A week before the first NASA-crewed mission for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, NASA’s chief of human spaceflight has resigned. Doug Loverro resigned Monday. Ken Bowersox, Loverro’s deputy, will serve as acting associate administrator. Loverro had been at NASA since October and was mainly focused on President Donald Trump’s intention for the agency to send an… Continue reading NASA Human Spaceflight Chief Resigns a Week Before Crewed Mission
Month: May 2020
Tesla to Raise FSD Price by $1,000
Chief Executive Elon Musk says consumers need to pay up for the “full self-driving” option on their cars, saying it could have a value of $100,000. Tesla will increase the price of the option by $1,000 starting July 1, Musk tweeted Monday. FSD launched as a $5,000 add-on until the automaker raised to the current… Continue reading Tesla to Raise FSD Price by $1,000
Report: Tesla Considering Austin, Tulsa for Next U.S. Factory
Texas and Oklahoma are two finalists for Tesla’s next U.S. factory, CNBC reported, citing a source intimately familiar with the site search. The report said Tesla representatives visited two locations in Tulsa that may be a good fit for the fifth Gigafactory. Austin has been the favorite for the new factory, with Musk making references… Continue reading Report: Tesla Considering Austin, Tulsa for Next U.S. Factory
Model X to Carry Astronauts to Launchpad for ‘Demo-2’ Mission
In two weeks, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to carry astronauts for the first time and transport to the launchpad will naturally be a Tesla. “Here’s some Tesla news that everyone should love,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine posted on Twitter. “Check out the Model X that will carry Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley… Continue reading Model X to Carry Astronauts to Launchpad for ‘Demo-2’ Mission
Is the Cyberquad a Prop or a Product?
After Tesla employees were finished smacking the Cybertruck with a sledgehammer and shattering its windows, Chief Executive Elon Musk told everyone goodnight. “One more thing!” fans yelled, hoping to experience something on par with a secret supercar rolling out of an electric 18-wheeler. “Should we do the..?” Musk’s voice trailed as he spoke to someone… Continue reading Is the Cyberquad a Prop or a Product?
Kimbal Musk Donates Model Y for Charity Raffle
Kimbal Musk, Tesla board member and brother of CEO Elon Musk, has donated a Model Y electric SUV that will be raffled to support Big Green and its COVID-19 response efforts. Kimbal co-founded Big Green, formerly The Kitchen Community, in order to create a replicable, scalable school garden solution. Inspired by the way school gardens… Continue reading Kimbal Musk Donates Model Y for Charity Raffle
Tesla Promotes Miller to Head of Production
Tesla has appointed Richard Miller as head of production at the the company’s Fremont, Calif. factory, according to a report from TechCrunch. Miller was previously the director of paint operations. The report cited an internal email sent to employees Monday. Miller replaces Jatinder Dhillon, who left the company in March, according to a CNBC report.… Continue reading Tesla Promotes Miller to Head of Production
County Officials Approve Tesla’s Safety Plan to Resume Production in Fremont
Tesla’s fight with Alameda County regarding the automaker’s factory shutdown appears to be over. A press release issued Tuesday said Alameda County reviewed Tesla’s safety plan for employees and found it appropriate for returning workers to the Fremont factory. “We reviewed the plan and held productive discussions today with Tesla’s representatives about their safety and… Continue reading County Officials Approve Tesla’s Safety Plan to Resume Production in Fremont
Musk Says Fremont Factory Has Started Production Despite County Order
Tesla started production Monday at its Fremont, Calif. factory, days after filing a lawsuit against county officials who ordered a pause in the manufacturing line to keep employees safe from COVID-19. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who has downplayed the virus and been critical of orders to keep the factory closed, announced the restart on… Continue reading Musk Says Fremont Factory Has Started Production Despite County Order
Tesla Publishes ‘Getting Back to Work’ Plan
Tesla published Sunday a detailed plan to return its Fremont factory to production, despite objections from local officials about the automaker’s decision. “Given the Governor’s recent guidance, which is supported by science and credible health data, the state and federal government’s classification of vehicle manufacturing as national critical infrastructure, and our robust safety plan, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Publishes ‘Getting Back to Work’ Plan