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Rivian could be facing supplier skepticism, Scaringe believes some are holding back

Rivian could be facing skepticism from suppliers as it continues to ramp production of its electric vehicles. CEO RJ Scaringe…

Tesla to provide stipend, meals, and mattresses to workers as Giga Shanghai adopts “closed-loop” system

Following a three-week shutdown that began at the end of March, Giga Shanghai is poised to resume vehicle production. To…

Elon Musk’s most recent jab at the SEC prompts a new reaction from Tesla shareholders

Elon Musk's comments regarding the SEC's investigation of his 2018 "funding secured" Tweet have prompted a new reaction from Tesla…

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slams Board over Elon Musk’s takeover bid

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bid to acquire Twitter for about $43 billion recently received some support from the social media…

Tesla reportedly targeting 1k Model Y per week by end of April in Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla may be taking a rather deliberate strategy with its vehicle production ramp in Germany. As per local reports, Tesla…

NASA asks SpaceX to decide the fate of ‘Dragon XL’ lunar cargo spacecraft

In a new Request For Information (RFI) quietly released by NASA on April Fools' Day, the space agency appears to…

Tesla already recalling Giga Shanghai’s workers after three-week shutdown: report

Tesla has reportedly started calling back its workers in Gigafactory Shanghai, as the electric vehicle maker looks to return to…

Tesla FSD Beta now has over 100k drivers in the program

Tesla’s FSD Beta program has over 100,000 drivers actively participating, Elon Musk revealed during his TED interview. Musk also stated…

Austin development employees visit The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop

Last week, City of Austin employees visited The Boring Company’s (TBC) Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop in Sin City. …

SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 booster for second spy satellite launch in two months

Using the same Falcon 9 booster, SpaceX has successfully completed its second National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) spy satellite launch in…

Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases

Tesla has decided to backtrack on its decision to charge an extra $400 for a mobile charging connector for new…

After Tesla trademarked ‘CYBERBACKPACK,’ the product’s inventor sits at a crossroads

Riz Nwosu was inspired when he went to the Tesla Cybertruck unveiling in 2019. After snagging some pictures with the…

Why Tesla won’t lose sleep over other automakers achieving massive range ratings

Tesla is normally confronted with plenty of interesting and challenging metrics from competitors, especially in terms of range and speed.…

Volkswagen says it’s ‘actively looking’ to develop an electric truck

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh said the automaker is "actively looking at" developing an all-electric truck in hopes…

CATL and Indonesia set sights on EV material mining, battery manufacturing with $6B investment

A series of CATL subsidiaries have announced a new $6 billion investment with Indonesia in an effort to boost nickel…

Twitter to adopt ‘poison pill’ strategy to fend off Musk’s $43B bid for platform

Twitter's Board will adopt the "poison pill" strategy to fend off Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $43 billion bid to buy…

Tesla denied grant applications in Texas for Superchargers despite fractional costs

Tesla recently applied for a series of grants through a program in the State of Texas that would cover up…

Tesla pushes Made-in-Germany Model Y test drives in Switzerland

Potential customers in Switzerland who wish to try out a German-made Tesla Model Y now have the opportunity to take…

Twitter employees not “held hostage” by Elon Musk’s takeover offer: CEO

During an all-hands meeting yesterday, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal highlighted that the social media platform was not being "held hostage"…

Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai to resume production on Monday, April 18: report

It appears that the wait for Gigafactory Shanghai's return to production is almost over. If recent reports prove accurate, Tesla's…