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Machine learning PODA model projects the impact of COVID-19 on US motor gasoline demand

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The Motor Gasoline Demand Estimation Module quantifies motor gasoline demands due to the changes in travel mobility. Under the optimistic infection scenario, the projected trend of motor gasoline demand will recover to about 95% of the non-pandemic gasoline level (almost fully recover) by late September 2020. —Ou et al.

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General Motors has a growing Tesla repair business

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General Motors (GM) has started to repair Tesla vehicles at its dealerships, making it a growing new business for the legacy automaker. General Motors calculated that every American lives at least 10 miles from one of its dealerships, making it a convenient place to reach when customers need to repair their cars—electric or otherwise.

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Tesla Testifies In Texas, Takes On State's Auto Dealers Over Stores

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Texas is tough, and Texas car dealers are no exception. But electric-car startup Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA], in the person of its CEO Elon Musk, testified yesterday at a hearing in the Texas legislature on a bill that would allow it to sell its cars directly to Texas buyers.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Texas-based automaker noted that the $7,500 EV lease incentive would be distributed across the lease term. Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use. Tesla launched the Model 3 Highland RWD and Dual-Motor AWD variants in North America.

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Unifrax introduces Battery Advisory Board to support SiFAB silicon fiber anode battery technology

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SiFAB, a scalable proprietary silicon anode battery technology demonstrated in a number of applications, including electric vehicles, power tools, smartphones, personal computers, medical devices and aviation, can deliver up to a 20% increase in gravimetric energy density in lithium-ion batteries versus cells using a graphite anode.

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Jim Cramer tries to give Tesla Cybertruck synopsis and gets it all wrong

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However, his charismatic and abrasive personality has undoubtedly not been appealing to everyone. Tesla has two configurations of the Cybertruck approved for sale: a dual motor and a tri-motor, which were revealed in a VIN decoder. Cramer has been one of the most notable names in financial television for the past two decades.

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Tesla Model 3 suspected for causing crash despite ongoing NHTSA investigation

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NHTSA remains vigilant in overseeing the safety of all motor vehicles and equipment, including automated technologies, and leverages SCI where appropriate,” the NHTSA told CNBC. Accidents involving Tesla vehicles may be a hot topic for mainstream media (MSM) now, following the crash in Texas that ended in two fatalities.

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