CDP, a global nonprofit that runs an environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions, has called out Tesla and several oil giants such as Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco for failing to disclose enough environmental data. In a press release, the nonprofit environmental-disclosure system stated that a record 263 financial institutions with over $31…
Tesla analysts have adjusted their global delivery analysts, considering the headwinds the EV manufacturer faced in Q2 2022. THE STREET’S DELIVERY FORECASTS Wedbush tech analyst Dan Ives said the Street’s line in the sand for Tesla’s deliveries is roughly 250,000 globally, and anything above 260,000 will be viewed positively. He added that if Tesla reports…
Elon Musk has not tweeted for over a week, and it is becoming very noticeable. Over the past few days, several mainstream media outlets have published observations about the CEO’s absence and what it could potentially mean. It’s pretty ironic. Musk is one of Twitter’s most prolific users, especially as he recently hit 100 million followers on…
Tesla employees shared that the company has been tracking their attendance since Elon Musk issued a return-to-office order. According to an email sent to a Tesla employee, the company keeps tabs on workers’ badges to record their attendance at the office. In one such email, Tesla noted that the employee did not use their badge…
Tesla and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have started adding users to their virtual power plant (VPP) in California. Earlier this month, Tesla and PG&E announced the launch of the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) for homeowners, allowing them to send electricity from their Powerwall to the grid when it was necessary. The program offered monetary…
In a recent press release, the Leawood Police Department in Kansas announced that it had acquired a Tesla Model Y Long Range for its fleet. The vehicle would be used as one of the Leawood PD’s patrol cars. The Model Y has already been painted in the Leawood PD’s black and white colors. The department…
Steven Cliff, who was confirmed as the new head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month, recently stated that the agency would be intensifying its efforts to understand the risks and benefits posed by automated driver-assist technologies like Tesla Autopilot. When Cliff joined the NHTSA, he was surprised to see that the…
When Tesla unveiled the Megapack, the company positioned it as a battery that had the potential to render traditional coal and gas-fired peaker plants obsolete. Since their introduction in 2019, Tesla Megapacks have been deployed across the globe, and they are starting to live up to their promise. Being grid-scale batteries, Megapacks could perform tasks…
Troy Nehls, a U.S. Representative for Fort Bend County, Texas, wrote a letter asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk to work with government officials to strengthen the United States’ power grids and ensure their long-term resiliency and affordability. Nehls had previously voiced opposition to the growth of public charging stations for electric vehicles. He believes that the…
The Tesla Semi is expected to start limited production next year, as per previous comments by CEO Elon Musk. But even before the Class 8 all-electric truck enters production, the vehicle is already being used by the company to help in some of its projects. In a recently uploaded video, for example, Tesla showcased how…