The next hot fast food menu item? Electric car charging
Synopsis by Axios Mar 26 23
7-Eleven is the latest chain to make a big push into EV charging.Read full article 
Axios: The next hot fast food menu item? Electric car charging
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- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
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Quick Glance: Potential Risk: Tesla Stock Price Faces Dramatic Decline
- Per Lekander labels Tesla as the largest stock market bubble in modern history.
- He warns that the absence of growth endangers Tesla's stock price and poses a risk of collapse.
- Lekander forecasts a potential drop in the stock price to just $14 per share, reflecting a 91% decrease. He critiques Tesla's business model and highlights current demand challenges.
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Clark Public Utilities pilot program offers $50 credit to electric vehicle owners
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Quick Glance: Clark Public Utilities Introduces Incentive Program for Electric Vehicles
- A new incentive program by Clark Public Utilities rewards electric vehicle owners in Clark County with a $50 credit for refraining from charging their vehicles during peak demand hours.
- With nearly 10,500 registered electric vehicles in the county, the program allows for efficient management of power supply costs and the maintenance of affordable services locally.
- Participants in the incentive program can choose to opt out of a designated charging time window. The $50 credit will be provided in two installments of $25 each.
- Most electric vehicle brands are eligible to participate, except for Chevrolet. Interested individuals should only register their vehicle and not their charger.
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