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Texas awards $3.2M in EV infrastructure grants to Plano-Based Universal EV Chargers

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Texas-based Universal EV Chargers has been awarded $3.2 million in grants to provision and install 105 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in 21 locations around the state of Texas. The pressure on Texas EV charging infrastructure will be even higher, however, when estimates include non-Texans driving EVs in the state.

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Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory

Baua Electric

Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal. Tesla’s Texas gigafactory is commonly referred to as being in Austin, but it is actually situated not far outside the city’s official borders.

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Semiconductor Laboratory revamp: Tata, Texas, Tower among nine bidders – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The government has received nine bids, from companies including the Tata Group, Tower Semiconductor and Texas Instruments, for the overhaul of its Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, said people with knowledge of the development. The Tata Group, Tower Semiconductor and Texas Instruments did not respond to ET’s queries till press time.

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Tesla’s $25,000 car to be built at Giga Texas, then Giga Mexico: Elon Musk

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some new details about the automaker’s plans for its next-generation, $25,000 electric vehicle (EV), including that it will be built first in Austin, Texas. On Tuesday, longtime auto industry veteran Sandy Munro shared a new interview with Musk, held following the Cybertruck delivery event.

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Tesla becomes Austin’s largest private employer as Giga Texas headcount surges

Baua Electric

Tesla becomes Austin’s largest private employer as the headcount at Gigafactory Texas surges to a ridiculously high level. Gigafactory Texas in Austin is the best example. That’s enough to surpass H-E-B to become the new largest private employer in the Texas capital. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla Owners: $25/Month In Texas For Overnight Charging (Unlimited)

CleanTechnica EVs

Starting with Texas, Tesla (TSLA) is now expanding its wings as a retail electricity provider. The electric auto manufacturing and energy company is currently providing cost-effective electricity to its Tesla vehicle owners and Tesla Powerwall (home battery storage) customers.

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Tesla Cybertruck draws crowds at Canadian International Auto Show

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An auto conference kicking off in Toronto seems to be no different, with some early footage from the event showing the recently launched vehicle surrounded by dozens of people. The post Tesla Cybertruck draws crowds at Canadian International Auto Show appeared first on TESLARATI. automaker could be cooking up a future Euro-tour.