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SolarBank Corp. Understands The Importance of Energy Storage

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Disseminated on behalf of Solar Bank Corporation I don’t think we need to tell most of CleanTechnica’s readers how important battery energy storage systems (BESS) are. After all, they’re the core technology that enables electric vehicles, portable solar generators, and home backup energy systems. However, the importance of batteries is … [continued]

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Tesla Solar Sales Declined for 4 Straight Quarters, Then Tesla Stopped Publishing the Numbers

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I have to put my hands up — when Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016, I supported the decision. Yes, Elon Musk was chairman of both companies. Yes, it was his cousins who were CEO and CTO, and had founded the company based on a suggestion from Elon Musk at Burning … [continued]

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A Tesla Bull Spends A Day Testing Waymo In Phoenix

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I tested Waymo’s automated taxis during a Phoenix vacation. I found Waymo’s service comparable to Uber’s/Lyft’s, slightly cheaper, and user-friendly, despite minor pickup inconveniences. Waymo’s driving matched Tesla FSD V13’s best performance—confident yet cautious—but excelled as a consumer experience, allowing passengers to relax without supervising the vehicle. Tesla FSD, while … [continued]

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