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Tesla’s little-known secret about its Diner might be the best feature of all

Tesla’s Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles has a little-known secret, and in all honesty, it might be the best part of the entire thing. Tesla opened its Supercharger Diner earlier in June, and in its first week of operation, it has done nothing but garner attention from fans, food critics, and general onlookers who are surprised to see the company gaining traction in the culinary space. Awesome look at the Tesla Supercharger Diner pic.twitter.com/l5bj1kpGlo — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) July 16, 2025 However, there is a little-known secret about the Diner that many people have not shared, and it has to do with the staff and customers. Traditionally, restaurants in the United States do not pay their servers a normal wage. They are paid a lower hourly rate because they make most of their money through tips or gratuity. While it is sort of strange and has recently become a more controversial topic, tipping culture in the U.S. has garnered plenty of attention lately. Many people outside the U.S. have trouble grasping the idea of tipping servers, as many believe the restaurant should pay them a livable wage and stop relying on customers to keep the employees to a point where they can live reasonably well. In the U.S., people seem to be on board with one side or the other: tip them because the restaurant doesn’t pay them a wage, or “I’m not tipping them for doing their jobs.” Whichever side of the argument you’re on, I think it seems reasonable to want servers to make enough money to live comfortably and expect the restaurant to take care of that. Tesla has done just that for the staff at the Supercharger Diner, as it has been revealed that the company covers tipping. There is no option to tip the servers or wait staff; Tesla will do it for you. Best part about Tesla Diner. pic.twitter.com/cmzovkJKCu — Jeremy Judkins (@jeremyjudkins_) July 22, 2025 This is a great gesture by Tesla because more and more people every day seem to be against tipping in an effort to force restaurants to pay employees more money. While it seems like a good strategy at first, it only impacts the servers, while this decision does not impact the restaurant and its owners. Tesla is taking that risk out of the equation by providing gratuity to employees through its own means. The post Tesla’s little-known secret about its Diner might be the best feature of all appeared first on TESLARATI.

GM's Ultium Cells Venture To Save Electric Vehicles In US

US President Donald Trump has spent the first six months of his second term in office attempting to make electric cars not happen, but signs of life keep emerging. In the latest news, the Ultium Cells EV battery branch of General Motors has just announced plans to launch its low-cost LFP EV battery into the market by late 2027. Tax Credits Or Not, Here Come The Affordable Electric Vehicles Of The Future LFP stands for Lithium Iron Phosphate, a less expensive version of the conventional lithium-ion batteries commonly used in electric vehicles. LFP batteries have been late to the party because the initial iterations underperformed compared to their lithium-ion counterparts. However, the kinks have been ironed out in recent years, with both performance and cost factoring into the affordability equation (here and here are some recent developments). Ultium Cells sprang into life in 2019, when GM hooked up with the well known firm LG Energy Solution. Although GM dropped the “Ultium” branding in 2023, the company’s EV battery journey continued taking shape on through 2024, including steps needed to nail down a lithium supply chain (see more Ultium battery background here). Despite the anti-EV fervor gripping elected officials in Congress as well as the White House, the journey continues. Earlier today, Ultium Cells announced a new makeover for its existing battery cell factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee, aimed at scaling up LFP battery production for electric vehicles. “Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin later this year, with commercial production expected by late 2027,” Ultium explained in a press statement. Kurt Kelty, the former longtime Tesla battery chief hired by GM last year, also chipped in his two cents. “At GM, we’re innovating battery technology to deliver the best mix of range, performance, and affordability to our EV customers,” said Kelty, who holds down the position of VP of batteries, propulsion, and sustainability at GM. Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Beautiful Bill? “This upgrade at Spring Hill will enable us to scale production of lower-cost LFP cell technologies in the U.S., complementing our high-nickel and future lithium manganese rich solutions and further diversifying our growing EV portfolio,” Kelty affirmed indicating that GM is forging ahead with its electric vehicle lineup even though tax credits for new and used EVs will soon expire under the new tax bill (the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill”). Wonjoon Suh, executive VP and head of the Advanced Automotive Battery division at LG Energy Solution, also affirmed the company’s intent to satisfy the demands of electric vehicle buyers in the US. “We will bring our extensive experience and expertise in U.S. manufacturing to the joint venture facility, further accelerating our efforts to deliver new chemistries and form factors that effectively capture the unmet needs in the EV market,” Suh stated, with “unmet needs” apparently referring to drivers who seek affordability over battery range. “With LFP battery technology, GM is targeting significant battery pack cost savings compared to today’s high-nickel battery pack while increasing consumer EV choice,” Ultium emphasized. This Is Why Electric Vehicles Are Here To Stay Of course, loss of the tax credit is going take some steam out of the electric vehicle movement here in the US. Or, will it? As pointed out by CleanTechnica editor Zachary Shahan, the new tax bill will most likely spark a short term surge in demand for EVs, which could help stimulate the demand for a more favorable tax policy in the near future. That remains to be seen. However, loss of the tax credit may not be the deal-breaker that anti-EV lawmakers are hoping for. From the beginning, the up-front cost of owning an electric vehicle was a bridge too far for households on a budget, leaving the field to higher-income households. All else being equal, those upper-echelon households don’t necessarily need a tax break to keep buying electric vehicles. They just need a good reason to make the switch to electric mobility. If you’re thinking that a spike in the cost of gasoline is an effective motivator, that’s one key factor. Despite the higher up-front cost, the total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric vehicles is already competitive with gasmobiles, partly due to the cost of gasoline. Another important consideration is the unlocking of new markets in the higher income brackets. As recently reported by Electrical Contractor Magazine, new home builders are installing EV-supporting wiring hand over fist. New home buyers that may have been locked out of EV charging in their former situation can now walk into a more seamless environment for electric vehicles. Millions of renters and owners in multi-household buildings are also among those currently locked out of the opportunity to charge up at home. If even a small fraction of them had access to EV charging on the premises, that would make have a huge impact on the pace of electric vehicle sales, as surveys consistently show that the overwhelming majority of EV owners prefer to charge up at home. Innovative startups are beginning to uncork that bottleneck with new charging-as-a-service options that enable property-owning entities to obtain on-site EV chargers without up-front costs. The installer takes on all the headaches including ongoing operation and maintenance chores. Electric Vehicles Are Coming For Your Fleet The fleet electrification movement is another pressure point that can contribute momentum to the EV sales picture in the US. In one particularly interesting development in that area, Siemens has begun marketing a new accounting service that enables fleet managers to accurately reimburse employees who recharge their company cars at home, even if other electric vehicles use the same charger. In April, the analytics firm Trellis Group took stock of the impact of both tariffs and tax laws on the fleet electrification situation in the US. “Even amid today’s uncertain landscape — from shifting tariffs to evolving U.S. policy — many companies remain committed to their goals for electric vehicle adoption,” Trellis stated. “Despite higher acquisition costs, fleet owners are more

