Jim Simons' RenTech fund supercharged its Tesla bet last quarter, boosting its value 1,000 times to over $400 million

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Jim Simons
Jim Simons.

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Tesla owners reveal the best and worst features of their cars, and what they really think of Elon Musk

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Tesla Lineup
Tesla owners praised their cars' quick acceleration and the company's Supercharger network.

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The White House reportedly asked Elon Musk for help expanding electric-vehicle usage even after the billionaire's past taunts of Biden on the issue

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Elon Musk at the Met Gala.
Elon Musk.

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It's time for automakers to take EV charging seriously or risk missing out

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EVgo charging
2023 is the year automakers need to start to take charging into own hands or risk losing traction to rivals.

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From battery health to tax credits, there's a lot to consider when buying a used electric car. Here's how to shop smart.

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I've driven 20 electric cars — here are the 7 most important things I've learned about charging, range, and why Tesla still dominates

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The Ford F-150 Lightning.
I've learned a ton about charging, range, and what it's like to live with an electric car like the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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American drivers are guzzling less gas as they work from home, in a potential shift for global oil: 'The heyday of gasoline is over'

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Americans are consuming less gas than before the pandemic.

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Elon Musk says 'the future is bright' for Tesla as he gets ready to charm disgruntled shareholders at its investor day

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Elon Musk at the Tesla Grünheide site in May 2021.

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From Chevy's six-figure truck to Hyundai's futuristic sedan, tour the 8 coolest electric cars hitting streets in 2023

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai's streamlined Ioniq 6 sedan arrives next spring with a futuristic look and an expansive interior.

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Why I'd buy a Tesla Model Y over the Mercedes EQB after driving both electric SUVs

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The Mercedes-Benz EQB and Tesla Model Y
I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 and Tesla Model Y to see how the electric SUVs stack up.

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