Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Starlink Australia Gets Carrier License, Exiting Stealth Mode

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has helped his company SpaceX make strides in both space travel and low-Earth orbit satellite internet. Now, it’s beginning to expand its reach around the globe in a figurative sense, too. SpaceX’s Starlink project has garnered an Australian carrier license, changing its name from TIBRO to Starlink Australia Pty Ltd, according […]

Knoxville Partners with New Flyer for 25 Zero-Emission Buses

Electric buses have been spotted around North America and soon there will be a few more coming to the United States. New Flyer of America, a globally-leading bus manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) of Knoxville, Tennessee has offered the company a contract for 12 zero-emission transit buses, according to a press […]

Charleston and Hilton Head, SC Getting New Tesla Superchargers

As the transition from conventional gas vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) takes hold, the charging infrastructure will have a long way to go before it’s comparable to the role of gas stations. Still, Tesla and other companies are expanding their charging network as much as possible, and the change isn’t unwelcome. Tesla is building new […]

Tesla Looking to Build Service Center in Israel

Tesla showrooms, service centers, and factories are popping up around the world, In a new announcement, Tesla is currently talking with Israel to set up its very first service center in the country, as reported by Tesmanian (use code TESLANORTH10 to save 10% off the store). The electric vehicle (EV) company is in discussion regarding […]

S&P Upgrades Tesla Debt Rating, Investment Grade Nears

Tesla (TSLA) has had a busy few months, and it’s expected to release its Q3 earnings next week. On Monday, S&P Global Ratings raised its debt ratings on Tesla from B+ to BB-, according to Market Watch. This places the company just two notches away from an investment-grade rating. Tesla stocks (TSLA) rose 2% on Monday […]

SpaceX Series Coming to HBO by Channing Tatum’s Production Company

According to Deadline, HBO is currently working on a limited series about the growth of SpaceX. The series will be produced by Channing Tatum’s production company, Free Association, and it’s expected to have six episodes. The show will tell the story of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s handpicked team of engineers leading up to the Falcon […]

Tesla Factory Disruption Was Caused by Breonna Taylor Protest

In an email, a Tesla employee at the Fremont factory shared that a protest following Breonna Taylor’s grand jury decision caused operations to cease for a short time, according to Protocol. In a separate email, one of Tesla’s engineers told fellow colleagues that the disruption was simply a “peaceful direct action protest,” in response to […]

Tesla Battery Supplier LG Chem Predicts Record-Breaking Q3

According to Reuters, LG Chem Ltd, one of Tesla’s primary battery suppliers, said Monday that its Q3 profits were most likely at a record high. LG Chem estimated an opening profit jump of 159% to $788.94 billion (USD), compared to an analyst estimation of 746 billion (USD), stated prior by Refinitiv SmartEstimate. The news of […]

Tesla India Order Configurator Launches January 2021 Says Elon Musk

With recent reports of Tesla looking at Bengaluru for expansion into India, many are left wondering what the timeline will look like. For those wondering, the answer just might come sooner than expected. In a response on Twitter Monday morning, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told a user that the company would probably release an order […]

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Release Date: October 20 Says Elon Musk

While Tesla Autopilot’s self-driving feature has not yet been released to the public, it is set to release for beta testing soon, according to the electric vehicle (EV) company’s head. On Twitter Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that limited full self-driving beta testing would be releasing next Tuesday, . In the tweet, Musk wrote […]

Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to University of Guelph, Acadia University

In most places, the vehicle charging network still needs work. Although it’s no different in Ontario, Canada, the country and province have put great efforts into improving this infrastructure. In its most recent attempt, the Canadian government has announced that it will be building new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the campus of the University […]

Former Tesla Co-Founder Looks to Build Battery Recycling Plant

On Wednesday, Reuters reported that Tesla co-founder and former executive, JB Straubel, is looking to use his company Redwood Materials to build a massive battery recycling plant. The report came from a technology conference held Wednesday, in which Straubel told viewers that he would leverage his partnerships with Panasonic Corp and online shopping giant Amazon. […]