Category: News
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Tesla (TSLA) rebounds as expected Model 3 sales crush ‘demand problem’ narrative
Tesla inventory (NASDAQ:TSLA) continued its comeback on Thursday amid Wall Street’s apparently improving ideas about the company and the existing demand for the vehicles, particularly the Model 3. Far from the incredibly negative coverage that Tesla received in recent weeks, analysts such as Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas have substituted their position on the electric vehicle…
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Gear Review: The Patagonia Yulex 2.0 Wetsuit
After analyzing Patagonia’s completely neoprene-free R1 a couple years back, we called it the ‘Tesla of wetsuits’, an remarkable synergy of craftsmanship, design, and eco-innovation. But only now do we totally appreciate that comparison given its obvious — though, small discussed — shortcomings. Yulex 1.0 was by almost all accounts — including our own and…
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What If We Gave Up on the Stars?
In the middle of the night, the view from the rooftop of my eight-story building is bursting with light. The bright beams of passing cars throw luminous tracks across the pavement, and the windows of homes and offices, restaurants and shops, glow gold even from miles away. The Washington Monument cuts the night sky like…
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Electrek Podcast: Tesla Model 3 SR Deliveries, Model 3 made-in-China, Tesla founder’s new startup, more
Last week on the Electrek Podcast, we talk about the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, such as the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range starting to acquire software-locked features, Model 3 made-in-China launching, a new EV startup out of Tesla’s original creator, and much more. https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/05/Electrek-05-31-2019.mp3 More… Subscribe to Electrek on…
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GM is opening up Super Cruise hands-free driving system to more roads
GM’s hands-free driver assistance system Super Cruise, was lauded for its capacities . However, it’s been criticized because of its severe limitations. So far, it’s just accessible 1 Cadillac version, the full size CT6 automobile, and its use is restricted to certain divided highways. This ’s starting to change. GM’s luxurious brand Cadillac stated Wednesday…
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Next-gen Tesla Model S/X rumored to have 3 electric motors, 400+ mile range
In a recent report, news book CNBC noted that Tesla has been rejiggering parts of its Fremont mill to generate way for both the production of the Model S and X refresh along with the Model Y. According to the novel, the information about Tesla’s updated Model S and X vehicles has been related by…
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EGEB: California’s solar surplus, UK solar, Australian project could add largest battery
In now ’s EGEB: California has to work out how to utilize all of its solar energy, and how to proceed. Solar installations in the UK dropped off a cliff. Connecticut makes a enormous commitment to offshore wind. A enormous Australian solar project simplifies funding, and also a giant battery might be on the road.…
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Microsoft and BMW launch open platform to support smart factory development
Microsoft and the BMW Group have announced a new initiative at Hannover Messe aimed at enabling faster and more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector. In manufacturing, complex, proprietary systems, that create data silos and slow productivity, can delay production and profitability. The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) is designed to break down these barriers with…
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Yung Gravy Drops “Sensational” With Lil Baby, Juicy J, & More
With a name like Yung Gravy, it’s hard to take this Minnesota artist seriously. His song titles don’t really make things easier for us either. Gravy has a song on his new album called “Daddy Aioli Interlude” and another called “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot.” The man is… inventive to say the…
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GM’s hands-free driving feature to work on 70,000 additional miles of highways this year
General Motors is expanding the number of highways where its hands-free driver assistance feature, Super Cruise, can be used. The automaker announced on Wednesday that Super Cruise will work on an additional 70,000 miles of highways in the US and Canada by the end of 2019, building on the 130,000 compatible highways where it’s already…