Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla has launched a new microsite to boost its hiring for its fledging battery cell division, which is growing both in the US and in Germany, where the automaker is building its first full-scale factory. It comes with a new tagline: “Tera is the new Giga.” When Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to produce its own battery cells at its “Battery…

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Arizona Corporation Commission requires state utilities to move to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050. US president-elect Joe Biden names John Kerry special presidential envoy for climate change. St. Petersburg, Florida, launches AVA, electric driverless shuttles that share the road with cars.  UnderstandSolar is a free service that links…

Elon Musk made rare new comments about a new Tesla model to be designed in Europe, more specifically Berlin. The CEO says that it’s likely going to be a small electric hatchback. After Tesla announced its plan to build a Gigafactory in Berlin, CEO Elon Musk mentioned that Tesla was also going to establish a design center in Germany and design a new Tesla electric car locally with local…