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Chiming in on the Debate: Who Will Save Us if the Model 2 is Delayed?
After the article from our editor Zachary regarding the most likely replacement for a “Model 2” (and a followup here), and after having a brief exchange in the comments, I was left thinking. My original response was simple and straightforward … yet the more I think about it, the more ... [continued]
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NYC Dept. Of Transportation Authorizes Electric Cargo Bikes For Use On City Streets
Last month, New York City’s Department of Transportation authorized the use of electric cargo bikes on city streets, and put some key safety standards in place. On March 27, NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the amendments to the city’s traffic rules to allow the operation of “pedal-assist commercial bicycles,” ... [continued]
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Renogy DC/DC Battery Charger With MPPT For Off-Grid Adventures — CleanTechnica Tested
Renogy’s 12V/24V 50A DC/DC battery charger seemed the perfect addition to our van life build-out. We’re on a continuous quest to upgrade and improve our Chevy Astro Van (fondly named Pinto) converted into a camper. The goal is to be able to go off-grid for longer, out in the wild ... [continued]
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Elon Musk’s Leadership Gaps At Tesla Come To A Head
This past week Tesla announced it was reducing its workforce by 10%. The move comes at a time in which the company’s stock value has plummeted, leading many to question Musk’s leadership. With few tangible plans about the company’s future as sales continued to decline, investors were concerned about a ... [continued]
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Save $1000+ On EcoFlow WAVE 2 Portable Air Conditioner Bundles
EcoFlow is currently running a “Now or Never” limited deal on its Wave 2 portable air conditioner / heater bundles, which could save you a thousand dollars or more, so if you’ve been considering adding some AC to your camping gear, your travel trailer, your backyard shed or tiny house, ... [continued]
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Offshore Wind Liftoff Report and $48 Million in New Funding to Accelerate Technology and Manufacturing
Latest Liftoff Report Finds Promising Pathways for Offshore Wind Development; DOE Announces Latest Support for Offshore Wind R&D, Supply Chain Development, and Transmission Planning WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its latest report in the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff series, describing how the U.S. offshore wind ... [continued]
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$362 Million Loan to CelLink to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Key Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Components
When Finalized, Loan Will Support New Manufacturing of EV Production Technology at Texas Plant—Creating More Than 1,300 Good-Paying Jobs and Supporting President Biden’s Efforts to Build a Clean Transportation Future WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Loan Programs ... [continued]
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$17.5 Million to Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals & Materials
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes, and Create Good-Paying Jobs Throughout the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C.— As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced $17.5 million for four projects that will help lower the costs and ...
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Honda EV Production Plan For Canada Comes Into Focus
Honda has struck a deal with the governments of Canada and Ontario that will lead to building a battery factory for electric cars.
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How To Visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park In Your EV
Southeast New Mexico isn’t always an easy place to visit in an EV. The big thing is that it’s oil country, just like west Texas (a place that’s separated from southeast NM by nothing but an imaginary line). Until just very recently, it was a total EV dead zone, even ... [continued]
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Tesla 4680 Battery Updates
There’s been a lot of interest in Tesla’s 4680 batteries since before they were even announced, but their development and ramp-up have been a bit below par in terms of most people’s expectations. I’ve seen various claims about these, and those claims have diverged quite a bit as time has ... [continued]
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Tesla “Full Self Driving” Could Come To Other Countries Before Long
Ever since Tesla started rolling out Full Self Driving (FSD) to non-employee Tesla owners in the US, people in other countries have been asking when they’ll be able to install and use FSD. As far as I remember, it’s always been a vague “someday…” kind of response. That hasn’t really ... [continued]
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Tesla Reaches 1,000 Cybertrucks Produced A Week
There have been a lot of questions about the Tesla Cybertruck’s mass-production potential since the truck was first shown, and we’re clearly in a kind of “production hell” period of the Cybertruck ramp-up. Recently, production was paused and a recall issued because of an issue with the accelerator pedal. Nonetheless, ... [continued]
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Elon Musk Expects Tesla Vehicle Sales Growth In 2024
One of the big surprises this year so far was Tesla’s Q1 sales dropping year over year. Tesla said for a long time its goal was 50% growth year over year. Yes, Elon Musk and crew also qualified that to say it wasn’t expected to be steady growth and some ... [continued]
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Tesla Surprises Investors With A Tiny Y & A Tiny 3 As Soon As This Year!
A lot has been written about the Tesla’s next-generation compact car that used to be widely called the Model 2, including Zach’s excellent article last week about it. Zach asked who might pick up the challenge in place of Tesla doing it. Today, Tesla announced it would follow through with ... [continued]
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