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Tesla will open its first store in Chile with inauguration event

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Tesla is set to launch in the South American country of Chile later this month, as the company opens its first store in the nation. The automaker is hosting a party to celebrate the event, set to include food and drinks, and the abilities to talk with Tesla advisors or schedule test drives. to 10:00 p.m.,

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Tesla on track to unveil humanoid robot prototype on AI Day 2

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As noted by the CEO during an interview with Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait at the Qatar Economic Forum, an unveiling of the first Optimus prototype is on track for AI Day 2 this September. . Tesla’s humanoid robot, dubbed Optimus, was initially announced during the company’s first AI Day last year.

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Williams F1 Establishes Technical Center in Qatar; Initial Focus on Commercial Development of Magnetically Loaded Composite Flywheel

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Williams F1 and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) formally signed an agreement to inaugurate the Williams Technology Center (WTC). In the event of a burst failure, the containment has to withstand only the crushing force of the composite material, which is far less than the load of discrete metallic fragments.

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Elon Musk outlines three main hurdles standing in the way of Twitter acquisition

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Elon Musk discussed a variety of topics related to his Twitter acquisition efforts during his virtual appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday. Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait hosted the event, and he promptly asked Musk about the status of his acquisition deal with Twitter.

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Hyundai to Support Sustainable World Cup with Eco-friendly Fleet Vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Company, an official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2022, will help the world’s biggest football tournament achieve its carbon neutral goal by providing eco-friendly vehicles for 50 percent of the event’s passenger transportation.

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Breaking news: VW and Porsche to merge

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The group will be led by Volkswagen with corresponding agreements negotiated by Volkswagen AG and Porsche Automobil Holding SE as well as the Porsche and Piech family shareholders and the employee representatives of the companies. Porsche will remain an independent company.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

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All told us that their partnership with the electric racing series has brought a tremendous amount of public awareness to the company, and of course, to e-mobility in general. However, for ABB and the many other companies involved with Formula E, it’s by no means all about marketing—there’s some important product development going on.