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Tesla Giga Berlin event details expansion plans ahead of community vote

Teslarati

Tesla held an informational event at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on Sunday, detailing its expansion plans ahead of a community vote on the proposed project. The event was open to the local community, and it comes ahead of a month-long period beginning next week, in which citizens will be able to vote on the project.

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Tesla holds its first Model Y vehicle delivery event in the UK

Teslarati

Tesla’s gigafactory in Germany has not received its final approval to start production from Brandenburg’s Environment Agency yet. Teslarati was informed that the next scheduled committee meeting with possible updates on Tesla Giga Berlin’s final permit is scheduled for March 9, 2022. The Model Ys were likely pre-production vehicles.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones. and its environs. The EPICS contest asked students and faculty at U.S.

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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. Bänziger is investigating the environment of the smart factory, while Teiwes is focusing on the use of artificial intelligence. In addition, we exchange views and information on specialist and general topics.

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

Plug N Drive

“Making public charging more economical in rural and remote locations means more public charging stations will be built and EV driving will become more accessible to more Ontarians, benefiting both the environment and the local economy.” For more information about Plug’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca

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EXCLUSIVE: Neuralink dragged into humane testing lawsuit – Timeline of Events

Teslarati

We have put together an exclusive timeline of events based on interviews and an examination of over 700 pages of documents that UC Davis was required to turn over to the PCRM. Timeline of Events. Before the suit reaches a judicial decision, Counsel for the University of California agrees to release 700 pages of information.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment. Implementation and Oversight.