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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

Teslarati

Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. After Tesla moved its headquarters to Texas late last year from Palo Alto, California, the automaker has started production at its newest U.S. In reality, there was no plan for one. “Not true,” Musk said.

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Rutgers study: facial and head injuries from electric scooters “a rising epidemic”

Green Car Congress

The study, published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology , analyzed records in the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance system between 2008 and 2017 to determine the types and frequency of head and facial injuries resulting from motorized scooters.

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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

Green Car Congress

Tesla Motors, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, has created an automotive financing product that combines elements of ownership and leasing for Model S customers. Elements of the new program include: US Bank and Wells Fargo have agreed to provide 10% down financing for purchase of a Model S (on approved credit.).

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet. Initially, the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only be sold at select Genesis retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

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GM expands Maven carsharing to Denver, LA and San Francisco

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding to the western United States, adding the Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco markets.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. Maven members pay a monthly fee to reserve a new GM vehicle loaded with technology for 28 days. In 13 months, Maven has launched three products and has grown to 17 cities in the U.S.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

“We were very fortunate to have John Elliott from CBS 2 New York to broadcast live from our venue from 6 to 10 AM,” said Ira Gross of the Central Jersey Auto Association about its event. John Elliott of CBS 2 New York broadcasts from the Upper Saddle River, New Jersey National Drive Electric Week event. “We