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Tesla releases its 2021 Impact Report, shows strides toward full sustainability

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Tesla noted that its solar panels had generated more electricity than has been consumed by its vehicle fleet and factories between 2012 and 2021. Tesla estimated that its solar panels produced about 25.39 The company is making strides with this, with the Model Y AWD becoming the most efficient all-electric SUV with its 4.2

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada is committed to manufacturing EV batteries using 100% solar energy by the end of 2019. Battery Usage Electric car batteries are generally warranted for 8 years or 100,000 miles, but new EV batteries are lasting much longer—in some cases, close to 500,000 miles.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada is committed to manufacturing EV batteries using 100% solar energy by the end of 2019. Battery Usage Electric car batteries are generally warranted for 8 years or 100,000 miles, but new EV batteries are lasting much longer—in some cases, close to 500,000 miles.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Ecotricity, which supplies electricity to the two main charging infrastructures in New Zealand, provide 100% renewable and carbon zero certified electricity – generated solely from wind, hydro and solar sources. New Zealand’s solar adoption currently sits at around 1.3% THE BOTTOM LINE. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.