Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Chanan Bos
Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 in Nevada is a proof of concept. Originally, the factory was supposed to be completed in 2020, have a production capacity of 35 GWh of battery cells and 50 GWh of battery packs, and employ 6,500 people. In 2017, these plans were altered publicly, as Elon Musk claimed that the company found a way to use space more efficiently and set a new goal of 105 GWh of battery cells and 150 GWh of battery packs. That would also mean employing around 10,000 people when complete... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Paul Fosse
Today, I'm going to share with you the results of my Tesla Referral Survey. There is a lot of speculation on how effective the referral program is at driving new sales of Tesla vehicles as opposed to just rewarding those who had already decided to buy a car... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Chanan Bos
This week might be one of the worst FUD repost weeks since Elon’s Weedgate FUD catastrophe. Tesla announced at the end of the week that it will be cutting 7% of its workforce... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Tim Dixon
Tesla has helped move the idea of electric cars from niche sci-fi or hippy dream into something mainstream. Part of the way it did this was by creating a compelling product package — the car, sales experience, repair center experience, and recharging infrastructure that was based around the needs of electric vehicles and their owners: Superchargers... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Toyota and Panasonic have agreed to a new joint venture that is expected to lower the cost of batteries and boost solid state technology research. Does this mean Toyota is finally ready to embrace the electric car revolution? ... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Tina Casey
Until Elon Musk starts pitching insulator machines, energy efficiency won't be sexy -- but it will be the key to the low carbon economy of the future... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
I recently had some fun digging up old Tesla news, putting it in the context of the company up to today can make it fascinating. I've also elaborated on 11 years of hyped up FUD about Tesla and claims of its eminent demise for the past decade, as well as 8 "impossible" goals the company has achieved. I forgot, though, that a reader sent along a list of his own back in October. It's a great list as well, so I'm writing about it here for another round of "Tesla Flashbacks."... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Steve Bakker
Given the focus that CleanTechnica has on personal transportation, I want to share an anecdote having to do with obtaining auto insurance in my home state of California... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Loren McDonald
Dear Toyota USA Executives,
Why do you struggle so much with what is pretty clear to many of us... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
With our US large luxury car sales report, US small & midsize luxury car sales report, US electric vehicle sales report, and other Tesla-related sales reports recently completed, it's time for another edition of Nasty Tesla Charts!... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Nexus Media
This article is part of a series about barriers to the widespread adoption of electric cars... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
For years, we heard and read so much hype about "Tesla killers." It was like fingernails on a chalkboard from the beginning, because it just didn't make sense, but it started getting really absurd as you saw the titles pop up frequently for all manner of EVs and concept cars... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
A recent news item — €70 Billion A Year In EU Health Damage Caused By Vehicle Emissions — reminded me of the following article, which is a piece I wrote in 2016 to try to more directly communicate the issue to people. Initially, the opening line below was the title... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
Study finds 7/10 wind energy developers had no Facebook page for their projects. Only 2 were doing anything on Twitter... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Loren McDonald
The US will see 12% electric vehicle sales growth in 2019 by my estimates, a significant decline from 2018’s year-over-year (YOY) growth of 81%... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Paul Fosse
The purpose of writing this article is to tell you my experience with the Tesla referral program and why I think it is ending... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Colorado governor Jared Polis has continued the policies of his predecessor by pushing forward with a plan to join the ZEV policies of the California Air Resources Board. The plan could go into effect by the end of this year. ... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
A Hyundai marketing slide has leaked onto the internet, showing a planned refresh of the Ioniq EV coming in September 2019 with a new 38.3 kWh battery pack and the range increased by 35%, giving it a likely EPA range rating of around 167 miles. Will this modest refresh keep the Ioniq competitive... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Tesla's announcement that it is laying off 7% of its workforce sent shockwaves through the investment community yesterday, with some analysts predicting a grim future for the company. Are they right? ... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2019 | by Vijay Govindan
I received quite a few comments that running Tesla’s finances through a lemonade stand confused readers. I realized two things. People without a financial background loved it. People who fully read Tesla’s SEC filings for a mid-morning snack hated it, or at best tolerated it. ;)... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
I started covering the solar energy industry seriously in 2009. It seemed like a hopping, exciting time in the industry — growth was exploding. I remember one early story in which readers admonished me a little because I put "Solar Power Exploding" in a headline, and they thought I was referring to genuine explosions. In 2019, 2009 and 2010 progress looks like anthills... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2019 | by Kyle Field
The Tesla Powerwall 2 is one of the most advanced residential energy storage systems in the world and it all starts with the batteries. The leadership highlights the fact that Tesla is not only a carmaker but also a major battery company that sells its batteries in a variety of form factors, including cars like the Model 3 and stationary energy products like the Powerwall... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2019 | by Zachary Shahan
Tesla's global sales in the 4th quarter were almost as large as Porsche's and Jaguar's sales combined, showing Tesla's continued rise in the broader auto market. It also shows Tesla's quick transition through these more limited, exclusive segments and into the direction of larger brands like BMW, Audi, and perhaps even Toyota someday... Read More →
Published on January 19th, 2019 | by Charles W. Thurston
Boosting solar shingle growth with the DecoTech is the mandate of GAF Energy, a new company formed under the Standard Industries wing. The new entity will assist customers with planning, financing, permitting with utilities, and installation in a streamlined approach, the company says... Read More →
