Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla has reportedly loaned a Model Y for free to UFC fighter Beneil Dariush, according to Dariush’s agent, after the fighter called out Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his delayed Model X order. The situation is problematic since thousands of people are in the same situation as Dariush, but they are not receiving the same treatment. Earlier this week, we reported on Dariush publicly calling out Elon…

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The International Energy Agency’s new report details the global transition to clean energy by 2050. The Bahamas installs a hurricane-resistant solar hybrid microgrid on Highbourne Cay. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so…

Tesla has over 10,000 electric cars that came out of Fremont Factory on a “containment hold” and can’t deliver them to customers, according to sources familiar with the matter. It is likely going to lead to a logistical nightmare at the end of the quarter. Since Tesla owns its entire distribution network and doesn’t sell to third-party dealers, the automaker has been known to have…