SpaceX raised over $1.5 billion in funding in 2021
SpaceX had a very good 2021, both on the launch pad and in terms of private funding. The company raised over $1.5 billion this year, adding to the $2 billion it raised in 2020. Back […]
Rivian Waypoint network grows with new charging stations in San Francisco
As more Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks hit the streets, the automaker is slowly starting to add more of their branded Level 2 public charging stations. We have so far seen Rivian Waypoint chargers in […]
Elon Musk promises “many UI improvements” coming to V11 software
Tesla released their Holiday Software Update last week, with the biggest change being the upgraded user interface (UI). Known as Version 11, the design completely overhauled what Tesla owners were used to seeing. The tray […]
Toronto’s Electra Battery Materials inks cobalt deal with Glencore
Toronto-based Electra Battery Materials has announced it has signed a five year cobalt trolling contract with multinational commodity trading and mining company Glencore. The deal will result in the production of low carbon, battery grade […]
New Mexico School District buys Starlink for students
The Cuba Independent School District in New Mexico is taking the unprecedented step of providing Starlink internet services for its students. The school district started installations in November. The hope is to connect all 450 […]
Mercedes Benz dealers join Ford by adding $50K ‘market adjustment’ to EQS pricing
One of the advantages of buying a vehicle directly from Tesla is their direct sales model. Visiting multiple dealerships to haggle and negotiate the best price is a thing of the past. All you have […]
SpaceX raises over $337 million in fresh funding
SpaceX raised over $337.4 million in equity financing, according to a regulatory filing. The company did not provide any other details about this latest round of investing. However we do know that SpaceX counts Alphabet […]
Northvolt assembles first battery cell
Sweden’s Northvolt announced it assembled its first battery cell in its northern Sweden Gigafactory. This makes Northvolt the first European company to design and manufacture a battery within Europe. Northvolt’s CEO was ecstatic with the […]
FAA delays completion of Starship environmental review, orbital test flight pushed back until at least March 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to delay its environmental review of SpaceX Starship orbital launches from Boca Chica, Texas. The administration informed SpaceX on December 28 that they would be unable to meet the […]
New York City to invest in $420 million in EVs and infrastructure
The City of New York is investing $420 million to electrify its municipal vehicle fleet. The investments include electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and alternative fuels. The new investment is the largest ever investment in the […]
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