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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport. ” Not true.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Baua Electric

These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. East Austin | Wine bar Birdie’s is not just another wine bar. And plan on at least one order of the buttery Guyanese-style roti per person. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Dai Due is different.

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Up close with the Rivian R2: Even better in-person [Gallery]

Electrek

Rivian brought its brand new R2 electric SUV to Austin, Texas this week for one of its first public show and tells. I made the trek to the city this morning to check it out and tried to snap a bunch of pictures. Head below to check them out.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk takes the Cybertruck for a spin around Austin, Texas

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck was sighted this weekend driving around in Austin, Texas. Cybertrucks have even been photographed abroad, as the vehicle is being winter tested in New Zealand. Just drove Cybertruck around Austin! NEW: @Tesla Cybertruck in Austin! Finally, on the Austin streets! Robinson, Jr.

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Up close with the Rivian R2: Even better in-person [Gallery]

Baua Electric

Rivian brought its brand new R2 electric SUV to Austin, Texas this week for one of its first public show and tells. Rivian wasn’t letting anyone drive the R2 it had on display in Austin, nor were we even allowed to touch it. Those new haptic scroll wheels? Head below to check them out. They’re great!,” Bye, bye, Model Y.

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Elon Musk is linked to a massive land grab next to Tesla Gigafactory Austin

Electrek

Elon Musk is personally linked to a new massive land grab that happens to be next to Tesla Gigafactory Austin, though it might not be for Tesla itself. more… The post Elon Musk is linked to a massive land grab next to Tesla Gigafactory Austin appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Cybertruck ambient lighting and floor-mounted accelerator spotted

Teslarati

In a recent sighting, one person has spotted the latest look at the Cybertruck’s interior ambient lighting, along with a floor-mounted accelerator pedal. Tesla is holding a delivery event for the Cybertruck on November 30 at the automaker’s Gigafactory in Austin.

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