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Cooper County residents hold town hall to discuss proposed solar field
40+ min ago (187+ words) PILOT GROVE, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County residents held a town hall meeting in Pilot Grove to discuss a proposed solar farm project in Cooper County. More than 100 local residents attended the meeting to express concerns over environmental impacts, tax revenues…...
More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Missouri's budget
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (653+ words) Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue....
The impact of vehicle technology on insurance: What drivers need to know in 2025
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (951+ words) It's 2025, and tech-driven cars aren't just futuristic; they're everywhere. From intelligent dashboards to constantly connected systems, today's vehicles are changing how insurers determine rates and manage claims. For drivers, that means understanding how these features affect not just your safety…...
Charlie Kirk desperately wanted Elon Musk and Donald Trump back together. He succeeded
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (552+ words) (CNN) " When Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's feud reached a fever pitch, Charlie Kirk desperately wanted the two to put their fight to bed and make up. "I know both these guys " I am hopeful, optimistic and will do…...
How advanced car features are driving up insurance premiums
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) As automakers push to make driving safer, many new vehicles now come with high-tech features like automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, and lane-keeping assistance. Known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), these tools can reduce crash risks, but while…...
Elon Musk is back to asking x AI employees to prove "what you've accomplished'
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) (CNN) " Elon Musk is back to business " and back to sending emails asking employees what they've accomplished. On Tuesday afternoon, Musk sent an email asking all x AI employees to "send a one page summary of what you've accomplished in…...
Ameren seeks 250-megawatt solar facility in Callaway County
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (153+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri applied last week with Missouri's utility regulators to build a 2. 5-megawatt solar power facility in Callaway County. The utility is asking for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to build and operate the facility, known…...
The Tesla Diner has become a hub for fans of Elon Musk
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (800+ words) Los Angeles (CNN) " On an unassuming corner in West Hollywood, a massive round silver building towers over the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Orange Drive. The Tesla Diner, which opened in July, is a two-story restaurant, electric vehicle charging…...
A startup promised EV jobs to struggling towns. They're still waiting.
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (1715+ words) They came with promises of transformation: thousands of jobs, surging salaries, and a foothold in the booming electric vehicle market. Imola Automotive USA, a Boca Raton, Florida-based startup, pitched officials in small, struggling towns in Georgia, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on…...
Why more Americans are leasing EVs in 2025
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1758+ words) Leasing has taken the lead in how Americans are choosing to drive electric. According to Experian's Q4 2024 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report, more than half of new electric vehicle transactions in early 2024 were leases, a big shift from past…...