Kirill Klip.: Elon Musk To Occupy Mars, But First UK With Tesla Model S And Superchargers. $ILC.v $TNR.v $TSLA $LIT

   Kirill Klip provides interesting view on the recent developments in UK, which seems to be wakening up with its new plan to invest $850 million in Electric Cars. Tesla is moving forward with the first Tesla Model S deliveries and Superchargers and BMW i8 and BMW i3 are fighting for the hearts and wallets now.

Kirill Klip.:

Elon Musk To Occupy Mars, But First UK With Tesla Model S And Superchargers.

  

The Sunday Times.

  "Finally, our Island is getting the proper attention from Elon Musk! On his mission To Occupy Mars he has made the small diversion to save the humanity from suffocating. UK is just destined to be the Electric Cars Capital of the world. Distances are not so vast, population is quite wealthy to be concerned about the green issues and Britain was always famous for its love to technology and innovation. We were just lacking the good electric cars. G-Wiz parked at the Berkeley Square apposite the Bentley Shop was always the testament to the Green Enthusiasm, but it was hardly any improvement in our driving experience. 

  Nissan Leaf has introduced "the affordable electric mobility" for early adopters and now "Vacuum Cleaners on Wheels" crowd will be seriously jealous with every passing Tesla Model S (Sorry all Pioneers!).  Elon Musk promised that you can cross UK in Tesla Model S with just single recharge 20 minutes stop at one of his Superchargers. Finally, we can talk about Electric Cars coming to UK which are "Like Normal ICE Car, but Better"!   "News: Tesla Supercharger Highway Powers Up Electric Cars In The UK.":

"STATIONS THAT can charge Tesla electric cars in 20 minutes — far quicker than most owners of electric cars are used to — are being installed on Britain’s motorways by the billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.

The first supercharging stations are due to be unveiled within weeks by Musk, who is advising the government on electric car technology. Ministers hope his electric superhighway will transform the way drivers view electric cars, and energise their sales. The Sunday Times."

  

  This toy will not be for every one, but it will turn heads and show to everybody that Lithium Technology for Electric Cars is here. Now CITY boys, footballers wives and Harrods clients will play with different colours for Tesla Model S to amuse the crowd.  And it is very good - every Tesla Electric Car will be the best advertisement that we can stop drive the last century technology using "Controlled Explosions Of Extract From Dinosaurs Poop" under the hood and it will be not necessary any more to send our daughters and sons to liberate Oil in the future.

  We need just the mass market for Electric cars now. Tesla Gigafactory as Elon Musk promises us, will make it possible with the increased volume of Lithium Batteries production that technology and safety can be improved. Elon Musk talks about 400 miles  range for Tesla Model S and X and $35k price tag for Tesla Model E with 200 miles range now! "Tesla Battery Gigafactory, Lithium materials Industry and Lithium Miners":

 "We live in the exciting times during Electric Cars rEvolution. Tesla’s plans to build Lithium battery Gigafactory have ignited interest to all our industry. They have received further confirmation now with the announcement that  Panasonic has signed the letter of intent to participate in the project. Elon Musk has announced that Gigafactory Site Will Break Ground next month.

  Due to the unique specific chemical qualities Lithium based chemistry for the batteries has become the automakers’ industry standard for their Electric Cars. Decades of research and billions of dollars invested in Lithium Technology have made it possible now. Tesla will invest 5 B in the Gigafactory and there are recent reports projecting the Lithium Battery growth into 26 B industry within next decade.  Goldman Sachs estimates that Gigafactory will potentially consume 17% of the current Lithium supply. Add to it Nissan and its partner Renault, BMW, Mercedes, VW Group, GM, BYD, KANDI and other names from China, which we are going to hear more and more - you will get a picture of dramatic increase in Demand for High Purity Battery grade Lithium."

  We at International Lithium are making our part of heavy lifting our projects into development stage with our strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium. New supply of Lithium will make this Electric rEvolution happening for real. China provides the opportunity to make mass market fro Electric Cars reality within a few years time. Recent news from China and Elon Musk's plans to start production of Tesla Model S in 3-4 years are very encouraging.

"We have discussed with you my personal vision of the Market for Electric Cars and Lithium Industry developments yesterday. I might be very "responsibly conservative" for the prospects of our Lithium Battery Industry after all!  Today you get the bold vision from our Electric rEvolution leader-in-chief Elon Musk. AutoBlogGreen reports: "Tesla CEO Elon Musk Expects "Hundreds" Of Battery Gigafactories." 

