Tesla’s electric vehicles are already among the best in the industry, but the company is known for never resting on its laurels. This definitely seems to be the case in China, as recent reports suggest that Tesla is looking to launch new Model 3 variants with CATL’s M3P batteries. The new batteries are expected to…
It appears that Tesla’s first Virtual Power Plant beta event in California was a resounding success. As per reports from homeowners who participated in the program, thousands of houses equipped with Tesla Powerwalls were able to help keep the grid stable. Tesla has been laying the foundations of a Virtual Power Plant in California for…
Tesla’s use of cylindrical batteries appears to be inspiring other automakers. As per recent reports, German luxury car maker BMW will reportedly be supplied with Tesla-like cylindrical batteries for its EVs in Europe. China’s EVE Energy Co Ltd. will reportedly be BMW’s supplier. BMW has so far been using prismatic cells for its EVs. But…
NineDot Energy’s community-scale Tesla Megapack battery storage system in the Bronx, New York was unveiled today. The clean energy storage installation is expected to be a model for urban clean energy projects. As noted by NineDot Energy in a press release, the 3.08 MW/12.32 MWh Tesla Megapack battery system is its first energy storage site in…
LG Energy Solution (LGES)—the company’s dedicated cell subsidiary—plans to use 100% renewable energy in all its battery manufacturing plants worldwide by 2025. The initiative is called RE100 or “Renewable Electricity 100%”. LGES stated in an ESG Report 2021 that it is working on converting all its manufacturing sites to RE100, including those located in South…
The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy (Joint Office) announced that all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans for President Biden’s $5 billion fund. The submissions were necessary under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The plans unlock the first round of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $5 billion…
A Tesla Supercharger station in Hilden, Germany, has many interesting features: it has a full café with fresh baked bread and coffee, it is perfectly situated between Germany’s A3 and A46 motorways, it has 300kW capable charging, and it has a swimming pool. In October 2020, Fastned, a European fast-charging network provider, opened the largest…
LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently announced its annual Battery Startup Challenge 2022. LG’s battery subsidiary invites battery startups to join the international competition, which offers up to $1 million in cash prizes. “By utilizing programs like Battery Challenge and Open Innovation, LGES aims to maintain its leading position in the battery industry,” said Youngjoon Shin,…
Tesla China will likely see its momentum in the domestic EV market accelerate, thanks to the country’s NEV purchase tax exemption being renewed next year. The update was related during a top government meeting. Reports of the meeting were shared by Chinese state-owned broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV). According to the broadcaster, an executive meeting of the…
Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla has signed long-term battery materials supply deals with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. and CNGR Advanced Material Co. The companies will reportedly provide Tesla with ternary precursor products until the middle of the decade. The reports come amidst the efforts of veteran automakers like Ford and General Motors to…