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Los Angeles City Council approves development plan for 10,000 city-owned EVs

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The Los Angeles City Council is putting forth a plan to expand the number of city-owned electric vehicles to at least 10,000 and deploy a sizeable charging infrastructure for EVs throughout the city. The proposal was passed by a 12-0 vote, according to NBC Los Angeles.

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Teslas are becoming a favorite among Uber drivers

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About eight months ago, Uber announced a partnership with Hertz to make up to 50,000 Teslas available for rent for its US drivers by 2023. The program has been a huge success so far, with Teslas becoming a favorite among numerous Uber drivers across the United States. It also saves him a lot on gas.

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EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

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According to one new report, many landlords and real estate owners in Los Angeles, California are rushing to construct new EV charging hardware at apartments, stores, office buildings and more. Still, it’s difficult to say if the efforts to expand charging networks are enough, as many in the Los Angeles metro have pointed out.

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Tesla Model 3 brushes off T-bone crash that left gas-powered SUV in flames

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Teslas are known for being sleek, futuristic tanks that can protect their occupants in the event of a crash. A video of the incident was shared online by the ACM Union Media Group , which noted that the gas-powered SUV in question was a Hongqi HS5. This caused the Model 3 to be pushed off the road.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler pledges to go electric after gas station shock

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NBA star Jimmy Butler was shocked when he stopped to fill his car up with gas. Facing a gas bill of $145, Butler noted that he was going electric. ” He also joked that he might as well put some gas back and try to get a refund. “This is highway f**king robbery. . “This is highway f**king robbery.

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Here’s a list of every county suing Tesla for its handling of hazardous waste

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Tesla is being sued by two dozen California counties for its handling of hazardous material at its Fremont Factory. Yesterday, it was reported that various counties in California were suing Tesla for violations of the State’s health code for “intentional or negligent disposal of hazardous waste.”

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My Tesla arrives in Los Angeles!

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My brand new silver all-electric Tesla Roadster sportscar (#23) arrived by truck in Los Angeles yesterday. Shrouded in plastic and tucked into the back of a semi with three other Tesla’s, it waited to be rolled onto the streets of Los Angeles. A day when Tesla too has challenges, but a car in-hand.