SpaceX is set for a historic launch Wednesday night for the first all-private orbital flight aboard the company’s Crew Dragon. The mission is a collaboration between SpaceX and billionaire software entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who purchased the seats on Crew Dragon to raise awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The fee for the… Continue reading Watch: SpaceX to Launch First Flight Crewed by Private Citizens
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SpaceX Adds 51 Satellites to Starlink Constellation
SpaceX delivered late Monday another 51 of its Starlink satellites into orbit. The mission took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 8:55 p.m. PT. The Falcon 9 rocket used in the mission made its tenth flight. SpaceX successfully recovered the rocket on one of its drone ships. SpaceX now counts some 1,800 Starlink satellites… Continue reading SpaceX Adds 51 Satellites to Starlink Constellation
Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option
Tesla’s solar panel subscription service has been removed from its website. Telsa launched the service in 2019, enabling customers to pay a monthly fee to use the company’s solar panels to power their homes. Tesla offered three rental systems: 3.8 kW for $65 per month 7.6 kW for $130 per month 11.4 kW for $195 per month Offering a… Continue reading Tesla Removes Solar Subscription Option
FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Tesla has rolled out FSD Beta 10 to testers, which have been offering their reviews of the advanced self-driving system. The latest version of FSD was delivered with software update 2020.24.15. Early reviews were positive, saying that the self-driving system is noticeably smoother than the previous version. FSD Beta Tester AI Addict posted a video… Continue reading FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers
Rivian Gets Range Rating of 316 Miles for R1T Pickup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has posted official range estimates for the Rivian’s all-electric pickup and sport-utility vehicle. According to a posting on the agency’s website, the R1T pickup truck has an official EPA range of 314 miles, while its R1T SUV received a rating of 316 miles. Rivian has promised at least 300 miles of… Continue reading Rivian Gets Range Rating of 316 Miles for R1T Pickup
Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
A former Tesla executive who left the company to work on automotive projects for Apple has now moved on to Ford. Doug Field joins Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. He most recently served as vice president of special projects at Apple, which reportedly included the Titan car project. Field will report… Continue reading Ford Hires Former Tesla Exec Doug Field
NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that they are investigating a July 26 fatal crash in New York involving a Tesla with Autopilot engaged. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) spokeswoman told Reuters that the agency has launched a Special Crash Investigation team to analyze the death of a 52-year-old man attempting… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation
Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone
A picture shared online suggests that Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada has officially produced its 1 millionth battery pack. The photo was posted to the r/TeslaMotors subreddit of a sign reading “We have officially built 1,000,000 packs at Gigafactory Nevada.” It appeared employees put their signature on the sign. Gigafactory Nevada has been key to Tesla’s… Continue reading Gigafactory Hits Millionth Battery Pack Milestone
SpaceX Mission Delivers Science Gear, Fresh Fruit to ISS
SpaceX successfully launched Sunday a Falcon 9 with a loaded Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station. It had been two months since SpaceX had flown a Falcon 9. The mission was the 23rd to deliver supplies to ISS. This delivery included 4,300 pounds of equipment, science gear, food and other supplies. The rocket lifted off from… Continue reading SpaceX Mission Delivers Science Gear, Fresh Fruit to ISS
Tesla Crashes into Cop Car After Launch of NHTSA Autopilot Investigation
A Tesla operating on Autopilot hit a Florida Highway Patrol car Saturday, according to a report. The Orlando Sun Sentinal reported that a trooper was helping a disabled vehicle in the westbound lanes of I-4 near downtown Orlando. With his emergency lights on, the trooper was helping the driver when the Tesla hit the left side of… Continue reading Tesla Crashes into Cop Car After Launch of NHTSA Autopilot Investigation