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Tesla’s Elon Musk files appeal to end 2018 SEC agreement over Twitter posts

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Judge Liman had previously rejected Musk’s requests to end his 2018 agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission about his Twitter posts. Whether this is worth a shot remains to be seen, but it does highlight the idea that Musk really wants his agreement with the SEC to end. Musk’s appeal could be viewed below.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program tracking to meet 2018 goals of 25% improvement vs. 2010

Green Car Congress

environmental program remains on track to meet its 2018 goals of reducing energy and water consumption as well as the share in waste, CO 2 and solvent emissions at all Volkswagen plants throughout the world by 25% compared with 2010 levels by 2018. Under the program, some 5,000 individual measures are to be taken by 2018.

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Tesla ponders accepting help from FSD Beta testers for vehicle deliveries

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It was the final stretch of Q3 2018, and Tesla was struggling to expedite the deliveries of the Model 3 sedan, the company’s most ambitious vehicle at the time. The idea saw quite a lot of support from other Tesla owners, several of whom noted that it would be fun to show FSD Beta to new customers. We would love the help.

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2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid recall concerns extra heat in the back seat

Green Car Reports

Drive a 2017 Kia Niro (or a 2018) and find your back seat becoming a hot seat? It might be a good idea to stop driving it and call your dealership. In 2017 and some 2018 Kia Niro models, a main relay, within what’s called the power relay assembly, may not have adequate contact connections.

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Tesla shareholders are taking a stand against law firm’s $6B TSLA stock request

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Is the law firm behind the legal complaint that ultimately rescinded Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package looking to get overpaid? Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package was rescinded by Judge McCormick in late January. A growing number of Tesla shareholders say so. DelawareCourt81 pic.twitter.com/yy8WqewatA — Ale?andra

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Hyundai Mobis "e-corner" modules would enable crab mode, rotational parking in future EVs

Green Car Reports

This idea was first shown at the 2018. Hyundai Mobis, the automaker's mobility-tech division, on Monday announced development of an "e-corner module" that allows individual wheels to rotate up to 90 degrees, opening up new possibilities for EV design.

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Elon Musk comments on Tesla bulls’ new compensation plan request

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Elon Musk seemingly welcomed the idea of a new performance-based compensation plan for his work as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Tesla. Musk’s 2018 performance award was equally panned and mocked by critics, partly due to its ambitious nature and its high-risk, high-reward nature.

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