This will be the first geothermal energy storage system on the Texas grid
Sage Geosystems will launch EarthStore this year, which uses geothermal energy storage to produce clean electricity on demand.
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Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory
Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal.
Expand Expanding CloseAn EV convoy is headed to Texas and Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation love it
An EV roadshow is headed to East Texas next week, and the Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation is helping to spearhead it.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’
Tesla is planning to build something called “Giga Water Loop” just outside of Gigafactory Texas in Austin.
But we are not sure what it is.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
Tesla reveals employment numbers at Gigafactory Texas that are so incredibly high they make the automaker one of the biggest employers in central Texas, and it’s just the beginning.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Giga Texas had a false active shooter report; police investigating the source
This morning, there was an active shooter reported at Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin. Police cleared the factory. It turned out to be a false alarm, and the police are now investigating the source of it.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas
Tesla has achieved its goal of producing 5,000 Model Y vehicles in a week at Gigafactory Texas, which was the original goal for volume production at the plant.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla applies for massive $700 million expansion of Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has applied with the Texas state department of licensing for a massive $700 million expansion of Gigafactory Texas in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla taps its head of China to take over Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has reportedly tapped Tom Zhu, president of Tesla in China, to take over leadership of Gigafactory Texas as the factory is trying to ramp up production.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is planning massive output from Giga Texas in Q1 2023
Tesla (TSLA) is planning a massive ramp up in Model Y production output from Gigafactory Texas in Q1 2023. In the meantime, the situation is a bit more complex in the United States with the pending tax credit.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Gigafactory Texas construction workers sue for labor violations, claim unsafe conditions
Construction workers at Tesla Gigafactory Texas are suing for labor violations amid claims of unsafe conditions at the sprawling site.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is still looking to hire a person to be in charge of the entire Gigafactory Texas – a role often known as a plant director. The search comes amid Tesla trying to ramp up production at the factory, but the company remains vague about the current output.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Gigafactory Texas has produced 10,000th Model Y electric SUV
Tesla announced that Gigafactory Texas has produced its 10,000th Model Y electric SUV as it ramps up production.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla files to expand Gigafactory Texas with giant new building
Tesla has filed with the city of Austin to expand Gigafactory Texas with a giant new 500,000-square-foot building at the site.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version
Tesla has managed to ramp up production at Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adding production of the Model Y Long Range on top of the Standard Range version.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s permit for its battery factory in Texas is challenged by environmentalists
A group of environmentalists is asking the city of Austin to withhold Tesla’s permit for its upcoming battery cathode material factory next to Gigafactory Texas over concerns about water supply along the Colorado River.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Semi shows up at its future home of Gigafactory Texas with more Model Ys and possible new colors spotted
A new drone flyover of Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows a lot of activity, including a Tesla Semi, a lot more Model Y vehicles, and even some potential new colors. The new activity comes ahead of the Cyber Rodeo event.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric grid
According to new local flings, Tesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas in order to complement its planned giant solar system and to try and mitigate problems that come with the state’s unreliable electric grid.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla sends out ‘Cyber Rodeo’ invites for Giga Texas opening
Tesla has started to send out invites to an event called ‘Cyber Rodeo,’ which is going to be the grand opening of Gigafactory Texas in Austin – a big moment for the company and its manufacturing expansion in the US.
Expand Expanding ClosePanasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla’s demand, report says
Panasonic is reportedly planning to build a large battery cell factory in the United States to supply Tesla, according to a new report from Japan.
Expand Expanding CloseDozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas
Dozens of new Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted apparently being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas. It looks like the deliveries of Tesla’s first structural battery pack vehicles are imminent.
Expand Expanding CloseVideos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production lines
Several Tesla employees and contractors at Tesla Gigafactory Texas posted videos on Snapchat from inside the factory – giving us a rare look at the production lines.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’
Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification
Tesla confirmed that Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas late in 2021, and now the company is working on “final certification” for the new version of the electric SUV being built at the new factory.
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