Energy

Tesla antes up with ‘Founders Series’ Powerwall 2.0 hand signed by Musk

In a newsletter update sent to existing Tesla owners late Friday evening, the Silicon Valley automaker and energy company announced…

Panasonic poised to become a top auto supplier as Tesla ties deepen

Panasonic Corp., a main supplier for Tesla and strategic partner to the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker, is looking at…

Managing Tesla’s Powerwall, solar and EV charging through Tesla’s app

Popular Tesla YouTube channel Like Tesla recently posted a video in which it details the seamless integration of Tesla's Powerwall and…

Samsung challenges Tesla with long range battery technology

Samsung SDI revealed its latest battery technology at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week that could challenge Tesla for long…

Tesla Superchargers in Australia will lead to the world’s biggest battery

Tesla's upcoming Supercharger route in Southern Australia will provide drivers with the opportunity to marvel in the world’s biggest battery. https://twitter.com/TeslaMotors/status/905591398224732160 The…

Tesla’s Solar Roof patent reveals “conductive paste” used for tile bonding

Tesla was granted a patent for its Solar Roof on August 29 for a new way to bond the roof…

Tesla, Nevada Governor welcome in USA Parkway connecting Gigafactory with two major highways

Tesla and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Sparks on Monday to celebrate the completion of USA…

Tesla donates solar panels to power 150 US low-income households

Tesla has made a major donation of solar panels to America’s largest nonprofit solar installer to provide power for roughly 150…

Australian college powers dorm using Tesla Powerpack and 100kW solar system

The Cathedral College in Rockhampton is the first school in Australia to use Tesla's Powerpack system to spur 40 to 50…

Taiwan explores using Tesla Powerpack battery system after blackouts

The government of Taiwan is reportedly planning to approach Tesla about setting up lithium ion battery facilities on the heels…

Tesla and GE team up with Home Depot for mini solar farms

Home Depot announced that it is aligning with Tesla and GE to add solar installations at 50 stores as it…

American cobalt: The solution for Tesla’s energy needs?

With the surge in demand for electric vehicles causing the need for more 'Gigafactories' to be built, demand is high for…

Former Tesla exec kicks off fundraising effort for development of $4B Gigafactory rival

Former Tesla VP of supply chain Peter Carlsson has kicked off an initial fundraising effort of 100 million euros for…

Two former Tesla execs join all-electric truck company Chanje

A pair of Tesla veterans are going to be lending their leadership expertise to Chanje, a company producing commercial all-electric…

EV owners facing $100 electric car fee in Oklahoma receive court assist

Tesla owners facing a $100 electric car fee are receiving an assist from the Sierra Club and others in a…

Tesla strikes supply deal with Igarashi Motors for Falcon Wing door parts

Tesla will soon have another international company among its suppliers as Igarashi Motors India joins the ranks. The India-based company…

Tesla skeptical of Southern Australia Energy Security Target

A Southern Australia energy plan has sparked an outcry from Tesla and other energy companies as a project that doesn't…

Tesla Model 3 battery pack sized at 80.5 kWh according to EPA document

The EPA released its Certification Summary Information Report of Tesla’s Model 3, and it contains some new information on battery specifications…

Tesla Gigafactory faces stiff competition as international battery ‘arms race’ ignites

Tesla is slowly beginning to face stiff competition from other countries as the world races toward lithium ion battery mass…

Tesla’s Gigafactory continues to reshape Reno: Transforming education, housing and the small business sector

Reno, a city just four hours away from Silicon Valley, has been home of Tesla's Gigafactory - a city whose economy…