The factory, which Tesla expects to complete in February, will have capacity to make 10,000 chargers a year, according to the document submitted by Tesla. Tesla Inc plans to start manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in China in 2021, according to a document submitted to the Shanghai authorities by the U.S. firm which is seeking […]
Form Energy Raises Another $70M for Long-Duration Storage
Investors want a piece of Form Energy’s stealthy long-duration storage tech, even before its first commercial deployments. Form Energy raised a $70 million Series C to scale its super-long-duration energy storage technology. That investment was first reported by Reuters Friday, without naming the participating investors. It brings Form Energy’s total funds raised to around $120 […]
Tesla to build one of the world’s largest li-ion batteries in Australia
Three years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery at Hornsdale in South Australia. Initially, its capacity was only 100 megawatts, but was pumped to 150 megawatts. The experience with the “battery” was so good that Tesla signed a contract to build another unit even more powerful. Victoria – Australia’s south-eastern state […]
Tesla plans to set up own EV charging infrastructure in Singapore
As part of Singapore’s plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040, the country is ramping up the installation of EV charging points. Tesla’s hiring rounds in Singapore have fueled rumors on its possible entry here. According to its latest job opening listed on its website, Tesla is hiring for a Charging Manager, […]
Tesla Moves Into U.K. Homes With New Solar Power Tariff
Customers need to install a Powerwall battery and solar panels Tesla Energy Plan hands 75% saving compared to other suppliers Tesla Inc. is offering an electricity tariff that combines solar panels and a battery, turning British households into virtual power plants. In order to qualify for the cheapest Tesla Energy Plan, customers will already need […]
Tesla Powerwall Rival Seeks to Bring Hydrogen Into Your Home
It’s about the size of Tesla Inc.’s Powerwall, but can store up to three times as much energy over a longer period. That’s the promise of a new hydrogen-based energy-storage system for homes and businesses being developed by Australian startup Lavo Hydrogen Technology Ltd. The technology, developed with scientists at the University of New […]
Tesla Customer Sues Over Solar-Panel Deal Being Reported as Loan
Tesla Customer Sues Over Solar-Panel Deal Being Reported as Loan A Tesla Inc. customer sued the car and clean energy company for reporting a solar-financing agreement on his credit report as a massive loan that damaged his credit rating. Olivier Chaine of Los Angeles said he agreed in March 2017 to have SolarCity, which was […]
Telangana in race to attract Tesla-like Electric Vehicle giants
Telangana has already begun making inroads in the EV space with approvals being given recently to Greenko and ChargeXO for setting up 1 GW battery storage units HYDERABAD : Days after Tesla boss Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla would drive into India “Next year for sure,” sending EV enthusiasts into a tizzy, Telangana government officials […]
Tesla to use new batteries, tech at Berlin factory; flags production risk: Elon Must
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday the company will produce Model Y with a new structural battery design and technology at its Berlin factory next year and that could result in a ”significant production risk”. The US electric carmaker plans to manufacture a new version of its Model Y crossover vehicle, and […]
Indonesia in talks with Tesla on potential investment
JAKARTA : Indonesia’s government is in early discussions with electric vehicles maker Tesla Inc. about a potential investment in the Southeast Asia country, a major producer of nickel, an official said. Indonesia is keen to develop a full supply chain for nickel at home, especially for extracting battery chemicals, making batteries and eventually building EVs. […]
