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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

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Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. The acquisition of Agero’s connected vehicle business is a natural fit for Sirius XM. Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to SiriusXM in connection with this transaction.

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Leasing vs. Buying EV Charging Stations

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For these people, one of the main questions is whether to lease charging stations, or buy them outright. Tax Credits The biggest and most definite difference between leasing and owning an EV charging station are the tax incentives. Or connect with EV Connect to explore your options.

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Elon Musk shares plans he has for Twitter

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After reports of Elon Musk decided to buy Twitter for the original price he agreed on, the CEO shared some plans he has for Twitter. He said that buying the social media platform is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app. Perhaps even a marketplace where we could buy and sell things. Study TikTok.

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Infineon buys Wolfspeed Power for $850M cash; power semiconductors for electromobility

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Infineon Technologies AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Wolfspeed Power and RF division of Cree. This will accelerate the market introduction of these innovative technologies, addressing the needs of modern society – such as energy efficiency, connectivity and mobility.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk promises to “unlock” Twitter in proposed $43B takeover

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per share in cash for Twitter, which represents a 54% premium over the company’s closing price when he started buying shares and a 38% premium over the day before his holdings were announced. As a result, I am offering to buy 100% of Twitter for $54.20 Musk placed an offer of $54.20 Twitter has extraordinary potential.

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Driving Dystopia: More Companies Found Covertly Sharing Driving Data, Raising Insurance Rates

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With corporate media finally aware of the perils of connected vehicles, we’ve seen a rash of articles exploring how insurance rates have spiked due to automakers sharing user data. However, buying data is a losing proposition if you cannot turn it into profit.

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The Best Controllers for Gaming in Your Tesla

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This won’t be the best option if you are used to the high-quality gaming pads on the market, but it will definitely get the job done. It would probably be best to buy this if you’re a regular gamer, however, because you might not get your money’s worth if you’re not gaming on a somewhat regular basis.

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