SpaceX successfully launched 20 additional Starlink satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, using the Falcon 9 first-stage booster with tail number B1075. This was the 13th takeoff for this particular booster, which has previously supported several missions. The satellites were deployed just before 8 a.m. PDT, about an hour and ten minutes after liftoff.
SpaceSpaceX | Rating: 60 | 2024-09-21 11:10:33 AM |
The US Department of Energy is awarding $3 billion to 25 battery manufacturing projects across 14 US states to combat Chinese electric vehicle batteries and incentivize domestic cell production. The projects will bring cell production to the US, away from China. US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said the initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, which aims to revive local economies.
EnergyDOE | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-21 11:10:33 AM |
According to Wolf Street Corp., citing Experian data, the Tesla Model Y is close to becoming the best-selling car in the US by volume. The Model Y offers a balance of price, features, safety, and utility, which is attracting buyers. The Ford F-150 and full-sized pickups have traditionally held the top spot, but high-end pickup trucks now approaching $100,000 are no longer as attainable as they were in the past.
AITesla | Rating: 50 | 2024-09-21 11:10:33 AM |
Tesla's Model Y has been the best-selling SUV in China from January to August 2024, with 292,489 units sold. The BYD Song Plus New Energy and BYD Yuan Plus were the next best-selling SUVs, with 245,435 and 169,960 units sold respectively. The data was compiled by Yiche.
BusinessTesla | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-21 11:10:32 AM |
In August 2024, electric vehicle sales in Europe dropped by 43.9%, with Germany reporting a 68.8% decline and France recording a 33.1% decline. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported that plug-in electric cars fell by 22.3% across all 27 EU member states. Meanwhile, hybrid electric vehicles saw a 6.6% increase in sales, with a market share of 31.3% in Europe.
EconomyNone | Rating: 46 | 2024-09-20 11:10:23 AM |
A recent study by Geotab, a Canadian telematics company, found that the vast majority of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The study's findings contradict the common misconception that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few years before needing to be replaced. According to the study, EV batteries degrade at an average rate of 1.8% per year, a notable improvement from the 2.3% per year rate found in a 2019 analysis.
EnergyGeotab | Rating: 51 | 2024-09-20 11:10:23 AM |
Tesla has opened its 100th Supercharger site in Australia, located in Glenelg, a beach-side suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. The Supercharger's design features a green and gold theme, paying tribute to Australia's national colors. The milestone marks Tesla's expansion of its EV charging presence in the country.
TeslaTesla | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:23 AM |
SpaceX has released a scathing letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), criticizing its lack of resources to review licensing materials and claiming recent fines of over $600,000 are retaliation for increased scrutiny on the Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). The company had planned to take its fifth test flight of Starship in early August, but the FAA gave an estimated approval date of November.
SpaceSpaceX | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |
Nio's new brand Onvo is launching its first vehicle, the L60, a small SUV that will compete with the Tesla Model Y. The L60 starts at 206,900 yuan, or $29,267, which is 17% less expensive than the base Model Y offering in China. The vehicle has a range of 555 kilometers or 344 miles, matching the Model Y's Long Range configuration. Onvo will use battery-swap technology alongside charging infrastructure, which the CEO claims is safer and more reliable than traditional charging.
AINio | Rating: 42 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |
Elon Musk criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for delaying the fifth test flight of SpaceX's Starship, which has been ready since early August. The FAA has given an estimated launch date of November, while SpaceX is preparing for the sixth Starship static fire. The rocket is expected to travel to Mars in 2026 if all goes according to plan.
SpaceSpaceX | Duplicated with: 1 | Rating: 53 | 2024-09-20 11:10:22 AM |