Elon Musk

Tesla says Model 3 electric sedan on track, but results back in red
US EV and battery maker says mass-market Model 3 electric sedan on schedule to begin production in July.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2017

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Solar

Tesla solar roof cheaper than regular roof, says Musk – electricity “a bonus”
Elon Musk says Tesla’s solar tiles could cost less than – and last twice as long as – a regular “dumb roof.”
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 21, 2016

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SolarCity

Tesla shareholders approve SolarCity acquisition
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla and SolarCity shareholders have approved the merger between the two companies.
Christian Roselund

Nov 18, 2016

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Motors grows up, buys up
Two new announcements – that EV Supercharging service no longer free, and purchase of German automated manufacturing company – show signs Tesla is growing up.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 9, 2016

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Storage

Battery-charged disruption risks leaving fossil industry – and Australia – in its dust
The Turnbull government’s strategy of letting technology push come to policy shove is putting key Australian industries at risk, according to a new report which says battery storage could displace traditional energy players “far more rapidly than anticipated.”
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 8, 2016

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Storage

Powerwall 2: Tesla doubles up on battery storage and slashes costs
At double the capacity and almost half the cost/kWh, Tesla’s Powerwall 2 illustrates the break-neck speed at which battery storage is evolving.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 31, 2016

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Solar

Tesla’s solar roof and storage 2.0 reveal: What to expect
Tesla to unveil integrated solar roofing line, alongside Powerwall and Powerpack 2.0, the next step in Musk’s dream of 100% renewables. Here’s what we know about these new products …
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 28, 2016

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Coal CEO calls Tesla a “fraud,” doesn’t mention subsidies for failing coal
Unpacking the unruly exchange between Elon Musk and the head of a struggling US coal company.
Ben Jervey

Oct 17, 2016

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Tesla turns to radar to upgrade safety on EV autopilot
Tesla’s Elon Musk says suite of updates to Tesla’s Autopilot system, including an increased reliance on radar technology, a “threefold improvement in safety.”
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 12, 2016

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Tesla Model X arrives in Australia, with news of bigger battery
Tesla’s safe yet sexy “family car”, the Model X SUV, has arrived in Australia, alongside news of a bigger battery pack and more ludicrous speeds.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 24, 2016

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