The Tesla Roadster update, originally scheduled to go into production last year, won’t make it to market this year either. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the Roadster is being pushed back and will go into production in 2022. “Finishing engineering this year, production starts next year,” he said. “Aiming to have… Continue reading Tesla Roadster Delayed Until 2022
Month: January 2021
Tesla May License Self-Driving Software to Other Automakers
Tesla may license its self-driving software to other automakers. In fact, Chief Executive Elon Musk said the company has had “preliminary” discussions with potential partners. Musk mentioned the meetings during Tesla’s Q4 2020 earnings call. “We’ve had some preliminary discussions about licensing Autopilot to other OEMs,” Musk said on the call. “This is something we’re… Continue reading Tesla May License Self-Driving Software to Other Automakers
Tesla Reports Profitable Q4, Expects Deliveries to Grow 50%
Tesla reported a profitable Q4, but missed on earnings in its quarterly report, released Wednesday. Automotive revenue grew to $9.31 billion in Q4, while revenue from energy generation and storage reached $752 million, and services and other revenue grew to $678 million. The company spent $522 million on research and development and nearly a billion on sales,… Continue reading Tesla Reports Profitable Q4, Expects Deliveries to Grow 50%
Tesla Shows Off New Model S Interior
Tesla has released photos of a refreshed Model S, which features interior updates like a horizontal screen and a half-circle steering wheel. The refresh has been rumored for months. Tesla shut down production lines for the Model S and Model X last month, signaling that the refresh may be coming soon. Photos were shared in the company’s Q4… Continue reading Tesla Shows Off New Model S Interior
Report: Tesla, Samsung Partnering on Semiconductor
Tesla may partner with Samsung to develop a semiconductor to be used to power autonomous vehicles, according to a report from Korea. The report says Samsung’s Electronics Foundry division is working on a 5nm semiconductor for Tesla vehicles. Samsung previously supplied Tesla with 14nm chips that have undergone an argon fluoride (ArF) exposure process. The… Continue reading Report: Tesla, Samsung Partnering on Semiconductor
SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched
SpaceX set a new world record Sunday for carrying the most satellites into orbit. The Transporter-1 mission delivered 143 satellites from several different contractors. The Falcon 9 used for the mission was making its fifth flight for the company. The mission marked SpaceX’s first dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program flight. “Smallsats” are satellites that can be… Continue reading SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched
Musk Planning Party for Boring Company’s Vegas Project
Elon Musk tweeted Sunday a photo from the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop, saying the company is planning a Fallout-themed grand opening party. The photograph shows Musk and his sons standing in what appears to be the underground station for the Loop. Loop is a high-speed underground public transportation system in which passengers are transported via… Continue reading Musk Planning Party for Boring Company’s Vegas Project
Musk Plans $100M Award for Carbon-Capture Tech
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk plans to award $100 million for the “best carbon capture technology.” Musk announced the plan for the prize Thursday in a tweet, saying more details will come next week. Carbon-capture could be an interesting tool to combat climate change. The idea is counter to many methods today that aim to reduce… Continue reading Musk Plans $100M Award for Carbon-Capture Tech
Rivian Brings Total Funding to $8 Billion
Rivian, which is expected to deliver its debut EV this year, announced it has added $2.65 billion to its war chest. The company has attracted $8 billion in investment since 2019. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and included Fidelity Management and Research Company, Amazon’s Climate… Continue reading Rivian Brings Total Funding to $8 Billion
GM Considering All-Electric Corvette SUV
GM is considering building a family of all-electric vehicles with Corvette badging, according to a report from Bloomberg. According to the report: GM has designers working on several Corvette-brand concept vehicles that target a wider range of buyers, said the people, who asked not to be named because the plan has not been publicly unveiled.… Continue reading GM Considering All-Electric Corvette SUV