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Tesla Giga Texas Named Manufacturing Project Of The Year By Area Development Magazine

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Over in Texas, Area Development Magazine has named Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas “Manufacturing Project of the Year.” ” Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that Tesla’s Gigafactory was named the Manufacturing Project of the Year alongside the state winning its 9th Gold Shovel Award.

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas earns “Manufacturing Project of the Year” award

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Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas has been named as the “Manufacturing Project of the Year” by Area Development Magazine. The award was highlighted recently by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who shared the exciting update on Twitter. . It was not just Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas facility that earned high praise.

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Tesla Cybertruck named “Disruptor of the Year” in Top Gear 2023 awards

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One of these was granted by British motoring magazine Top Gear, which gave the Tesla Cybertruck its “Disruptor of the Year” award for 2023. Top Gear also filmed some footage with the all-electric pickup truck, though the video would likely be released following the Cybertruck delivery event at Giga Texas on Thursday.

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Tesla is calling on Powerwall users in TX to demonstrate how they can help support the grid

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Tesla is urging Powerwall owners in Texas to help demonstrate how a fleet of home battery systems can be used to help stabilize the state’s grid. Texas’ grid has gained notoriety due to challenges it faces from the weather, from extreme heat to winter snow and ice storms. .

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We Need to (Finally) Discuss That Road & Track Article

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A few weeks ago, venerable car-enthusiast magazine/Web site Road & Track created a mini-controversy with the deletion of an article from the Internet. Had he let it stand, however begrudgingly, he wouldn't be answering questions about the magazine's ethics. Sometimes it's better to leave things alone.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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The magazine was successful in its aim, but it also demonstrated that it takes a very determined driver and an elaborate set of procedures to bypass Tesla’s driver-monitoring systems. . The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Only it didn’t.

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Tesla AI Day 2022: livestream link posted online, Optimus teaser released

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The Texas-based company tweeted a teaser of the Optimus Bot recently, building up anticipation for this year’s AI Day. The lucky few who receive a ticket to the event are likely already in Texas, preparing for it. Tesla AI Day is only hours away! For the rest of us, Tesla posted a livestream link of the event.

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