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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

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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. In reality, there was no plan for one. ” Not true.

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EGEB: Korean companies to spend nearly $40 billion to build EV tech in the US

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): South Korea has committed nearly $40 billion to build EV tech factories and expand R&D in the US. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Ford’s next-gen EV SUV is a ‘personal bullet train’

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Ford has been teasing its next generation of electric vehicles for some time, and the speculation regarding what the automaker could bring to the table persisted today as the automaker detailed its upcoming SUV as a “personal bullet train,” only giving the mind’s eye full reign of what could be to come.

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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Nissan began a field test of new mobility services as part of a partnership to promote future community building in Japan. The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture.

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Tesla’s Valentines Day-themed ads are oozing with personality

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” These sentiments seem to be a driving force for Tesla’s electric vehicles, with Musk stating in the past that the company wants to build products that bring joy. These include several robots from Tesla’s vehicle production line, as well as Optimus, the company’s upcoming humanoid robot.

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Hyundai Reportedly Building N Vision 74

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Reports from South Korea are claiming that Hyundai will build a limited number of the N Vision 74, pegging the production figure at just 100 units. Now, we’re starting to see vehicles modeled inspired by cars that were made after the invention of the personal computer. But Hyundai has also been trying to broaden its image.

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