E-Mode: Applying First Principles To A Complicated Law That Many Drivers Don’t Know Exists —…
This is a feature that Tesla really needs to adopt.
This is a feature that Tesla really needs to adopt.
This is an interesting use of data for a state comparison. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has created a map showing what portion of the 50 US states’ CO2 emissions come from transportation (as of 2018*). As you can see above, states in the West and Florida (and Vermont) had … [continued]
Hydropower projects around the globe can now apply for financing to support the cost of assessment for certification against the newly launched Hydropower Sustainability Standard. A fund of up to US$1 million provided by the Swiss government and managed by the International Hydropower Association’s non-profit sustainability division is available to … [continued]
Panasonic has unveiled a new prototype battery designed for Tesla, Reuters reported today. The new battery will help Tesla lower its production costs and will strengthen the ties between the two companies. That’s what the reporting says anyway. Kazuo Tadanobu, head of Panasonic’s energy business, showed the battery during a … [continued]
For the first time ever, Tesla hit a $1 trillion market cap today. Compared with 2018’s numbers and Tesla’s near bankruptcy back then, this shows just how far Tesla has come from those days and gives us a view — or expectation — of Tesla’s path forward. And for a … [continued]
Elon Musk’s space exploration and satellite company SpaceX recently reached a rare milestone for a privately held company — a $100 billion valuation. This estimated valuation surfaced as CNBC reported a new round of sales of secondary shares to new and existing investors. According to reports, SpaceX has entered a new agreement with … [continued]
Tesla China shared an announcement today on Twitter along with a video to announce that Tesla’s Shanghai Research and Development Center (R&D) and its Shanghai Gigafactory Data Center are both online and operational. “We let it roll recently.” Tesla Shanghai Research and Development Center and Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Data Center … [continued]
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Aptera. Its upcoming solar-electric vehicle will be able to go up to 1,000 miles (1600 km) on a charge, but for most people doing their normal routines, the vehicle won’t usually need to charge at all. This sounds outlandish to many … [continued]
As energy prices soar and gasoline approaches $8 per gallon in California, it may be cheaper than ever to switch to an EV!
Originally published at ILSR.org Maintaining healthy, comfortable buildings can be expensive in Minnesota — especially during polar vortex events. Warren, a small city in Northern Minnesota, is offering an innovative public service: images that reveal building heat loss, captured by drones. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host … [continued]