Cleantech & EV’s

Electric vehicle sales seem to be growing by the minute in the US. Although they still only have a tiny corner of the auto market cornered, astronomical valuations of industry leaders like Tesla offer a glimpse at the potential of a virtually nascent market. In order to bring costs down even further to entice consumers, the US has plans to amplify battery production on its home soil over the next…

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including about Tesla Semi’s new prototype, Tesla’s new Supercharger factory, GM’s ‘No Way Norway’ ad, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network…

Tesla has reportedly officially submitted an investment proposal for a battery project in nickel-rich Indonesia, according to a government official. Tesla and Indonesia Late last year, we reported on Tesla allegedly being in talks with the Indonesian government to build a new nickel venture in the country, which has a strong nickel reserve. Nickel is one of the main materials used in the…

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