Loading...‌Michigan politicians are trying to block new electric vehicle manufacturers from doing business in the state. Although carefully worded to include any type of auto manufacturing company, the Michigan “Motor Vehicle Franchise Act” was created specifically to block Tesla from doing business there, an obvious favor to the dealerships. The law already includes certain restrictions on auto manufacturers, restrictions that limit their ability to sell and service their vehicles in the state.The upside to this bill is that the language leaves room for creative solutions — such as the...…Loading...‌Michigan politicians are trying to block new electric vehicle manufacturers from doing business in the state. Although carefully worded to include any type of auto manufacturing company, the Michigan “Motor Vehicle Franchise Act” was created specifically to block Tesla from doing business there, an obvious favor to the dealerships. The law already includes certain restrictions on auto manufacturers, restrictions that limit their ability to sell and service their vehicles in the state.The upside to this bill is that the language leaves room for creative solutions — such as the...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?Connecticut is fighting for EV freedom, and dealerships are fighting against this just as intently. The EV Club of Connecticut recently to help spread awareness and truth about the benefits of allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from the consumer instead of having to go through an outdated dealership model that only makes the prices of EVs unnecessarily higher.In the video above, the EV Club of Connecticut dispels several myths that the dealers often use to convince the legislature and normal people that buying an EV from the manufacturer is not...…Hi, what are you looking for?Connecticut is fighting for EV freedom, and dealerships are fighting against this just as intently. The EV Club of Connecticut recently to help spread awareness and truth about the benefits of allowing people to buy electric vehicles directly from the consumer instead of having to go through an outdated dealership model that only makes the prices of EVs unnecessarily higher.In the video above, the EV Club of Connecticut dispels several myths that the dealers often use to convince the legislature and normal people that buying an EV from the manufacturer is not...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?Nikkei Asia has that Panasonic will begin producing prototypes of a new, cheaper type of battery for Tesla’s electric vehicles — the new tabless 4680 battery cells. Panasonic will start producing them sometime in 2021. Retail News Asia also that Tesla has confirmed its new battery cells will be produced by Panasonic in its dedicated facility at the Gigafactory in Nevada.Although Tesla has plans to make the new cell itself, Nikkei Asia pointed out that those in the battery industry believe that Tesla may find it difficult to handle all of the production on its...…Hi, what are you looking for?Nikkei Asia has that Panasonic will begin producing prototypes of a new, cheaper type of battery for Tesla’s electric vehicles — the new tabless 4680 battery cells. Panasonic will start producing them sometime in 2021. Retail News Asia also that Tesla has confirmed its new battery cells will be produced by Panasonic in its dedicated facility at the Gigafactory in Nevada.Although Tesla has plans to make the new cell itself, Nikkei Asia pointed out that those in the battery industry believe that Tesla may find it difficult to handle all of the production on its...WW…