Tesla is ready with a perfect counter to the end of US EV tax credits

Tesla has warned customers about its incentive strategy for qualifying electric vehicles, as the days of both the $7,500 EV tax credit for new EVs and the $4,000 credit for used EVs are coming to a close. Both tax credits, which impact some of the vehicles in the Tesla lineup, are set to be eliminated at the end of Q3. The phase out of these consumer credits was always in the plans of the Trump Administration, but now we’re in the final quarter of their existence. As a result, EV companies are scrambling to see how they can reduce costs or make their vehicles more affordable for customers. The $7,500 will price many consumers out of many EVs on the market, and Tesla is not immune to that. However, Tesla has made a significant push into Q3 deliveries, rolling out numerous incentives to customers, including 0% APR on select purchases, lease deals, free upgrades on certain inventory units, and more. The extensive list of incentives on Tesla vehicles in the quarter will not get any longer, either. During last night’s Tesla Earnings Call for the second quarter of 2025, company executives stated that their intention for these incentives was to encourage customers to place orders early in the quarter. Tesla will only be able to apply the $7,500 credit with deliveries that occur before the end of September. Even if an order is placed before then, delivery must be completed by September 31 to receive the tax credit. CFO Vaibhav Taneja confirmed that the incentives for the quarter are already out and encouraged customers to place an order sooner rather than later: “Given the abrupt change, we have a limited supply of vehicles in the US this quarter. As we are already within lead times to order parts for cars, we have rolled out all our planned incentives already and will start pairing them back as we start to sell. If you are in the US and looking to buy a car, let’s roll now as we may not be able to guarantee delivery for orders placed in the later part of August and beyond.” 🚨 Tesla has rolled out all of the incentives it plans to utilize in Q3 These incentives will slowly be removed as supply becomes limited. In short: put your Tesla order in NOW pic.twitter.com/UaqPfWtiJP — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) July 23, 2025 The loss of the incentives will impact every EV maker in the United States. Tesla has a plan moving forward, and it said last night that its affordable models would be rolled out in Q4, as introducing these cars any earlier could have detrimental effects on Model 3 and Model Y sales.

