WASHINGTON DC - Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has laid out an ambitious launch plan for the upcoming Model 3 that would transform it into a mainstream automaker by 2018 – but the California battery-carmaker will need anywhere from $1.4 billion to $1.7 billion to fund the new model’s rollout and production plans, Tesla said.
TEL AVIV - When the lithium-ion battery in a car like the Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S runs down you have to find a charger to plug into, a process that can take 10 hours or more. But a new Israeli start-up hopes to market an entirely new type of battery that you’d “charge
LANSING - Waukesha could qualify to draw its water from Lake Michigan, but only with some changes to its application, a regional advisory body said Wednesday. Most importantly for the community, it would not be able to serve as many customers as proposed under the recommendation. The Wisconsin community is the first to apply under the
LANSING - The National Wildlife Federation announced Monday that it had sued to block operation of the oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac, arguing the federal permits for the pipeline were improper. The group has sued the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to have it revoke the permits it issued in 2013
LANSING - Sen. Mike Nofs told Gongwer News Service on Monday that he had met with several groups to work out a negotiation on competitive bidding as it relates to energy policy before his Senate Energy and Technology Committee, with hopes the parties can come to an agreement soon and the bills move out of
EAST LANSING - Michigan’s Governor challenged the State’s energy providers in March 2015 by calling for 40 percent of the state’s power to come from a combination of renewable energy and energy waste reduction. More natural gas use alongside an increase in renewable energy sources is envisioned for Michigan’s energy future. Additionally, there has been
DETROIT - Imagine a morning commute where your car alerts you of potholes and the nearest available parking spot, pays for parking automatically and signals your office to brew a fresh cup of coffee, turn on your computer and adjust the thermostat to your preferred temperature. These visions could be closer than you think thanks
LANSING - The Michigan Senate Energy and Technology Committee continued to hear testimony on its energy policy on Thursday, with much coming from those who had hoped the proposal would maintain the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard and from schools participating in electric choice concerned about increased energy costs. Ray Telman with the Michigan Schools Energy
GRAND RAPIDS - aimWest is going green on May 18 to delve into the topic of Green Technology. And Kermit the Frog won’t be the MC. Green Technology, what it means and how it pertains to individuals and businesses to be exact. Many high-impact advances are being found in alternative energy, high efficiency appliances, home/building automation, modern building materials, and high-tech planning. aimWest has assembled a panel
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday began proceedings to establish updated avoided costs for rate-regulated electric utilities under a federal law, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, which allows certain small power producers to sell their electricity to utilities. In the case (case U-18089), the PSC had ordered last October that its
