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Elon Musk’s Nevada Gigafactory May Save the World (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 6, 2014 It will take time to de-suburbanize the U.S. and move habitations and jobs back into manageable cities, but the world doesn’t have that much time. That's why Tesla Motors' new gigafactory is very, very good news. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Texas Gov. Rick Perry: Homosexuality Is Like Alcoholism

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2014 He may have driven over state lines in a Tesla, but Texas Gov. Rick Perry again demonstrated that he is clearly living in another era -- one that a vast swath of the country has already left behind -- during a speech in San Francisco on Wednesday night at the Commonwealth Club of California. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Clean Are Electric Cars? Depends on the State

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2010 With high-profile deals, expanding infrastructure and a growing list of models, the electric car is finally arriving, but, as they say, your mileage may vary. Charge that Tesla Roadster in Georgia, where they burn coal to power the grid, and you may as well be driving a Prius. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tesla’s Electric Stimulus Treatment

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2010 A joint partnership between Toyota and electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors, announced Friday, will provide $50 million to the latter firm while giving Toyota access to Tesla's battery technology, a move that will help boost electric car production in the face of Toyota's recent recall setbacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No Gas, But Zero to 60 in Four seconds

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2006 The Tesla company's new all-electric car can go 250 miles off a 3.5-hour charge and hit speeds of 130 mph. And although at $100,000 apiece, they're not ready for the masses, the Teslas represent a huge leap over GM's 1996 all-electric model, and offer a glimpse of things to come. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )