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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport.

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Tesla is buildingĀ a crash test lab in Austin

Electrek

Tesla confirmed that it is building a new crash test lab in Austin to further improve the passive safety of its electric vehicles. moreā€¦ The post Tesla is building a crash test lab in Austin appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Group of America to roll out first autonomous driving test fleet in Austin; 10 ID. Buzz

Green Car Congress

(VWGoA) is starting its first autonomous vehicle test program in Austin beginning in July 2023. Over the next three years, VWGoA plans to grow its test fleet in Austin and also expand testing operations progressively to at least four more American cities. and Austin, Texas.

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Tesla To Build Next-Generation Vehicle In Austin Before Mexico!

CleanTechnica EVs

Why did Tesla move design & initial production of its next-generation platform for the $25,000 compact car & robotaxi from Mexico to Austin?

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Huge Solar Canopy For Electric Buses Coming To Austin, Texas

CleanTechnica EVs

It looks like Austin, Texas, is going to get a bit cleaner thanks to its CapMetro regional public transportation provider, which is making progress toward a zero-emissions future for Austin. A big one. […]

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Baua Electric

East Austin | Wine bar Birdieā€™s is not just another wine bar. PRIYA KRISHNA 2944 East 12th Street, Unit A; no phone; birdiesaustin.com The chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph made a name for himself in Austin with the pastries at Emmer & Rye and Hestia , which he co-owns. As always, we pay for all of our meals and donā€™t accept free items.

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The Boring Company In Talks With Austin & San Antonio To Build Tunnels

CleanTechnica EVs

The Boring Company has some big plans for Austin, KXAN reports. KXAN confirmed that The Boring Company met with the City of Austin about a possible underground transportation tunnel that would go from Giga Texas to Downtown Austin.