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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says Starhopper’s next test flight is waiting for an FAA permit

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the company is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure regulatory…

Tesla Sentry Mode helps identify thieves after Model S burglary in Los Angeles

Tesla's Sentry Mode is helping deliver justice again by capturing the faces of thieves involved in a Model S break-in…

Elon Musk’s ‘Teslaquila’ legal team pushes back on patent examiner’s naming concerns

It appears that Elon Musk and Tesla's legal team are not ready to give up on the idea of making…

Tesla Navigate on Autopilot automatic lane changes performs ‘waltz’ in traffic

A Tesla Model 3 owner's recent experience at a busy section of a freeway appears to show some notable improvements…

Tesla Superchargers to double in Wawa outlets by the end of 2020

A recent report has emerged stating that US-based convenience store chain Wawa is looking to double the number of Tesla…

Tesla Model 3 to undergo crash safety tests with the IIHS next week

After being awarded 5-Star Safety Ratings from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), the Australasian New Car Assessment…

SpaceX teases extreme Falcon 9 launch cadence goals in Starship planning doc

Published as part of an August 2019 environmental assessment (EA) draft for Starship's prospective Pad 39A launch facilities, SpaceX revealed…

Ford CEO warns Elon Musk that Tesla is competing with the ‘ultimate disruptor’ in Henry Ford

Ford CEO Jim Hackett admits that the future of the automobile will be electric. Amidst this transition, the CEO noted…

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 may soon have company as Rocket Lab reveals plans for Electron rocket reuse

The most prominent launcher of small carbon composite rockets, Rocket Lab, announced plans on Tuesday to recover the first stage…

Nikola receives $1.7M grant from US Department of Energy for fuel cell research

Nikola Motors was recently awarded by the US Department of Energy with a $1.7 million grant to help the startup…

Tesla’s Model 3 safety claims and the NHTSA’s scrutiny: A look at an old (revived) story

Multiple reports have recently emerged about the US National Highway Traffic Administration scrutinizing Tesla and the company's claims that the…

Tesla to adjust vehicle prices in China amid trade war tensions, claims report

A recent report has emerged suggesting that Tesla is looking to adjust the prices of its electric vehicles in China,…

SpaceX preps Texas Starship’s second tank dome for installation in latest milestone

During an August 4th visit to SpaceX's Boca Chica Starship build site, CEO Elon Musk captured and shared photos showing…

Jay Leno argues for Tesla and the adoption of EVs: ‘There’s almost no reason to have a gas car’

Celebrity car enthusiast and iconic talk show host Jay Leno recently expressed his overt support for Tesla and electric vehicles…

Rivian patent hints at real-time brake wear monitoring system using driver profiles

Rivian's attention to detail on its all-electric vehicles is laudable, and a recent patent application by the outdoor adventure company…

SpaceX nails second Falcon 9 fairing catch ever with GO Ms. Tree, Elon Musk shares video

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the company has successfully caught its second Falcon 9 fairing ever, an excellent sign…

SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5’s second expendable launch a bittersweet success

Likely some 10 minutes after lifting off for the third time from a SpaceX launch pad, Falcon 9 Block 5…

China formally adds Tesla Gigafactory 3 area to Shanghai’s Free-Trade Zone

The Chinese government has stated that it is formally expanding Shanghai's Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) to include the Lingang area, which…

Tesla engineers share Model 3 steering, drivetrain, and suspension secrets

The Tesla Model 3 is practically taking over the electric car market, establishing a strong presence in every region where…

SpaceX sends Falcon 9’s West Coast drone ship to the Panama Canal in surprise move

In a surprise turn of events, SpaceX has decided to send Just Read The Instructions (JRTI) - one of the…