Tesla has released a new software update in China that includes the integration of the TikTok app integration, as well as a few more features.
Tesla New Year Update
Tesla has a tradition to release new software updates for the holidays, which the automaker did again in December in most markets.
Now, it is following up with a holiday update in China for the New Year of the Ox.
Tesla wrote on its…
Tesla to get access to $7,000 tax credit on 400,000 more electric cars in the US with new incentive reform
February 11, 2021
Tesla and GM are set to regain access to tax credit worth $7,000 on 400,000 more electric cars in the US with new proposed reform of the federal EV incentive program.
EV federal tax credit
The federal government in the US has a tax program that provides incentive for…
Vestas takes GE’s ‘world’s largest offshore wind turbine’ title
February 11, 2021
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas today announced the launch of its new offshore wind turbine – the V236-15.0MW. It replaces US conglomerate GE’s 14MW Haliade-X as having the distinction of being the world’s largest offshore wind turbine.
A comparison
The…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 10, 2021
February 11, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Porsche Taycan snags new Guinness World Records title for driving at over 100 mph indoors
February 11, 2021
Porsche has achieved a new Guinness World Records title by driving its Taycan electric car at over 100 mph inside a building.
One lesser-known advantage of an electric car is that you can drive it inside without the need for proper ventilation.
Do that with a…
The Microlino electric car has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride on its long journey toward production. Now the company has updated us on their progress and is showing off the Microlino 2.0’s refreshed look in a new testing video.
The Microlino from Switzerland-based…
EGEB: What it’s like to be a wind turbine technician apprentice
February 11, 2021
A wind turbine technician apprentice tells the Guardian about his experiences in his new role.
Electric vehicle battery technology company Enevate secures an $81 million investment.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click…
Tesla increased its workforce by over 20,000 employees in 2020
February 11, 2021
Tesla managed to increase its workforce by over 20,000 employees in 2020 – a year that was mostly difficult for job creation.
Tesla Headcount
With the global pandemic, 2020 was a rough year for job creation, and most markets saw unemployment rates increasing.
Many…
Electric pickup truck maker Rivian aims for $50 billion IPO
February 11, 2021
Electric pickup truck maker Rivian is said to be looking at an IPO to be publicly traded later this year at $50 billion.
EV SPAC Frenzy
Over the last few months, there has been a strong trend of electric vehicle companies going public through reverse merger SPAC…
Tesla range estimates called into question in independent tests
February 11, 2021
Tesla range estimates are called into question in new independent tests by Edmunds showing that Tesla’s vehicles don’t hit their EPA estimates.
Range estimates
There are no good range estimates for electric vehicles. There are just bad ones, with some being not as bad as others.
To be fair, that’s also the case for gasoline-powered vehicles, but range has been more of a focus for electric…