Tesla And Sunrun Create New Rooftop Solar Juggarnaut

The downward slide of Tesla’s EV sales has grabbed much media attention in recent months, but EVs aren’t the only area in which Tesla has hit the skids. The company’s Tesla Solar rooftop solar branch has also been sputtering. Not to worry, Tesla fans. Tesla has just hooked up with one of its competitors, Sunrun, to help bring more solar panels to more rooftops in Texas…wait, what? The Powerwall Connection There is much to unpack here, starting with the fact that US President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have bent over backwards to throttle down the booming US solar industry. Nevertheless, the new hookup between Tesla and Sunrun demonstrates that US solar stakeholders are not backing down from a fight. The new partnership comes under the umbrella of Tesla’s Tesla Electric branch, which launched in December of 2022 in order to take advantage of its grid-connected Powerwall residential energy storage business. In effect, Tesla acts as a sort of electricity accountant for Powerwall owners. “You earn credits toward your bill when you contribute energy stored in your Powerwall to buffer the grid. As a member, you can also monitor the sources of your electricity supply 24/7 in the Tesla app and ensure that any electricity you use from the grid is offset with 100 percent Texas-generated renewable energy. On average, Tesla Electric members have the potential to earn over 50 percent more in credits on their electricity bills compared to similar plans,” Tesla explains. More Rooftop Solar Power For Texas Rooftops The missing link is that little thing about offsetting, and that’s where Sunrun comes in. The new hookup with Tesla Electricity enables Powerwall customers to take full advantage of Sunrun’s new “Flex” rooftop solar plan instead of relying on offsets from the grid for 100% renewable energy. Sunrun introduced the Flex plan earlier this year. The program resolves a common sizing issue for homeowners seeking new rooftop solar systems. “Until now, home solar systems were designed to either match a household’s current energy usage or be oversized in anticipation of future needs — potentially resulting in either unmet needs as energy usage increases or generating solar energy that is not used immediately,” Sunrun explains. Sunrun’s solution is a subscription-type solar installation service, in which homeowners pay a monthly baseline rate tagged to their pre-installation electricity demand. During months when they exceed the minimum, an additional “Flex Rate” kicks in, but they can also earn rollover credits by using less energy than the baseline. The solar array is sized up to allow for households that increase their electricity demand — for example, by purchasing a new EV — and Sunrun states that their annual bill will not exceed the value of the solar power they produce. Tesla Electric Brushes Off Tesla Solar Putting two and two together, Tesla Electric and Sunrun aim to supercharge the rooftop solar market in Texas by seamlessly hooking up Tesla’s Powerwall business with Sunrun’s rooftop solar power solution. As for why Tesla Electric chose not to do business with its sister company Tesla Solar, that’s a good question. Their parent company, Tesla Inc., acquired the leading solar installer SolarCity in 2016 before eventually changing its name to Tesla Solar. The venture seemed promising at first, but in recent years it ran out of steam. In contrast, Tesla’s Powerwall business continues to deliver the goods. That’s partly due to the strong performance of Sunrun in California and other states, where Sunrun provides Powerwall batteries as a standard offering for its rooftop solar customers. Does the new hookup with Sunrun mean that Tesla Solar is kaput? Maybe. Check out Tesla’s newly published Q2 report and see if you can find any mention of its residential solar business in there. If you have any thoughts about that, drop a note in the comment thread. Meanwhile, Sunrun is satisfied that the hookup with Tesla Electric will bring new customers to its door in Texas. “With the Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan, Tesla Electric offers a low, fixed electricity rate and the most competitive sellback rates for excess solar energy sent back to the grid,” Sunrun explains. “Combined with abundant solar production from Sunrun Flex and seamless battery management, customers get maximum value, advanced outage protection, and greater peace of mind,” they add for good measure. Sunrun also notes that the new partnership is aimed at sparing ratepayers from having to sort through the complex maze of electricity providers in the Texas grid. “Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex is a complete home energy solution that eliminates confusion and improves the customer experience through dedicated enrollment assistance and aligning precise battery settings and solar production with a tailored retail electricity offering,” Sunrun asserts. Want more details? Get the lowdown from Sunrun here. The Many Benefits Of Rooftop Solar Plus Storage The partisan clampdown on the US solar industry notwithstanding, Sunrun underscores the following benefits of its alliance with Tesla Electric:     Cost Predictability: Customers enjoy predictable, affordable monthly payments, with the ability to “flex” their energy usage as life changes.     Managed Settings: Tesla will coordinate electric rates, battery settings, and solar crediting to ensure the most value creation for customers.     Seamless Experience: Coordinated customer service between Sunrun and Tesla to ensure a seamless experience that integrates the electric plan and Flex system.     Rollover Credits: When customers use less energy than their baseline, they earn rollover credits to apply against future months when they exceed their baseline.     Performance Guarantee: Every Sunrun Flex subscription includes 24/7 system monitoring, free maintenance and repairs, along with solar performance and battery health guarantees. That’s all well and good. Though, it remains to be seen if Sunrun can keep its rooftop solar business humming along in Texas. The partisan political nitpicking against renewable energy is just one obstacle. The Tesla brand reputation spiral is another hurdle. Earlier this year, the online solar marketplace EnergySage reported a decline in Powerwall interest among householders and rooftop solar installers, but that does not appear

