🔍 SpaceX filed a letter with the FCC seeking regulatory clearance to boost Starlink speeds. 🛰️ The company requested permission to orbit some second-generation Starlink satellites closer to Earth, between 340-360 km. 🌍 Operating at lower altitudes is expected to enhance space sustainability and improve service quality for consumers, enterprises, and first responders. 📡 Lower-altitude…
💼 Lucid Group Inc. released its Q4 2023 results, reporting revenue of $157.2 million. 📉 Lucid’s Q4 revenue fell short of Wall Street’s estimated revenue of $178.33 million. 🚗 Lucid delivered 1,734 vehicles in Q4, totaling 6,001 vehicle deliveries in 2023. 💰 Lucid posted a Q4 loss of $0.29 per share, slightly better than the…
💼 Rivian is laying off 10% of its salaried workers to optimize cost efficiency. 📉 CEO RJ Scaringe announced the job cuts during the Q4 2023 earnings call. 📈 Rivian aims to maximize impact through cost efficiency initiatives. 🚗 Progress in controlling production costs noted, with significant improvements in 2023. 💰 Rivian closed Q4 2023…
🚗 Oregon’s EV rebate program, halted due to high demand, is set to return in Spring 2024. 💰 The program offered significant savings, making Tesla Model 3s affordable under $30,000. 🔄 Initially suspended in May after a $12 million budget was quickly depleted by applicants. 🗓️ Coordinator Erica Timm announced the impending program reopening dates…
🚚 Over 100 Cybertruck units were observed outside Giga Texas, indicating a smooth production ramp-up. 🤔 The Cybertruck’s unique design and high demand led to speculation about Tesla’s production capabilities. ⚙️ Tesla has been increasing its production pace at Giga Texas after starting Cybertruck deliveries a little over a month ago. 🛠 Challenges in the…
🚀 SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched the Telkomsat satellite, aimed at increasing broadband internet access in Indonesia. 🛰️ The Telkomsat HTS 113BT satellite, also known as Merah Putih 2, was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 🌬️ Despite initial concerns about windy conditions, the launch proceeded without delay. 🔢 The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster,…
💼 Tesla Superchargers targeted in Swedish labor conflict by Seko union. 🛠️ Seko union will cease servicing, constructing, and planning Tesla Superchargers from March 4. 🇸🇪 Solidarity actions taken by various unions pressuring Tesla for a collective bargaining agreement. 🚗 Tesla’s conflict with unions extends to trash pickups, mail delivery, and port operations. 🔌 Impact…
🚗 Kim Kardashian showcased a Tesla Cybertruck on her Instagram, hinting at her ownership. 📸 Other celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Lady Gaga have also been seen with Tesla Cybertrucks. 💰 The Cybertruck comes in three trim levels with prices ranging from $60,990 to $99,990. 🛠 CEO Elon Musk plans to limit annual sales to…
💔 The community vote in Grünheide resulted in 3,499 residents rejecting Tesla’s proposed Giga Berlin expansion. 🗳️ Only 1,882 residents voted in favor of the expansion plans. 🤔 Brandenburg Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach sees the rejection as an opportunity for Tesla and the community to address concerns and find common ground. 💡 Steinbach emphasizes the…
💧 The Tesla Cybertruck underwent a deep water test, showcasing its ability to navigate through high floodwaters. 🚗 Taras Maksimuk from TechRax, known for testing tech devices, conducted the test and shared the results on YouTube. 🌊 The Cybertruck, equipped with Wade Mode, successfully traversed large puddles of water at speed during initial tests. 🎥…