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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. Easton Park is a 2,400-acre community southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as per the Austin Business Journal. Starting prices for homes in Easton Park are at the low-$300,000 range.

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Tesla Model Y demand skyrockets, Long Range variant nearly sold out for Q3

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The demand for the Tesla Model Y Long Range variant is skyrocketing as the company now outlines the soonest possible date to take delivery in September, meaning the vehicle is nearly sold out in Q3, even though it is still Q2. The post Tesla Model Y demand skyrockets, Long Range variant nearly sold out for Q3 appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla Model 3 price cuts puts new car cheaper than some used Model 3s

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The Tesla Model 3 price cuts have put the cost of a new base Tesla Model 3 lower than that of some used Tesla Model 3s in some cities. In this example, 2020 lacks many features + at least 25mi less range. In her tweet, Ash Martian compared a new base Tesla Model 3 that would cost $36,500 with the U.S. New: $36,500 Used: $38,600.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. Source: Bruchon et al.

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INRIX study identifies routes with greatest potential for e-VTOL services

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By analyzing trillions of anonymous data points from hundreds of millions of connected devices, INRIX Research identified the current routes with the greatest market potential in the Atlanta, Austin, Boston and San Francisco metropolitan areas. The benefits of VTOL will accrue in the the near-term to long-distance commuters from city centers.

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DOE awarding $46M to 8 companies to support commercial fusion energy development

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Austin, TX). Realta, spun out of a $10-million ARPA-e funded project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is targeting industrial heat and power as an early application for its fusion technology in which the ability to operate at a wide range of scales is a significant advantage. Focused Energy Inc.

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AI and Machine Learning Salaries Drop

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We have seen this occur with a range of certifications and other highly specialized technology skills.” In 2021, as in 2020, major tech companies touted plans to relocate from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas. percent to $109,176. percent to $109,176.