Tesla rolling out Robotaxi pilot in SF Bay Area this weekend: report

Tesla has warned customers about its incentive strategy for qualifying electric vehicles, as the days of both the $7,500 EV tax credit for new EVs and the $4,000 credit for used EVs are coming to a close. Both tax credits, which impact some of the vehicles in the Tesla lineup, are set to be eliminated at the end of Q3. The phase out of these consumer credits was always in the plans of the Trump Administration, but now we’re in the final quarter of their existence. As a result, EV companies are scrambling to see how they can reduce costs or make their vehicles more affordable for customers. The $7,500 will price many consumers out of many EVs on the market, and Tesla is not immune to that. However, Tesla has made a significant push into Q3 deliveries, rolling out numerous incentives to customers, including 0% APR on select purchases, lease deals, free upgrades on certain inventory units, and more. The extensive list of incentives on Tesla vehicles in the quarter will not get any longer, either. During last night’s Tesla Earnings Call for the second quarter of 2025, company executives stated that their intention for these incentives was to encourage customers to place orders early in the quarter. Tesla will only be able to apply the $7,500 credit with deliveries that occur before the end of September. Even if an order is placed before then, delivery must be completed by September 31 to receive the tax credit. CFO Vaibhav Taneja confirmed that the incentives for the quarter are already out and encouraged customers to place an order sooner rather than later: “Given the abrupt change, we have a limited supply of vehicles in the US this quarter. As we are already within lead times to order parts for cars, we have rolled out all our planned incentives already and will start pairing them back as we start to sell. If you are in the US and looking to buy a car, let’s roll now as we may not be able to guarantee delivery for orders placed in the later part of August and beyond.” The loss of the incentives will impact every EV maker in the United States. Tesla has a plan moving forward, and it said last night that its affordable models would be rolled out in Q4, as introducing these cars any earlier could have detrimental effects on Model 3 and Model Y sales.

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Long-Term Review

Last Updated on: 25th July 2025, 03:47 am Last year, EcoFlow reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in testing the new Delta Pro 3 power station. I had plans to set up an all-electric RV, and knew that I’d need about as much energy storage as possible, so I accepted their offer (full disclosure, they sent the unit and accessories mentioned in this article for me to keep). My Testing Sadly, my RV plans didn’t pan out nearly as fast I had hoped. So, for the first several months, I ended up using the Delta Pro 3 around the house. One of the circuits in my home had too many things on it, largely because the house wasn’t built with refrigerated air in mind. So, we used the power station to power my photo and video editing rig, which is a real power hog. In this role, it performed flawlessly. We’d charge in somewhere else in the house that had spare capacity, and then run the power station into the room the computer was in when we needed it. Later in the year, I finally got a travel trailer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the small Aliner camper and tow it with my Chevy Bolt, and ended up temporarily going back to gas for towing for now. Plus, my family wanted a much larger camper, which meant energy needs for AC and heat pump were going to go up, which meant I needed an expansion battery. I ended up doing a semi-permanent installation of the power station in my travel trailer. This required rerouting the 3o-amp wiring to the space under the main bed, and then back out to the cord so I’d still be able to plug in normally at RV parks. Under the bed, I installed a 30-amp outlet and a 30-amp plug, which makes it possible to bypass the power station entirely while at RV parks with hookups. But, when off-grid, it’s possible to power everything, including two new circuits for an electric oven and induction range, off the battery. To be more efficient, I also bypassed the trailer’s 12-volt power converter (the thing that converts 120 volt AC power to 12 volt DC power when the camper is plugged in), which would use about 40 watts just at idle. The Delta Pro 3 has a DC output which I was able to wire directly into the battery terminals on the trailer tongue. Problem solved. Then, I added a 12 volt computer fan on the front of the bed to make sure the unit always gets fresh air, along with a soffit vent on the side near the back of the unit for heat to go out. This greatly helped keep the battery temperatures in a good range and keep the unit from having any major problems or heat shutdowns (something I didn’t experience even before the fan). The Good With the testing story/methodology out of the way, let’s talk about what EcoFlow did right. First off, I’ve had no problem pulling even more than the unit’s rated power output. During one stop for dinner at the Ozark Rest Area on I-40 in Arkansas, we decided to cook a frozen dinner. This required running the microwave to defrost the lasagna at the same time as heating up the little electric toaster oven. It was hot out, so we also ran the air conditioning. All together, at least when the oven’s heating element was on, this pulled about 4000 watts without a hitch. The unit has also been versatile enough to handle nearly all power needs while camping. The second battery, which doubles capacity to a whopping 8 kWh of storage, makes it possible to run an older, not very efficient air conditioner for about 9 hours on hot summer nights. This means that boondocking in the heat wasn’t a problem. Getting the battery full before bed isn’t a problem either. I currently have 1800 watts of solar (the camper has solar all over the roof and front), which means real world power input has been around 1200-1500 watts in most places during peak hours. The unit also has the ability to work with EcoFlow’s smart generators, which can quickly add a little extra power before bed and help top it up in the morning for breakfast. But I used that very little, only needing about 20 hours of generator time in almost a month of camping. All in all, I’ve depended on the Delta Pro 3 and extra battery for about 5 weeks this year, and it hasn’t left me unable to power the things I wanted to power. The Mildly Bad An important thing to keep in mind about power stations from any manufacturer is that they’re computers. Like any computer, sometimes you have to “turn it off and back on again” to get past errors. In 5 weeks of camping, I’ve had to do this three times. The first two times, my Delta Pro 3 started warning me about electrical shorts and shutting off electrical output. This was obviously great cause for concern, as I’m a little picky and don’t like the idea of my camper burning down. But, I inspected all of the wiring and found no shorts. Plus, electrical shorts don’t tend to just appear without something damaging the wires. This left me a little baffled and did leave me without power for a few minutes. But, when I searched online, I found out that the problem was with the Delta Pro 3. Reddit users reported that disconnecting any input power (including solar), shutting the unit off, and holding the power button for ten seconds would reset the BMS and power computer. In both cases, doing this put everything back to normal. The other error I experienced was with cell balancing when sleeping in the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid parking lot. About half way through the night, the AC shut off and the unit beeped. When I logged into

