SpaceX successfully launched a European Union navigation satellite constellation this morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. At 6:50 p.m. EDT last night, SpaceX lifted off the Galileo L-13 mission from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster with tail number B1067 supported the Read more
Tesla is just about three weeks away from its Robotaxi unveiling event in Los Angeles, and expectations are high. Analysts from Morgan Stanley are evidently looking forward to what Tesla plans to bring to the event, which will not only show off the new Robotaxi vehicle, but “a few other Read more
On the heels of the Tesla Semi making major waves at the IAA Transport Conference in Germany this week, CEO Elon Musk detailed some ways the all-electric truck is more advantageous over traditional diesel vehicles that have been used for logistics. Tesla has flexed the low cost of ownership, improved Read more
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling out the agency for a hypocritical take on SpaceX’s Starlink. Last week, we reported on FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel calling Starlink “a monopoly” and calling for more competition amid the internet provider’s recent milestone of 7,000 satellites in orbit. Rosenworcel said: “[Starlink has] almost Read more
Tesla China saw 15,600 new vehicle registrations in the week of September 9-15, 2024. The numbers represent a 3.7% decrease over the company’s results in the week ending September 8, which saw 16,200 registrations. Tesla does not report its weekly sales figures in the domestic Chinese market, though a general Read more
As a leading provider of advanced materials for EV battery systems, Henkel has taken a pioneering role in utilizing advanced modelling and simulation to develop materials for its e-mobility portfolio. In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of simulation in improving materials and achieving better designs for innovative EV Read more
The company issued a stop-sale for U.S.-built ID.4s following a recall that involves nearly 100,000 units.
EverCharge, a provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has introduced a new approach to improving the efficiency of EV fleet charging operations: real-time visual alerts, including mobile alerts and in-field LED lights. As the company explains, fleet managers are often not immediately aware when a vehicle has finished charging, so Read more
Finland-based Proventia, which manufactures emissions-control systems for off-road machinery, has signed a letter of intent to develop lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs with Norwegian battery cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries for heavy-duty machinery. Morrow has opened its first factory and expects to produce commercial batteries by the end of the year. The Read more
Stellantis has announced new investment of some $406 million at three Michigan facilities to support its “multi-energy” strategy, and confirmed that the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) will be the company’s first US plant to build a fully electric vehicle. Stellantis is investing $235.5 million at its Sterling Heights Assembly Read more