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Elon Musk’s rejection of Twitter’s Board causes staff to get “super stressed” on monthly “day of rest”

Rivian announces release of Q1 2022 results and earnings call for May 11

Tesla 2022.12.1 update returns highly-requested bottom bar customization

Tesla Roadster reservations reopen ahead of 2023 production

SpaceX to launch NASA’s SWOT water topography satellite on reused Falcon 9

SpaceX static fires Falcon 9 rocket for next NRO spy satellite launch

SpaceX says it has successfully static-fired a Falcon 9 rocket scheduled to launch the company’s second National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) spy satellite mission of 2022 later this month. Known as NROL-85, it may or may not be related to the ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk remains engaged in Twitter strategy “without limitation,” filing shows

An amended regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that while Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would not be joining Twitter’s Board of Directors, he may still engage with the social media company’s ...

Porsche uses Taycan “swarm” in successful vehicle-to-grid test

Considering that electric vehicles are basically giant batteries on wheels, it is no surprise that several carmakers are exploring their potential use in vehicle-to-grid systems. Porsche announced recently that it too was experimenting with V2G technologies, though the German ...

Elon Musk gets support from Jeff Bezos as he ponders making Twitter HQ into a homeless center

In what could be a small example of stars aligning, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appear to have seen eye-to-eye — at least with regards to what to do with Twitter’s physical headquarters in San Francisco. ...

Elon Musk’s decision to not join Twitter’s Board of Directors sends stock falling

Twitter stock (TWTR) dropped by as much as 8% on Monday’s premarket following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s decision to decline an invitation to join the social media company’s Board of Directors. The update on Musk’s appointment was shared by ...

Tesla Cybertruck wiper blade closeup hints at extremely practical design

To state that the Tesla Cybetruck’s wiper blades have inspired their own fair set of headlines would be an understatement. Since the vehicle’s unveiling and the subsequent sightings of its updates prototypes began, the Cybertruck’s windshield wipers have been ...

Tesla China sold 65,814 vehicles in March, making 182,174 units for Q1 2022

According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla China sold 65,814 vehicles in March 2022, closing the month and quarter off strong. For comparison, Tesla China reported wholesale figures of 59,845 units for January 2022 and 56,515 ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk will no longer join Twitter’s board of directors

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has announced that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will not be part of Twitter’s Board of Directors on April 9. The Twitter CEO did acknowledge Elon Musk’s position as the company’s biggest stakeholder, noting ...

Tesla delivers first Model Y vehicles with 4680 batteries from Giga Texas

After the Cyber Rodeo grand opening event, Tesla officially delivered the first production Model Y vehicles with 4680 batteries from Gigafactory Texas. On Friday, April 8, Elon Musk officially announced that the first production Model Y units were delivered. ...

Tesla revisits idea of mining lithium directly as prices continue to rise

Tesla seems more serious about entering the lithium mining industry as prices for the mineral — needed to make lithium-ion batteries — continue to rise. On Saturday, April 9, Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the rising price of ...

Tesla Giga Berlin prepares for opening ceremony, Musk appears en route to Germany

It’s the eve of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s first Model Y delivery event, and preparations are well underway in the company’s expansive Grunheide site. As images of recent activities at the Giga Berlin complex are shared online, reports have also ...

It Seems NASA Has Tapped the Coolest EV Company to Make the Next ‘Astrovan’

Nasa has a long history of partnering with automakers as PR around significant shuttle launches. The Chevy Corvette has been a permanent fixture within Nasa ever since Chevy started giving them to astronauts in the ’60s. The NASA vehicle we ...

SpaceX wins OneWeb launch contracts, demonstrating extreme flexibility

Demonstrating a level of flexibility that no other commercial launch provider on Earth can likely match, SpaceX and OneWeb have entered into a major launch contract barely three weeks after Russia kicked the satellite internet company off of its ...

Tesla Cybertruck showcases rear wheel steering feature in Giga Texas

Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo featured a number of the company’s upcoming vehicles, though the Cybertruck evidently stole the show. From its arrival at the facility to its display in the hours prior to Elon Musk’s address to its appearance later ...

Elon Musk excited for Tesla Giga Berlin’s first deliveries, Federal Minister shows pride in factory

It’s just a few hours away until Tesla Giga Berlin’s first Model Y delivery event, and Elon Musk seems excited to get the ball rolling. The Tesla CEO has been tweeting about Tesla Giga Berlin and the Model Y ...

Tesla battery supplier CATL scouting sites for $5B cell plant in North America

Tesla China’s longtime battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) is scouting sites across North America for its $5 billion cell plant. CATL is considering sites in North America, Canada, and Mexico for a battery factory capable of ...

Tesla (TSLA) stock is a “Buy” as Elon Musk prepares his Master Plan Part 3: Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois seems confident that Tesla will maintain its leading position in the EV industry, even with the mounting issues companies in the auto market are facing. Houchois believes that Elon Musk’s Master Plan Part 3 will ...

Tesla’s years of battery tech investments are becoming a buffer against nickel’s rising costs

For years, Tesla has invested heavily in its supply chain and battery strategy. So focused was the company in these endeavors that it even decided to design and produce its own batteries, the 4680 cells. The next-generation cells are ...

Tesla pushes for China to ease transport restraints with increased COVID presence

Tesla is among several companies lobbying for the Chinese government to ease transport restraints as COVID-19’s presence in the country continues to increase. Several major businesses, including Tesla and Covestro, have been permitted by Shanghai’s local government to continue ...