Elon Musk reveals Tesla's next Robotaxi expansion in more ways than one

Tesla gave a massive update on its plans to launch a potential lineup of affordable models, something that it has been developing for the past couple of years. During its Q2 2025 Earnings Call yesterday, Tesla revealed some new details regarding the production plans of the affordable vehicles, and while the company did not shed any light on the potential price, we now have some information on the plans and timing of the cars. Tesla ‘Model Q’ gets bold prediction from Deutsche Bank that investors will love In the Shareholder Deck released at the time the market closed, Tesla said it successfully completed initial production of the affordable models in the first half of the year, more specifically in June. The company said these vehicles would begin volume production in the second half of this year: “We continue to expand our vehicle offering, including first builds of a more affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.” During the call itself, CEO Elon Musk confirmed these cars would be available starting in Q4. This makes sense as the EV tax credit will not expire until the end of Q3. Launching the affordable models before the tax credit is gone would likely cannibalize sales of Tesla’s current mass market vehicles, meaning the Model 3 and Model Y. Musk said: “As we said, we started production in June, and we’re ramping. We probably built some things throughout the quarter, and given that we started in North America and that our goal is to maximize production with higher rates by the end of Q3, we’re going to keep pushing hard on our current models to avoid complexity. Then, fortunately, that rolls away. We’ll be running with the more affordable models available for everyone in Q4.” The pricing of the affordable models still remains a mystery, and because the term “affordable” is subjective, we truly do not know what to expect. In the past, Musk has stated that the affordable models will cost under $30,000, including the tax credit. With that being phased out, we are hoping to see a price around the $35,000 mark, especially since the least expensive Tesla, the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive, is $42,490 before the tax credit. The affordable models could be Tesla’s key to returning to annual growth, as in the past two years, it has delivered 1.8 million vehicles. The number of vehicle deliveries might not be as important as the company’s focus truly turns to autonomy and Robotaxi, but many investors will still look at this annual delivery figure as a sign of EV adoption and its potential trends moving forward.

3 Positives from Tesla's Q2 2025 Shareholder Update?

We’ve closely covered Tesla’s sales decline, and we’ve discussed the potential for an ongoing sales decline at length. Naturally, a continued decline in sales could significantly hurt Tesla’s finances. Also, it’s hard — or impossible — to justify the company’s market cap if the company isn’t going to return to fast, or hyperfast, growth. Perhaps we’ll write more about Tesla’s sales and financial trends now that the company’s Q2 2025 shareholder letter is out, but given that we’ve written about that so much, it was actually three potential positive notes from the shareholder letter that caught my eye. Are they a sign of life, hope, and potential for Tesla? Or are they more of a shiny object and distraction? Well, let’s get to what these three positives are and I’ll let you decide — I don’t know. 1. First Builds of Affordable Tesla Model in June A new, more affordable Tesla model was supposed to go into production in June, a missed milestone that we covered a couple of times recently. However, the company did note in the shareholder letter that first builds of the model were created in June. Additionally, Tesla is planning on volume production of the model in the second half of 2025. So, even though things are a bit behind schedule, it doesn’t look like a big miss and it seems we can expect this new model to come out in coming months. Of course, we don’t know any real details around this more affordable model, and there are still questions about how much it will boost sales versus take sales from the Model 3 and Model Y, but this product expansion is a key thing critics and fans have been calling for, so it’s a good sign that this is still more or less on track. 2. Volume Production of Semi The Tesla Semi was the Tesla product I was most excited about … for years … and years. Unfortunately, mass production has taken far longer to arrive than I and others hoped and expected. It’s so far behind schedule that I think most of us forget about it and write it off. However, Tesla noted prominently in its quarterly letter that development of the Semi (and Cybercab) has been continuing and volume production is planned for next year (for both the Semi and the Cybercab). 3. Energy Storage Business Doing Quite Well While vehicle sales have drooped, many Tesla investors have been keen to point out that the company’s energy storage business has been growing strongly. And it has. Tesla notes that “Trailing twelve-month Energy storage deployments achieved their12th consecutive quarterly record.” One of the company’s few financial pros in the 2nd quarter was “growth in Energy Generation and Storage gross profit.” That said … growth in this segment did clearly slow down. If you look at the chart below and pay attention to how the bars were growing quarter after quarter, Q2 2025 stands out for almost leveling off rather than seeing similar growth to other quarters. But back to the positives, the good thing is that Tesla recognizes this as a massive need and is trying to make the most out of its battery skills. In the shareholder update, Tesla wrote “The Energy business is more critical than ever. The availability of clean, reliable energy is necessary for economic growth and an imperative for the development and commercialization of AI enabled products and services. As electricity demand grows, our Megapack product helps to increase utilization of existing generation and transmission capacity, resulting in a more efficient use of the electric grid. When paired with solar PV, Megapack is cost competitive with traditional fossil fuel generation assets and can be deployed 4x faster than traditional fossil fuel plants of the same capacity. Trailing twelve-month Energy storage deployments achieved their 12th consecutive quarterly record.” Indeed. Any other matters — positive or negative — that you think stand out from this quarter’s shareholder update from Tesla? Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and follow us on Google News! Advertisement   Have a tip for CleanTechnica? Want to advertise? Want to suggest a guest for our CleanTech Talk podcast? Contact us here. Sign up for our daily newsletter for 15 new cleantech stories a day. Or sign up for our weekly one on top stories of the week if daily is too frequent. CleanTechnica uses affiliate links. See our policy here. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy

Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2025 earnings call updates

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) earnings call comes on the heels of the company’s Q2 2025 update letter, which was released after the closing bell on July 23, 2025. Tesla’s Q1 2025 Results:  Total Revenues: $22.5 billion Total automotive revenues: $16.7 billion Total GAAP gross margin: 17.2% Gross Profit: $3.88 billion Advertisement Learn how car insurance is calculated, what factors affect your rates and what you can do to help lower costs. EPS non-GAAP: $0.40 per share The following are live updates from Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings call. I will be updating this article in real time, so please keep refreshing the page to view the latest updates on this story. 16:22 CT – Good day to everyone, and welcome to another Tesla earnings call live blog. Tesla had a pretty big quarter, and while the company’s vehicle deliveries are still down year-over-year, the Robotaxi pilot has been launched in Austin. Now to see if this earnings call starts on time. Interestingly enough, the EV maker has not posted a link to its Q2 2025 earnings call livestream on its official @Tesla X account yet. 16:26 CT – The earnings call’s livestream on YouTube, however, is up: 16:28 CT – I wonder which Elon we will get on today’s earnings call? Will be get super locked-in Elon, serious Elon, or lighthearted Elon? Whichever Elon we get, TSLA stock will probably show some reaction in after-hours trading. 16:30 CT – Travis Axelrod of Tesla’s Investor Relations team opens the call. He states that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other executives are present. And, here’s Elon’s opening remarks. 16:33 CT – Elon opens with the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin, which has gotten “bigger and longer” over the past few weeks. He stated that the service area for Robotaxi services in Austin will get even bigger and longer soon. He mentions the Robotaxi service’s expansion to the Bay Area, Arizona, and Florida in the coming months. “I think we’ll have Robotaxi in half the population of the US by the end of the year?” Musk said, highlighting that this is subject to regulatory approval. He added that Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service cautiously. 16:35 CT – Elon noted that the Model Y became the best-selling car in several countries in n Türkiye, Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria in June. This was despite the Model Y selling in these countries without its killer feature–FSD. Despite the regulatory challenges, Elon noted that Tesla will get these approvals, and he is hoping that some areas in Europe should experience FSD in the coming months. “It really is the single biggest demand driver,” Musk said. 16:37 CT – Elon also mentioned the launch of the Tesla Diner. “This is a very special diner,” Musk said, stating that the facility is a “shining beacon of hope.” He joked that it is rare that a diner makes the news, but the newly launched restaurant is quite something. On the other hand, Elon noted that Tesla is making significant improvements to its FSD software, and that the company could probably 10X the parameter count from what users are currently experiencing. 16:43 CT – The CEO also highlghted the growth of Tesla Energy, which he noted was a “really big deal.” As for Optimus, Musk stated that the humanoid robot is in its current second generation. Its third generation will be “exquisite,” the CEO noted. “Tesla is by far the best in the world in real-world AI,” Musk said. He threw some shade at Waymo as well, stating that while Google is good at AI, the tech giant is not as good in real-world AI applications. All those years producing and designing cars matter. “Tesla has the highest intelligence density in AI so far,” Musk said. “Intelligence density will be a very big deal in the future.” 16:46 CT – Musk stated that Tesla will probably see prototypes of Optimus Version 3 this year, and scale production next year. Tesla will be ramping these initiatives as fast as possible, considering the company’s aspirations to produce millions of Optimus robots per year. Musk believes that a rate of 1 million Optimus robots per year is feasible within five years. “We’re not always on time, but we get it done,” Musk said, referencing the company’s tendency to make the impossible feel late. He also reiterated the idea that Tesla can be the omst valuable company in the world if it executes very well. 16:50 CT – Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja mentioned the company’s milestone of delivering a car autonomously to a customer for the first time in Q2. He also mentioned the effects of the Trump administration’s regulatory changes for electric vehicles. He mentioned that Tesla is seeing more test drives, and the company did start the production of more affordable cars in the first half of the year, with volume production planned for the second half of the year. 16:55 CT – Investor questions begin with an inquiry about Tesla Robotaxis. Tesla noted that it expects to 10X its current operation in the coming months. The Bay Area is next, and Tesla is looking to expeedite the service’s approval. As for technical and regulatory hurdles for Unsupervised FSD, Elon Musk stated that he believes the feature should be available in a number of cities by the end of the year. Tesla, however, is being extremely paranoid about safety, so Unsupervised FSD’s rollout will be very, very cautious. Also, Tesla vehicles from Fremont could deliver themselves to customers autonomously by the end of the year. 16:58 CT – A question about Optimus was asked. Elon noted that Optimus V3 is the right design for the humanoid robot, since it has all the degrees of freedom necessary to ensure that it can do tasks very well. He also set expectations on Optimus’ ramp. “If we are not making 100,000 OPtimus robots per month in 60 months, I will be shocked,” Musk said. Another question was asked about Tesla’s affordable model. Tesla noted that production did start in the first half of 2025, and a ramp is expected in the

