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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

Teslarati

Following is a Live Blog of Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day. 15:33 CST – Drew Baglino notes that today’s energy economy is dirty and wasteful, and that 80% of global energy comes from fossil fuels. Musk highlights that the use of fossil fuels actually waste a lot of energy. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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The world’s only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming

Baua Electric

According to Gates, founder and chairman of TerraPower, Natrium will “be the most advanced nuclear facility in the world, and it will be much safer and produce far less waste than conventional reactors.” The post The world’s only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Spotify’s Car Thing Is a Cautionary Tale About Connected Automotive Products

The Truth About Cars

Spotify now recommends that users reset the device to its factory settings and dispose of it following their local electronic waste guidelines on the FAQ section of its website. We suppose it’s good news that the company is trying to set things right. But other customers appear to have been reimbursed fully.

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Report: The GMC Hummer EV Isn't That Great for the Environment

The Truth About Cars

Big, heavy EVs have proven to be just as wasteful as many of their internal combustion engine counterparts, though they aren’t producing any tailpipe emissions in the process. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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Ford Announces New Mustang Appearance Package, Anniversary Event, and Mystery Update

The Truth About Cars

The event is supposed to include “track and drift ride-alongs, the latest Mustang news, and a first-hand look at the world’s racing Mustangs.” These kinds of events often make for some juicy market research and Ford would be foolish to waste an opportunity to engage with its most ardent fans. Images: Ford Motor Co.]

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Italy Might Soon Own a Chunk of Stellantis

The Truth About Cars

We already wasted nine months of production in Mirafiori.” Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our newsletter. That location builds the Fiat 500e and has had temporary layoffs to cope with wavering EV demand.

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

The Truth About Cars

The patent list makes mention of the space being utilized for a “first aid kit, waste can, water container, cooler, vacuum canister, compressed air system, toolbox, electrical appliance, electrical cord wound on a reel, a camera, or other types of containers.” Images: Rivian; USPTO] Become a& TTAC insider.

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