A historic flight for SpaceX–the first fully operational commercial astronaut launch in the company’s history, is on track for launch. Astronauts from the U.S. and Japan plan to travel aboard a Crew Dragon capsule mounted on a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. The mission marks the first time an operational crew has… Continue reading Watch: Historic Launch for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Program
Month: November 2020
SpaceX Delays Commercial Crew Mission Until Sunday
Due to weather, SpaceX and NASA have postponed today’s Crew-1 mission until Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7:27 p.m. ET. The flight will mark the first time since 2011 that a full operational crew has launched from U.S. soil. Earlier this year SpaceX became the first private spaceflight company to launch American astronauts from American soil… Continue reading SpaceX Delays Commercial Crew Mission Until Sunday
Rivian Releases Pricing Details
Rivian has announced new details on its upcoming electric trucks and SUVs. The company said the Launch Edition of R1T pickup will cost $75,000 and the R1S SUV will be priced at $77,500. Both versions will have more than 300 miles of range on a single charge. Rivian will be among the first to market… Continue reading Rivian Releases Pricing Details
5 Things You Need to Know Before PPF Installation
There’s a lot of back-and-forth online about the best way to install PPF. Truthfully, there is no single way to do it right. But this doesn’t mean anything goes, either. Some techniques should be avoided, while others might make sense for you but not for someone else. Our experts break it down for you here,… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know Before PPF Installation
Tesla Will Address Touchscreen Issues With Warranty Extension
Due to some recurring issues with its MCU touchscreen, Tesla says it will extend the warranty on the part. Owners have reported that screens can be slow to power-up, become frozen, or completely die. Tesla posted on its website about the issues and warranty extension: Tesla is committed to building the highest quality products as… Continue reading Tesla Will Address Touchscreen Issues With Warranty Extension
The Boring Company is Planning a Texas Tunnel
Job postings show that The Boring Company is adding personnel in Austin, which is where Tesla is currently building a factory. The Boring Company tweeted a link to the jobs Monday, adding that ‘”Austin Chalk” is geologically one of best soils for tunneling.”‘ The job postings include jobs such as electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, business… Continue reading The Boring Company is Planning a Texas Tunnel
Tesla Offering New Winter Tire Package for Model Y
Tesla Model Y crossover SUV is getting winter-ready with a new wheel and tire package. Now available in the Tesla store, the “Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheel and Winter Tire Package” is designed for owner that will need to navigate a snow and ice season. Tesla’s description of the package: “Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheel… Continue reading Tesla Offering New Winter Tire Package for Model Y
Musk Says Cybertruck Updates Coming Soon
Tesla plans to reveal an updated design for the Cybertruck in “a month or so,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. Tesla has been giving consideration to the Cybertruck’s hulking proportions, which could prevent the wildly-styled, bulletproof, pickup from fitting into the average suburban garage. So, there’s a chance the truck could shrink slightly… Continue reading Musk Says Cybertruck Updates Coming Soon