Tesla has outlined a comprehensive community investment plan exceeding $750,000, according to a recent update presented to the Travis County Commissioners Court on October 3, 2023. The electric vehicle manufacturer has committed funds to various programs aimed at education, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Among the beneficiaries are Ecorise, with a $100,000 allocation for a […]
Eanes Independent School District (ISD) in Travis County is set to acquire nine Tesla vehicles for its newly established police force. The decision follows the district’s earlier vote to form a police department to align with state mandates. The department aims to ensure rapid response to emergencies across its 32-square-mile jurisdiction in greater Austin. In […]
Eanes Independent School District (ISD) is facing backlash over its proposal to purchase a fleet of Tesla vehicles to serve as police cars for the district. The proposal has sparked concerns among parents and a state lawmaker over the district’s spending priorities. “Where are our priorities? Clearly our priorities are not our kids and not […]
The Texas electric grid has witnessed a groundbreaking addition as two Tesla ‘virtual power plants’ (VPPs) have successfully qualified to supply power. This monumental achievement, a first in Texas, is a promising leap for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the entity overseeing the state’s electric grid. The innovative feat is an outcome of […]
In a significant move signaling its growing presence in Texas, Tesla is set to lease substantial warehouse space in Hays County, located south of Austin, Texas. Mayor Travis Mitchell, in his recent State of the City address, revealed that the Austin-based car manufacturer has plans to lease three out of the five buildings in the […]
In a recent unanimous decision, the Flower Mound Town Council greenlit Tesla’s site plan for a dealership and service center, marking the automaker’s inaugural venture into Denton County, reports the Tyler Morning Telegraph. Located at 1805 Justin Road, the future Tesla site encompasses an undeveloped 5.33-acre property, with the proposed establishment spanning 51,391 square feet. […]
Tesla is gearing up for the unveiling of its newest venture: a Tesla Rental Program in Texas. The automaker’s business development team in Austin is on the hunt for a dedicated Program Manager to lead this ambitious project, according to a job post (via @SawyerMerritt). Tesla’s business development operational needs have been expanding, and the […]
The state of Texas has once again postponed a pivotal vote on the allocation of federal funds for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The decision, now pushed back to August 16, has drawn criticism from various EV charging companies opposing the state’s plan to incorporate Tesla’s technology into the charging infrastructure. Three […]
A coalition of EV charger manufacturers and operators are voicing concerns against Texas’ proposal to mandate the inclusion of Tesla’s technology in charging stations. According to a document viewed by Reuters and sources, the group deems the plan as “premature.” Texas’ plan would require EV charging companies to incorporate both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard […]
Electric vehicle owners in Texas will now have to pay an additional $200 per year, following a new tax signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. The law, which was signed without any public announcement, will come into effect on September 1. The Texas House passed the bill for the fee in late April but […]
The Texas House has passed a bill proposing a $200 annual fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. The bill’s authors and anti-toll road group leaders argue that the increased vehicle registration fees will ensure EVs contribute fairly to highway costs. However, a national consumer group and a […]
During a presentation of Tesla’s energy business by Drew Baglino yesterday at the company’s Investor Day, a new charging offer was teased and set to launch this summer. Baglino, the Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering at Tesla, detailed how the company’s Megafactory in Lathrop, California, was completed in less than 12 months. […]
Tesla is leasing a 1.04 million-square-foot warehouse in Brookshire, Texas, according to statements from a City Council member and a certificate of occupancy issued in October (via Houston Business Journal). Brookshire City Council member and President of the economic development board Jeremiah Hill said Tesla is currently preparing permits for Building 9 of the city’s […]
Tesla has been approved by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to begin a “statewide market design pilot” for its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program, according to statements made by an official on LinkedIn on Sunday (via electrek). Arushi Sharma Frank, U.S. energy markets policy lead for Tesla, said that the pilot could now […]
The Boring Company is planning to build a new underground tunnel project in downtown Austin, Texas, according to filings with the city — reports the Austin American-Statesman. On November 3, The Boring Co. filed for a new project called the “Austin Loop Transportation System” at 400-512 E. Cesar Chavez St., which is the address of […]
