Energy

UK-based Model S driver sets out to prove rural reliability of Tesla Supercharger network

In Tesla’s earnings report earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk and other executives ensured investors and Tesla drivers alike that…

German company looks to rival Tesla with its own Gigafactory

Tesla may have a Gigafactory rival overseas. Terra E Holding GmbH CEO Holger Gritzka announced that the company would be…

Tesla confirms Model 3 battery pack uses 2170 form factor cells

Tesla has confirmed through its 2017 Second Quarter Update Letter that Model 3 is using the company's high energy density 2170 cells in its…

Tesla batteries could serve as back up for Massachusetts wind farm

Tesla batteries could be used as energy storage for a wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts. Deepwater Wind LLC is…

Tesla dumps leather seating option as company goes cruelty-free

Amid all the excitement over the Tesla Model 3 Delivery Event tonight, there was another big piece of news: All…

Tesla’s “World’s biggest battery” in Southern Australia is raising questions

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk sparked major discussion after they announced they would solve South Australia’s power crisis with the…

New Tesla Gigafactory 1 photos show a parking lot in need of expansion

New photos of Tesla's Gigafactory 1 taken Monday, July 24 and obtained by Teslarati reveal continued expansion taking place on the north end…

SolarCity co-founder Peter Rive leaves Tesla ahead of Solar Roof production ramp

Tesla has lost a top solar executive. Peter Rive, a SolarCity co-founder, will be leaving Tesla  in search of other…

Elon Musk unveils “verbose” X.com, teases announcement for website

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled his X.Com, a domain he says he bought for sentimental reasons. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/885776126148083712 The website…

Tesla’s low-cost solar technology could boost a lagging Japanese solar industry

Tesla one day could break barriers in Japan’s lagging solar market after being featured at a Japanese photovoltaic technology exhibition.…

Tesla eyeing solar cell manufacturer that could drive 50% cost reduction, says industry group

A note from Axiom Capital is saying Tesla is in talks with Swiss photovoltaics firm Meyer Burger to develop solar…

Change.org petition to install EV chargers in national parks getting traction

Tesla drivers who love nature have a new reason to celebrate, a Change.org petition to install charging stations in all…

Tesla Gigafactory 2 in NY ready to hire ahead of Solar Roof production

Tesla's Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, N.Y., is slated to begin production on solar tiles by fall, and partner Panasonic is heading…

Elon Musk reacquires X.com from PayPal; umbrella site for Tesla, SpaceX and beyond?

Elon Musk has regained the rights to X.com, according to a Tweet sent last night by the serial tech entrepreneur…

Tesla’s entry into solar could be challenged by lobbying from utility companies

As solar energy expands its presence in the United States, traditional utility companies are citing homeowner affordability and freeloading in…

Tesla scores deal to fix South Australia’s power crisis with 100MW battery system powered by wind farm

Tesla has secured a contract to install the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage system in South Australia. Premier Jay Weatherill has…

Back up rural EV skeptics, 70 charging ports coming to Western Australia

More than 70 electric vehicle charging ports will be added in rural Western Australia in a move that’s aimed at…

Tesla Solar Roof tile installations could come soon for California

Tesla had initially said Solar Roof tile installations would begin in June, but a spokesperson said the teams were still working…

Tesla to charge up Nottingham with biggest community battery system in Europe

A housing development in Nottingham, England, has pegged a 2MWh Tesla battery to store the facility’s sustainable energy, a move…

Tesla solar panels have officially arrived in Tesla showroom stores

Tesla has officially begun selling its company-branded solar panels across select stores. Photos posted by Raina via Instagram show Tesla's…