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Tesla Model Y ads surface on Facebook

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The Tesla Model Y currently starts at $36,490 after federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act. The Tesla Model Y ad included footage of Giga Texas and workers at the factory. The company also offers up to 5,000 free Supercharger miles with every new Model Y purchase. Then, the company launched Tesla ads on X.

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Ford Focus Electric in California qualifies for $10K in tax credits, HOV access

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California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). 3 and 7, respectively, for the worst congestion in the US.

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Tesla set to build batteries at Giga Berlin faster than previously thought, despite recent reports

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Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Tesla was planning to delay battery cell production outside of the United States as recently-signed tax credit plans benefit domestic battery manufacturing. German Minister responds to reports of Tesla’s alleged updates to Giga Berlin battery plans. battery production will benefit Tesla.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Drivers can see vehicle availability and pricing via the mobile app.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

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In October, the Texas attorney general accused Google of violating the state’s biometric privacy law, saying the Nest home-automation device “records—without consent—friends, children, grandparents, and guests who stop by, and then stores their voiceprints indefinitely.”

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Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee

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Tesla Giga Shanghai has contributed significantly to the Texas-based automaker for a few years. A, on the largesse of the federal government via tax breaks, B, upon access to the Chinese market,” he said. Last week, he met with other companies that had dealings in China, including Apple, Google, and Disney.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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Boone Pickens plan, which states that using all the wind power capacity from northern Texas to the Canadian border would produce AS MUCH AS 20%. Tax season brings phishing, other scams As April 15 approaches, security experts say beware of scams and fake tax-filing Web sites and tax prep software. Look at the T.

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