The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to turn on its Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, targeting areas with limited or no T-Mobile cellular connectivity in the United States. The approval was […]
Rivian has announced a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program for up to $6.6 billion in financing. According to a statement from Rivian, the DOE […]
SpaceX has successfully completed its first Direct-to-Cell (DTC) orbital shell for Starlink, a milestone achievement for satellite-based telecommunications. The first orbital shell was completed with the launch of 12 DTC satellites earlier today, bringing SpaceX’s […]
Tesla and Rivian have reached a conditional settlement over a 2020 lawsuit that Tesla filed about Rivian’s alleged poaching of employees and the theft of EV trade secrets, including sensitive battery technology. Per Bloomberg, the […]
Lotus, the Geely-owned British luxury carmaker, has announced a significant pivot away from its ambitious plan to become an all-electric brand by 2028. Instead, it will focus on developing “Super Hybrid” technology that combines a […]
Tesla has started handing out more 30-day trials of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in North America, giving owners the opportunity to test out the self-driving technology before buying or subscribing. The new trials started going out […]
UPDATE 1:15pm PT: In a statement to Drive Tesla, Nissan said Tesla’s website is incorrect and Ariya drivers do not yet have access to the Supercharger network, but still anticipate it coming before the end […]
SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas on Tuesday. The mission, although partially successful, highlighted the immense challenges of perfecting the world’s most powerful launch vehicle. At liftoff, the […]
Tesla is strengthening its foothold in Canada with the launch of a new retail location at CF Masonville Place in London, Ontario next month. According to the CF Masonville website, the new Tesla store will […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly planning to prioritize the creation of a federal framework for self-driving vehicles, a move that could significantly benefit Tesla. Currently, US regulations impose strict limits on self-driving technology. […]
