Tesla is now valued at more than Toyota, Volkswagen, Daimler, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai and Ford combined. But don’t expect that to last.
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Critics don’t think Tesla can sell enough home batteries to justify its acquisition of SolarCity, but what they’re underestimating is the potential for innovation the Gigafactory brings.
If Australia investments in technology to recycle and lease lithium, it could capitalise on its increasing use in batteries.
The ‘early adopters’ of home battery storage will pay significantly more than those who come later, but it won’t be long until prices drop enough for many more to get on board.
The Supreme Court hears a case that will decide whether homes and businesses can earn money from distributed energy technologies, including demand response and home battery systems.
Elon Musk of Tesla Motors wants to build an affordable, mass-market electric car. What can Tesla learn from another auto innovator – Henry Ford?
Fancy new battery technology is great – but still far off the scale required to put a serious dent in carbon usage.
The advent of battery storage heralds an even deeper embrace of electric cars and renewable energy. But amid the green tech revolution, we should be wary of creating new pollution problems.
Ashlee Vance’s new book is a fascinating portrayal of the personal sacrifices and mental detachment of one of the world’s most successful engineers.
As it’s done with its electric cars, Tesla will need to rely on well-heeled early technology adopters and friendly regulations to sell lots of home batteries.
Batteries combined with digital technologies will improve the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid, transforming how people use their energy.
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Professor of Management, Farmer School of Business, Miami University
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Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State
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Senior Lecturer - Management and Organisations, UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, Energy Systems and Data Group, Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham
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Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University
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Professor of Work and Labour Studies, York University, Canada
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Spacecraft Engineer, University of Bristol
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Lecturer, College of Business and Economics, Australian National University
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