20 News Items From Tesla Investor Day

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:59:31 +0000

There are somewhat mixed views on the newsworthiness of the Tesla Investor Day on March 1st, 2023. I sat through the whole event live and took notes of what I thought was news. Maybe you did too? Maybe you didn’t? Maybe you have already read and viewed a myriad of reactions to the event? In […]

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Con Ed Cripples its NYC SmartCharge Off-Peak Charging Incentive Program by Excluding TOU Customers

Credit to Author: Chris Boylan| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:42:49 +0000

Tesla Model Y charging at homeThe Electric Utility is “Enhancing” a Successful Managed Charging Program By Excluding its Primary Advocates Like many major cities, New York City has set forth aggressive goals for encouraging EV adoption in order to improve air quality and mitigate the widescale damage of climate change. New York City’s Previous Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, […]

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C Woody’s Tesla Model Y & Multi-Month Road Trip For Charity

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:58:53 +0000

The Tesla community is a close-knit network, and many enthusiasts have taken to documenting their experiences with the electric vehicles either for fun, to spread sustainability awareness, or even to raise funding for certain causes, among other reasons still. In recent months, Model Y owner C Woody has decked his vehicle out in preparations for […]

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Speeding Up Extreme Fast Charging Capability In Lithium-Ion Batteries

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:49:08 +0000

Researchers show that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer enhance “extreme fast charging” capability in graphite anodes Ishikawa, Japan — Current society is transitioning en masse from fossil fuels to renewable resources and electric batteries. Despite the urgency to switch to greener methods, core challenges related to efficiency and sustainability pose a hurdle to […]

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Our Tesla Model 3 Goes To The High Country

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:19:38 +0000

Needing a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city, we headed for the high country of Ravensbourne National Park for a short break. Rob and Annette had graciously invited us to stay at their “Escape.” We charged up overnight to 100% (335 km in our 2019 Model 3 SR) and packed up […]

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Top 5 Tesla Pros & Cons

Credit to Author: Matt Pressman| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:58:46 +0000

What’s it like to own a Tesla? I spoke with Jerry Jean-Pierre, a multi-sport athlete turned entrepreneur who loves his Tesla Model 3. But he also has a few critiques of the popular electric car. According to Jean-Pierre, “Having my Tesla has been really enjoyable. Every time I’m at a stop light, I love pushing […]

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ChargeHub App: It Might Be the Only EV Charging App You Need

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:00:42 +0000

What even is an EV charging app? Why are these apps important? After all, with conventional, ICE-powered cars, you can drive anywhere without “making a plan.” The ubiquity of gas stations means that you can probably just wait until the needle approaches E and then think about looking for a station. If you want to […]

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Florida Republican Wants To Ban Electric Vehicles From Hurricane Evacuations

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:12:55 +0000

In another case of Florida political absurdity, a Republican state senator in the Sunshine State wants to ban electric vehicles from hurricane evacuation routes. Bright idea. (Sarcasm.) Everywhere I drive, I see electric cars. They are a major part of the driving landscape here now. Republican State Senator Jonathan Martin think those cars and their […]

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Can Tesla Open Enough Superchargers To Fulfill Needs Of New Teslas + Current Cars + Other EVs?

Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:19:49 +0000

With Tesla producing a million cars per year in the US soon, and also opening up Superchargers to other EVs, how can Tesla open enough Superchargers to fulfill the charging needs of all of those new Teslas plus the needs of current Tesla cars plus the needs of other EVs that will presumably gain access […]

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