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Starlink rival Amazon’s Project Kuiper invests $20M in Indonesia
- Amazon's Project Kuiper, a rival to Starlink, plans to invest $20 million in Indonesia to expand its low earth orbit (LEO) connection service.
- The initial investment will be used to build six gateway stations in the country, with a larger investment of up to $90 million planned by 2035.
- Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Application supports the project and aims to provide equal digital technology access to citizens in all locations.
- Amazon has applied for operational permits and is processing telecommunications licenses and satellite leasing rights in Indonesia.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hawks Tesla stock on TV: 'It'll never be this cheap again'
- "It's unbelievable that this guy's stock is this cheap. It'll never be this cheap again," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said of Elon Musk's EV company, Tesla.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says it is a good time to buy Tesla stock now.
- Tesla shares have fallen by more than 50% from their record highs in mid-December.
- Lutnick made a quick pitch for Elon Musk's Tesla during a television interview on Wednesday, highlighting the potential of the company's technology and future growth.
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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters planning ‘biggest day of action’
- Tesla Takedown protesters are planning a 'biggest day of action' with 500 demonstrations at Tesla showrooms worldwide on March 29th.
- Protests initially started at a few Tesla locations in February, growing to hundreds of locations as people oppose Elon Musk's dismantling of federal government programs.
- There have been incidents of arson, vandalism, and violence against Tesla showrooms, leading to allegations of 'domestic terrorism' by Musk and Trump administration officials.
- Organizers stress the peaceful nature of the movement, aiming to demonstrate at all 277 Tesla showrooms in the US and more worldwide.
- Speakers urged nonviolence and legal consultation for protesters, acknowledging potential legal challenges in conservative areas.
- The protests aim to impact Tesla's stock and force Musk to sell shares to repay debts, potentially affecting the company's future.
- Musk's wealth is tied to Tesla's stock, but his political influence may limit the impact of protests on him and the company.
- Despite Tesla's stock decline, Musk's control in the federal government raises questions about the effectiveness of market forces against him.
- Musk's perception of himself as a 'black hat hacker' living in a 'meme' reality complicates the opposition's strategy and demands clarity in their goals.
- Organizers plan to continue the protests until Tesla separates from Musk.
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BYD Seagull: Mini EV gets right-hand drive, Australian future still unclear
- Chinese EV giant BYD will sell its smallest vehicle, the Seagull, as the Dolphin Surf in the UK.
- The Dolphin Surf is expected to cost less than £20,000 in the UK, undercutting other small EVs in the market.
- The Seagull's Australian release is uncertain as the managing director of BYD's local distributor stated that the current price of $29,990 for the Dolphin Essential is the lowest they can go at the moment.
- BYD has updated the Seagull with advanced safety technology in China, improving its potential safety rating.
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JAC T9 EV: Electric Chinese ute coming to Australia
- The JAC T9 EV, an electric variant of the JAC T9 ute, is set to debut in Australia next month.
- The T9 EV features two electric motors, offering all-wheel drive capability, unlike other electric utes available in Australia.
- It is equipped with an 88kWh battery and has a claimed driving range of 330km.
- The T9 EV also has vehicle-to-load functionality, allowing its battery to be used as a portable generator.
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BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas
- Chinese automaker BYD has developed an ultra-fast EV charging system that can fully charge its latest EV models in 5-8 minutes.
- The system utilizes one-megawatt flash chargers and silicon carbide power chips, providing enough energy for nearly 250 miles of driving in 5 minutes.
- BYD plans to build more than 4,000 of these new charging stations across China.
- The company's aim is to reduce charging time for EVs to be as short as refueling time for traditional fuel vehicles.
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2026 MG 4: Next-generation EV leaked
- The next-generation MG 4 has been leaked in the Chinese market.
- The new MG 4 is expected to be a replacement for the current MG 4, with enhanced dimensions and redesigned exterior.
- The leaked images showcase a longer, wider, and taller car with new sheet metal and updated front and rear ends.
- Technical details mention a single electric powertrain with 120kW and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says every company will become an 'AI factory.' Here's what he means.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts companies will become AI factories that generate tokens, which are numerical representations used by AI models.
