For his latest endeavor, Elon Musk is taking on the title “rock star.” Musk dropped the “rock star” joke in a series of tweets announcing a plan to turn material removed during the Boring Company’s tunneling into interlocking bricks that could be used to construct “sculptures and buildings.” And they said I’d never be a rock… Continue reading The Boring Company to Turn Rock From Tunnels Into Building Blocks
Month: March 2018
Musk Says New Navigation System Will Roll Out This Weekend
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says a new navigation system for its electric cars will be released this coming weekend. “Should be considered a mature beta at first, so won’t be perfect, but will improve rapidly,” he tweeted. “Wth the old system, we were stuck with legacy 3rd party black box code and stale data. No… Continue reading Musk Says New Navigation System Will Roll Out This Weekend
FedEx Orders 20 Tesla Semis
FedEx is the latest company to put in an order for the Tesla Semi. The company said Monday it has ordered 20 trucks to be operated by FedEx Freight, the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) service, which generally carries small cargo. “FedEx has a long history of innovation and incorporating sustainability efforts throughout its global network,” FedEx… Continue reading FedEx Orders 20 Tesla Semis
Boring Company Releases Map of Route Connecting Baltimore and Washington
The Boring Company has released a map of the proposed route for an underground transit system between Baltimore and Washington. According to the company’s website, “the proposed twin tunnels would run in parallel for approximately 35 miles from downtown DC to downtown Baltimore, beneath New York Avenue and then the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. This would serve… Continue reading Boring Company Releases Map of Route Connecting Baltimore and Washington
Tesla and SpaceX Leave Facebook After Twitter Users Encourage Musk
Facebook pages for both Tesla and SpaceX are now inactive following a series of tweets from Chief Executive Elon Musk responding to a challenge for users to leave the social network. When Brian Acton, co-founder of the Facebook-owned WhatsApp, tweeted the hashtag #deletefacebook, Musk replied with “What’s Facebook?” A follower then further encouraged Musk to… Continue reading Tesla and SpaceX Leave Facebook After Twitter Users Encourage Musk
Shareholders Approve Musk’s Compensation Package
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s proposed multibillion-dollar compensation plan was approved Wednesday by shareholders, according to multiple outlets. The plan is unique in that it is contingent on achieving market cap and operational milestones that would make Tesla one of the most valuable companies in the world. In order for Musk to fully vest, Tesla’s… Continue reading Shareholders Approve Musk’s Compensation Package
Tesla Now Offers a 20-Inch Wheel for Model 3
Tesla is now offering a 20-inch wheel and tire package for the Model 3 in its online store. According to the item description, “The Model 3 20” Sport wheel and Michelin Pilot Sport tire package provides maximum handling and performance. This package also includes optimized rear upper fore links to ensure proper wheel fitment and… Continue reading Tesla Now Offers a 20-Inch Wheel for Model 3
SpaceX Considering Port of Los Angeles for Manufacturing
SpaceX may build its next generation rocket in Los Angeles, according to reports quoting both the company and the Port of Los Angeles. SpaceX called the negotiations preliminary. The company currently leases 8.1 acres of land and water at the port and is pursuing an additional 18 acres. According to the Los Angeles Times: The… Continue reading SpaceX Considering Port of Los Angeles for Manufacturing
New Car Prep: How to Give Your Tesla the ‘Full Monty’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from Detailed Designs Auto Spa. Purchasing a new Tesla can be an exciting process of researching options, speaking with current owners, visiting Tesla stores, learning how your new Tesla is likely to become a part of your lifestyle and more. Once a person takes ownership of a Tesla,… Continue reading New Car Prep: How to Give Your Tesla the ‘Full Monty’
Uber Halts Self-Driving Car Testing After Fatal Crash
Uber is halting its self-driving car program after a female pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona was struck and killed Sunday. According to a release from Tempe police, Uber’s vehicle was in autonomous mode with a vehicle operator behind the wheel at the time of the collision. The woman killed was reportedly crossing the road outside of the… Continue reading Uber Halts Self-Driving Car Testing After Fatal Crash