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Tesla again recalls futuristic new Cybertruck

Tesla has recalled the stainless steel-clad Cybertruck four times since it went on sale Nov. 30. Tesla Motors/Instagram

Tesla is recalling its futuristic new Cybertruck pickup for the fourth time in the U.S. to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail.

Tesla, which has its operations based in Texas, has recalled the stainless steel-clad Cybertruck four times since it went on sale Nov. 30.

The new recalls, announced in documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each affect more than 11,000 trucks.

The company says in the documents that the front windshield wiper motor controller can stop working because it's getting too much electrical current. A wiper that fails can cut visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The Austin, Texas, company says it knows of no crashes or injuries caused by the problem.

Tesla will replace the wiper motor at no cost to owners, who will be notified by letter on Aug. 18.

In the other recall, a trim piece along the truck bed can come loose and fly off, creating a hazard for other motorists.

Tesla says in documents that the trim piece is installed with adhesive, and that may not have been done properly at the factory.

The company will replace or rework the trim piece so it stays on. Owners will be notified by letter also on Aug. 18.

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Dallas-based CBRE has acquired NRG's renewable advisory group. Photo via NRG.com

NRG Energy, headquartered in Houston, has sold its renewable advisory group to Dallas-based commercial real estate services powerhouse CBRE. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

The advisory group, led by Miro Sutton, brokers renewable energy deals, such as community- and utility-scale transactions, and advises clients on handling tax credits for renewable energy projects. The team works primarily with Fortune 500 companies.

Sutton joined CBRE as head of renewables and energy after overseeing the NRG advisory group. The group has arranged deals involving more than 5,000 megawatts of clean power.

“CBRE targeted this specific advisory team because of their unique approach to renewable procurement and expansive coverage of renewable offerings. They have enabled hundreds of projects and thousands of [megawatts] through their innovative contract structures that reduce risk and enhance economics for their customers,” Robert Bernard, CBRE’s chief sustainability officer, told Utility Dive.

In a news release, Bernard says market demand for renewable energy continues to grow rapidly as companies seek to meet their net-zero goals and other energy-related commitments.

“However, integrating renewable energy into a company’s real estate can be a complex process,” Bernard adds. “This acquisition enables CBRE to offer a wide range of energy-related sustainability services to all our clients, both occupiers and investors, and help them simplify the complexity associated with planning, sourcing and managing renewable energy.”

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