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October 6, 2017

ABB Introduces 150-350 kW ABB Terra HP High Power Chargers

ABB Introduces 150-350 kW ABB Terra HP High Power Chargers

ABB is introducing its new high power charging solution - the Terra HP, designed for 150-350 kW power output and dual-standard CHAdeMO and CCS Combo.
By Mark Kane 06 October 2017
Tesla Model Y Rendered

Tesla Model Y Rendered

Based on the first digital sketch, our colleagues at OmniAuto have created a plausible rendering, depicting the final production version of the car.
By Anthony Karr 06 October 2017
Converted E39 BMW 5 Series Packs 133 kWh Battery, Claimed 1,000-Mile Range

Converted E39 BMW 5 Series Packs 133 kWh Battery, Claimed 1,000-Mile Range

This BMW electric conversion filled with recycled batteries will attempt to drive 1,000 miles on a single charge
By Domenick Yoney 06 October 2017
Teslanomics Breaks Down Tesla Model 3 Monthly Cost - Video

Teslanomics Breaks Down Tesla Model 3 Monthly Cost - Video

Teslanomics' Ben Sullins has put together a nice Tesla Model 3 monthly payment estimator complete with charging, insurance, and EV credit consideration.
By Steven Loveday 06 October 2017
US EV Sales Charted: Market Share Increases To 1.4% In September

US EV Sales Charted: Market Share Increases To 1.4% In September

September of 2017 was the second best month to date in the US for EV sales, with roughly 21,325 deliveries, good for a market share of 1.4%.
By Mark Kane 06 October 2017
Renault's New Plan: Eight Pure Electric & 12 Electrified Models By 2022

Renault's New Plan: Eight Pure Electric & 12 Electrified Models By 2022

Renault has announced a new six-year plan Drive The Future 2017 - 2022 with ambitious target of 44% growth, with lots of new plug-in models to arrive!
By Mark Kane 06 October 2017
Musk Says Tesla Could Scale Up Powerpack/Solar To Untie Puerto Rico From Grid, Talks Could Soon Be Underway

Musk Says Tesla Could Scale Up Powerpack/Solar To Untie Puerto Rico From Grid, Talks Could Soon Be Underway

Following tragedy in Puerto Rico, the electric grid has been called into question. In steps Tesla CEO Elon Musk. When asked if Musk could go in and rebuild Puerto Rico's electric system with Power Packs and solar, Musk responded with one of those new, longer Tweets: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/915939199718531072 Musk's response was met with positive vibe. Even Ricardo Rosello, th...
By Eric Loveday 06 October 2017
Tesla Patent: Removeable, Retractable Roof Panels

Tesla Patent: Removeable, Retractable Roof Panels

A U.S. patent for Tesla vehicles shows and describes a removable, retractable roof, likely for the next-gen Roadster, but hopefully for other vehicles.
By Steven Loveday 06 October 2017
Tesla Model S P100D Sets New 1/4-Mile Record - Video

Tesla Model S P100D Sets New 1/4-Mile Record - Video

Remove weight - set new record! That's the idea and outcome here with this Tesla Model S P100D.
By Eric Loveday 06 October 2017
Tesla Model S Soon To Exceed Nissan LEAF Sales In The U.S., But Can It Hold On?

Tesla Model S Soon To Exceed Nissan LEAF Sales In The U.S., But Can It Hold On?

Despite Tesla began sales of Model S in U.S. some 2.5 year after the Nissan LEAF, cumulative result in September 2017 is nearly equal.
By Mark Kane 06 October 2017
Check Out Shell's EV Charging Stations

Check Out Shell's EV Charging Stations

Shell Oil is following through with its promise of EV charging stations at gas stations in Europe. It's slow and limited in area, but it's a start.
By Steven Loveday 06 October 2017
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