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Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

September 27, 2023
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a measure to slash Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s salary from more than $221,000 annually to less than $1, based on their dissatisfaction with his work so far. The move has little chance of becoming law, but underscores the growing animosity between conservatives and military leaders reporting to President Joe Biden. House Democrats dismissed the move as…
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The Grand Canyon Visitor Center now has DC fast chargers for those who've gotta hit the road already

September 27, 2023
If you only have a few minutes to enjoy the Grand Canyon’s views, EV road trippers, you can plug in to the new Electrify America DC fast chargers at the visitor center.  There are two sites at the Grand Canyon National Park (Maswik Lodge, and Market Lodge and Yavapai Lodge East) that have EV chargers – but they’re all Level 2. There aren’t any EV chargers at all at Desert View or on the…
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Anker portable power station $650 off, AeroGarden indoor garden $214, tons of e-bikes, more

September 27, 2023
One of the best prices to date is here on , just in time for fall camping season. With attached, it’s joined by this . Not to mention the (much-loved) Ride1Up Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing…
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Tesla looms large over UAW strike

September 27, 2023
While Tesla is not directly involved in the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike affecting the Detroit Big Three automakers, it still looms large over the situation as both sides of the table feel the EV giant breathe down their necks. The UAW strike has been going on for two…
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Rivian CEO does not see customer overlap with Tesla's Cybertruck, but happy it exists

September 27, 2023
With Tesla’s Cybertruck just weeks away from deliveries, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said he doesn’t see “a lot of overlap” with its current models. However, he’s happy it exists, giving customers different choices. Rivian CEO not worried about Tesla’s Cybertruck Scaringe was a guest speaker at the Code Conference 2023 Wednesday among some of the top leaders in tech and business. When…
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