According to its financial results report for Q3 2022 released today, Fisker remains on schedule to begin production of its flagship Ocean SUV two weeks from now. The American EV automaker is also reporting over 62,000 combined reservations and orders ahead of a four phase production plan that’s expected to produce 42,400 units by the… Continue reading Fisker Q3 results: 62k reservations, 42k units coming in 2023, and a drivable PEAR Prototype
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355
One of the main barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption is the need for growth in the charging infrastructure available. Fortunately for Tesla drivers (and soon others, too), the Supercharger network is fairly large already and is always expanding — with a recent update even leaking the locations of several of the automaker’s upcoming charging… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Temporarily Leaked 340+ Upcoming Supercharger Stations 002355
Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354
October saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reach 59.4% of the auto market, up from 50.1% year on year. Full electrics alone took 35.5% share, from 22.9% YoY. Overall auto volume was 22,383 units, 12% up YoY, though still some 25% down on pre-2020 seasonal norms. October’s best selling full electric was the Volvo XC40.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Sweden’s Plugin EV Share At 59.4%, Volvo XC40 Back To Strength002354
Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353
When I get situated in the driver’s seat of my Tesla Model Y, my initial auditory experience is stillness and a vacuum of sound. The motor emits neither noise nor vibration. Engaging the automatic transmission into Drive mode sparks a visual confirmation on the touchscreen but has no accompanying functional sound. When I accelerate, I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353
Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352
Reuters claims to have an exclusive on Tesla Cybertruck production plans. As far as I recall or have assumed, the timeline matches up with what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously guided for the giant stainless steel truck thingie. Tesla has said that Cybertruck production will start around the middle of 2023 and then gradually… Continue reading Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352
Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident
That’s not normal. Core Dump Scientists studying a group of stars made an astonishing but “serendipitous” discovery when they realized that Gamma Columbae, a fairly average celestial body, might actually be the “stripped pulsating core of a massive star,” according to a study published this week in Nature Astronomy. If true, that means Gamma Columbae… Continue reading Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident
Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel
The process could work autonomously as well, no astronaut required. Fill ‘Er Up A team of Chinese researchers say they managed to convert actual lunar regolith samples into a source of rocket fuel and oxygen — a potential gamechanger for future space explorers hoping to make use of in-situ resources to fuel up for their… Continue reading Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel
Twitter Had a Plan to Fix Social Media. Will Elon Musk Follow It?
Musk’s chief concern will be whether he can align his philosophical affection for decentralization with the need to turn Twitter into a profitable business. He has previously expressed a desire to open source the Twitter algorithm in the name of transparency, but ceding control of the algorithm (the mechanism by which people are kept on… Continue reading Twitter Had a Plan to Fix Social Media. Will Elon Musk Follow It?
30 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2022): Binoculars, Helmets, Trekking Poles
Got friends and loved ones who love to camp, hike, trail run, fish, or hunt? The experience is the whole point, but many outdoorsy people love to geek out over all the cool gear released every year. Not every gift has to be useful in the backcountry (although those are certainly appreciated). Their favorite gift… Continue reading 30 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2022): Binoculars, Helmets, Trekking Poles
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to cut Twitter’s workforce in half
The mass layoffs Twitter employees have been bracing for since Elon Musk began his takeover may be on the horizon. According to Bloomberg, the website’s new owner and “Chief Twit” is planning to cull 3,700 employees from the company’s workforce, which would cut its number of staff members in half, in an effort to cut… Continue reading Elon Musk is reportedly planning to cut Twitter’s workforce in half