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Tesla plans to appeal $137M payout in race discrimination case

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Diaz made complaints to non-Tesla supervisors and “didn’t make any complaints about the n-word until after he was not hired full-time by Tesla – and after he hired an attorney,” Tesla VP of People Valerie Capers Workman wrote in a blog post. Now, Tesla said in a 10-Q filing with the SEC that it will appeal the decision.

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Chinese rocket mistaken for a SpaceX upper stage on a collision course with the Moon

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It was originally identified as an old SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that launched in 2015, carrying the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite (DSCOVR) into orbit around the L1 Lagrange point. The crater created from impact is expected to be 10 to 20 meters across (32.8 – 65.6

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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In a blog post, Tesla management said that: Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. And in March 2015, we launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage.

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Report: Mazda MX-5 ‘Miata’ Running With Special Editions Before EV Replacement

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The ND is now expected to be the longest-running generation of MX-5, having been introduced in 2015, compared to the NA that lasted eight years (1989-1997), the NB that last seven years (1998-2005) and the NC that went on for 10 years (2005-2015).

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The average PHEVLER would use more than 90% electric fuel and less than 10% liquid fuel to serve the annual transportation needs of a typical driver. [ 10 ] With their smaller, lighter battery packs PHEVLERs are much cheaper to manufacture and more fuel efficient while providing greater range and faster refueling capability than the BEVs.

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Automakers Sticking with Screens Are Going to Receive Bad Safety Ratings in Europe

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Despite significant evidence that shifting away from physical controls was a major factor in the uptick in automobile accidents witnessed since 2015, the industry has been eager to retain touch controls. In 10 years, that is gone. However, this is just one example and global regulatory pressure can sometimes work in your favor.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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Regardless of which model you happen to be looking at, volumes of Volvo’s sedans and wagons are roughly half of what they were 10 years ago. Volvo sold 64,921 vehicles in the United States in 2015 and managed to move 123,424 units by the end of 2021.