to the state’s Unemployment Compensation Fund.
Tesla claims a ‘clerical error’. more…
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