April 27th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Seven European countries step up the fight against climate change by calling for higher ambition by EU countries
April 26th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The official numbers are now in and more than 38 million shares of Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) were in the hands of short sellers as of April 13, 2018. That’s a whopping 10 million shares picked up by shorts in just one month’s time and a strong indication that TSLA short interest topped 40 million shares later in the month. To put the numbers in perspective, TSLA shares held by shorts during the past 12 months have previously ranged from 27 million shares to a bit over 31 million. Even with those lower numbers, TSLA managed to sometimes hold the title of the most shorted stock in the USA! Above 38 million shares, though, that means that more than 30% of Tesla’s tradable shares are in the hands of entities that are betting the stock will lose value. The track record of those who bet against Elon Musk is not good, particularly when the number of shares sold short reaches such epic heights
April 20th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continues to grow strongly following a record quarter for EV registrations. A total of 12,825 new plug-in vehicles were sold between January and March 2018, a rise of 13.5% on the same period in 2017, with an additional 7,600 domestic chargepoints installed this year*
April 15th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Electricity distribution networks in Europe run at well below their full potential, finds a new study from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP). The findings show that the unused network capacity could be utilized for charging electric vehicles with little or no need for additional capacity. Smart pricing and smart grid technologies will be the keys
April 1st, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are two of the most familiar names in the current business world, and the two have much in common. Each of these visionaries has leveraged modern technology to transform an industry, forsaking short-term profits in a quest to change the world. Both have a deep interest in space exploration, both have attracted loyal followings who share their visions, both are great philanthropists, and, of course, both have become rather wealthy
April 1st, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
A frequent theme of the legions of Tesla skeptics is the idea that, when the traditional automakers finally get serious about EVs, Tesla will be toast. However, while the auto giants, with their access to amazing amounts of capital and their enormous economies of scale, certainly have the ability to bury tiny Tesla, the reason that this scenario isn’t going to take place is that they don’t have the motivation to compete with the California carmaker
March 28th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The U.S. Agency for International Development is supporting a Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Suppliers Forum to help U.S. companies selling products and services for utility-scale renewable energy and smart grids to increase their sales in developing countries
March 25th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Ever wondered what’s inside a Tesla battery cell? Well, don’t do what this guy did in a pair of videos from ARIES RC. Opening lithium-ion batteries is a ticklish business. They contain carcinogens, caustic acids, and flammable chemicals that shouldn’t be handled without gloves, if at all. But whatever damage the video host may have done to his own health, there’s no harm for us in watching
March 25th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Like most larger companies, Tesla tightly controls its employees’ interactions with the press. The celebrity execs hold court with a selected circle of hip media outlets, but the rank-and-file employees are trained to avoid reporters like dangerous sharks. So Business Insider scored quite a coup when it secured permission to speak with four employees who have “some of the coolest jobs at Tesla.”
March 25th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Renault Kangoo Van Z.E.33 voted ‘Best Electric Van’ at VansA2Z & Van Fleet World 2018 Van Awards Kangoo Van Z.E.33 [&hellip
March 25th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Tesla isn’t a car company. It’s a battery company that sells most of its batteries with wheels attached
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
A number of companies around the world have placed pre-orders for the Tesla Semi, and a preponderance of those orders seem to be coming from purveyors of food and beverages. PepsiCo has ordered 100, Anheuser-Busch has ordered 40, restaurant supplier Sysco is taking 50, and Canadian grocery chain Loblaw’s wants 25. Why is this particular industry so interested in electric trucks? As a recent article in Popular Mechanics points out, there are several good reasons
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
It may not seem like it, but the president’s hostility toward research is, in many ways, a boon to pro-science lawmakers. History suggests an adversary in the White House is exactly what they need. Just look at the founding of America’s most celebrated research program — NASA.
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Cardiology researchers in Michigan recently linked extreme day-to-day changes in temperatures to a significant increase in heart attacks, a finding that raises the disturbing possibility of yet another harmful effect of our warming planet on human health
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The Army never finished what it started at Camp Century. It abandoned the base in 1967, scrapping Project Iceworm, as its secret mission was called. But the Army left behind a nasty legacy buried under all that ice and snow — tons of toxic waste that military officials assumed would stay frozen forever.
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Depending on your ideas about renewable power, you may view a towering, twirling wind turbine as the paragon of elegance or a hideous monstrosity
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
ith the Trump administration’s rollback of key environmental protections, environmental justice is becoming one of the central issues for the climate movement and is increasingly showing up in the news. Nexus Media spoke with four leading black environmental reporters about diversity in the newsroom and environmental justice
March 24th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
In 2016, more than 63,600 Americans died from drug overdoses, triple the 1999 rate. The overprescribing of opioid painkillers largely is driving this spike in deaths. But experts suggest that other things also are at work — including the effects of climate change.
March 23rd, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The new Nissan LEAF: the world's best-selling zero-emissions electric vehicle now most advanced and accessible on the planet
March 20th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Indian air pollution is notorious: Pavan is an app that can help Indian citizens be aware of the pollution situation everyday using a consumer-friendly app.
March 17th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Tesla is a completely unique auto brand. Instead of spending money on advertising (like every other auto brand), Tesla spends money on making its products better. In the increasingly transparent digital era we live in, this appears to be a winning formula
March 17th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Some people start the new year by pledging to give up carbs or hit the gym. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off 2018 by declaring war on the oil industry.
March 17th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
The Auto Alliance is lobbying the Trump administration to reevaluate the standards and delay the timeline for reaching future targets — even as automakers develop new electric cars to be sold overseas
March 17th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Changing the behavior of one person is hard enough – let alone millions of citizens around the world. Find out what lessons psychology can teach us about inspiring climate action.
March 16th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
In addition to the US federal tax credit for plug-in electric vehicle purchases, there’s a smorgasbord of state incentives and policies that affect electric drivers. In fact, according to a new report from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC), 43 states and the District of Columbia took some type of action having to do with EVs during
