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Tesla launches efforts to stop CA’s solar tax, which Musk dubs as “anti-environment”

Teslarati

With the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) potentially taking a vote on its proposed new net metering rules as early as January 27, American electric vehicle and energy company Tesla is launching a dedicated effort to stop the initiative. Elon Musk slams California’s $8 per kW monthly utility charge plan for solar owners.

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US Navy holding industry forum to discuss electric leasing plans in California

Green Car Congress

The Department of the Navy is planning to lease approximately 300 to 600 passenger-carrying electric vehicles, with an initial focus on its sedan fleet, to be used at various Navy and Marine Corps installations within California.

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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

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A look at the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) ‘s 204-page proposal for its proposed new net metering rules (NEM 3.0), as well as the comments of the initiative’s supporters, shows something interesting. Governor @GavinNewsom please don’t let new California net metering rules derail rooftop solar.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

EV Life

Folsom, California, 15 October 2020. EV Life, a car site dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles, announced that it was 1 of 28 companies to win a CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC). EV Life was selected from a competitive pool of over 200 startups based in California. Scott, Vice-Chair of the CEC.

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Elon Musk slams California’s $8 per kW monthly utility charge plan for solar owners

Teslarati

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has slammed California’s plan for homeowners who use solar panels in their homes. Musk noted that the idea, which essentially penalizes sustainable energy, is “insane.” Musk noted that the idea, which essentially penalizes sustainable energy, is “insane.”

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000 —for those who are EV tax credit eligible—under the latest round of Tesla price cuts made last weekend. It might also be EV tax-credit-eligible while other Model 3 versions aren’t. Tesla Model 3 Performance Vietnam’s Vinfast announced Tuesday that it has signed a dozen new U.S.

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Elon Musk receives invites from FL and TX to move Twitter HQ

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Elon Musk received invites to move the social media platform’s HQ from California to Texas or Florida. Back in May 2020, Abbot tweeted that Musk would save billions in taxes if Tesla moved its headquarters to Nevada or Texas. Elon Musk replied to Bezos , supporting the idea. .