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Tesla owner highlights need for Model 3 HEPA filter after encountering coal-rolling “blockade”

Teslarati

A Tesla Model 3 owner has highlighted the need for a HEPA filter on the all-electric sedan, similar to those used in the Model Y, Model X, and Model S following a rather tense experience with a pickup truck “blockade” on the road. This should be illegal. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia

Teslarati

Tesla Energy firmly argued against using coal and gas generators to support a proposed low-cost, reliable, secure, and zero-emissions grid in Australia. . Tesla answered the Board’s invitation. . First, Tesla is firmly against the idea of extending the life span of existing coal and gas generators. .

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Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant

Baua Electric

A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant. In early 2022, we reported that Tesla is deploying Megapacks at a new energy storage project that will replace Hawaii’s last remaining coal plant. It will enable better use of the state’s increasing renewable energy.

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Daily EV Recap: US to phase out coal by 2030s

Baua Electric

You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla , electric vehicles, and green energy , day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start?

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Tesla drivers have smoke blown in their faces | Opinion

EV Central

There is, of course, some kind of cursed crossover in the Ven diagram that includes both the Rick rollers of coal and the people who hate science, but anyway, let’s digress. I wouldn’t say he sounds smug and self-satisfied, because I hate understatement too much, but I would say he seems unlikely to buy an electric car any time ever.

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

Green Car Congress

Electric vehicles charged in coal-heavy regions can create more human health and environmental damages from life cycle air emissions than gasoline vehicles, according to a new consequential life cycle analysis by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Daily Ev Recap: Record-breaking Tesla megapack

Baua Electric

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links) Gogoro announces major partnership to help accelerate global expansion Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team Tesla Megapack to power new massive record-breaking 1.3 Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.

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