Yes, we all know that Tesla manufacturers electric cars. Most of us know about Tesla’s PowerWall battery systems for home and some know about Tesla’s grid-level MegaPack systems. Some even […]
Month: November 2023
Yes, Renewable Energy Continues to Get Cheaper
You are probably sick of hearing this but it is true. As The Electric Viking said, the cost of solar energy has come down by 93% over the past 11 years. […]
California DGS Electric Schoolbus Contract
The California Department of General Services has created a master contract for the purchase of BYD electric school buses. From the press release: BYD | RIDE announced that its Type […]
Introduction to EVs
This is a great introduction to EVs. In less than 11 minutes, Mike the Car Geek gets you up to speed. No, he doesn’t answer all questions but it is a […]
Can We Move to 90% EVs?
All so often I read that it is impossible to move to predominantly EVs any time in the next 5 to 10 years. All so many people (and/or vehicle and […]
New Design Wind “Turbine”
It’s not a turbine but it is an interesting alternative that makes economic sense. Look at the illustration. It is an oval track with vertically-mounted blades that move around it. […]
How Long Do EV Batteries Last?
Years ago people seemed to have “range anxiety” with regard to EVs. That is, they were afraid of ending up in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery. That […]
The Winners Are Tesla, BYD, GAC
Are EV sales down? In general, no but you don’t see legacy auto makers taking over the market. EV sales are up even though all car sales are down from […]
The Reality of Robotaxis
We have heard that Tesla plans to have robotaxis in the near future. In the mean time, we have GM’s Cruise and Google’s Waymo operating. Or, we did. Cruise is […]
Why Tesla Manufacturing Wins
Sandy Munro has talked about why Gigacastings give Tesla a big advantage over other manufacturers. But, there is a lot more. This video will help you understand the big picture. A […]