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Tesla exec speaks out on Elon Musk's $1 trillion compensation package: 'There aren’t any other people out there like Elon"
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) "Our view is he's delivered big time in the past." Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison have recently engaged in an unofficial battle for the title of the wealthiest person on the planet, with each amassing a…...
energy company rolls out $1,500 e-bike incentives: 'It is a very positive thing"
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (588+ words) utility of e-bikes." " It is a very positive thing," Waugh told The Oaklandside. "The...
Drivers with no gas cars in the garage say going all-EV has been fantastic
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) For drivers wondering whether giving up gas cars entirely is too risky, a popular Reddit thread featured many electric vehicle owners who have already made the switch, and few have little interest in going back. In a discussion on the…...
EV owner shares thorough review after hiring electrician for major garage upgrade: 'Wish everything in my life … was this painless"
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (524+ words) "No muss, no fuss." Ever buy something new that needs batteries, but it doesn't come with any? Adding that extra hurdle is what it can feel like if you make the switch to an electric vehicle but don't have a…...
New study makes shocking revelation about common EV sentiment: 'The data confirms [it]"
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (403+ words) "Would likely be at a solid 90% capacity after 10 years." A new study reveals fears around the degradation of EV batteries over time are overblown. Geotab, a fleet management company, analyzed data from 22,700 electric vehicles across 21 models to assess battery energy…...
In Switzerland, one rooftop solar system nudged neighbors to go solar, buy EVs, and use less power
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (577+ words) "We believe that social norms play a central role." One rooftop solar array may do more than lower a home's bills. In Switzerland, researchers found it may also influence the entire neighborhood, with nearby households more likely to install panels…...
After years of planning, a Pennsylvania nonprofit's solar project is already beating forecasts
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (571+ words) "What's so exciting about solar is that we can really get our hands on it as people." The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit, spent about three years bringing a rooftop solar project to life, and the early results…...
Tesla's new 'Master Plan Part 4' reveals surprising shift in company's focus: 'We are on the cusp of a revolutionary period"
1+ year, 5+ day ago (432+ words) "Growth in one area does not require decline in another." After waiting more than two years, Tesla has released "Master Plan Part 4." While the company still touts its vehicles and sustainability as a major focus, the development of its artificial…...
New data reveals solar saved Europe over $3 billion last month: 'The benefits are greater than ever"
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (507+ words) "It's time to learn the lessons from not one, but two energy crises." The Iran war has driven sharp increases in global fuel prices as oil and gas markets react to supply disruptions. However, solar energy has helped offset those…...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparks debate with bold prediction about robots: 'Sustainable abundance"
1+ year, 1+ week ago (631+ words) "Do you really not understand why this will be a nightmare?" In a post on the social media platform X, Elon Musk claimed that humanoid robots will eventually outnumber people and take everyone's jobs. Musk believes robots will one day…...