   by  Auke Hoekstra, who researches electric vehicles at The Eindhoven University of Technology and NEON Research, and whose specialty lies in comparing CO2 emissions of EVs with fossil fuel vehicles, just debunked a study claiming that EVs needed to go 48,000 miles before emitting less CO2 than fossil fuel vehicles.There’s more. That same study was shown to have been through the company Clarendon Communications, which was just created in 2020. The link was found by .Let’s begin with Hoekstra’s Twitter thread debunking the study that claimed it took 48,000 miles for EVs...…   by  Auke Hoekstra, who researches electric vehicles at The Eindhoven University of Technology and NEON Research, and whose specialty lies in comparing CO2 emissions of EVs with fossil fuel vehicles, just debunked a study claiming that EVs needed to go 48,000 miles before emitting less CO2 than fossil fuel vehicles.There’s more. That same study was shown to have been through the company Clarendon Communications, which was just created in 2020. The link was found by .Let’s begin with Hoekstra’s Twitter thread debunking the study that claimed it took 48,000 miles for EVs...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?2020 is not over. The latest news is that there have been cyberattacks on computer systems at some US hospitals. Aside from the clear concerns about healthcare for those in the hospital, this and other recent cyberattacks have raised concerns about broader societal disruption as Election Day approaches. In fact, it appears that if the cyberattackers are causing chaos in a few hospitals, they could also do so in hundreds more.In the video above, Rachel Maddow points out that the FBI, the Homeland Security Department’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency...…Hi, what are you looking for?2020 is not over. The latest news is that there have been cyberattacks on computer systems at some US hospitals. Aside from the clear concerns about healthcare for those in the hospital, this and other recent cyberattacks have raised concerns about broader societal disruption as Election Day approaches. In fact, it appears that if the cyberattackers are causing chaos in a few hospitals, they could also do so in hundreds more.In the video above, Rachel Maddow points out that the FBI, the Homeland Security Department’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?Kettleman City Supercharger is a popular charging spot for Tesla owners … and cats. Fox26 has reported that there are around 60 kitties that live at the Supercharger. Danielle Fouty shared the story yesterday of the Kettleman Supercharger kitties.first news story i’m in and it has to do with cats and tesla 🖤— danielle x (@lovemesomemusk)She shared her discovery of the kittens along with another Tesla owner who climbed the fence that shelters the colony of cuteness from the rest of the world. Soon, a campaign was set up to benefit the Friends of King County...…Hi, what are you looking for?Kettleman City Supercharger is a popular charging spot for Tesla owners … and cats. Fox26 has reported that there are around 60 kitties that live at the Supercharger. Danielle Fouty shared the story yesterday of the Kettleman Supercharger kitties.first news story i’m in and it has to do with cats and tesla 🖤— danielle x (@lovemesomemusk)She shared her discovery of the kittens along with another Tesla owner who climbed the fence that shelters the colony of cuteness from the rest of the world. Soon, a campaign was set up to benefit the Friends of King County...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?In a new article by the , the author penned his thoughts on how Tesla’s “Texas takeover” would impact oil-dependent Houston. The article pointed out that it will be at least three years before Giga Texas is fully built. That may seem slow, but this is going to be a massive factory. I recently wrote trying to give a glimpse of just how large this factory will become, and Elon Musk just tweeted out a few additional details as well.Elon Musk described the factory as “shaped like a diamond and aligned on true north.” He also shared some insight into the design. This...…Hi, what are you looking for?In a new article by the , the author penned his thoughts on how Tesla’s “Texas takeover” would impact oil-dependent Houston. The article pointed out that it will be at least three years before Giga Texas is fully built. That may seem slow, but this is going to be a massive factory. I recently wrote trying to give a glimpse of just how large this factory will become, and Elon Musk just tweeted out a few additional details as well.Elon Musk described the factory as “shaped like a diamond and aligned on true north.” He also shared some insight into the design. This...WW…

   by  During Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting and Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk said something that should have dominated headlines: “The US is moving toward sustainable energy.” While on this topic of sustainable energy, Elon Musk noted that eventually everything we do will be done with sustainable energy. In Tesla’s case, it is contributing to this with electric vehicles (EVs), solar power for homes and businesses, energy storage for homes and businesses, potentially greener mining, and probably home HVAC systems eventually.The fact that we are moving forward...…   by  During Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting and Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk said something that should have dominated headlines: “The US is moving toward sustainable energy.” While on this topic of sustainable energy, Elon Musk noted that eventually everything we do will be done with sustainable energy. In Tesla’s case, it is contributing to this with electric vehicles (EVs), solar power for homes and businesses, energy storage for homes and businesses, potentially greener mining, and probably home HVAC systems eventually.The fact that we are moving forward...WW…

Loading...‌A new Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment could ensure that the oil and gas industry doesn’t have to pay property taxes ever again. The good news is that this is a state matter residents have control over — Louisiana voters can vote against it.Steps of the Louisiana State Capital. Photo by Johnna Crider.Amendment 5 is also being described as a corporate welfare amendment and was created for a specific oil and gas company, Cameron LNG, which is an export facility. It is actually a foreign conglomeration with domestic partners. It’s mostly owned by Japanese corporations.I...…Loading...‌A new Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment could ensure that the oil and gas industry doesn’t have to pay property taxes ever again. The good news is that this is a state matter residents have control over — Louisiana voters can vote against it.Steps of the Louisiana State Capital. Photo by Johnna Crider.Amendment 5 is also being described as a corporate welfare amendment and was created for a specific oil and gas company, Cameron LNG, which is an export facility. It is actually a foreign conglomeration with domestic partners. It’s mostly owned by Japanese corporations.I...WW…

Hi, what are you looking for?A new Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment could ensure that the oil and gas industry doesn’t have to pay property taxes ever again. The good news is that this is a state matter residents have control over — Louisiana voters can vote against it.Steps of the Louisiana State Capital. Photo by Johnna Crider.Amendment 5 is also being described as a corporate welfare amendment and was created for a specific oil and gas company, Cameron LNG, which is an export facility. It is actually a foreign conglomeration with domestic partners. It’s mostly owned by Japanese...…Hi, what are you looking for?A new Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment could ensure that the oil and gas industry doesn’t have to pay property taxes ever again. The good news is that this is a state matter residents have control over — Louisiana voters can vote against it.Steps of the Louisiana State Capital. Photo by Johnna Crider.Amendment 5 is also being described as a corporate welfare amendment and was created for a specific oil and gas company, Cameron LNG, which is an export facility. It is actually a foreign conglomeration with domestic partners. It’s mostly owned by Japanese...WW…