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Tesla Semi Megacharger route still plausible despite Biden admin rejection: report

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A recent report has suggested that Tesla may push through with its plan to establish a network of nine Megacharger stations for the Tesla Semi, even if the Biden Administration will not help with its funding. The planned Megachargers for the Tesla Semi would effectively make the Class 8 all-electric truck a true long-hauler.

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Tesla restarts Magic Dock installations by bringing them to new area

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Tesla has restarted the installation of the Magic Dock by building new Superchargers fitted with it in Texas, making it the third region the automaker has brought the technology to. As early as January, there was speculation that Tesla was beginning to build the Magic Dock-equipped Supercharger posts and install them in U.S.

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Rivian could get a $440M tax incentive for 2,000-acre Texas facility

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Rivian could benefit from a $440 million tax incentive from the City of Fort Worth, Texas if it meets specific requirements. Fort Worth’s City Council was scheduled to vote on an economic development agreement with Rivian this Tuesday, August 17. Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Rivian invaluable advice on manufacturing.

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The Boring Company in talks with North Central TX Council of Gov’ts for potential projects

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” “We have had initial conversations with The Boring Company, which has expressed interest in partnering with entities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on projects of mutual benefit,” Wilson told the Dallas Business Journal. In August 2021, there were reports that TBC proposed tunnels in Austin and San Antonio.

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Los Angeles International Airport nears completion of 1,300 EV chargers

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Further outside of the airport, Tesla also operates its own charging infrastructure, including three destination chargers and one Supercharger. Other large airports , especially hubs like LAX (Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Newark, and more,) will likely be some of the first to introduce more charging.

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Rivian launches jobs in Germany, Netherlands ahead of European expansion

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The Delivery and Field Operations position is for an Enterprise Launch Program Manager who will “partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the build-out of a seamless deployment strategy across a diverse product line of commercial vehicles across Europe.” Photo: Rivian). or the U.K.,

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VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

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VinFast vehicles are sold at Leith VinFast in North Carolina; Smith Haven VinFast in New York; Principle VinFast Grapevine in Texas; Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth, Texas; and VinFast Wichita, in Kansas. VinFast is also building its $4 billion EV factory in Chatham County, North Carolina.