Tesla’s wind powered battery solution for South Australia on track for deployment by Dec. 1

South Australia’s power blackout could be history thanks to Tesla’s “Hollywood solution”. Almost a year after South Australia suffered a major blackout, it has started building the world’s biggest battery to help keep its electricity grid on and humming in what is being slated as Australia’s most wind-dependent state. With Tesla winning the bid to…

Bipartisan deal paves legislation for self-driving vehicles for U.S. roads

The upcoming legislation is part of a bipartisan deal that is aimed at easing the entry of self-driving vehicles on U.S. roads. Late on Wednesday, two U.S. senators disclosed that a bipartisan deal had been hammered out on legislation aimed at easing out the hurdles for getting self-driving vehicles to the market. As per Senator…

Hyundai eases investor concerns with launch schedules of long range electric vehicles

While Hyundai Motor has focussed on fuel cell technology, its peers including Tesla, have surged ahead in battery technology. On Thursday, Hyundai Motor Co disclosed it would be launching a long-range electric vehicle featuring a driving range of at least 311 miles (500 km) per charge after 2021. The annoucement is aimed at addressing investor…