Tesla fires team expanding Supercharger network. Expert explains why it was a good move for Elon Musk—and consumers
Last week, Tesla fired 500 employees responsible for expanding its Supercharger network.
May 8, 2024
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$1B in grants to go for broadband on tribal lands
The Biden administration is making available $1 billion in federal grants to expand the availability of high-speed internet on tribal lands.
Jun 4, 2021
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Chip makers offer big investments as they jockey for federal aid
The world's top semiconductor makers have announced in recent months long-term U.S. investments that could rise to more than $400 billion, citing support from a new federal aid program for which the rules have yet to be written.
Oct 26, 2022
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Amazon seeks first incentive funds from Virginia HQ2 project
Amazon is asking Virginia for nearly $153 million in state incentive payments, which would be the first tranche of funds to be paid out since the tech giant agreed in 2018 to build a headquarters complex in the state.
Apr 20, 2023
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Australian safety watchdog fines social platform X $385,000 for not tackling child abuse content
Australia's online safety watchdog said on Monday it had fined X—the social media platform formerly known as Twitter—610,500 Australian dollars ($385,000) for failing to fully explain how it tackled child sexual exploitation ...
Oct 16, 2023
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High speed rail between LA and Las Vegas gets $3bn boost
A proposed high-speed rail line linking Los Angeles with the US gambling and entertainment capital Las Vegas moved closer to reality Tuesday with the announcement of a $3 billion government grant.
Dec 6, 2023
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Electric vehicle charging company to build Tennessee factory
An Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee, an announcement that President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed as being a result of the federal government's effort ...
Feb 8, 2022
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Australia's freight used to go by train, not truck. Here's how it can bring back rail, and cut emissions
Until the 1960s, railways dominated freight across every distance bar the shortest. Much freight went by sea, and some by truck.
Dec 19, 2023
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US awards $2.8B in grants for EV batteries in 12 states
The Biden administration on Wednesday awarded $2.8 billion in grants to boost domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles in 12 states. A total of 20 companies will receive grants for projects to extract and ...
Oct 19, 2022
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Lots of broadband money, but US expansion finds speed bumps
For the 70-or-so people who live in the remote Vermont community of Victory, Town Clerk Tracey Martel says she's regularly frustrated watching a spinning circle on her computer while she tries to complete even the most basic ...
Apr 13, 2022
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