#Australian scientists to fuel Tesla with printed solar panels

#Australian scientists to fuel Tesla with printed solar panels

“Australian scientists to fuel Tesla with printed solar panels” GOSFORTH, Australia – Scientists in Australia are testing printed solar panels they will use to power a Tesla on a 9,400-mile journey beginning in September, which they hope will get the public thinking about steps to help avert climate change. The Charge Around Australia project will…

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#Elon Musk’s Tesla beats Q1 sales, profit estimates

#Elon Musk’s Tesla beats Q1 sales, profit estimates

“Elon Musk’s Tesla beats Q1 sales, profit estimates” Elon Musk’s Tesla blew past Wall Street expectations in its first quarter earnings report on Wednesday, posting yet another record profit despite investor jitters about supply chain issues and inflation. The electric automaker posted $18.8 billion in revenue during the January through March quarter — significantly above…

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#Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market

#Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market

“Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe facing tough electric truck market” Rivian Automotive CEO R.J. Scaringe needs to sell a lot more electric vans and pickup trucks to boost a beaten down stock price and fund his ambitious long-term growth plans, but the startup is having trouble buying the parts to build them. Scaringe can’t get all the semiconductors Rivian needs to…

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#Elon Musk says Tesla will make ‘dedicated robotaxi’

#Elon Musk says Tesla will make ‘dedicated robotaxi’

“Elon Musk says Tesla will make ‘dedicated robotaxi’” Electric carmaker Tesla will make a “dedicated” self-driving taxi that will “look futuristic,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday, without giving a timeframe. The 50-year-old billionaire, wearing a black cowboy hat and sunglasses, made the comments at the opening of Tesla’s $1.1 billion factory in Texas, which…

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#Elon Musk discussed electric cars with GM CEO, White House

#Elon Musk discussed electric cars with GM CEO, White House

“Elon Musk discussed electric cars with GM CEO, White House” The Biden administration said senior officials held a meeting Wednesday with major automotive leaders including Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra to discuss electric vehicles and charging. The administration said in a statement “there was broad consensus that charging…

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