EcoFlow OCEAN Pro: A Smarter, Scalable Solar Battery For Whole-Home Backup

The new EcoFlow OCEAN Pro Solar Battery System is designed to do more than just keep the lights on. It’s a powerful, all-in-one energy solution that combines solar energy storage, backup power, and intelligent energy management to support an entire home, even during extended outages or peak energy demand. Whether you’re looking for energy independence, disaster preparedness, or lower electric bills, the OCEAN Pro is built to deliver. Key Benefits Whole-Home Power, Even During Outages: With 24 kW of continuous output and the ability to surge up to 50 kW, OCEAN Pro can run just about everything in your home, including air conditioners, EV chargers, and kitchen appliances — at the same time. It can even handle large startup loads with its 205 A locked-rotor amp (LRA) capacity. Expandable Battery Storage: The base unit starts with 10 kWh of battery capacity and can be scaled up to 80 kWh by stacking additional battery modules. That means you can customize the system to fit your home’s energy needs, whether you’re living in a small house or a large, high-consumption home. Massive Solar Input Capacity: With support for up to 40 kW of solar input through multiple MPPT channels, OCEAN Pro is ideal for homes with large rooftop solar systems. It charges quickly and reduces your reliance on the grid. Flexible Power Sources: It integrates seamlessly with rooftop solar, grid power, and even portable gas generators. If your battery runs down completely, it can still reboot using a connected gas generator — no manual intervention required. Smart Energy Management: What sets the OCEAN Pro apart is its AI-powered energy optimization. It learns your energy habits, forecasts solar production, and adjusts battery usage to lower your utility bills. In time-of-use (TOU) mode, it can shift consumption to cheaper hours and maximize solar savings, reportedly cutting costs by up to 118%. App & On-Device Control: The system features a built-in LED display that gives you quick access to real-time energy usage, battery levels, and power flow. For deeper insights, the EcoFlow app puts you in full control of your energy system, from battery management to EV charging and backup status. Grid Services & Income Potential: OCEAN Pro can participate in virtual power plant (VPP) programs. That means you can potentially sell excess energy back to the grid and earn income, not just save money. Built For Harsh Conditions: The unit operates in temperatures ranging from –4 °F to 140 °F, with built-in insulation, fire protection, and flood resistance. It’s designed for safety and long-term reliability. Long-Term Peace Of Mind: EcoFlow backs the OCEAN Pro with an industry-leading 15-year warranty, making it a serious investment in your energy future. Who It’s For This system is ideal for: Homeowners who want whole-home backup, not just critical loads Solar users who want to maximize self-consumption and reduce grid dependence People living in areas with frequent outages, high electricity costs, or extreme weather Anyone interested in joining a virtual power plant or earning from their energy system Why Choose EcoFlow OCEAN Pro? Specs: Continuous Output: 24 kW Surge Output: Up to 50 kW Battery Capacity: 10–80 kWh Solar Input: Up to 40 kW Backup Support: Grid, solar, gas generator Smart Control: LED panel + EcoFlow App Optimization: AI learning, TOU scheduling Durability: Weatherproof, insulated, fire/flood-safe Warranty: 15 years Learn more about the OCEAN Pro Solar Battery System at EcoFlow, or get personalized advice via a free one-on-one energy consultation to find out how much can you save with an OCEAN Pro system. Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and follow us on Google News! Advertisement   Have a tip for CleanTechnica? Want to advertise? Want to suggest a guest for our CleanTech Talk podcast? Contact us here. Sign up for our daily newsletter for 15 new cleantech stories a day. Or sign up for our weekly one on top stories of the week if daily is too frequent. CleanTechnica uses affiliate links. See our policy here. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy

