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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

A view inside the Boring Company people mover tunnel, under construction beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Halls on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau)

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

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible (far right in new Silver Flare Metallic)

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

Tesla Releases New Video on Battery Manufacturing

Tesla has released a new video that teases its battery manufacturing efforts in an effort to recruit talent to its cell team. The video shows mesmerizing shots of Tesla’s battery cells moving through the production process. The music of Don Hinton’s 1960 tune “Honey Bee” accompanies the images, including the lyrics “You gave me a… Continue reading Tesla Releases New Video on Battery Manufacturing

Apple and Hyundai Considering EV Partnership

A new report says that Apple and Hyundai Motor Co. have agreed to partner on an autonomous all-electric car. Korea IT News first reported the potential partnership, which would aim to put a vehicle into production by 2024. Apple has been working on a car project since as early as 2014. Dubbed “Project Titan,” the… Continue reading Apple and Hyundai Considering EV Partnership

Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China

Tesla is ramping up its efforts to design and build vehicles specifically for the Chinese market, according to a Reuters report. The company is currently looking to hire a director in China to lead a “full-function” studio in Shanghai or Beijing. Candidates have been interviewed by Tesla’s global design chief Franz von Holzhausen, according to… Continue reading Report: Tesla Hiring Design Director in China