Tesla Powerwalls to help expand Virtual Power Plant in Colorado

Tesla’s Powerwalls are set to help expand a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in Colorado, as an announcement this week notes that the company will be partnering with two local energy providers. In a press release on Thursday, utility provider Xcel Energy and resource management company Itron announced a partnership with Tesla to help expand … Read more

U.S. Secret Service in talks for armored cars with this automaker

U.S. Secret Service in talks for armored cars with this automaker

The U.S. Secret Service has entered early discussions with one automaker about the potential supply of armored SUVs, as announced by the agency this week. In a post on X on Friday, the Secret Service account posted that Director Sean Curran recently met with executives from General Motors (GM) to discuss a potential next-generation of … Read more

Tesla’s Giga Berlin director responds to anti-Musk criticism

Following Tesla’s third anniversary of the opening of its plant in Grünheide, Germany, Tesla’s head of manufacturing for the facility has responded to questions about Elon Musk’s recent political alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump, a potential trade war, struggling sales in Germany, and several other topics. Andre Thierig, Senior Director of Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, … Read more

Tesla attackers face 5-20 years in prison if convicted, warns DOJ

Alleged Tesla attackers could face between 5 to 20 years in prison if convicted, warns the Justice Department. According to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, three people have been accused of using Molotov cocktails to set Tesla vehicles and charging stations on fire. Prosecutors recently announced the arrests of the three defendants. “Let this be … Read more

Tesla Shanghai Megafactory starts exporting Megapacks, first to Australia

Tesla has begun exporting Megapack battery systems from its Shanghai Megafactory, with the first shipment departing for Australia on Friday. This marks a key step in Tesla Energy’s expansion into the global energy storage industry, utilizing its new China-based Megafactory to supply several new markets. Tesla Asia celebrated the Shanghai Megafactory’s first Megapack exports through … Read more