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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. How the PG&E Tesla VPP works. May through October).

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Tesla Megapacks powers the xAI Colossus supercomputer

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Tesla Megapack batteries will power the xAI Colossus supercomputer in Memphis to ensure power stability. The collaboration between Tesla and xAI highlights the synergy among Elon Musks ventures. The artificial intelligence startup has integrated Tesla Megapacks to manage outages and demand surges, bolstering the facilitys reliability.

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Tesla bull ARK expects ‘multi-trillion’ dollar Robotaxi to dominate Uber, Lyft starting 2025

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Tesla bull ARK Invest released a more extensive prediction on the automaker’s plans to launch a Robotaxi fleet next year. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk said at both the “We, Robot” event and the Q3 2024 Earnings Call that they expect autonomous ridesharing to be approved for operation in both California and Texas next year.

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Tesla is rolling out a new ‘Supercharger queue’ in an effort to end one issue

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Tesla is planning a new “Supercharger queue” feature at select Supercharger sites in an effort to end one rare issue: confrontation or confusion regarding who is next in line. ” While it is something that does happen, Tesla will combat the issue with two different strategies in an effort to eliminate it.

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10 Electric Vehicles Beating Gas Competitors in California

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Naturally, they revolve around Tesla, as Tesla accounts for more than 50% of EV sales in California, and is the second highest selling auto brand in the state overall (only behind Toyota). continued] The post 10 Electric Vehicles Beating Gas Competitors in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Indeed, much of Big Oil's reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions leans on the so-called natural gas bridge.

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Tesla police fleet saves nearly half a million in upkeep and repair costs

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As it turns out, operating a fleet of Tesla police cars is very cost-effective. This is, at least, according to the Bargersville Police Department, which hasseen significant savings from its fleet of Tesla police vehicles. IndyStar reporter @VicRyc went on a ride along in Bargersville's 2019 Tesla Model 3 police squad car.

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