Tesla’s 40-stall Supercharger station and lounge in Kettleman City, Calif. is officially open for business. TMC member ucmndd stopped by for a charge and a cup of coffee. A few observations he shared with the community: WiFi coverage includes the whole facility, even outdoors The tap is nitro cold brew, not Pliny. The location will be… Continue reading Tesla’s 40-Stall Supercharger and Lounge Open for Business
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Tesla Announces Supercharger Push in Urban Areas
Tesla announced today a new Supercharger station design that aims to better accommodate owners in urban areas. According to a Tesla blog post: Superchargers in urban areas have a new post design that occupies less space and is easier to install, making them ideal for dense, highly populated areas. To increase efficiency and support a… Continue reading Tesla Announces Supercharger Push in Urban Areas
Musk Says Trans-Canada Supercharging Coming in 2018
CEO Elon Musk acknowledged in a tweet that as part of continued effort to expand charging locations, the company hopes to bridge capability for routes between the U.S., Canada and Central America next year. Sorry! Coming next year, along with completing the Trans-Canada Highway and interconnecting US, Mexico and Central America. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk)… Continue reading Musk Says Trans-Canada Supercharging Coming in 2018
Musk Says to Expect ‘Major Increases’ in Supercharger, Urban Charger Locations
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that “Major increases in the Supercharger and Tesla urban charger network” will happen in the next several months. Major increases in the Supercharger and Tesla urban charger network happening over the next several months — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 10, 2017 In April, Tesla published a blog post that… Continue reading Musk Says to Expect ‘Major Increases’ in Supercharger, Urban Charger Locations
Musk Says All Superchargers Being Coverted to Battery/Solar Power
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says “almost all” Supercharger stations will eventually disconnect from the grid. Musk made the comment on Twitter in response to a tweet pointing out that Superchargers utilize energy from traditional fossil fuels like coal. All Superchargers are being converted to solar/battery power. Over time, almost all will disconnect from the electricity… Continue reading Musk Says All Superchargers Being Coverted to Battery/Solar Power