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GM Drivers Can Use Tesla Charging Network
General Motors is furthering its new commitment to a unified charging standard with the announcement that customers of automaker General Motors will be able to access 12,000 Tesla Superchargers beginning in early 2024.
Hertz and Tesla Team Up on EV Rental Fleet
Hertz announced Oct. 25 that it will be purchasing 100,000 Teslas to add to its rental fleet in an attempt to build the largest EV rental fleet in North America.
Switch breaks ground on massive Nevada solar+battery project
Switch broke ground this week on three solar energy and battery projects in Nevada in the next phase of their Gigawatt 1 project, the first phase of which will generate a total of 555 MW of solar power and 800 MW of battery storage.
Walmart, Tesla settle solar panel fire lawsuit
Walmart and Tesla settled a lawsuit this week that Walmart filed in August accusing the energy company of negligence after rooftop solar panels caught on fire.
Walmart working with Tesla to fix faulty solar panels
Walmart and Tesla are working to resolve a dispute over faulty rooftop solar panels that caught fire at seven retail locations even as the lawsuit, filed August 20 in New York State Supreme Court, continues.
Tesla approved to build largest U.S. EV charging site in Pasadena
Tesla will begin building the largest fast-charging site for electric vehicles in the western United States in Pasadena, Calif.
Is Tesla falling apart?
Tesla Inc. announced to employees on May 14 that the company was undergoing a thorough reorganization in order to face production problems, senior staff departures and crashes involving its electric cars.
Tesla energy storage up, solar down
Tesla almost tripled its entire 2017 energy storage deployment volume in the first quarter of 2018 alone, while its solar deployments have declined to the lowest level since 2014.
City Furniture to add Tesla Semi trucks
City Furniture announced the pre-order of five all-electric Semi trucks as the next step in the company’s "green" approach to all facets of its business. The company expects to use these trucks to transport merchandise from its main distribution center in Tamarac, Fla.
Apple, IKEA, Tesla among climate policy leaders
Apple, Ikea, Tesla, and Unilever are among the top 20 companies cited in the “A-List of Climate Policy Engagement” report of those leading in strategic lobbying for the ambitions of the Paris Agreement around the world.
FedEx orders Tesla Semi electric trucks
FedEx announced on Mar. 26 that it has placed a reservation for 20 Tesla semi fully-electric trucks. The trucks, scheduled to begin production in 2019 will be operated by FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload unit.
Tesla bids for world’s largest battery system
Xcel Energy has confirmed that it received a bid from Tesla for a major renewable energy and storage project in Colorado that would create the biggest Powerpack battery system in the world if the bid is accepted.
Tesla begins construction on Gigafactory 1 solar array
Tesla has begun construction on what is expected to become the world’s largest solar rooftop array at its Gigafactory 1 in Storey County, Nevada.
Siemens, Tesla , NRDC and others push NY on EV
A petition signed by 40 organizations, including Siemens, Tesla, and NRDC, was submitted to the New York Public Service Commission on Feb. 21 requesting more action to accelerate electric vehicle adoption by turning to utilities to be more proactive
Tesla plans first truck charging stations
Tesla is partnering with Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo, and United Parcel Service Inc. to build on-site charging terminals at their facilities. These companies are among nine major corporations that have placed pre-orders for Tesla’s truck
Tesla begins solar roof production at gigafactory
Tesla Inc. has begun production of electricity-producing shingles, more than a year after the company introduced the concept, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
PepsiCo books largest known order of Tesla Semis
An executive with PepsiCo told Reuters that the company has reserved 100 Tesla Semis as part of its efforts to reduce fuel costs and fleet emissions.
Walmart, Meijer & more reserve Tesla electric Semis
A number of large companies have begun to place orders for Tesla's recently unveiled all-electric heavy-duty Semi truck, Bloomberg News reported Nov. 17.
Puerto Rico looks to rebuild with Tesla, private sector
As Puerto Rico continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which all but disintegrated the U.S. territory's electric grid, Bloomberg News reported that it has been in "serious talks" with Tesla and other companies about building a newer, advanced electricity system.
First Solar, Tesla take opposite sides of trade battle
Arizona-based solar modules manufacturer First Solar has taken the side of two financially stressed panel manufacturers that have called for federal tariffs on imported solar modules, putting itself directly opposite the side of the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Tesla shipping battery packs to Puerto Rico
As Puerto Rico struggles to recover from the devasting impacts of Hurricane Maria, Tesla Inc. is reportedly sending hundreds of its Powerwall battery systems to the island as German storage company Sonnen pledges to build microgrids on the island.
Home Depot to install 'mini solar farms' at 50 stores
Continuing work to expand its renewable energy portfolio, The Home Depot announced plans to install rooftop solar at 50 stores, with California and New York locations utilizing energy storage.
Solar companies prepare to flock back into Nevada
Following the passage of a series of clean energy industry-friendly bills by the Nevada Legislature, at least three solar companies have announced plans to restart operations in the state if and when Gov. Brian Sandoval signs them into law.
Tesla hits start on 80 MWh energy storage facility
Tesla Motors Inc., alongside Edison International utility subsidiary Southern California Edison, has brought online what is being called the world's largest battery storage plant.
Sierra Nevada installs 1MWh Tesla Powerpack
Looking to curb hefty demand charges associated with beer brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has reportedly installed a 1 MWh Tesla Powerback battery system at its Chico, Calif., brewery.
California mall installs 1.5 MWh Tesla battery system
Simon Property Group commissioned the storage system in collaboration with Southern California Edison last year for its Brea, Calif., mall to manage peak power demand.
Weekend reads: Tesla's solar woes; 76-straight days of renewables; 'rolling coal' & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Mercedes-Benz charges forward with eTruck
Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Trucks are developing an all-electric heavy-duty truck for short-range deliveries.
Tesla, SolarCity close in on $2.6 billion deal
Tesla Motors and SolarCity have agreed on terms of a merger agreement that will combine the electric car and solar businesses.
White House unveils $4.5B in loan guarantees for EV charging, new private sector partnership
In collaboration with the private sector, the Obama Administration on July 27 announced a series of actions intended to accelerate deployment of electric vehicles.
