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Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features. The Tesla mobile app has been an important asset for the automaker. Owners managed most of their ownership experience through the app. It serves as a key to unlock Tesla vehicles, manage climate control, and much more. In more recent years, the automaker has also…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Siemens boosts its US EV charger manufacturing with over 1 million more chargers in the next four years. The battle for most humongous offshore wind turbine gets a new competitor in China. 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…

Some power companies admitted that they are taking Tesla Energy, the automaker’s energy division, seriously. They appear to be nervous about Tesla’s Autobidder software. Over the last few years, Tesla has started to offer new ‘Energy Plans’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall-powered virtual power plants in some markets. It’s part of  Elon Musk’s vision…