Rivian R1T crashes into pole, fire ensues but driver escapes unharmed
The Rivian R1T may not have received its official safety ratings from agencies like the NHTSA yet, but a recent…
2 years ago
Tesla Giga Texas 360-degree video previews an upcoming revolution in EV production
A recently-shot 360-degree footage of Tesla's Gigafactory Texas facility hints at what could very well be an upcoming revolution in…
2 years ago
The DFEH’s case against Tesla has been filed, and its allegations are very, very serious
Just a few days ago, Tesla noted in a blog post that the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing…
2 years ago
Tesla Giga Berlin’s delays are shining a light on Germany’s slow approval processes
Germany's Traffic Light Coalition recently cited Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin as an example of why there is a need for Germany…
2 years ago
Toyota explores manual transmission for modern EVs in new patents
Toyota appears to be exploring the idea of using manual transmission (MT) systems for modern electric vehicles, at least based…
2 years ago
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk updates schedule for first orbital Starship launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has presented the first significant update on the company's Starship program since September 2019, offering a…
2 years ago
Biden administration announces $5B budget to develop EV charging network in the U.S.
On Thursday, February 10, President Joe Biden, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), and the Department of Energy (USDOE)…
2 years ago
Astra ‘Rocket 3’ nosecone dooms first Florida launch attempt
On Thursday, February 10th, Astra Space's Rocket 3.3 launch vehicle took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) Launch…
2 years ago
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to present first Starship update since 2019 [webcast]
Barring surprises, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk remains on track to present the first major update on Starship's development since September…
2 years ago
Vanguard loads up on more Tesla stock, now owns 6.2 percent of automaker
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) revealed in a 13-G filing with the SEC that Vanguard Group, a passive fund manager based out of…
2 years ago
Tesla China Design Center will reportedly land in Beijing
Tesla China's Design Center will reportedly land in the capital of the country, Beijing, according to government documents and The…
2 years ago
Elon Musk: Tesla ‘still haven’t fully recovered’ from difficult Model X ramp
CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla's Model X Refresh ramp-up was a disaster that the automaker "still hasn't fully recovered"…
2 years ago
Tesla’s shipping momentum for Q1 2022 is much stronger than Q4 2021: analyst
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) might have achieved record-setting vehicle deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2021, but a longtime TSLA bull recently…
2 years ago
Tesla to release OTA update to disable Boombox features that may violate pedestrian warning standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently posted a new Safety Recall Notice for 578,607 Teslas over a potential…
2 years ago
New Tesla Roadster gets a rare update from Chief Designer: “Plaid is a great learning platform”
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen recently made an appearance at the Spikes Car Radio podcast, where he discussed, among…
2 years ago
GM’s electric truck and SUV production target increases sixfold to 46k in 2022: report
It appears that General Motors is looking to increase its electric truck and SUV production this 2022. But while the…
2 years ago
SpaceX assembles world’s largest rocket with giant robot arms
For the second time ever, SpaceX has fully stacked a two-stage Starship rocket, once again creating the largest launch vehicle…
2 years ago
Tesla’s role in America’s EV industry recognized by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged Tesla’s role in the electric vehicle industry in a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. …
2 years ago
SpaceX, NASA investigating parachute ‘lag’ during latest Dragon recovery
On February 2nd, NASA officials reported that a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft suffered a minor parachute anomaly during its most…
2 years ago
Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, Hyundai Ioniq 5 land on AutoTrader’s ‘Best New Cars for 2022’
Three of the electric automotive sector's newest additions have landed on AutoTrader's list of "Best New Cars for 2022." The…
2 years ago