Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla is completely revamping its referral program after already spending $23 million on free Supercharging miles this year alone. For years, Tesla relied on its referral program to boost demand. The automaker doesn’t like to spend on marketing or advertising and instead, it relied on its userbase to promote its vehicles and rewarded them in the process. At the core of the referral program…

The Aventon Aventure was just released earlier this week, marking the popular e-bike company’s first foray into the full-size fat tire e-bike market. And that’s good news for anyone on the hunt for a full-size fat tire e-bike that combines a sleek design with the latest tech. I’ve spent the last week testing out the Aventon Aventure, riding it on a combination of manicured streets and…

Tesla heavy trucking president, Jerome Guillen, revealed that the automaker will use its mobile service approach to its Tesla Semi electric truck program.  Last month, Electrek reported that Tesla was looking to hire its first service technicians for Tesla Semi. Tesla is preparing to deliver its first production Tesla Semi trucks to customers and needs the support infrastructure for service…

Tesla has snapped up an important battery patent for just $3, but it is seemingly part of a startup acquisition up in Canada. During Tesla’s Battery Day last year, the automaker unveiled several new improvements in battery technology to deliver cheaper, cleaner battery cells with higher energy density and longevity. One of the problems Tesla wanted to solve is water usage in creating battery…