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Gary, Indiana is a warning: energy independence has gotten personal

Electrek

Nearly two weeks after a summer derecho knocked out power, tens of thousands of people in Gary, Indiana were still without power, with many taking to social media to highlight the reality of living through a prolonged blackout. While the utility made excuses, the data centers that powered the community’s social media presence were humming along, built on a very different assumption: that the power MUST stay on. Read more…

Tesla’s $59,990 Cybertruck is now $74,990

ArenaEV
Remember the $59,990 Cybertruck? Tesla would rather you don’t. This price was the starting point for the Cybertruck for a few days in February before it went up to $69,990. And today Tesla has hiked it again to $74,990. The Premium All-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck has also been made more expensive, from $79,990 to $84,990. Only the Tri-Motor Performance Cybertruck has been… Read more…