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Elon applies to supply UK with electricity + Self-driving vehicles benefit from virus - C C - May 4, 2020
Self-driving vehicles get in on the delivery scene amid COVID-19
https://japantoday.com/category/tech/self-driving-vehicles-get-in-on-the-delivery-scene-amid-covid-19
EXCERPT: Self-driving cars, trucks, sidewalk robots and shuttles are rolling out of the labs and parking garages and onto American streets to help deliver groceries, meals, and medical supplies. Although self-driving car companies have paused on-road testing in the U.S., as it is not considered an essential business, pivoting to deliveries allows them back on the road to gather more data. [...] None of ... three companies are making any money from their deliveries, but are gaining experience and data on delivery operations, several operators said... (MORE - details)
Is Elon Musk going to war with Britain's Big Six? Tesla chief plans to supply UK homes with electricity - after its new tech 'lowered energy prices in South Australia'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8281645/Tesla-applies-generate-electricity-UK.html
INTRO: Tesla has applied for a licence to generate electricity in the UK, according to documents, sparking rumours that Elon Musk is going to war with Britain's Big Six. The US carmaker is mainly known for its electric vehicles but also has operations in battery energy storage and solar panel and solar roof tile manufacturing. The purpose of the licence may be to introduce the company's 'Autobidder' platform, according to a company source speaking to The Telegraph. The Big Six are the UK's largest gas and electricity suppliers. British Gas, EDF Energy, E. ON, Npower, Scottish Power, and SSE have seen off numerous competitors... (MORE)
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