Energy

New Zealand Cherry Farm Goes Electric

In a showing of modern industrial electrification, a New Zealand farm has not only gone off the grid but has…

GM and PG&E launch pilot program to use EVs as home generators

General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric announced the launch of a new pilot program today that will allow California…

EVs like Teslas will save lives and billions in health costs in 2050: ALA report

The American Lung Association recently published a report advocating for a nationwide transition to electric vehicle (EV) transportation. Specifically highlighting…

Tesla Energy ramps hiring at Giga New York for accelerated solar production

Tesla is hiring for over 30 different positions at Giga New York, the facility where the company manufactures its solar…

Tesla gives up crown for world’s biggest battery

Tesla has officially relinquished its crown for having the world's biggest battery. The Gateway Energy Storage project, operated by grid…

Renewable energy is benefitting from oil’s coronavirus-induced slump

Oil companies have arguably felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic worse than any other industry in the world. Several…

Tesla’s new Powerwall update will coordinate vehicle charging during a power outage

Tesla has released a new software update for its Powerwall home battery system that will coordinate vehicle charging during a…

Netherlands initiates radical climate plan in bid to reduce emissions by 25% before end of 2020

The Netherlands Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a radical initiative to reduce emissions by 25% by the end…

Tesla’s school programs are key to its mission and workforce development

Tesla's internships for high school graduates at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada have been well received due to their mutual…

Tesla responds to Amazon fire report, says remaining solar installations are optimal

On the heels of Walmart's recent lawsuit against Tesla Energy laying claim to 7 fires allegedly caused by Tesla's solar…

Tesla is the benevolent harbinger of doom for fossil-fueled cars

It’s obvious by now that Tesla is having a major impact on the automotive world, and this seems to be…

Tesla Virtual Power Plant’s success prompts officials to plan major expansion in South Australia

The popularity of South Australia's Tesla-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP) initiative which began last year is now over-subscribed, according to…

Tesla Model 3 featured in Chevron ad for battery and fast charger investments

Chevron's investment into clean energy technologies seems to have a clear inspiration: The success of Tesla. In a marketing video…

Tesla Megapack targets utilities with massive 3MWh plug ‘n play battery

After Tesla's worldwide success with Powerpack battery grid installations, the company has now designed and engineered a new battery product…

Google’s giant “kite” can generate wind energy from almost anywhere

A Google X division company named Makani has designed a giant "kite" that can generate enough wind energy to power…

Advancement in nuclear fusion tech continues transition to clean energy future

The development of unlimited, carbon-neutral, and safe energy through nuclear fusion is expanding around the world, and scientists at the…

Scientists create bio-engineered mushroom that generates renewable energy

A mushroom has been turned into a renewable energy generator using 3D printed materials and bacteria. In a paper published…

New York sues ExxonMobil over alleged climate change related fraud

In a Complaint filed on behalf of the People of the State of New York by its Attorney General Barbara…

California mulls state-wide internal combustion engine ban

California’s Governor Jerry Brown has expressed interest in recent statements made by the Chinese government about banning the internal combustion engine.…

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…