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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket wins three new geostationary satellite launches

SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket has secured three new geostationary satellite launch contracts from South Korea and the Middle East.…

Biden Administration announces $100M grant program addressing automation, connectivity & more

The Biden-Harris Administration plans to support vehicle automation, connectivity, and more through $100 million in grants.  The Administration recently announced…

What do skeptics want to see Tesla Optimus Bot do on AI Day?

Ten days from now, a working prototype of the Tesla Optimus Bot is expected to take center stage on AI…

Mercedes-Benz unveils concept electric semi-truck

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a concept all-electric semi-truck. While much of the world is looking to electrify transport, electric semi-trucks lag…

Tesla Model Y has the best resale value out of all BEVs in China

The Tesla Model Y has the best resale value out of any other battery electric vehicle in China according to…

Ford continues to battle parts shortage, reassures investors

Ford (NYSE: F) continues to battle parts shortages that have plagued the global automotive industry for two and a half…

College students driving used cars dream of owning a Tesla

College students driving used cars dream of owning a Tesla, according to a new survey by ValuePenguin. Over 1,000 undergraduate…

UPDATE: Tesla’s PG&E facility at Elkhorn catches fire, shuts down Highway 1

Update 6:05 ET: PG&E said that property damage to the battery is expected to exceed $50,000. Details regarding safety system…

Hertz announces 175,000 electric vehicle deal with GM to expand rental fleet

Hertz announced that it would purchase 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors over the next five years across the Detroit-automotive…

Tesla adds another mysterious tent to the Fremont factory

Tesla is adding another tent to its Fremont Factory property, but it will not directly be used for production. Along…

Tesla (TSLA) pulls out all the stops to fend off competition in China

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is pulling out all the stops to fend off competition in China, including offering a new subsidy…

Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.2.2 extending to 160k owners in US and Canada: Elon Musk

It appears that after several iterations and adjustments, FSD Beta 10.69 is ready to roll out to the greater FSD…

Tesla China still expanding its local sales channels amid service ramp

Last week, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla China is considering a shift in its strategy for the local markets. This…

SpaceX Starlink team meets with Zambia officials for satellite internet services

SpaceX is talking with Zambia officials, offering Starlink's internet services to the country.  Recently, Jito Kayumba—the Special Assistant to the…

SpaceX breaks Starship test record, rolls next booster to launch pad

SpaceX has completed a record-breaking test of a Starship booster and rolled a newer Super Heavy prototype to the launch…

Tesla sets sight on Northbrook, IL for next sales, service & delivery center 

Tesla plans to open a sales, service, and delivery center in Northbrook, Illinois. Last week, the new Tesla Center gained…

Electric jet company Lilium partners with Palantir

An electric jet startup company, Lilium, has partnered with software giant Palantir to introduce what they think is the future…

California law requires EV charger reliability to be published

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring electric vehicle charger reliability data to be published by charger operators.…

Tesla Megapacks support 31 MWh substation expansion in Watertown, NY

Tesla Megapacks are being tasked with supporting a 31-megawatt-hour expansion of the Coffeen substation in Watertown, New York, in conjunction…

Tesla’s shorter wait times after Giga Shanghai upgrade a “scary” prospect for rivals: Piper Sandler

The third quarter is ending, and a certain trend is emerging among regions supplied by Tesla's Gigafactory Shanghai. Following the…