Tesla says Model 3 will have fewer than 100 configurations to Model S’ more than 1,500

Fred Lambert, Electrek.co, May 22, 2017 As part of Tesla’s continuous effort to anti-sell the Model 3 and emphasize that the Model S is a more high-end option, the company released a comprehensive comparison chart. Through the chart, the automaker confirmed that Model 3 will have fewer than 100 configurations to Model S’ more than 1,500 possible configurations. CEO Elon Musk…

New Battery Factory Plans – Asia & Europe

A massive 50 GWh battery factory project planned in Asia for next year Electrek.co, May 25, 2017 Tesla has the most ambitious plan with Gigafactory 1 having the same capacity as the entire industry at a single location, but the world will need 100 of those to transition to electric transport and renewable energy. A few other companies have now announced…

Kootenay region makes electric cars a priority

B.C.’s regional electric powerhouse is trying to make it easier for people to switch to electric vehicles CBC News, May 01, 2017 A coalition of Kootenay regional districts and corporate partners is undertaking an ambitious plan to expand electric charging stations across the region. (Government of B.C.) The Kootenays are B.C.’s electric powerhouse, and the region is making significant advances to put…