Elon Musk reveals big plans for Tesla Optimus at the Supercharger Diner

Elon Musk revealed on X on Wednesday that Tesla Optimus will soon be getting a job at the Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles, and its role will be right on par with what we believed the humanoid bot would be perfect for. While Optimus was spotted serving popcorn at the Diner on Monday as it opened for the first time, that’s its only job, at least for now. Musk said Optimus will be getting a promotion in 2026, and it will be a food runner, bringing your order straight to your car, eliminating the need to go inside yourself. It will complete what Tesla hopes is a full-fledged 50s diner experience, curated by the imagination of the future. In the 1950s, drive-in diners were a common hangout to grab a bite and watch a movie. Tesla opened its Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles earlier this week, but it has a futuristic twist to it. You can order food directly from your car, sync your center touchscreen and speakers to the two massive projection screens that Tesla is playing movie scenes on at the Diner, and even go inside for a true break from your car. Next year, Tesla will take it a step further, Musk confirmed: Optimus will bring the food to your car next year pic.twitter.com/opPGjOe7t1 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2025 The Diner features 80 Superchargers that can be used by both Tesla and non-Tesla EVs, provided that the manufacturer of the electric car has access to the company’s robust network. It is also available to non-EV owners, as they can park their cars and stop in for a quick bite to eat. Tesla’s full menu at the Diner is available here, and its focus for the restaurant was to provide healthier options by sourcing most of its food from local, organic, and humane farms: We put a lot of effort into using truly organic ingredients from farms that we have visited — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 22, 2025 Optimus’s capabilities seem to be progressing to a point where Tesla feels confident that the humanoid robot can handle carrying food and delivering it to customers at their cars. Whether it will be put on roller skates is another question, but we’re hopeful Optimus can do it when it gets its promotion next year.

Transport Decarbonisation Is A Lever For Industrial Competitiveness But The EU Budget Fails To Capitalise On It

Last Updated on: 17th July 2025, 03:10 am T&E reaction to the post-2027 EU budget proposal The budget proposal released today fails to leverage transport decarbonisation to boost industrial competitiveness, T&E said, as resources allocated to scale up clean technologies are inadequate. The budget’s new key program, the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), only allocates €67 billion for the climate transition and industrial decarbonisation over a seven year period, €40 billion of which comes from an already existing instrument. However, public funding needs for transport cleantech manufacturing alone require €39 billion annually by 2030. Support for critical technologies such as batteries and e-fuels for aviation and shipping is essential to boosting the bloc’s competitiveness, energy security and strategic autonomy. But the scarcity of funding in the ECF, together with the broad scope of technologies that qualify for funds, risks sidelining key transport investments. In the battery industry alone, up to 100,000 new jobs that could be created by 2030 are at risk with this proposal, T&E said. The proposal does send some positive signals in support of an EU green industrial strategy. The ECF will be able to deploy production aid to ramp-up the manufacturing of clean products, while this wasn’t allowed in previous budgets. “Made in EU” requirements are also introduced, giving companies using local technologies and suppliers privileged access to EU funds. Xavier Sol, Sustainable Finance Director at T&E, said: “This budget’s proposals include promising elements on production aid and local content, but the Competitiveness Fund, as proposed, is not yet the powerful green industrial engine it aims to be. Europe needs to develop and strengthen cleantech value chains and deploy green technologies at scale. Without sufficient financial firepower, it risks becoming an irrelevant player. It’s too little, but not too late to change course.” A 35% target for climate and biodiversity investments enables investments in renewables, energy efficiency and climate resilience, but it is not sufficient to stay on track with EU climate objectives. Fossil fuel subsidies are not ruled out either. And the dismantling of the LIFE program, the EU’s core instrument for climate and environmental action, is also concerning, T&E said. The doubling of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is welcome, but by leaving the implementation of key national rail projects in Member States’ hands, the Commission risks jeopardizing an effective deployment of the EU’s core rail network. To finance the budget, T&E advises that lightly taxed and heavily polluting sectors, such as aviation and shipping, should be included in the plan. An EU-wide kerosene tax could generate approximately €21.25 billion annually if applied to all departing flights from the EU. Similarly, marine fuel taxes could raise about €24 billion annually. Xavier Sol adds: “Europe needs a major investment boost to become more competitive, sustainable and prosperous. This requires a focused, impactful and predictable investment plan. This proposal is only a first timid step in that direction.” Sign up for CleanTechnica's Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott's in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and follow us on Google News! Advertisement   Have a tip for CleanTechnica? Want to advertise? Want to suggest a guest for our CleanTech Talk podcast? Contact us here. Sign up for our daily newsletter for 15 new cleantech stories a day. Or sign up for our weekly one on top stories of the week if daily is too frequent. CleanTechnica uses affiliate links. See our policy here. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy