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Why California’s EV Policies Don’t Work for Minnesotans

George Merkt, Contributor March 1, 2023

After the recent elections, the DFL Party controls the Minnesota House and Senate and the Governor’s office. Creating a 100% carbon-free Minnesota by 2040 is one of the DFL’s main priorities. To...

Tesla's Price Cuts could impact the EV industry as a whole

Tesla’s Price Cuts could impact the EV industry as a whole

Alex Sharp, Contributor February 27, 2023

Tesla's recent price cuts for its electric vehicles (EVs) have been a major talking point in the automotive industry, with many people speculating about what this means for the future of EVs. The price...

Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy be Coming to Minnesota?

Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy be Coming to Minnesota?

Jack Radomski, Editor November 2, 2022

California has made a name for itself in being a leader in putting progressive ideas into action, and a 2020 executive order signed by Governor Newsom does just that. The state of California announced...

Tesla Rival, Lucid Motors to go public through reverse merger

Tesla Rival, Lucid Motors to go public through reverse merger

Jace Goudreau, Contributor February 24, 2021

One of the biggest and most anticipated SPAC deals ever was finally announced during after hours on Monday, February 22nd, 2021. Lucid Motors would be completing a reverse merger with special purpose acquisition...

Electric Vehicles and the Future of the Auto Industry

John Quinlan, Writer January 27, 2021

With climate change and environmentalism increasing from consumer demand and government regulation, the automotive industry is continuing to transition from gas to electric. According to a Bloomberg New...

The woman who predicted Tesla's bullish run years in advance. Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, Catherine Wood.

All Bulls, No Bears: Hot Stocks To Consider Heading Into 2021

Jace Goudreau, Contributor December 10, 2020

Welcome to the most valuable article from the Minnesota Republic. I’m not here to waste your time, since time is money, so let’s dive right in. We saw the electric vehicle sector take an expected hit...

Palantir CEO, Alexander Karp, shown next to fellow tech guru and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk.

Stock Market Projections in Wake of a Sleepy President

Jace Goudreau, Author November 22, 2020

Welcome to the most valuable article from the Minnesota Republic. Some people are trying to make friends, I’m just trying to make some money. We can all agree these past few weeks for the stock market...

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