Cleantech & EV’s

Elon Musk announced that Tesla started production of what he has now called “Powerwall 2 Plus” back in November of last year. Leave it to Tesla to launch a new product and not tell anyone about it for six months. The Powerwall 2 was introduced back in 2016, and it hasn’t been updated much since its release. Last week, we reported on Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussing a significant power…

Tesla announced that the Model 3 has become the best-selling premium sedan in the world – beating the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Exports of made-in-China Model 3 vehicles helped Tesla achieve this milestone. Model 3 has long been the best-selling electric car in the world, and it’s not even close. But when compared to its gas-powered counterparts, it hasn’t had as much success…

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Tesla is preparing to build a new battery cell and electric motor recycling facility at its Gigafactory Shanghai in China, according to documents filed with the local authorities. In order for battery-electric vehicles to increase their positive environmental advantage over combustion engines, companies need to incorporate recycling of critical components. Combustion engines burn gas, and once…