Volkswagen Group estimates it could get up to $10.6 billion in US incentives for a cell factory in North America.
Category: eMobility
Accelerating Decarbonization In Fukushima To Be Enhanced By Mirai Technology
The Fukushima prefecture has been a ghost town since late 2011. Though the levels of radiation have gone down to more than acceptable levels, people have refused to come back to the area, mostly fearing the radioactive contamination of ground water. The area, however, has become a centerpiece for renewable energy and a model for […]
Massive Energy Storage Projects Planned For Nevada & Wyoming
A new wave of pumped hydro energy storage projects is hitting the US west, regardless of the
Large-Scale Battery Storage In Mining — Where Are We Now?
Power uptime is critical for big mines and other energy intensive industries. As some of these energy intensive energy industries can be located in places that are far from the grid or in places with weak and intermittent grids, they generally have a fleet of large thermal (heavy fuel oil or diesel) generators to ensure […]
Tesla’s Falcon Wing Doors Were Riddled With Issues: See How It Started
Musk has admitted the Model X was among Tesla's many early missteps, but it lives on. Here's how Tesla planned those Falcon Wing Doors.
Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayers
Minnesota electrical utility Xcel Energy aims to build a large EV charging network financed by rate hikes, potentially including for customers who don't own an EV. As reported by KSTP.com, Xcel Energy in August sent a proposal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026. The... 
Tesla Bear Charlie Munger Talks Tesla Vs BYD In China
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Charlie Munger says that Tesla is far behind BYD in the Chinese auto market.
Tesla Launches New Ultra Red Paint Color For Model S And Model X
The new option starts at $3,000, compared to the base Pearl White Multi-Coat paint color.
EVs won’t lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claims
A U.S. startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer. This propulsion system means EVs towing it won't lose range, and... 