How Volkswagen’s diesel scandal may change the EV charging landscape
As part of its settlement with federal and state regulators over its diesel emissions cheating scandal, Volkswagen has agreed to…
7 years ago
Battery / Charging
Tesla to end free unlimited Supercharger use beginning in 2017
A new post on the Tesla Blog today announces a significant change to the company's Supercharger policies. Tesla says the…
7 years ago
Tesla shuts down battery swap program in favor of Superchargers, for now
Tesla's battery swap station near the Harris Ranch Supercharger station in Coalinga, CA seems to have been shut down, at least for…
7 years ago
This is what it takes to set a Tesla P100D 1/4 mile world record
Tesla P100D owners are coming up with clever ways to turn something that's already ludicrously quick, even quicker. After all, how…
8 years ago
Your Tesla will become a humanless chauffeur, summoned via app
Your Tesla eases its way through the choked streets of Los Angeles and climbs the Sierra Nevada. It glitters with the lights of…
8 years ago
Why Tesla’s lead acid 12V battery needs to be lithium-ion based
It's a prominent issue surrounding the electric vehicle market that the old-school lead acid battery just isn't appropriate for new technology…
8 years ago
Is Tesla being modest on its Model S P100D EPA-rated range?
The EPA has published range ratings for Tesla's latest long range 100 kWh Model S P100D, giving the vehicle a rating…
8 years ago
Tesla’s 100 kWh battery pack is as big as it gets (for now)
If you're on the fence about buying Tesla's long-range 100 kWh battery over fears that the company will announce a P110D, or…
8 years ago
What makes the Tesla 100 kWh battery so different?
Tesla's 100 kWh battery has rocked the automotive world. It's 11% increase in capacity over its previous flagship batter has…
8 years ago
Tesla destination charging facility, also Pittsburgh EV landmark will be demolished
Vast construction projects at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University will soon engulf a site that became a landmark in the development…
8 years ago
[Updated] Tesla Model 3 batteries will be made by Panasonic, Musk squashes Samsung SDI rumors
Yesterday, news reports said Tesla may be close to a deal to use battery cells from Samsung SDI in its…
8 years ago
Tesla looks to LG Chem, Samsung and SK Innovation for battery options
Tesla executives recently met with South Korean based electronic giants Samsung SDI, LG Chem and SK Innovation presumably to discuss options that will extend the…
8 years ago
Tesla Model S 75D (75 kWh) Can Be ‘Unlocked’ via Firmware Update
Updated: Tesla has officially released the 75D upgrade as a $3,000 option on the Model S design configurator. Shortly after we…
8 years ago
Tesla Model S 90D EPA Rating Tops 300 Miles Highway
The newly refreshed Model S 90D received a new EPA rating of 294 miles of range per single charge -…
8 years ago
Tesla Joins Industry Group Responsible for CCS Charging Standards
Tesla has quietly joined CharIN, the European based organization that sets CSS charging standards. It has completed a 150 kW…
8 years ago
Decoding Your Tesla Battery Pack Version
Identifying Your Tesla Battery Pack Did you know the Tesla Model S battery comes in either an A, B, D, or E…
8 years ago
Tesla Discontinues 85 kWh Battery Option Worldwide
Tesla has officially discontinued the Model S 85 kWh battery option worldwide. This news comes just weeks after Tesla discreetly removed…
8 years ago
Why we won’t see a 500 mile Tesla battery anytime soon
Elon Musk was told by supporters in France they would like a car that had 500 miles of range. That…
8 years ago
Tesla Removes 85 kWh Battery Option in Canada, Is it a Sign?
Tesla will no longer offer the 85 kWh battery to Model S customers in Canada. It also has deleted the…
8 years ago
Recruiting for Tesla Destination Charging Locations
Back in November of last year, I had a clear mission: Find independently owned restaurants that appear to own and operate…
8 years ago