Michigan recently passed legislation that would boost the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The legislation was passed by the Michigan Senate earlier this week. It passed the Michigan House of Representatives in June as HB 4706. “I applaud my colleagues in both parties and chambers who have voted to put this legislation on the…
Key Points 🚀 Tesla’s Powerwall fleet in Europe has reached 1 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy storage. 💡 This amount of energy can power approximately 41,000 households for 12 hours. 💻 Tesla’s Powerwall systems are used in conjunction with solar panels to store and distribute solar-generated power. 💡 Homeowners with Powerwall systems can create distributed batteries…
Data recently released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has revealed that Tesla China exported 43,489 vehicles in October 2023. A total of 72,115 Giga Shanghai-made vehicles were sold by Tesla China last month, as per the CPCA. Considering the number of vehicles that were exported from Giga Shanghai last month, it would appear…
Redwood Materials widened its recycling efforts recently, including stationary energy storage systems to its list. Redwood Materials has recycled plenty of batteries since it started. Recently, Redwood Materials worked with the Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) on a project involving a first-generation storage energy project. KIUC wanted to decommission the storage project at the Anahola…
Key Points 🔥 A fire occurred in a Tesla Megapack at the Bouldercombe big battery in Queensland, Australia during its commissioning process in late September. 🚫 The fire did not start at the Megapack’s battery modules but initially occurred on the AC side of the Megapack unit. 🔍 The analysis conducted by Tesla, Genex, and…
Key Points 🔋 BMW is confident in its new battery design for upcoming electric vehicles. 🚗 The new battery cells are expected to provide 20% more energy and up to 30% more range. 💲 BMW anticipates a 50% reduction in battery costs and 60% lower production-related carbon emissions. 🏁 BMW’s production boss believes Tesla needs…
Key Points 🚗 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated an electric vehicle (EV) video challenge to promote electric transportation. 🏆 The competition includes three categories: personal mobility, electric vehicles, and electric buses, with cash prizes for the top three in each category. 📽️ Contestants need to submit a 1-to-2-minute video showcasing their positive…
Key Points 🌱 The Polestar 4 electric crossover has the lowest lifespan carbon impact in the Polestar lineup upon its launch. 🚗 The Polestar 4’s single-motor Standard Range model has a carbon footprint of 19.4 tons of CO2e at launch, which is lower than other variants. ♻️ Polestar is committed to a net-zero goal and…
Key Points 🚗 CATL, a Tesla supplier, has opened a new EV battery production facility in China. 🏭 The facility can produce one battery cell per second and is located in the Guizhou province. 📈 The factory aims to have an annual capacity of 60 GWh, with two construction phases planned. 🤖 The factory’s high…
Key Points 🚗 A new Rivian retail space has opened in Atlanta, Georgia, offering the opportunity to experience Rivian’s electric adventure vehicles in person. 🕒 The Atlanta retail space is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. 🛍️ Customers visiting the Atlanta location can…