How Much Range Is Enough?
The recent release of the new Nissan LEAF 2 has put the range discussion front and center again. How much range should an electric car have?
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Samsung Electric Car Batteries Get A Boost … (But Few New Details)
In the world of electric vehicles, batteries are gold. In the world of electric vehicle batteries, there are a handful of dynasties you must court if you want a competitive electric car. The most well known and promising names, the world’s EV battery leaders, are:
Angel Investor & VC: Tesla Model 3 “One Of 3 Greatest Tech Products Ever” &…
With 455,000 Tesla Model 3 reservations reportedly on the books, investors and analysts across the tech and auto world have been more than happy to throw their two cents into discussions about the car, the future of the auto industry, and Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA]. That’s $455 million in deposits that reservation holders have sent Tesla in order to be “at the front of the line,” making it sort of easy to have a bullish stance on the product and the company at this point. That said, fresh comments from a couple of prominent Silicon Valley techies seem to go even beyond Elon Musk’s enthusiasm.
SpaceX Employee’s Tesla Model 3 Delivery Update Hints At Quicker Than Expected Production (Maybe)
The focus of this story is simply about one Model 3 delivery. Being just one delivery and at such an early stage of the Model 3 production ramp, I’d certainly advise that we not get too giddy, but the signs so far appear quite good.
Tesla Semi Reveal Now Scheduled For October 26
The official unveiling of the Tesla Semi has been scheduled for October 26 at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
300,000 Miles In Tesla Model S … $30,000 Off A Tesla … (Top 20 CleanTechnica…
The top 20 CleanTechnica stories of the past week or so, in case you were on vacation or something crazy like that…
50 New 100% Electric Car Models By 2025 From Volkswagen Group!
Volkswagen Group isn’t fooling around any longer, in my opinion. There’s plenty of room to remain cynical, but Volkswagen Group indicated yesterday that it is putting genuine skin in the game — big time.
Before I discuss the announcements further, let’s go through a quick thought exercise.
Tesla Supercharger Shrinks To Suit Needs Of City Drivers
Charging infrastructure for urban areas is a problem. With open land at a premium in congested cities, finding room to install chargers can be a challenge. Tesla is aware of the issue and, as usual, is being proactive in its response. On September 11, Tesla posted on its blog that it has developed a new compact Tesla Supercharger specifically for use in cities.
Volkswagen & Mercedes Hasten Electric Car Activity — Tesla Wins Again
Mercedes and Volkswagen have again announced hastened electric vehicle plans. This article is certainly about these companies and their plans — which we’re very excited to report on today — but it would be a crime to not briefly highlight how they relate to Tesla, and why they are a “win” for Tesla. That bit is included at the end of the article, after getting through the hot news out of Germany.
When Will I Get My Model 3 (In Europe)?
When I read that international deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 would only start in “Late 2018,” I wasn’t much surprised, because it has been the usual Tesla modus operandi. In earlier launches, US deliveries were prioritized as well. (The first European Tesla Model S arrived in June 2013, one year after the first Model S arrived in the US. Volume deliveries started in September 2013. The same timing pattern occurred for the Model X in 2016 as well.) The surprising part was the word “late,” which could mean Q4 2018, later than usual.
