When Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter, many thought it would take his time away from Tesla and also SpaceX, which it has to some degree. Musk said he would eventually find a CEO to take over and now that has been achieved. “Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She […]

In a groundbreaking announcement, Vast, a frontrunner in space habitation technologies, has unveiled plans to launch the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1, in partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Slated to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to low-Earth orbit no earlier than August 2025, Haven-1 is set to be an independent crewed space […]

Swedish electric automaker, Polestar, has announced a delay in the production of its Polestar 3 model, now expected to begin in the first quarter of 2024. The decision comes in light of necessary additional time for final software development on the new all-electric platform shared by Volvo Cars. Earlier today, Volvo announced it would be […]

Volvo has announced its EX90 electric flagship SUV will be delayed. The company made the announcement on Thursday, stating the upcoming EV “is a very exciting and important car for Volvo Cars, representing the start of a new era for the company and introduces a new generation of technology – hardware and software.” As for […]

Alexander Potter from Wall Street firm Piper Sandler, has noted a positive trend in the increased wait times for Tesla’s Model Y vehicles. This shift could indicate a bullish market outlook for the electronic vehicle (EV) maker, with a potential 65% rally on the horizon. The Model Y, which accounts for approximately 15% of Tesla’s […]

Tesla has released Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4.1 for employees, with the latest 2023.7.5 software update. This update builds on version 2023.6.15 and FSD beta 11.4. On May 7, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said FSD beta would be releasing for employees on May 8. Now it appears a wider rollout is happening. Here are […]

Panasonic announced on Wednesday a delay in the commercial production of its 4680 battery cells, a key component in Tesla’s electric cars, pushing back the start of operations to between April and September 2024. This is a significant deviation from their earlier plan to initiate production between April 2023 and March 2024, reports Reuters. The […]

Tesla has shared a new video detailing its extreme heat testing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Our field quality engineers head to Dubai at the hottest time of the year for extreme heat and durability testing. Temperatures reach over 122°F/50°C”. Tesla brought a Model Y and Model X Plaid to the emirate of Ras Al […]

Just over a week ago, SpaceX tweaked its Starlink satellite internet plans, offering unlimited data for its standard plans. Today, SpaceX emailed out the news to subscribers detailing the “new Starlink offerings”. “Starlink is now offering new service plans for both fixed and mobile users!” explained SpaceX. New Priority Plans According to SpaceX, “Starlink Priority […]

Tesla has just announced its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has reached a significant milestone: 5,000 Model Y compact crossovers built in one week. The automaker made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, sharing a short video of staff outside surrounding three Model Y vehicles. Tesla will soon produce its Cybertruck at Giga Texas later this year. […]

Electric vehicle automaker Rivian announced on Tuesday a first-quarter loss that was less than anticipated. After the announcement, Rivian’s stock is now up 5.7% in after-hours trading. As per consensus estimates by Refinitiv, Rivian’s adjusted loss per share for this quarter was $1.25, better than the expected $1.59. The company also surpassed projected revenue, with […]

Yesterday we told you about how the South Pasadena Police Department in California would become the first all-electric law enforcement fleet in the U.S., leveraging Tesla’s Model Y. Now on Tuesday, Unplugged Performance, Enterprise and South Pasadena Police, are set to become the world’s first police department to operate an entirely electric vehicle (EV) fleet, […]

Rail service provider Brightlline has made history by becoming the first passenger rail service globally to feature SpaceX’s Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service. This move marks a significant phase in Brightline’s digital transformation, focusing on enhancing the passenger experience through advanced technology. The Miami-based company has chosen to partner with Starlink, which it says sets […]

Charter flight operator JSX announced that it has completed the installation of the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity system on its fleet of 40 Embraer regional jets, according to Aviation Week. The Dallas-based operator, regulated under Part 135 (non-scheduled air charter carrier), is offering the Starlink service without charge, providing passengers with the ability to stream […]

The South Pasadena Police Department is set to become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to convert its entire fleet of vehicles to electric, announced the city on Monday. The change is made possible through nearly $500,000 in clean transportation funding provided by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), […]