SpaceX Adjusts Dragon Resupply Mission to Space Station Amidst Hurricane Nicole
SpaceX is aiming to launch its next Dragon cargo mission no earlier than November 21, due to Hurricane Nicole nearing the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, according to a press release from NASA. The team plans to continue monitoring the hurricane’s conditions leading up to the planned launch, which will mark the company’s 26th […]
Twitter Restores ‘Official’ Badge to Combat Impersonation
Elon Musk-owned Twitter restored the “Official” badge to user profiles after the social media company had taken it away a few days ago, according to a report from Reuters. The news comes after the $7.99 subscription option for the blue checkmark verification disappeared for users on the platform. The “official” badge is an attempt to stave […]
United Kingdom Grants SpaceX License for Starlink Expansion
After SpaceX began seeking expanded Starlink service in the United Kingdom earlier this year, the company has officially been granted a license to increase its satellite footprint. The UK approved the use of Starlink satellite internet on Thursday, granting licenses to both SpaceX and Telesat to expand their orbital constellations, as detailed in a report […]
SpaceX’s ‘Donate a Starlink’ Web Page Goes Live
SpaceX’s Starlink donation page went live on Thursday, roughly one month after CEO Elon Musk shared plans for the feature. “Donate a Starlink to an organization or community in need,” SpaceX says on the web page. “Please note, Starlink donations do not qualify as tax-deductible charitable donations.” On the donation page, SpaceX lets users either […]
Tesla Adds Semi Images to Mobile App, References Cybertruck for First Time
Image via @Tesla_App_iOS Tesla has updated its mobile app tonight and within the iOS app’s assets, we now see images of the Semi truck, ahead of its December deliveries. The Semi visuals were spotted by Tesla App Updates (iOS), noting the electric automaker had added a variety of images showcasing the upcoming truck. Below we […]
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to Oversee Starbase, Says Report
SpaceX continues its goal towards the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket, and now we’re hearing about a move that may help the mission. According to The Information on Thursday, it says SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell will take over Starbase in Texas, the site where Starship is being built. Starship […]
Elon Musk Sold Tesla Stock to ‘Save’ Twitter, Says Report
On Thursday, Elon Musk sent his first email to Twitter staff and informed them of a dire situation at the social network, while also saying at a meeting his recent Tesla stock sale was to “save” the social network, reports The New York Times. Musk told employees the company did not have enough cash to […]
Tesla Updates 2023 Model 3 Performance with Model Y Turn Signals
Tesla’s Model 3 Performance is now delivering with the automaker’s newer Model Y-style tail lights, as noticed by one new buyer this week. A Tesla Model 3 Performance buyer picking up the vehicle in Fort Worth, Texas has noticed that the electric vehicle (EV) includes Model Y-style tail lights, including both the C-Style brake light […]
Tesla Now Letting Salvaged Cars Return to Superchargers
Tesla is looking to create a system to restore salvaged vehicle access to the Supercharger network, according to an internal document obtained by electrek. The document, entitled “Salvaged-Titled Vehicle Fast Charging Safety Inspection,” details plans for a two-step process to investigate a vehicle’s battery pack and charging components, before restoring access to Superchargers. Upon passing […]
2023 Kia EV6 Pricing Increases Over $7,000 as Base Model Dropped
Kia has announced starting pricing for the 2023 EV6, set to debut in the U.S. market at $48,500 along with a $1,295 destination fee, according to a press release shared by the automaker on Thursday. The price is up from Kia’s 2022 EV6 model, with the 2023 model coming with three trim configurations including the […]
Tesla Hiring for Cybertruck Production at Giga Texas
Tesla is hiring for multiple positions related to the production of the Cybertruck, as can be seen on the automaker’s careers web page (via @Whole Mars Blog). The company has at least eight positions listed that are directly related to Cybertruck production, including engineers, manufacturing and engineering management positions. Each of the positions is located […]
Tesla’s Giga Texas Leader Now Working at SpaceX on Starship: Report
Tesla’s head of operations at Gigafactory Texas seems to have taken a role working with SpaceX’s Starship, according to a few people familiar with the matter. Omead Afshar has been named Vice President of Starship production at SpaceX, according to unnamed sources, reports Bloomberg. It’s unclear if Afshar is working at both companies, though he […]
First Look: Quicksilver Tesla Model Y at Zurich Auto Show [4K VIDEO]
A few weeks after Tesla launched Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red paint colors for the Model Y, the first cars are now being showcased in Europe. At the Zurich Auto Show 2022 in Switzerland, Tesla had numerous vehicles on hand, including the Quicksilver Model Y Performance. This is the first time we’re seeing the new […]
Tesla Continues to Lead EV Registrations, Luxury Car Segment in U.S.
New data from Experian Automotive shows electric vehicle (EV) registrations rose 57% through September in the U.S., reports Automotive News. EV leader Tesla remained the leader of EV registrations, while also sitting atop the luxury car segment. But as other companies release more EVs, it has resulted in Tesla’s share dipping slightly by 2.8%. Tesla […]
Rivan Q3 2022: $1.72 Billion Net Loss, R2 Platform Delayed to 2026
Electric automaker Rivian announced its Q3 earnings on Wednesday, which saw production of 7,363 vehicles and delivery of 6,584 vehicles. Rivian said its production ramp “is in line with our expectations despite the challenging supply chain environment.” Rivian says it now has a backlog of 114,000 R1 preorders, as of November 7, 2022, mainly from […]