- Tokens serve as the language for AI models to process and understand data by breaking down words and inputs into numerical representations, aiding in easier processing.
- Huang envisions every company evolving into an 'AI factory,' generating tokens for various applications to enhance products and services across industries.
- Generating tokens is crucial for training, fine-tuning, and running AI models, enabling businesses to optimize operations and decision-making processes through AI.
- In the future, companies will operate traditional factories alongside token-generating facilities, focusing on both physical production and AI development.
- Partnerships like the one between Nvidia and General Motors signify the integration of AI in traditional industries, like auto manufacturing, to improve processes and products.
- Examples such as Tesla's utilization of data collected by its vehicles to enhance AI models demonstrate the shift towards AI-driven decision-making and innovation in various sectors.
- Companies like Vercel and Mercor are leveraging AI to transform data into tokens for diverse applications, ranging from website construction to medical research synthesis.
- The future role of companies will involve producing and utilizing tokens as a form of intelligence, integrating institutional knowledge and best practices within AI systems for improved outcomes.
- The transformation into 'AI factories' aligns with the trend towards AI-driven insights and decision-making processes, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and innovate.
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That Tesla Owner ‘Doxxing’ Website Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test
- The website called DogeQuest claimed to have the names of both DOGE employees and Tesla owners.
- The website is incomplete and is currently down.
- The authenticity and accuracy of the information on the website is questionable.
- The escalation in Tesla protesting raises concerns and the website is considered stupid as well.
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Tesla gets an upgrade on ‘upcoming material catalysts’
- Tesla receives an upgrade on its shares from Cantor Fitzgerald.
- Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald visits Tesla's data centers and production lines ahead of upcoming product launches.
- Cantor Fitzgerald analyst upgrades Tesla to Overweight, citing upcoming material catalysts.
- Catalysts include Robotaxi rollout, Full Self-Driving expansion, affordable models, growth in energy division, and the Semi.
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CATL And Nio Join Forces To Standardize Battery Swapping
- CATL and Nio have signed an agreement to establish a nationwide battery-swapping network in China
- The network will use Nio's swap tech and CATL's Choco-swap technology
- CATL's Choco-swap offers batteries ranging from 42 kWh to 70 kWh for subcompact to midsized cars
- Nio Firefly EV will be one of the first cars to use the shared network and technology
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2025 Kia EV3 price and specs
- The Kia EV3 electric SUV range is arriving in showrooms later this month, with prices starting at $47,600 before on-road costs.
- The most expensive EV3 is the GT-Line, priced at $63,950 before on-road costs.
- The EV3 is available with three trim levels and two different battery options, all featuring the same power and torque figures.
- The EV3 is underpinned by the Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP platform and features a 400V electrical architecture.
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Lectric March Madness e-bike bundles and price cuts from $999, Segway Spring Sale takes 50% off e-scooters, Aventon clearance, more
- Lectric is offering Nothin' But Net Sale with free gear and price cuts on e-bikes.
- Segway has launched the Spring Sale with up to 50% off on e-scooters and power stations.
- Aventon is having a clearance sale on legacy models, including the Abound Cargo e-bike.
- EcoFlow's flash sale offers include discounted power stations and accessories.
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Elon Musk says he's shocked at the level of Tesla hate and vandalism happening: 'I've never done anything harmful'
- Elon Musk expresses shock at the level of Tesla hate and vandalism happening.
- Musk blames the political left for the incidents and questions the source of funding and coordination.
- He states that Tesla is a peaceful company that has never done anything harmful.
- The Department of Justice is treating the vandalism as domestic terrorism and arrests have been made.
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Las Vegas Tesla Attack Highlights Rising Tensions Against Musk and DOGE
- Multiple Tesla vehicles were attacked in Las Vegas, with gunshots and Molotov cocktails reported, prompting increased security at Tesla locations despite authorities deeming the incident isolated
- Protests against Elon Musk have intensified since his support for Donald Trump and controversial cuts as head of DOGE, including reductions in veterans’ healthcare and pediatric cancer research
- DOGE has saved $115 billion so far, achieving 5.75% of its $2 trillion goal by July 2026, but its current pace suggests it may miss the next-year deadline
- The attack on Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas was deemed an isolated incident, leading to increased security at Tesla locations.
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