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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s first involvement in a major housing development project in Austin, Texas. The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

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East Austin | Wine bar Birdie’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 don’t accept free items.

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Tesla begins inviting 15,000 guests to ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas

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Located just east of downtown Austin, Giga Texas will produce several of Tesla’s electric vehicles, including the Model Y and Cybertruck. “What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years? . “What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years?

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Tesla’s invite-only Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas draws concerns from local citizens

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” Paul stated he represented the Environmental Justice Organization based in East Austin. ” “Take this analogy: I just moved to a new neighborhood in Austin, and that is Commissioner [Brigid] Shea’s Precinct,” they said. What if I moved to the neighborhood and said nothing to anyone for two years?

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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The groups include East Austin-based group PODER, the Texas Anti-Poverty Project, and the Hornsby Bend Alliance, among others. Right now, Tesla is planning to build – in addition to their 4.2 A social media campaign by some of the groups involved in the initiative has also been launched.

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Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners

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Columbus also plans to use data analytics to improve health care access in a neighborhood that currently has an infant mortality rate four times that of the national average, allowing them to provide improved transportation options to those most in need of prenatal care.

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Tesla Gigafactory Texas catalyzes $500M, 2,500 home development project

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A $500 million, 2,500 home development project will come to the City of Austin located near Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas as the electric automotive plant is catalyzing employment in the area and bringing on a need for more housing. Tesla has already created 5,000 new jobs in Austin in 2021, the most of any company.

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