Starlink debuts in Somalia, continuing global expansion

Starlink-somalia-expansion-worldwide Starlink launched in Somalia with government approval, expanding its global reach despite some Elon Musk backlash. Over the weekend, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX’s Starlink internet service went live in Somalia after a Somalian government official confirmed the company secured an operating license. The rollout marks a milestone for internet access in a nation … Read more

Underrated Tesla safety feature recognized by China Automotive Research Institute

Underrated Tesla safety feature recognized by China Automotive Research Institute

Electric vehicles like Tesla have become very common today, but this does not mean that they are immune to misinformation campaigns. One of these points of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) relates to EVs’ alleged electromagnetic radiation, which is supposedly a potential heath risk. As per the China Automotive Research Institute, however, Teslas are not … Read more

These were the best-selling EV brands in the U.S. in Q1

These were the best-selling EV brands in the U.S. in Q1

A recent report has revealed the latest estimates on electric vehicle (EV) sales for the first quarter of the year, with Tesla and Ford landing the top two spots, while GM’s brands saw the most sales growth. On Thursday, Cox Automotive released data estimates for the U.S. EV market in Q1 2025, showing that Tesla remained … Read more

Tesla reveals latest Giga Texas production milestone

Tesla reveals latest Giga Texas production milestone

Tesla celebrated a major production milestone at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas this week, just as the company continues to ramp up production of its refreshed Model Y. On Friday, Tesla announced in a post on X that Giga Texas has officially produced its 400,000th vehicle, coming after the first production Model Y rolled off … Read more

Former OpenAI employees show support for Musk lawsuit

After Elon Musk filed a lawsuit last year against the Sam Altman-run AI firm OpenAI, a group of former employees of the company this week has filed a legal brief supporting the xAI and Tesla leader’s case. On Friday, a group of 12 former OpenAI employees said in a court filing that the company’s restructuring … Read more

Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant clears environmental review of its water usage

Hyundai’s $7.6Belectric vehicle (EV) plant in Georgia cleared an environmental review concerning its water usage. In August, the U.S. regulator, The Army Corps of Engineers, agreed to revisit Hyundai Motor Group Megaplant America’s (HMGMA) permit standards regarding water usage after a conservation group threatened to sue. Last August, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper group pushed back against … Read more

Tesla Giga Berlin sets record for free EV charging park

Tesla Giga Berlin boasts the world’s largest free charging park. Visitors to Tesla’s Gigafactory in Grünheide can’t miss the sprawling network of 546 charging stations peppering the parking areas, dwarfing other global contenders. The U.S. automaker’s setup snatched the title of the world’s largest charging park from a 259-station lot in Merklingen, Germany, per the … Read more

RBC cuts Rivian price target to $10 ahead of earnings report

RBC Capital cut its Rivian price target to $10 ahead of the automaker’s Q1 earnings report. RBC Capital dropped its price target for Rivian Automotive from $12 to $10 per share, sticking with a “Sector Perform” rating as it braces for the automaker’s first-quarter earnings. The firm’s new Rivian price target includes predictions for a … Read more