  You can visit our website to find more about International Lithium or give us a call to discuss our opportunities. Join the rEvolution and spread the news on Electric Cars and Share this blog if you like what I am doing here. Thank you!

  I will share these developments with the great crowd at Wentworth PGA Golf Tournament today as well. What can be suited better than Top Golfers and Top Electric Cars? BMW i8 and BMW i3 are on display here. You can follow my reports on my Twitter Feed. The future is here and UK goes Electric these days. Join the rEvolution!"

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Powered By Lithium: Amusing Tesla Fan-made Commercial Gives Nozzie The EV Blues ILC.v TNR.v TSLA LIT

  

  As we have mentioned before, you can be sure that Elon Musk with Tesla Motors has made Electric Cars here to stay. When your customers and fans are creating such great commercials it means that Tesla has found the way to the hearts. Dump The Pump!

International Lithium Strategic Partnership With Ganfeng Lithium ILC.v TNR.v LIT

 "International Lithium has chosen well the geographic locations for its Lithium projects. Ireland is the door to the European markets with friendly mining environment,  government tax incentives and open for business policy. After extensive due diligence phase, which has confirmed historic mineralisation at Blackstairs project,International Lithium has signed 10 million J/V agreement with one of the top world-wide Lithium Materials producers from China Ganfeng Lithium. 

  Now the company is finalising the budget for the next stage of Blackstairs development and drilling will start this season according to the ILC newsletter. UK is destined for Electric Cars and today's announcement will provide the huge incentives to take this business opportunity very seriously."

Powered By Lithium: Tesla Model S - "Modern Spaceship" Commercial TSLA ILC.v TNR.v LIT

"Elon Musk has done more than just the best Electric Car on the planet, he has inspired thousands to build their dreams. When people are making commercials for your product themselves and they are going viral - it means that you have the real very deep connection to the core values of your customers or even people just dreaming to become one! It means that these things are here to stay. Future is happening now with every new Tesla Model S on the road.

"Kirill Klip, president of International Lithium (TSXV:ILC), views the announcement of Tesla’s Gigafactory as a “groundbreaking development.”

Tesla “brought attention to what Elon Musk has accomplished,” Klip told Lithium Investing News. “He showed to everyone that electric cars are not toys anymore — they are for real.”

   Everybody has started from something small, few will succeed, but  all big journeys are started with the first small steps. Now Elon Musk is disrupting not only auto-industry, but the whole Energy Utility Market is under transformation and people are taking notice: he has already done the impossible - "The Electric Car like the normal one, but only better." 

AutoBlogGreen:

Amusing Tesla Fan-made Commercial Gives Nozzie The EV blues

"One thing you can say about Tesla Motors enthusiasts, they certainly seem a creative bunch of brand boosters. Since the California automaker started selling its electric vehicles, fan-made commercials have been plugging an advertising void – the company famously has yet to make a spot of its own for broadcast. Now, there's a new one.

It seems that, in a world where liquid fuel is no longer as necessary as it once was, one particular gas pump nozzle has developed a bad case of the sads. In this epic production that clocks in at less than a minute-and-a-half, we ride an emotional roller coaster from lost relevance to possible redemption as "Nozzie" tries to find his/her way in this new, confusing landscape.

Directed by Greg Bradley under the auspices of Ajar Pictures, the amusing ad is apparently a spec commercial, meaning that it was produced in hopes of helping those involved land a paid gig. It might work. The piece has caught Tesla's Twitter attention and we think you'll probably enjoy it also. We certainly laughed and cried, and it was better than Cats. Scroll down to see what we mean."

Powered By Lithium: Tesla To Build Electric Cars, Battery-charging Network In China ILC.v TNR.v LIT TSLA

  

  Now Elon Musk confirms his plans to build Tesla Model S in China. As we have discussed before, his plans with Gigafactory for Lithium Batteries and this entry into the largest auto-market in the world with Tesla Model S will be the major bifurcation point for the Lithium Industry. First Tesla Model S are being delivered in China as well now.

Powered By Lithium: Li Shufu - Geely And Volvo Will Join Hands To Develop Electric Cars ILC.v TNR.v LIT

  "Now Volvo, owned by Chinese Geely, joins the club of auto-makers salivating about the opportunity presented in the largest auto-market in the world with the chocking on the highest rate of air pollution population. All auto majors are in and betting on theWar Against Pollution announced by China. Volvo joins Daimler, BMW,Volkswagen, Audi, Saab and even out-of-the-bankruptcy Fisker to fight pollution and make urban mobility still possible in China. 

