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Bill Gates now drives an electric Fiat500 with a top speed of 100mph—a birthday gift from Bono
• Mar. 24, 2025, 6:21 AM ET (Fortune)
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Also Known As | Paul David Hewson |
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Born | May 10, 1960 (age 64) • Dublin • Ireland |
Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025) |
Notable Works | “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story” |
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