SpaceX has been hit with yet another mishap investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) related to the company’s ninth test flight of Starship earlier this week. The FAA said the mishap investigation is “focused only on the loss of the Starship vehicle, which did not complete its launch or Read more
South Korean battery and trading company SK On, part of South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate SK Group, has been selected as the battery supplier for US-based electric vehicle startup Slate, highlighting its expanding presence in the US market. SK On will supply Slate with around 20 GWh of US-manufactured batteries starting Read more
Netherlands-based semiconductor company Nexperia has received automotive certification for its range of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs suitable for applications like onboard chargers (OBC) and traction inverters, as well as DC-DC converters, heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC). These devices (NSF030120D7A0-Q, NSF040120D7A1-Q, NSF060120D7A0-Q), which deliver RDS(on) values of 30, 40 and Read more
Another automaker is preparing to raise vehicle prices in the US. As soon as next week, Hyundai is expected to hike prices across its entire lineup. more…
Ford wants to make affordable EVs and lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in the U.S. Its plans are now “in peril.”
As with many things related to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, it sounds cool enough. But is it another promise that’s bound to be broken?
For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. Its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, means that people are now distancing themselves from the once-trailblazing company. It begs the question: what other Read more
At Tesla, a very large check is finally due. Plus: we finally drive the Volvo EX30 and learn it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
Despite supporting a new DC fast charging network, Rivian won’t abandon its own charging operation.
Elon Musk is starting to realize, or at least admit, that Trump and the GOP are going to hurt Tesla greatly by removing battery and solar incentives without removing incentives for fossil fuels. more…