  Elon Musk has added to the fire today with Beijing Auto Show flirting with Electric Cars represented by all major auto-makers: he is planning to produce Tesla Model S in China in 3 years time. We will make a separate entry about it.

  China runs now the state level plan to build the Vertically Integrated Lithium Business to secure the strategic commodities like Lithium and take over the large market share in Lithium Batteries."

International Lithium: Moving Forward With Strategic Partner Ganfeng Lithium ILC.v TNR.v LIT

  
  International Lithium has issued the newsletter covering the latest transactions with its strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium from China.

International Lithium: Ganfeng Lithium Is Halted Pending Major Acquisition ILC.v TNR.v LIT TSLA KNDI

"We are following International Lithium here with its strategic partner from China Ganfeng Lithium. Elon Musk with his Tesla Gigafactory has brought a lot of attention to the Lithium strategic commodity story and Asian companies are coming into the spotlight as well now. LG Chem is talking about building major Lithium battery plant in China and Lithium Materials Industry is getting the green light from the Chinese government in its efforts to curb the horrible pollution.

"Kirill Klip, president of International Lithium (TSXV:ILC), views the announcement of Tesla’s Gigafactory as a “groundbreaking development.”

Tesla “brought attention to what Elon Musk has accomplished,” Klip told Lithium Investing News. “He showed to everyone that electric cars are not toys anymore — they are for real.”

International Lithium's Strategic Partner, Ganfeng Lithium, Takes Large Stake in Mariana and a $10 million Option on the Blackstairs Projects ILC.v TNR.v LIT

  "Mar 19, 2014 (ACCESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Vancouver, B.C. / ACCESSWIRE / March - 2014 / International Lithium Corp. (the "Company" or "ILC") announces several major transactions with strategic partner GFL International Co., Ltd. ("Ganfeng Lithium" or "GFL")." 

Venture Beat:

Tesla to build electric cars, battery-charging network in China

Above: Another happy-looking Tesla driver.

Image Credit: Jonathan Chen

We’ve expected it for some time, but now it’s been confirmed: Tesla will build electric cars in China in the next three to four years.

While Chinese production won’t replace the company’s facilities in the U.S, it will give Tesla a foothold in an ever-growing market–and help it avoid China’s hefty 25 percent import tariff.

According to Bloomberg, Tesla’s plans also include building a network of battery charging stations in the country–both Tesla’s dedicated Supercharger stations and others too.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk described China as “very important” to the future of the company, speaking at a conference in Beijing.

He said Tesla will make a “big investment” in the country in terms of charging infrastructure, but also expects to make cars in China in the next three to four years.

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See also: Tesla CEO Elon Musk visits China amid consumer complaints

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The move is likely to involve a joint-venture with a Chinese automaker to avoid punitive duties–just as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar-Land Rover and several other automakers do (or plan to do) to avoid the country’s heavy tax penalties.

Sales of the Model S electric sedan will begin in China next week. Tesla is applying an unusual pricing strategy in the country, refusing to charge more than the car’s U.S. price plus import and sales taxes, and shipping costs–unlike many other automakers, who often add a premium.

Musk believes it’s important that Tesla offers its customers good value for money. “I don’t think ripping off customers is a good long-term strategy,” he told Bloombergback in January.

The car’s $121,000 Chinese price tag will actually make the car a great deal more affordable than many conventionally-fueled rivals–likely making China one of Tesla’s biggest markets.

Despite Tesla’s confidence, the company is still unlikely to have it easy.

Electric cars have been a hard sell in China so far, with only 17,600 plug-in vehicles in total finding homes there last year.

Incentives are relatively high, but the high price of electric vehicles is still dissuading many customers. Charging infrastructure is also an issue, in a country where millions live in high-rise city dwellings with no easy access to charging facilities.

Musk is hoping the Model S will qualify for Chinese subsidies, though its higher market segment means price and charging access may not be as much of an issue as it is for lower-end vehicles.

Either way, Chinese production and Tesla’s efforts to improve charging infrastructure should both play in the company’s favor. The next few years could be interesting ones indeed for Tesla.

This story originally appeared on Green Car Reports."

