🏗️ Construction started on a 250MW/500MWh Tesla Megapack project in Swanbank, Queensland. 💰 The project, part of the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, is funded by the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund with an estimated cost of $330 million. 🔋 The Megapack project aims to store enough energy to power over two-thirds of the…
🏆 The upgraded Tesla Model 3 wins the 2024 Drive Car of the Year Best Urban EV Under AU$100K award. 🚗 The new Model 3 is praised for improvements in ride comfort, premium interior surfaces, and real-world energy efficiency. 🛋️ Upgrades include a more modern appearance, enhanced comfort with softer suspension and seats, and a…
💰 Panasonic Energy signed a seven-year agreement with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) to strengthen its EV battery supply chain in North America. 🏭 NMG, based in Quebec, Canada, is an active anode material manufacturer. 💼 The deal involves an initial investment of USD$25 million from Panasonic Energy, with plans for additional funding of USD$150…
💼 The Indian government is finalizing a new import tax policy to incentivize investments from foreign electric automakers like Tesla. 🚗 The proposed tax incentive aims to lower import taxes for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers for a period of 2-3 years. 💰 Currently, India imposes a 60% import duty on vehicles below $40,000 and a…
💡 Tesla has launched orders for the next-generation Powerwall 3 home battery on its website in the U.S. 🔋 Powerwall 3 offers updated specs compared to the previous generation Powerwall 2. 🌎 Currently, Powerwall 3 orders are only available in the U.S., with no availability in other North American markets, Europe, or Asia mentioned. 💰…
💰 The Queensland government has introduced rebates for battery energy storage systems, including the Tesla Powerwall, through the Battery Booster program. 🏡 Qualified Queensland homeowners can receive rebates of up to AUD$4,000 based on household income, with a minimum rebate of AUD$3,000. 📝 Certified installers are required for eligibility in Queensland’s Battery Booster rebate program.…
💼 Tesla China sold a total of 71,447 vehicles in January 2024, comprising both domestic and export sales. 📉 Out of the total vehicles sold, 31,556 units were exported abroad, indicating a decrease of 19.5% compared to January 2023 but a 72.2% increase from December 2023. 🇨🇳 Domestic sales in China for January 2024 reached…
💼 Tesla Mexico is increasing hiring efforts for sales, service, and delivery jobs 🏢 Job postings also include positions related to the Supercharger Network, energy storage, and solar business 🇲🇽 Teresa Gutiérrez appointed as the country manager for Tesla Mexico, bringing over 20 years of professional experience 📈 New job openings follow Gutiérrez’s appointment, indicating…
🚗 Dartmouth College’s Department of Safety and Security (DoSS) is transitioning to electric vehicles. 🔋 The DoSS is replacing its fleet of Ford Explorers with Tesla Model Y crossovers. 📅 The initiative is expected to be implemented in the coming weeks and months. 🛠️ The decision was prompted by the Ford Explorers reaching the end…
💼 Redwood Materials is actively seeking interns for the summer of 2024. 🌟 The company is enthusiastic about welcoming engineering interns to its team. 🎓 Internship opportunities are available in Sparks and Reno, Nevada. 🏢 Some internships offer a hybrid/remote setup, catering to different preferences. 🔄 Internship roles range from anode copper foil and cathode…