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Tesla will open its first store in Chile with inauguration event

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The automaker is hosting a party to celebrate the event, set to include food and drinks, and the abilities to talk with Tesla advisors or schedule test drives. The automaker also says that space for the event is limited, and it encourages interested parties to reserve a spot for the event as soon as possible. to 10:00 p.m.,

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Volkswagen and Qatar to put autonomous electric vehicles on Doha roads in 2022

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Volkswagen AG and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) are partnering in Project Qatar Mobility, which will put a fleet of self-driving Level 4 electric shuttles into operation in the Qatar capital Doha in 2022. Project Qatar Mobility will play a very important role in our Strategy ‘Together 2025+‘.

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Hyundai to help FIFA World Cup achieve carbon neutrality with electric vehicle and bus rides

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Qatar plans to host the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup this year, aiming for a new trend in mega sporting events and the region. Hyundai , an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, announced it will help the organizers achieve their goal by providing “eco-friendly” transportation, including the IONIQ 5 and electric buses.

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Williams F1 Establishes Technical Center in Qatar; Initial Focus on Commercial Development of Magnetically Loaded Composite Flywheel

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Williams F1 and the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) formally signed an agreement to inaugurate the Williams Technology Center (WTC). In the event of a burst failure, the containment has to withstand only the crushing force of the composite material, which is far less than the load of discrete metallic fragments. Source: WHP.

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Tesla on track to unveil humanoid robot prototype on AI Day 2

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As noted by the CEO during an interview with Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait at the Qatar Economic Forum, an unveiling of the first Optimus prototype is on track for AI Day 2 this September. . It appears that Tesla’s plan to unveil a working prototype of its humanoid robot is moving along well. Musks’ answer was simple. .

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Elon Musk finally indulges YouTuber and serial hugger Fidias

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Musk visited a World Cup match in Qatar, and while some mainstream media outlets focused on Musk’s interaction with a Russian TV presenter, the Tesla CEO actually interacted with a good number of people in the stadium. A link to the YouTuber’s video of the event can be viewed here.

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Elon Musk outlines three main hurdles standing in the way of Twitter acquisition

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Elon Musk discussed a variety of topics related to his Twitter acquisition efforts during his virtual appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday. Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait hosted the event, and he promptly asked Musk about the status of his acquisition deal with Twitter.

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