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Tesla files plans for diner/drive-in theater supercharger on Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood

May 22, 2022
Tesla has reportedly filed plans for a 29-stall supercharger and diner/drive-in theater location in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The location is at 7001 Santa Monica Boulevard at the intersection with Orange Drive. Tesla originally planned to build the diner in the coastal city of Santa Monica, but then moved the plans to Hollywood. Now, perhaps a little confusingly to out-of-towners…
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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Ride-on full-sized stuffed animals

May 21, 2022
I’ll admit it – things have gotten pretty weird and wild in this column in the past. But while vehicles like electric submarines, backyard trains, and party buses shaped like tigers all have a certain indescribable charm to them, this week’s electric vehicle stretches the limits of what you could reasonably call “a vehicle.” But then again, that’s what we’re here for. It just…
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Tesla agrees to build battery and EV factory in Indonesia, official says

May 20, 2022
Tesla has reportedly agreed to build a battery and electric vehicle factory in Indonesia, according to the country’s head of investments. The comment comes after Musk met with the Indonesian president. Last week we reported on Tesla being rumored to be near a deal for a battery venture in Indonesia after a new round of talks with representatives of the automaker and the Indonesian government…
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This corded electric leaf blower is just $45 for your yard care routine, more in New Green Deals

May 20, 2022
One of the first things many people convert from gas to electric in their yard care arsenal is the leaf blower. I’ve known many who have gas-powered everything, but with a plug-in leaf blower. If it’s time for you to finally make the switch, or just replace an aging unit, Avid’s electric leaf blower deal is a great choice. It’s coded, so there’s no battery to charge or change, and since…
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