[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket today from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The payload is part of a joint venture between SES, the European satellite giant, and the government of Luxembourg, known as GovSat. The satellite will control NATO surveillance drones, among other top secret projects. The rocket being used also… Continue reading SpaceX to Launch Second Rocket of 2018
Month: January 2018
WSJ: Model 3 Benchmarking Data Selling for Up to $500,000
A report from the Wall Street Journal says that Tesla Model 3 benchmarking data is being sold to Tesla competitors for as much as $500,000. Only a few thousand Model 3s have been delivered to customers to date, making it difficult for competitors to acquire one for testing. That’s were Caresoft Global, an auto benchmarking company,… Continue reading WSJ: Model 3 Benchmarking Data Selling for Up to $500,000
Wrecked Model 3 Headed to Salvage Auction
You have to feel for this Tesla Model 3 owner who put just 490 miles on the car before crashing it into a light pole in Redondo Beach, Calif. Pictures of the wrecked vehicle, VIN #1492, were posted to the Insurance Auto Auctions website this week, offering a look at how the Model 3 handles… Continue reading Wrecked Model 3 Headed to Salvage Auction
Waymo Orders ‘Thousands’ of Chrysler Vans for Self-Driving Fleet
Waymo has ordered “thousands” of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to support the launch of a driverless ride-hailing service, the company announced Tuesday. Fiat Chrysler previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017. Waymo and Chrysler engineers worked together to design a… Continue reading Waymo Orders ‘Thousands’ of Chrysler Vans for Self-Driving Fleet
The Boring Company is Selling a $500 Flamethrower
The Boring Company has officially unveiled a flamethrower that’s for sale on its website for $500. Many thought Elon Musk was joking when he said the company would offer a flamethrower as its next piece of merchandise following the sale of 50,000 Boring Company hats. But, the flamethrower now appears on the website for pre-order.… Continue reading The Boring Company is Selling a $500 Flamethrower
Model 3 Hits More Showrooms Across U.S.
The Model 3 has made its way to showrooms in five new cities – San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC, Newport Beach, and Scottsdale. While consumers across the country have reserved the car, not many have had the opportunity to see the the Model 3 in person. Now it’s beginning to make its debut in various markets… Continue reading Model 3 Hits More Showrooms Across U.S.
Tesla Owner Fighting Cancer Has Dream Fulfilled, Meets Elon Musk and Franz von Holzhausen
Matthew Chan, a Tesla superfan battling stage 4 colon cancer, had a dream fulfilled Wednesday when he received a VIP tour of the Tesla factory and had the opportunity to meet the automaker’s top executives. The day was arranged after TMC Member Alan Miller shared Chan’s story on the forum. In a post titled “A Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Owner Fighting Cancer Has Dream Fulfilled, Meets Elon Musk and Franz von Holzhausen
SpaceX Conducts Test Fire of Falcon Heavy, Offers Details on Launch Date
SpaceX conducted today an important final test fire of the 27 engines powering the Falcon Heavy. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the assessment of the engines was “good” and launch of the rocket is expected in “a week or so.” Falcon Heavy hold-down firing this morning was good. Generated quite a thunderhead of steam.… Continue reading SpaceX Conducts Test Fire of Falcon Heavy, Offers Details on Launch Date
Culver City Wants Outside Consult on Boring Company’s Tunnel Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Boring Company’s plan to dig a 6.5 mile tunnel near Los Angeles was met with concerns this week from Culver City council members and the public. Elon Musk’s tunneling startup hopes to secure approval from the city council for the project, which is part of Musk’s vision to build an underground transportation system. After… Continue reading Culver City Wants Outside Consult on Boring Company’s Tunnel Plan
How Much is a Used Tesla Worth?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from Gumtree, an Australian-based classifieds site. Tesla’s are all the rage at the moment. The hot new product that’s super cool…the Apple of the car industry. A brand new Tesla is mostly unattainable for the majority of drivers. However, prices are dropping on the used market. Are they… Continue reading How Much is a Used Tesla Worth?