The Tesla Powerwall is in basic terms a large lithium-ion battery pack. Its primary objective is a backup power supply in the event of a power shortage. In technical terms, the Powerwall is optimized for daily cycling, such as for load shifting. Powerwall recharges either by solar power or by the grid during off-peak hours […]
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Tesla doesn’t do boring, it does do the Boring Company, but it doesn’t do boring naming conventions. They call traditional manufacturing facilities “Gigafactories” which sounds way cooler than manufacturing plant. And you know what? Tesla has inspired me to rename my house to… The Gigahome. My Gigahome is actually a weather-beaten tent on an isolated […]
Technological advancement is transforming every sector and industry in the world, and the automotive field is one of the pioneers of tech integration. This should come as no surprise, as manufacturers are always looking for new ways to win over their customers, stand out from the competition, and bring higher efficiency to their processes. Technology […]
Turns out that Tesla, maker of electric cars, ain’t as environmentally friendly as one would assume. The German government decided to gift Tesla a rather hefty fine of $14 million for failing to take back and dispose of depleted batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way. German law mandates that all-electric car manufacturers comply […]