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ARK Invest analyst Tasha Keeney suggests that Tesla could have an advantage over rivals Cruise and Waymo in the robotaxi business due to the data it has compiled with its full self-driving (FSD) software. Keeney also noted that the regulatory progress made by Cruise and Waymo could benefit Tesla. Elon Musk has predicted that Tesla will achieve volume production of Robotaxis in 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

August 01, 2023 | 7:37 am

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Tesla's Cybertruck is speculated to weigh less than Rivian's R1T and GM's Hummer EV, according to teardown experts Sandy Munro and Cory Steuben. The Cybertruck's weight is estimated to be around 6,800 pounds, compared to Rivian R1T's weight of over 7,000 pounds and Hummer's 9,000 pounds. The lighter weight is attributed to the Cybertruck's efficient structural battery pack and the absence of a frame. The Cybertruck is expected to boost Tesla's volume when production ramps up in 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

August 01, 2023 | 6:35 am

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Apple Inc.'s iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch Series 8 include a crash detection feature that alerts emergency services and contacts in case of accidents. The feature has already saved multiple lives. Apple keeps crash detection enabled by default, but users can also manually enable it.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

August 01, 2023 | 6:31 am

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Texas Senator John Cornyn visited Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas and met with CEO Elon Musk. They discussed various topics including AI, supply chains, SpaceX, and China. The Gigafactory, which is the second largest manufacturing facility in the U.S., employs 10,000 Texans. Cornyn and Musk have been supportive of each other, with Musk having moved to Texas and relocated Tesla's headquarters there in 2021.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

August 01, 2023 | 4:59 am

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Residents battling a wildfire in Ontario, Canada, used the SOS via Satellite feature on Apple Inc.'s iPhone 14 to contact emergency services despite the lack of cellular connectivity. The feature is available on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, and allows users to send SOS to emergency services without cellular and WiFi coverage. The feature has previously helped rescue a stranded man in remote Alaska and two people stranded in a remote canyon in the Angeles National Forest.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

August 01, 2023 | 3:47 am

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SpaceX, led by CEO Elon Musk, is making strides in the satellite internet market with its Starlink satellites, which now account for a majority of the satellites orbiting Earth. Other players in this market include Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Hughes Network Systems, an Echostar (NASDAQ: SATS) company. The global satellite internet market is expected to grow by $4,476.69 million from 2022 to 2027, with North America accounting for 45% of it.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

August 01, 2023 | 3:43 am

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Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee has reported not having an electricity bill for a year after installing Tesla's Roof System. Despite the system's high cost and limited winter energy capture, Brownlee estimates a payback period of less than ten years. The system offers 29.313 kW of energy and is equipped with a three-battery Powerwall setup that provides 40.5 kWh of energy storage.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

August 01, 2023 | 3:37 am

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Nikola Corporation has started production of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck, which has a range of up to 500 miles. The truck is expected to provide up to 536 horsepower and have a fuel time of 20 minutes or less. Earlier, Nikola announced an agreement with J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc to purchase 13 Nikola zero-emission Class 8 EV trucks, including three hydrogen fuel cell Nikola electric vehicles.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

August 01, 2023 | 2:29 am

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Microsoft's Bill Gates, along with actors Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller, discussed mental health, Alzheimer's, and cannabis in the first episode of Gates' new podcast, 'Unconfuse Me'. They talked about the Hilarity for Charity foundation, which aims to provide tools for families affected by Alzheimer's and research into brain health. The podcast also touched on the ongoing research into the effects of cannabis in the treatment of Alzheimer's, highlighting the challenges due to its federal illegality.

Portfolio Pulse from El Planteo

July 31, 2023 | 10:36 pm

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Marijuana Matters (M2) founder Khadijah Tribble emphasized the role of consumers in promoting sustainability and ethical, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the cannabis industry during the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Tribble, who also served as vice president of corporate social responsibility at Curaleaf Holdings Inc (OTCQX:CURLF), stated that consumers can influence the industry by supporting brands that prioritize sustainability and ESG standards.

Portfolio Pulse from Joana Scopel

July 31, 2023 | 10:27 pm