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Kia EV9 named 2024 Electric Vehicle of Texas

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The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Kia EV9 the 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) of Texas. TAWA also called the Kia EV9 the “Best in Class” in several categories, including Performance SUV, mid-size CUV, and electric vehicle. Hyundai Motor Group owns brands like Kia and Genesis.

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Tesla builds 50 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas

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Tesla announced today that it has built 50 million 4680 battery cells at its Giga Texas plant in Austin. The company made its announcement through a post on X, along with a collage of team members at Giga Texas who contributed to the goal: Congrats 4680 Cell Manufacturing team on building their 50 millionth battery cell at Giga Texas!

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott welcomes Tesla after reincorporation vote passes “Guaranteed Win” mark

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his support to Elon Musk and Tesla after the CEO noted on X that TSLA investors are on track to ratify his 2018 CEO Performance Award and approve the electric vehicle maker’s proposed redomestication from Delaware to Texas. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles launches DriveFree EV leasing program in Texas – Charged EVs

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UK-based EV leasing company Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched its DriveFree plan in the Houston area. With DriveFree, we wanted to address all the concerns people have about switching to electric vehicles,” said Octopus EV US Co-lead Chris George.

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Over 300 Tesla Cybertrucks spotted during Giga Texas flyover

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Tesla has been pretty quiet about the production ramp of the Cybertruck, but if a recent drone flyover of the Giga Texas complex is any indication, it would appear that the electric vehicle maker is making some solid progress in its efforts to produce its all-electric pickup truck en masse.

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Tesla produces 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last week

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As per a recent post on social media, Tesla noted that Giga Texas has been able to produce 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 battery cells in one week. Produced over 1k Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 cells at Giga Texas last week!” the electric vehicle maker noted. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla Giga Texas is Austin’s largest private employer: Report

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Tesla Giga Texas is Austin’s largest private employer. Tesla has worked hard on Giga Texas, which is home to the Cybertruck, Model Y, 4680 battery cells, and other innovative projects. According to Bloomberg, Tesla Giga Texas posted its headcount by 86%, making it the largest private employer in Austin.

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