Powered by LIthium: 2012 Tesla Model S review (Tesla rethinks the automobile)

Powered by LIthium: CNN - Test drive: DC to Boston in a Tesla Model S - Lies Are Not Included

"Well done Elon! And fast reaction from CNN to get the spotlight. Tesla gets a Storm of great publicity, you can not just Lie in this day and age with Data logging your every step. If you are still surprised what is going on - welcome to Energy Transition of the 21st century." 

Lithium Jolt: Tesla Motors Launches Revolutionary Supercharger

  Now the Electric Super Car - Tesla Model S can travel the distance. We have the Technology in place. Chargers and Lithium batteries will become better and cheaper allowing for Electric Cars move down to the consumers at mass market level very soon. Green Mobility Revolution is happening now!

Supercharger How It Works.

Lithium Generation: No War For Oil Required - Dump The Pump - National Plug In Day!

TESLA MOTORS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY SUPERCHARGER ENABLING CONVENIENT LONG DISTANCE DRIVING

DRIVE THE MODEL S ELECTRIC CAR ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY ON PURE SUNLIGHT FOR FREE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) today unveiled its highly anticipated Supercharger network. Constructed in secret, Tesla revealed the locations of the first six Supercharger stations, which will allow the Model S to travel long distances with ultra fast charging throughout California, parts of Nevada and Arizona.

The technology at the heart of the Supercharger was developed internally and leverages the economies of scale of existing charging technology already used by the Model S, enabling Tesla to create the Supercharger device at minimal cost. The electricity used by the Supercharger comes from a solar carport system provided bySolarCity, which results in almost zero marginal energy cost after installation. Combining these two factors, Tesla is able to provide Model S owners1 free long distance travel indefinitely.

Each solar power system is designed to generate more energy from the sun over the course of a year than is consumed by Tesla vehicles using the Supercharger. This results in a slight net positive transfer of sunlight generated power back to the electricity grid. In addition to lowering the cost of electricity, this addresses a commonly held misunderstanding that charging an electric car simply pushes carbon emissions to the power plant. The Supercharger system will always generate more power from sunlight than Model S customers use for driving. By adding even a small solar system at their home, electric car owners can extend this same principle to local city driving too.

The six California locations unveiled today are just the beginning. By next year, we plan to install Superchargers in high traffic corridors across the continental United States, enabling fast, purely electric travel from Vancouver to San Diego, Miami to Montreal and Los Angeles to New York. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.

The Supercharger is substantially more powerful than any charging technology to date, providing almost 100 kilowatts of power to the Model S, with the potential to go as high as 120 kilowatts in the future. This can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour, which is the convenience inflection point for travelers at a highway rest stop. Most people who begin a road trip at 9am would normally stop by noon to have lunch, refresh and pick up a coffee or soda for the road, all of which takes about 30 minutes.

“Tesla’s Supercharger network is a game changer for electric vehicles, providing long distance travel that has a level of convenience equivalent to gasoline cars for all practical purposes. However, by making electric long distance travel at no cost, an impossibility for gasoline cars, Tesla is demonstrating just how fundamentally better electric transport can be,” said Elon Musk, Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO. “We are giving Model S the ability to drive almost anywhere for free on pure sunlight.”

1. Supercharging hardware is standard on Model S vehicles equipped with an 85 kWh battery and optional on Model S vehicles equipped with a 60 kWh battery.

ABOUT MODEL S

With the most energy-dense battery pack in the industry and best-in-class aerodynamics, Model S has the longest range of any production electric car in the world. Model S comes with three battery options to fit the unique needs of different drivers. The 85 kWh Model S has received a U.S. fuel economy rating of 89MPGe and an EPA rated range of 265 miles.

Model S is the first premium sedan designed from the ground up to take full advantage of electric vehicle architecture. A revolutionary powertrain sits under the floorboard of Model S, creating an ultra-low center of gravity. Paired with an aluminum body engineered for superior handling, Tesla has created a vehicle that raises the bar for performance and efficiency while meeting the highest standards for safety.

Without an internal combustion engine or transmission tunnel, the interior of Model S has more cargo space than any other sedan in its class and includes a second trunk under the hood. Model S seats five adults and two children in optional rear-facing child seats. Model S Performance models accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 4.4 seconds. The interior features a 17” in-dash touchscreen with internet capabilities, allowing for streaming radio, web browsing and navigation.

Customers can reserve a Model S at one of Tesla’s retail stores or online.

ABOUT TESLA

Tesla’s goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility. Palo Alto, California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs and EV power train components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered more than 2,350 Roadsters to customers worldwide. Model S, the first premium sedan to be built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, began deliveries in June 2012.