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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. In reality, there was no plan for one. “Not true,” Musk said.

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Tesla Cybertruck gets close-up video treatment in California sighting

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Tesla has not released many details about the Cybertruck’s specs, though one person who spotted one of the truck’s release candidates in recent weeks took to filming the vehicle close-up — capturing the unique electric pickup from several different angles.

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This new Texas power company’s electricity comes with a home battery

Baua Electric

Image: Base Power Base Power just became the only licensed electricity provider in Texas to offer customers an all-in-one monthly energy service, home battery, and installation, and solar isn’t required. Texas is No. The company plans to add a solar + storage offering “in the future.” It’s been a huge relief.” Get started here. –

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GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles

Baua Electric

Photo: GAF Energy GAF Energy’s new nailable solar shingle factory in Texas is about to make the company the world’s largest solar roofing producer. The San Jose, California-based company is the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America. It’s expected to employ more than 240 people.

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Tesla launches its insurance in Texas, but it still can’t sell its cars directly in the state

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True to Elon Musk’s recent comments, Tesla Insurance has been launched in Texas. Interestingly enough, the company’s Safety Score system takes center stage in its insurance service’s Texas expansion. Insurance based on real-time driving behavior now available in Texas."

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas Giga Fest set for public hearing on March 22

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Tesla’s Giga Fest event planned at Gigafactory Texas on April 7 will first have to make its way through the Travis County Commissioner’s Court before it is approved. Mass Gathering Permits are required to be submitted by any person or entity that wishes to have a large gathering in Travis County.

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Karma Automotive debuts first Club Car Current EVs produced under agreement with AYRO

Green Car Congress

It is also certified under California’s California Air Resource Board (CARB) Certification Program with “cleanest” scores for global warming and air quality of zero emission vehicles. Texas-based AYRO, Inc., engineers and manufactures purpose-built electric vehicles to enable sustainable fleets.

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