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We got on the Tesla Powerwall wishing/waiting list right when Tesla announced the product and solicited advance orders (May-June, 2015?), and just today got an emailed questionnaire from Tesla asking about our electric consumption, billing and wanting a complete description PV system and its...

"In a weird, Bizzaro World way, that is sort of incredible customer service, where the head of a car company calls you personally and tells you that he thinks you’re too big a dick to have one of their cars." Why did Musk do it? "Alsop wrote was a pretty scathing recap of the Model X launch...

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/14/tesla-rolls-out-autopilot-technology.html

Musk tweeted on Wednesday that production of the Model 3 will begin in "about 2 years," explaining that the timing is dependent on Tesla's Gigafactory battery manufacturing plant in Nevada. So that's sometime in 2017 with wiggle room for 2018...

NDEW Philly Sept 19 noon to 5 pm @Tesla Devon We will be hosting NDEW 2015 @ Tesla of Devon on Sept 19 noon to 5. Bring your Volt, SparkEV, Bolt tester!, and other EVs from Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Porsche, Ford, VW, Zero, et al...Looking for volunteers as well. Register @...

with video.... http://www.treehugger.com/economics/elon-musk-strikes-back-los-angeles-times-article-attacking-tesla-and-solarcity-fundamentally-incorrect.html

While the details of the Tesla announcement are still under wraps, the $13,000 batteries may actually be available for lease instead of purchase, according to The Guardian, who got the information from investment analyst Trip Chowdhry. Three-hundred customers of SolarCity, a company of which...

The Zombie 222 produces over 800 horsepower and 1,800 pounds of torque. A 0–60 time of just 2.4 seconds, an eighth-mile time of 6.8 seconds at 101 mph and an estimated quarter-mile time of 10.7 seconds at 125 mph...

Christie signed a bill that will let Tesla sell its electric cars directly to consumers — handing Elon Musk’s company a major victory over traditional dealerships that opposed the move. Dealerships, which tend to have immense influence among state and local lawmakers, strongly opposed Tesla...

Shorter and fatter, with 265 mile range. But there is a catch... http://gas2.org/2015/03/09/aoxin-ibis-shorter-fatter-tesla-model-s/

The background and seniority of the executives it is recruiting suggest that Apple may be trying to build a car, the newspaper said, citing sources. Apple recently hired the head of Mercedes-Benz's Silicon Valley research and development unit, Johann Jungwirth, according to a LinkedIn profile...

It's amazing how things have changed in just a few years.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLMnkrZITA

Interesting... http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/driving-range-model-s-family

Wouldn't it be great if GM partnered with Tesla to expand the use of Supercharger technology? Imagine charging in a few minutes using Superchargers with the next generation Chevrolet Volt that has a larger battery. GM could use the Tesla Motors adapter too, and make a converter available for...

Another midnight back-room politics deal aimed at "protecting the consumer". The bill awaiting the governor's sig would bar any car company from selling direct to consumer even if they never had any dealers. Hmmm, who would this law apply to? Of course, selling to a government agency is...

Entertaining video for your weekend... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUDCIfI-wRs MrEnergyCzar

This was lifted from Bloomberg News and the relevant San Antonio connections applied for our consumption. (Notice the use of the word "Spurs")

EV Fest 2014 Electric Vehicle Show Details fully online here: www.evfest.ca Join us on Fathers Day Sunday, June 15, 2014, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 27 Hwy 5 West, North Wentworth Community Centre Flamborough (Hamilton), Ontario At EV Fest 2014 You will see Electric Vehicles (EV's) New for 2014...

My networking group Greennet Solutions is hosting an EV ride and drive next Thursday June 5th at Overbrook CC in Villanova Pa. from 10 am to noon. It's a small event with registration required. http://www.greennetsolutions.com/meeting_details.php There will be 3 Tesla Models S's to drive and...