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Live Blog: Tesla (TSLA) 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Teslarati

15:38 PT – Elon highlights the importance of solar and batteries. Unfortunately, his friend had neither solar nor Powerwall, so they essentially froze themselves out in the dark. As for Solar Roof, Musk notes that the company is actually making some rapid progress. This will happen in about 30-40 years, Elon said.

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Get Your Monkeywrenches Ready! Politicians Beg For Climate Change Wake Up Call

Creative Greenius

citizen volunteer climate change environment fossil fuels greenwashing renewable energy solar power. The emissions goal, based on the recommendations of the IPCC, is far higher than what the U.S. Time for us all to start taking climbing lessons… Tags: Environmental Politics Killer Coal News Media Saving Energy Yes We Can!

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

Drive Electric

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs.

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

Drive Electric

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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

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Tesla’s website focused on four notable portions of its 2021 Impact Report, namely the company’s people, environment, supply chain, and products. Environment. Tesla noted that its solar panels had generated more electricity than has been consumed by its vehicle fleet and factories between 2012 and 2021.

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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. Interestingly, approximately one-third of EV drivers have home rooftop solar, so their electricity is coming from sunshine, saving fuel costs as well as the environment.

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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. Interestingly, approximately one-third of EV drivers have home rooftop solar, so their electricity is coming from sunshine, saving fuel costs as well as the environment.

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