Canada to Invest $2.7 Million for 22 Electric Vehicle Chargers in B.C.
Natural Resources Canada announced on Wednesday it plans to install 22 more electric vehicle chargers in British Columbia. The federal government will invest $1.1 million in FortisBC, while the latter will also match the amount, for 22 EV chargers. With the CleanBC Go Electric Program adding $550,000 CAD, total funding for the project will reach over […]
Tesla Model 3 Earns Title of ‘Most American-Made Car’
There are two things U.S. citizens absolutely love: being and buying American. Tesla’s main production facility for U.S. vehicles is located in Fremont, California, and based on its use of tons (pun intended) of U.S. manufactured components, one publication says the company’s Model 3 electric sedan is the most “American-made” car there is. Cars.com called […]
GM, Shell to Offer U.S. Renewable Energy Solutions, Includes Free EV Charging
Despite being a petroleum company, Shell is making strides toward its goal of becoming a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050, and a new partnership is set to help bring that goal to fruition. Shell and General Motors (GM) announced a partnership on Wednesday, to offer renewable energy solutions to both GM customers as well […]
Amazon Says it’s Now the Top Corporate Buyer of Renewable Energy in the U.S.
Amazon has attempted to rival Tesla on nearly every front, including a recent announcement of its large-scale plans within the renewable energy market. Following the announcement of 14 new renewable energy projects throughout North America and Europe – totaling 10 gigawatts of electrical capacity or enough to power 2.5 million U.S. homes – Amazon has […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Test Run at Pikes Peak is Terrifying [VIDEO]
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just around the bend, and Tesla fans are hoping to clinch another win this year. A new video shared by Unplugged Performance on Wednesday shows racecar driver Randy Pobst testing the run on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb road inside the team’s decked-out Model S Plaid. The […]
SpaceX Says Starlink to Reach Global Coverage Around September
SpaceX’s Starlink has launched about 1,800 satellites into orbit, and according to a new statement from the company’s president, the company could reach global coverage as soon as September. On Tuesday, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said that Starlink expects it will be able to offer global coverage with its satellite internet, though the company will […]
Tesla Launches First Solar-Powered Supercharger in China
Tesla announced plans to make all Superchargers run with 100% renewable energy this year, and the company has taken a new step in that direction in one region of the world’s largest auto market. Reuters reported on Tuesday that U.S. electric automaker Tesla has installed its first solar Supercharger station in China, located in the […]
Chipotle Launches Tesla Model 3 Giveaway, New Rewards Exchange
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Tuesday the launch of its Rewards Exchange, what it is calling “the biggest update to the Chipotle Rewards program since its debut in 2019.” The Rewards Exchange will debut a new video game called Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange on June 23. The interactive racing game will allow players to earn points […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Update Shows New Road Work [4K VIDEO]
Tesla fans are patiently waiting for the company’s Gigafactory Texas to be completed since it will be Tesla’s first factory to produce the highly-anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup truck. In a new video shared by Terafactory Texas we can see updates to Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin construction site, including new work in and around the site’s roads, […]
Tesla Energy Products to Power 20 New ‘EHomes’ in Houston
As Tesla’s solar roofing and Powerwall home-charging and electric systems increase in popularity, one real estate company has taken notice and has announced a partnership with Tesla on a new community. Tesla signed an agreement with home building company Alset EHome to outfit an entire community that is being built with Tesla’s solar roofing panels, […]
Parkland Announces B.C.’s Largest Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network
As electric cars take the world by storm, the charging infrastructure remains an important piece of the mainstream adoption puzzle, and one Canadian company plans to do its part by constructing a number of new charge sites throughout British Columbia. Canadian petroleum company Parkland announced on Monday plans to launch the largest network of electric […]
Amazon Orders 1,000 Self-Driving Systems from AI-Trucking Startup, May Buy 20% Stake
The race to complete the autonomous driving puzzle is well on its way, but even as some companies have begun deploying self-driving in cars, one company is dedicated to solving autonomous trucking, and has more than just caught the eyes of commerce giants Amazon. Amazon has ordered 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving trucking company […]
Revel’s Tesla Model Y Taxi Fleet in NYC Faces New Unfavorable Ruling
New York City’s Revel hopes to create a 50-unit fleet of Tesla Model 3 taxis, but following a vote from a city agency, the company’s future has been cast into murky water. On Monday, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Council says it voted to cease issuing for-hire licenses for electric vehicles (EVs), despite the […]
Tesla Attorney Departs Company to Join Autonomous Trucking Startup
Tesla has been no stranger to high-level executives leaving, but the newest departure has the potential to leave the company in hot water, as it prepares to face a number of new legal battles. One of Tesla’s top attorneys, Lynn Miller, has departed the company to join autonomous trucking startup Plus as general counsel for […]
2021 Tesla AI Day to Take Place in July or August, Says Elon Musk
Tesla plans to hold its Tesla Artificial Intelligence Day event “in about a month or so,” according to CEO Elon Musk on Monday. That would mean an event on July 21 or into early August. “Looking at holding Tesla AI Day in about a month or so. Will go over progress with Tesla AI software […]