Earlier this year, Tesla announced that it reached a deal with the South Australian government to install solar arrays and Powerwalls on up to 50,000 homes to create the biggest virtual power plant in the world.
The deal was jeopardized after a new gov…
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Nio EP9 and VW Pikes Peak I.D. R all-electric race cars took over Goodwood with new records
The Goodwood hill climb this weekend was dominated by all-electric vehicles. Nio’s EP9 all-electric hypercar and VW’s Pikes Peak I.D. R all-electric race car took over Goodwood with new records. more…
Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record
Just a few months after establishing the 606-mile (975 km) Tesla Model 3 hypermiling record, another team has beat it with a 622-mile (1,001 km) run with a twist: the Model 3 was also “unmanned” and on Autopilot. more…
Tesla extends free unlimited Supercharging for Model S and Model X with referral program
The latest round of Tesla’s referral program for owners was supposed to end last night, but the automaker has extended it for two more weeks – maintaining the opportunity for new buyers to get free unlimited Supercharging for Model S and Mo…
First Tesla Model 3 rollover crash: ‘only minor injuries, car performed exceptionally well’, says owner
We have yet to see any result from third-party crash tests on the Tesla Model 3, but we are still learning about the safety performance of the car through real-world accidents.
Now an owner reports back on what could be the first reported Model 3 rollo…
Tesla Model 3 Performance version gets efficiency of 116 MPGe – significantly lower than standard version
In the race of making electric vehicles more efficient, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric is still the reigning king with its exceptionally small and efficient battery pack.
The Tesla Model 3 is its closest competitor and it could eventually beat it with upco…
FIA’s Formula E Electric race finale is this weekend in Brooklyn
Thanks to Nissan’s race team who sponsored our trip to Brooklyn, we’re on site at the 4th year of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)’s Formula E event where there will be races both today at 3PM ET and tomorrow …
Tesla accelerates Model 3 delivery timelines on new orders
Just a few weeks after updating the delivery timelines of all Model 3 versions available to order, Tesla is updating them again to accelerate deliveries for new orders.
Some Model 3 buyers could even get their car in a month. more…
Electrek Podcast: Tesla stops ‘anti-selling’ Model 3, Performance version coming, Gigafactory 3, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla opening up the Model 3 design studio to anyone in the latest move to stop ‘anti-selling’ the vehicle, Mode…
Green Deals: RAVPower 15000mAh Solar Powered Battery Bank $16, more
Sunvalley Brands (99% positive lifetime feedback) via Amazon offers the RAVPower 15000mAh Outdoor Portable Solar Power Bank for $15.99 Prime shipped when code JPAKBVTQ is used at checkout. Regularly $30, this beats the all-time low at Amazon and is the…
