Key Takeaways Tesla stores, vehicles, and chargers have experienced ongoing vandalism and protests, linked to Elon Musk’s activities under the Trump administration’s government efficiency division. A Supercharger post in Salt Lake City was vandalized with offensive symbols; Tesla plans to prosecute those responsible. In Gothenburg, Sweden, a series of arson attacks targeted Tesla vehicles, with…
Key Takeaways Tesla received a warm welcome from India’s Minister of Commerce, Piyush Goyal, indicating support for foreign investment in manufacturing. Goyal emphasized that construction and vehicles are major pollution sources in cities, underlining the need for electric vehicles. The Indian government is committed to promoting electric vehicles as a means to achieve a cleaner…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Megapack batteries will support one of Europe’s largest energy storage systems in the Netherlands. The Project Mufasa aims to reach a capacity of 350MW/1.4GWh with 372 Tesla Megapacks. Return Energy is repurposing a former coal plant to integrate the system into the electrical grid. The facility will provide power to over 200,000…
Key Takeaways Tesla Megapacks are now operational at Austria’s largest energy storage facility. The facility at Fürstenfeld features six Megapack 2XL systems, delivering 12MW of power and 24MWh of energy. Slovenian company Ngen manages the project, contributing to an energy transition in the DACH region. The project aims to stabilize the power grid and support…
Key Takeaways Tesla is introducing Matrix and adaptive driving beam headlights to the U.S. with the new Model Y release. The adaptive beam feature will be available shortly after the Model Y delivery begins in March. These headlights can adjust their beam patterns to maintain brightness while not blinding other drivers. The main discussion participants…
Key Takeaways Tesla has signed a contract for a 430MW Megapack project in Puerto Rico across six sites. The contract was signed by Tesla’s Director of Megapack Americas, Brad Harbidge, and Genera CEO Winnie Irizarry, with Puerto Rican Governor Jenniffer González Colón in attendance. The Megapacks will be deployed to power plants in Cambalache, Vega…
Key Takeaways The Tesla Shanghai Megafactory has officially launched operations, marking the start of Megapack production in China. It’s Tesla’s first offshore facility dedicated exclusively to battery storage products, emphasizing the company’s commitment to expanding this segment. The factory is capable of producing 10,000 Megapacks per year, equating to an impressive 40 GWh. It joins…
Key Takeaways Tesla is building a new battery repair facility near the Collie Megapack site in Australia. The facility will offer repair and renewal services for Tesla’s Megapacks, Powerwall home-scale batteries, and other energy products. It’s expected to become the largest facility of its kind in Australia, potentially servicing the Asia-Pacific region. The Collie battery…
Key Takeaways Automakers, including GM and Stellantis, are lobbying Trump to reinstate the federal charging program paused by his administration. The NEVI program, initially funded with $5 billion, was aimed at creating a federal charging network but has made limited progress. The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) argues that the program supports job creation, innovation,…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s first four-hour Megapack project in the Netherlands is now operational, enhancing grid stability and lowering consumer costs. The Rilland site deploys a 10 MW/40 MWh storage capacity, marking the first deployment of this battery system in the Netherlands. Dominique Becker Hoff of S4 Energy highlights the project as a step forward in…