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Great infographic here detailing the effects of solar and EVs on our energy, environment and health. Also includes a couple shout-outs to Tesla :wink: The Impact Of EV Solar Charging Stations On Our Health (infographic) |

I agree that a "spent" battery pack may be more ideally suited for emergency backup usage. However, I still do not agree that using the battery for backup (especially when paired with a solar PV system) is measurably detrimental to its life. After all, we're talking "emergency" usage during...

Why has it been deemed a terrible use of the battery? During the test drive, I stomp on the pedal and the battery is discharging at a rate of 320 kW. A house will draw a maximum of 48 kW (200 A panel, at full capacity), and that is highly highly unlikely. In the event of a grid-outage, a...

12,707 Reserved today! They're estimating June.

Just finished my first test drive. 0-60 in 4.Woah

No third-row seats, from what I've been told. I'm going in for my test drive tomorrow. What should I expect? How long do I have, and are there prescriptive test drive routes?

Yes, always best to consider installing solar alongside a new roof replacement. It helps to ensure roofing material and workmanship warranties are not voided, as well as providing cleaner installations. There are many solar attachments that are specific to new roof installations, and can be...

It's all about this: http://www.lumossolar.com/content/pdf/LSXCanopy-2012.pdf 5.76 kW In Portland, OR (Where my company installs these), the carport will provide enough annual energy to offset a Model S 18,500 miles a year. In Southern CA, that will provide enough annual energy to offset...