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Public invited to Electric Vehicle Summit in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 7:49pm
The public is invited to an Electric Vehicle Summit sponsored by Liberty Utilities at the North Lake Tahoe Events Center on Monday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The summit will include displays of two Tesla vehicles, a Proterra 40-foot electric bus and a ChargePoint EV charging station.
The summit agenda:
8:30 a.m.: check-in
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Presentations
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Interaction w/vendors and test drives
Largest and most advanced data center in the world opens near Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 8:32pm
Tahoe City woman dies when tree falls on car on SR-89
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 10:40pm
A 43-year-old woman from Tahoe City, Calif., was killed Thursday after a tree fell onto her car as she was driving north of Squaw Valley on SR-89.
According to the California Highway Patrol in Truckee, several cars were on the roadway at about 6:30 p.m. when a tree fell onto the road, hitting two cars, a Subaru and Cadillac Escalade.
The driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another tree fell on a third car as the driver stopped to check on the occupant of the Subaru. Occupants of the Cadillac and Tesla were uninjured.
A different type of highway now links Monterey and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 7:56am
DRIVETHEARC, a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground today with a ribbon cutting ceremony in El Dorado Hills, Calif.
The new EV travel highway is the result of an agreement between the State of California and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan's largest public research and development company.
Also in this partnership is the Nissan Motor Co., Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo.
Video from pilot as he flies from South Lake Tahoe to Tesla Gigafactory
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 8:14pmA pilot took off from the airport in South Lake Tahoe on November 7 and headed northeast until he reached the site of Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nev., all caught on film.
“I recently had a chance to take a Cessna 172SP over to the Gigafactory 1 plant. This was shot with a GoPro III+ Silver and Nikon D3100. I’m not a professional photographer, just a pilot! Stopped at South Lake Tahoe (KTVL) airport for lunch, and then headed over to do a few orbits of the plant.
Report: Reno-Tahoe tourism must adapt now
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 2:05pm
Change.
It’s happening fast in Reno-Tahoe tourism, from millennials’ growing influence in the marketplace to changing preferences among visitors, according to a new industry analysis.
And the quicker the region embraces it, the better.
“Reno-Lake Tahoe Tourism Industry – Navigating Change,” is a white paper written by South Lake Tahoe-based SMG Consulting and its president, Carl Ribaudo.
Rebirth and rebranding of Reno/Sparks will affect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:22pm
Once considered rundown and dirty, Reno, as well as neighboring Sparks, is experiencing a staggering rebirth. Only eight percent of their economy now comes from the gaming and tourism industry, with the remainder coming from a boom of the relocation of manufacturing and distribution companies.
What is evident is that the Reno of today is not the Reno of 25 years ago. It isn't even the same Reno of four years ago.
What will Reno's economic growth mean to the South Shore?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 10:47pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2015 - 12:00pm
Reno is experiencing an explosive growth with the addition of such major companies as Tesla and Microsoft. What does this mean for Lake Tahoe?
Join the Tahoe Chamber and Tahoe Prosperity Center on August 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel to discuss the implications of Reno's this growth on the Tahoe region and how Tahoe can prepare for what's coming next for the local economy.
Tesla effect: 10 notable newcomers to Nevada commerce
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/11/2015 - 11:30pmNorthern Nevada is on the radar of businesses seeking to relocate to the state, due in part to the much-publicized Tesla Motors' mammoth battery gigafactory under construction east of Sparks.
Over the past year and into 2015, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada has assisted in bringing nearly three dozen businesses to the region and helped in at least seven expansions of existing businesses.
Agency looking for Douglas County children in need of toys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 11:05pm
Bolstered by a donation of toys and bikes from Tesla Motorsports of Minden, the Family Support Council of Douglas County is looking for families in need of help during the holidays.
If you, or someone you know needs presents, an hour long intake needs to be completed.
People can call 782-8692 for questions or to schedule an intake time. The whole process can be faster if they fill out the basics online.
