SpaceX's Starlink Mini dish has received a surprise upgrade, courtesy of Martin Niemer, who built a Makita battery pack that provides up to 10 hours of connectivity. The upgrade, which includes the battery pack, costs less than $80. The Starlink Mini dish itself costs $599, and SpaceX aims to reduce its price, especially in areas where connectivity is unaffordable or unavailable.
SpaceSpaceX | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
The South Pasadena Police Department replaced its entire gas-powered fleet with 20 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 units, starting in May 2023. The Model Y vehicles are used for patrol operations, while the Model 3s are used for Detective/administrative work. The department partnered with UP, FIT, and Unplugged Performance Company to prepare the Model Y units for work. The City of South Pasadena also partnered with SCE's Charge Ready program to install new charging infrastructure.
AITesla | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Tesla has partnered with Zurich to provide insurance for its customers in Australia. The partnership will allow Tesla Model Y and Model 3 owners to access Zurich's InsureMyTesla product through the Tesla app. Justin Delaney, CEO of Zurich Australia and New Zealand, stated that the partnership is critical for supporting the national transition to electric vehicles.
BusinessTesla | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Tesla shareholders ratified Elon Musk's 2018 CEO Performance Award at the 2024 Cyber Roundup. A TSLA investor, Amy Steffens, challenged the astronomical fee request of Richard Tornetta's legal team, who argued they deserve 29 million shares of TSLA, translating to over $5 billion. The case is ongoing in the Delaware Court.
BusinessTesla | Rating: 46 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Ford aims to release affordable electric vehicles by 2026, with a new EV architecture led by former Tesla engineer Alan Clarke. The new architecture will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which many automakers are considering for affordable EVs. The company's goal is to make a profit with the new EVs.
AIFord | Rating: 42 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Panasonic Energy, a Japanese battery supplier, has partnered with CSIRO, an Australian national science agency, to develop new nickel laterite processing technologies. The goal is to create a low-cost, low-environment-impact raw material and supply chain for nickel, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. CSIRO will contribute its expertise in mineral processes, while Panasonic Energy will provide information on battery materials.
EnergyPanasonic | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-30 03:19:39 PM |
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro named Elon Musk his 'archenemy' after declaring himself the winner of the country's presidential election with 51% of the vote. The National Electoral Council reported results from 80% of voting stations. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado claimed that the main opposition candidate, Edmundo González, actually won the election with an 'overwhelming' margin of victory.
PoliticsMaduro | Rating: 45 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
In June 2024, Chinese-made electric vehicles took an 11% market share in Europe, with SAIC Motor Corp's MG4 hatchback leading the pack. Over 23,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from Chinese brands were registered in Europe last month, a 72% sequential jump from May 2024. The European Commission imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs, with SAIC receiving a 37.6% rate, BYD 17.4%, and Geely 19.9%. The tariffs will be imposed on top of the EU's current 10% rate.
BusinessSAIC | Rating: 51 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
Tesla has initiated a recall for 1.8 million vehicles over a fault that may cause a car to not detect an unlatched hood. The recall affects 2013-2024 Tesla Model S, 2016-2024 Tesla Model X, 2017-2024 Tesla Model 3, and 2020-2024 Tesla Model Y vehicles. The recall has been addressed through an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
RecallTesla | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-30 03:19:38 PM |
Cruise, a self-driving unit of General Motors, aims to re-launch driverless ride-hailing this year after a robotaxi hit a pedestrian in October. The company hopes to begin offering driverless rides this year and re-launch paid driverless rides in early 2025. Cruise lost its permit to offer self-driving rides last October after the accident.
AutonomousCruise | Rating: 53 | 2024-07-29 07:49:47 PM |