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How GM plans to be carbon neutral by 2040

After over 100 years as one of the world’s largest ICE automobile manufacturers, General Motors has freed its head from the deep sand to join the emerging EV revolution. The US automaker has pulled a 180 in order to combat emissions rather than enable them. Just recently, GM announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2040, a bold statement. Let’s hope it’s more than just talk. Below is how…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 17, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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McLaren debuts new Artura Plug-in hybrid supercar

McLaren recently debuted its latest vehicle, the Artura. This plug-in hybrid EV is the first to debut for the British supercar manufacturer this year. The company has previously vowed to pivot toward electric vehicles, and cease development of ICE models by 2030. In a…
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Tesla reduces Model 3 and Model Y prices, now starts under $37,000

Tesla has updated its pricing across the Model 3 and Model Y lineup, including price cuts for both base models. The new cheapest Tesla vehicle now starts just under $37,000. Tesla Model 3 Prices With the price update today, Tesla has now reduced the price of the Model 3 Standard Range Plus to $36,990 – a new low. Here are the price differences for all 3 trims of the Model 3: Tesla Model 3…
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EGEB: Oil giant Total targets 100 GW of wind, solar capacity by 2030

French-headquartered Total wants to be “no more an oil and gas company but an energy company.” Five ways to save energy and weatherproof during cold (or warm) weather. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to…
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Tesla launches Model Y in South Korea

Tesla is launching the Model Y in South Korea, which is becoming an increasingly important market for the electric automaker. The California-based automaker has had its ups and downs in South Korea. Tesla buyers didn’t have access to the very generous electric vehicle…
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Tesla (TSLA) likely already made over $600 million from Bitcoin investment

Tesla (TSLA) has likely already made over $600 million from its recent investment in Bitcoin due to a surge in value that followed the automaker’s move. Tesla invests in Bitcoin Last week, Tesla announced that it changed its investment policy to start adding cryptocurrency and gold to its holding. Most notably, the company confirmed that it included a $1.5 billion investment in…
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