Elon Musk keeps Tesla tradition alive by dancing during Giga Berlin’s first Model Y handovers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in high spirits as he helped deliver the first customer Model Y units from Gigafactory Berlin. Videos from the handover event, which are now being shared online, reveal that Musk danced for a bit ...

German officials’ and Elon Musk’s speeches on Tesla Giga Berlin’s opening event highlight a message of hope

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg may have seen its own fair share of delays, but the facility was still completed quickly — at least compared to other high-profile projects in the area. This was a point highlighted by Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...

Tesla-related Tweets from Elon Musk free to be examined, SEC says

So long as Elon Musk uses his Twitter to disclose information to shareholders regarding his electric vehicle company, Tesla, the Tweets are free to be examined in a government investigation, the SEC said to a judge Tuesday. Despite Musk’s ...

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Tesla Giga Fest at Gigafactory Texas gains ultimate approval, ticketing likely to follow soon

Tesla’s Giga Fest event at its new Gigafactory Texas automotive plant just outside Austin, Texas, has gained ultimate approval from the Travis County Commissioner’s Court. Now that the event has been formally approved following public comments and a vote ...

Mercedes-Benz turns its focus to software with new €200 million facility in Sindelfingen

Mercedes-Benz officially opened its new €200 million Electric Software Hub at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen, a city in South Germany. The Hub, which aims to accelerate the German automaker’s transition to electrification, will combine numerous software, hardware, ...

SpaceX launches first all-private astronaut crew to the International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft have successfully begun the first all-private astronaut mission to an orbital space station Following a string of delays from late 2021, February 2022, March 2022, and the first week of April ...

Ford launches the E-Transit in Europe, electrifying business productivity globally

Ford announced it has officially started shipping production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across Europe, aligning with its goals to electrify its business globally. The Detroit-based Ford, who recently separated its electric and combustion engine businesses into ...

Tesla Megapack batteries to power revolutionary new bitcoin mine in Texas

Tesla Megapack batteries are about to be used for something extremely interesting. As per recent reports, Blockstream and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Block are breaking ground on a solar and battery-powered bitcoin mine in Texas. The project would ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk to hold AMA session to address Twitter employees’ concerns

Tesla CEO and new Twitter board member Elon Musk will be holding an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with the social media company’s employees. The AMA session was reportedly conceived following a week of internal complaints and concerns from ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk gives a subtle shoutout to IDRA, LK for Giga Press’ development

Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a variety of topics during his short address at the Cyber Rodeo in Gigafactory Texas. Among the topics he covered was the efficiency of Tesla’s electric vehicle factories, as well as the machines that ...

Tesla’s Elon Musk predicts that 2023 will see massive “wave of new products”

Tesla has debuted a number of exciting vehicles that are yet to be delivered to customers. These include the Semi, the next-generation Roadster, and the Cybertruck, all of which have already seen delays since their initial target delivery dates ...

Tesla Robotaxi will be a completely new “futuristic” vehicle

Elon Musk initially mentioned Tesla’s Robotaxi concept in his Master Plan Part Deux, published in 2016. At the time, Musk suggested that the company’s Robotaxis would be regular Teslas that happen to have full self-driving capabilities. During Autonomy Day ...

Elon Musk’s talk at Tesla Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo: updates and details

As everyone at Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo settles down to listen to Elon Musk’s talk at Giga Texas, the anticipation builds in the air. The Tesla community is eager and excited to hear about any updates and details Elon Musk ...

Tesla’s production 4680 battery cells debut at Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo

Tesla’s production 4680 battery cells debuted at the Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo event. According to materials posted in the Cyber Rodeo factory tour, Giga Texas is fully equipped to assemble Tesla’s 4680 structural battery pack at full scale. “Made at ...

Tesla Cybertruck functions & improvements teased at Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo

Tesla’s Giga Texas Cyber Rodeo is in full swing, and many people have seen the Cybertruck — as promised by sightings of the all-electric truck before the event kicked off. While pictures weren’t initially allowed, some guests were able ...

Tesla’s new Standard Range AWD Model Y with 4680 cells spotted at Cyber Rodeo

Tesla’s new Standard Range All-Wheel-Drive Model Y all-electric crossover with 4680 battery cells is present at the Cyber Rodeo event the automaker is holding at its new production facility in Austin, Texas. Tesla is currently holding a 15,000-person event ...

First look inside the Tesla ‘Cyber Rodeo’ at Gigafactory Texas

The first looks inside the Tesla “Cyber Rodeo” event at Gigafactory Texas are beginning to appear as attendees make their way to the event, located just outside Austin. Tesla is holding a 15,000-person event at its new production facility in ...

Los Angeles City Council approves development plan for 10,000 city-owned EVs

The Los Angeles City Council is putting forth a plan to expand the number of city-owned electric vehicles to at least 10,000 and deploy a sizeable charging infrastructure for EVs throughout the city. On Wednesday morning, Councilmen Mitch O’Farrell ...

Toyota will join Tesla, GM in losing EV tax credit after it reaches sales cap

Toyota will soon join Tesla and General Motors as automakers that no longer qualify for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. The Japanese automaker is expected to reach the sales cap before the end of June, a company representative ...

Tesla veteran launches fleet management platform for all electric vehicles

Electric vehicles such as Teslas work great as fleet vehicles. Their total ownership costs tend to be lower than comparable internal combustion cars, their maintenance needs are relatively light, and they tend to be technologically advanced. This is especially the ...

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