Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, announced Tuesday the final two members of the four-person crew that launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule later this year. Christopher Sembroski of Everett, WA and Dr. Sian Proctor of Tempe, AZ will join previously announced crew member Hayley Arceneaux under the command of Jared Isaacman. Proctor, a… Continue reading Crew Announced for Civilian Mission Aboard SpaceX Dragon
Month: March 2021
Battery Cell Shortage Slowing Tesla Semi Production
Battery supply is delaying the Tesla Semi, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. “Demand is no problem, but near-term cell supply makes it hard to scale Semi,” he said. “This limitation will be less onerous next year.” Musk was replying to a tweet sharing a report that MHX Leasing placed an order for 10… Continue reading Battery Cell Shortage Slowing Tesla Semi Production
A Supercharger Station-Vacation, Is That A Thing?
With the ever-expanding network of Tesla Supercharger stations, it’s safe to say as a TMC member you’ve probably spent hours playing around with the map at tesla.com/findus. We know we have. And while everyone will travel (eventually right?) to the Kettleman station, there are so many other places to go! And with summer road-trip season… Continue reading A Supercharger Station-Vacation, Is That A Thing?
Starship SN11 Prototype Explodes During Test
A test of SpaceX’s Starship rocket ended Tuesday with an explosion. The SN11 prototype climbed to its target altitude of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) above SpaceX’s Boca Chica, Texas launch site, but suffered an explosion during some part of the test. Cameras covering the broadcast cut out before it was clear what happened. “Looks… Continue reading Starship SN11 Prototype Explodes During Test
Model S Plaid With Yoke Steering Wheel Spotted Near Factory
A Tesla Model S Plaid was spotted near the company’s Fremont factory last week, signaling that the top-of-the-line sedan may be ready for deliveries soon. Twitter user @BLKMDL3 shared the photos, featuring a Midnight Silver Metallic Model S with a Plaid badge. He said the car also featured a yoke steering wheel, a design that is… Continue reading Model S Plaid With Yoke Steering Wheel Spotted Near Factory
Pepsi Expects Delivery of 15 Tesla Semis this Year
PepsiCo expects to receive delivery of 15 units of the Tesla Semi this year. In a press release offering updates on a sustainability strategy at its Modesto, Calif. manufacturing site, PepsiCo said it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in its fleet by more than half. The company’s diesel usage had been cut by 78%. “To… Continue reading Pepsi Expects Delivery of 15 Tesla Semis this Year
Musk Talks Up Seven-Seater Model S Plaid
Tesla’s upcoming Model S Plaid variant will include a seven-seat configuration, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. Replying to a Twitter user praising Tesla sedans, Musk said the Model S Plaid will be Tesla’s “best car ever.” And, he reminisced on a family road trip with 5 kids and two adults in a Model S. Tesla previously… Continue reading Musk Talks Up Seven-Seater Model S Plaid
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Scheme Targeting Tesla
A hacker who tried to access Tesla’s computers pleaded guilty this week to a charge of “conspiracy to intentionally cause damage to a protected computer.” A court filing shows that Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov will serve between four and 10 months in jail with three years of supervised release. He will also be ordered to pay… Continue reading Hacker Pleads Guilty to Scheme Targeting Tesla
Rivian Announces Exclusive “Adventure Network” of Chargers
Rivian, which plans to launch an electric truck and SUV this year, is also building a charging network. The “Adventure Network” will feature 3,500 individual 200-kW DC fast chargers “connecting cities on popular routes across the U.S. and Canada.” Rivian plans 600 charging sites by the end of 2023. The chargers will only be available to… Continue reading Rivian Announces Exclusive “Adventure Network” of Chargers
Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine
A new video from the manufacturer of Tesla’s Giga Press gives details on the machine the automaker intends to use to use to stamp out the Cybertruck. The video from IDRA Group General Manager Riccardo Ferrario did not name Tesla, but announced that an electric car manufacturer ordered the first 8,000-ton die-casting machine. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk… Continue reading Giga Press Manufacturer Touts 8,000-Ton Machine