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Mercedes CEO praises rising diesel sales: ‘There is no rational reason today not to buy one’

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 12, 2019 Germany’s electric car revolution might be accelerating with the introduction of vehicles like the Porsche Taycan and the arrival of the Tesla Model 3, but some automakers in the country seem to be maintaining their appreciation of diesel-powered propulsion nonetheless. In a recent statement, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola […]

Tesla (TSLA) is currently undervalued despite its lead in EV race, says analysts

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 11, 2019 Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) might have generally calmed down from the volatility it displayed in recent months, but the electric car maker’s shares may still be undervalued. This is despite Tesla maintaining a lead in the electric car race amidst the introduction of competitors from established automakers such […]

SpaceX, SES announce new Falcon 9 launch contracts for seven high-bandwidth satellites

By Jamie Groh Posted on September 11, 2019 In the midst of the 2019 World Satellite Business Week, SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell and SES Satellites CEO Steve Collar announced the latest launch contracts in a long and fruitful relationship. No earlier than 2021, SpaceX will launch all seven O3b mPOWER communications […]

Elon Musk teases Tesla Model S updates: ‘Plaid Powertrain,’ triple motors, 7-seat option, and higher price

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 12, 2019 Sightings of a Tesla Model S P100D+ unit near the Nürburgring have caught the electric car community by storm, particularly due to the vehicle’s unique characteristics. In a series of tweets, CEO Elon Musk shared some details about the vehicle, providing a glimpse at what is to […]

Tesla begins retrofits of Hardware 3 Full Self-Driving computer on selected cars

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 12, 2019 It appears that Elon Musk’s goal of achieving Full Self-Driving is getting closer to reality, with reports from members of the Tesla community indicating that the electric car maker is starting to retrofit selected vehicles with its custom-designed Hardware 3 computer. Tesla considers HW3 as a key […]

Tesla in talks with Brazil-based startup to access lithium supply for EV batteries

By Joey Klender Posted on September 12, 2019 Tesla is reportedly looking to strike a deal with Sigma Lithium Resources Group, a Brazilian startup company that can supply Tesla with lithium, a key ingredient of electric car batteries. Sigma was granted a license to begin mining lithium by the Environmental Authority of the State of […]

Tesla Model 3 Performance charms legendary Ferrari test driver

By Joey Klender Posted on September 12, 2019 When Former Ferrari test driver Dario Benuzzi retired from the Italian automaker after 48 years of service, he left a legacy that included test driving some of the most famous exotic cars in the world. As Chief Test Pilot, he was responsible for spending multiple hours a […]

SpaceX wants to launch almost 1.5k Starlink satellites next year – that’s a necessity

By Eric Ralph Posted on September 12, 2019 First reported by SpaceNews, in attendance at the 2019 World Satellite Business Week in Paris, France, SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell says that the company has plans for as many as 24 dedicated Starlink launches in 2020. This news comes less than four months after SpaceX’s […]

Tesla misses insurance firm’s ‘Safest Cars’ list because its EVs don’t crash often enough

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 12, 2019 Teslas are among the safest cars on the road, and part of this is due to their suite of active and passive safety features. From Autopilot’s capabilities to standard features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Tesla’s electric cars are designed to avoid accidents, or protect its occupants in […]

Tesla Model S “Raven” spotted running high-speed laps at Nürburgring

By Joey Klender Posted on September 12, 2019 A tweet shared last week by Tesla CEO Elon Musk informed enthusiasts across the world that the Model S would be taking on the Nürburgring racetrack in Western Germany. As the Silicon Valley-based carmaker is gearing up to take on the 14.173-mile famed race track, speculation continues […]