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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 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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

SpaceX announces Falcon 9 SmallSat Rideshare program with launches to start in 2020

Elon Musk's private space venture, SpaceX, has announced that it is expanding its launch services to directly address the growing…

Tesla at a tipping point: How a focus on safety and features is building a formidable car brand

Last week, JD Power revealed the results of a study about the public's perception of electric vehicles and autonomous driving…

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says first orbital Starship prototype flight debut is just weeks away

According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, one or both of the company's two orbital Starship prototypes could be "ready to…

Tesla Model 3 featured in Chevron ad for battery and fast charger investments

Chevron's investment into clean energy technologies seems to have a clear inspiration: The success of Tesla. In a marketing video…

Pre-‘Raven’ Tesla Model S P100D slays Ford Mustang, Audi S4 in twin drag race

Even before Tesla rolled out the “Raven” update for its flagship sedan and SUV, the Model S P100D already had…

SpaceX’s crewed Dragon launch debut likely to slip into 2020 as NASA pursues “realistic” dates

In a recent blog post, NASA made it clear that changes happening to leadership within the agency - specifically within…

Tesla on Mars: A vision of an all-electric infrastructure on the Red Planet

The words Elon Musk and Mars find themselves in the same sentence frequently, and for good reason. After all, why…

The Boring Company’s Las Vegas transport tunnel meets skepticism from Monorail officials

The Boring Company's Las Vegas tunnel project is no stranger to struggle, and it appears that trend continues even after…

DeepSpace: China tests SpaceX-reminiscent grid fins after iSpace snags orbital milestone

Eric Ralph · August 1st, 2019 Welcome to the latest edition of DeepSpace! Each week, Teslarati space reporter Eric Ralph hand-crafts…

Tesla Model 3 batteries show impressive fire resistance despite damage from high-speed crash

A high-speed accident involving a Model 3 crashing into a pole recently provided an impressive look at the fire-resistant capabilities…

SpaceX test-fires Falcon 9 for expendable Block 5 launch as bad weather threatens delays

SpaceX has fired up twice-flown Falcon 9 booster B1047 ahead of Block 5's second expendable launch ever, but the company…