California

SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 missions over the weekend

SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter 9 mission from California and a pair of O3b mPower communications satellites from Florida over…

SpaceX sends 22 Starlink Satellites to Orbit from California

SpaceX continues its incredible pace with the launch of 22 V2 mini Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in…

California Governor Gavin Newsom visits Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently visiting China to discuss climate initiatives, and one stop on Sunday included a visit…

California to disperse $40.5 million in funding for EV fast-chargers

The state of California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers,…

Tesla Cybertruck gets close-up video treatment in California sighting

Prototypes of Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck have been seen all around the U.S. in the past several weeks, ahead of…

Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant reaches 244 homes in San Diego

Update: Added that Tesla also has a VPP program in Massachusetts. Participants in Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program in…

EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

As the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), many have aired concerns that there will not be enough charging…

X files lawsuit against California content moderation bill

X has filed a lawsuit against a California bill requiring social media companies to post and submit moderation information to…

U.S. pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California: analysis

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining traction in auto markets across the world, and new data shows that U.S. adoption rates…

Firefly Aerospace announces they are ready for the Victus Nox mission

FireFly Aerospace and payload provider Millenium Space Systems have entered a 6 month "hot standby phase" for the Victus Nox…

SpaceX to launch military communications satellites

Update 4:06 PM 8/31: SpaceX stood down from launch due to an issue on engine #4. The next launch opportunity…

SpaceX launches 100th dedicated Starlink mission

After being delayed due to Hurricane Hilary last week, which forced the droneship to retreat to the Port of San…

SpaceX plans back-to-back Starlink launches

SpaceX is looking to launch two Falcon 9 Starlink missions tonight from the East and West Coasts just hours apart.…

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 15 Starlink satellites to join growing constellation

The thick fog didn't stop the Falcon 9 from launching 15 V2 mini Starlink satellites last night from California. The…

California hits record stride with EV sales volume

California continues to dominate the nation's electric vehicle sales volume as the state achieved a first in the second quarter…

Tesla outsells Toyota in California in Q2 by nearly 2,000 units

Tesla outsold Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023 by nearly 2,000 units, overtaking the automaker in terms…

Falcon 9 puts on a show in the Californian skies

Last night at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC), SpaceX successfully launched 15 V2 mini Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit…

Tesla Model 3 just became cheaper than Toyota Camry in California

The Tesla Model 3 just became less expensive than the price of the Toyota Camry in California thanks to the…

Tesla threatened by class action lawsuit regarding OTA updates

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Tesla regarding the automaker's over-the-air (OTA) updates and how…

Tesla direct to consumer sales bleed dealers of profit in California

A new report finds that Tesla accounted for roughly $700,000 in lost gross profit per dealer in California during 2022.…