The FAA wants SpaceX to address a number of environmental concerns before it approves an expansion of the Starbase launch facility, located on Texas’s Gulf Coast. The agency asked SpaceX to make more than 75 changes — according to an environmental impact assessment released today — before the company can use the South Texas site… Continue reading FAA wants dozens of changes before SpaceX expands Texas launch site
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Michigan approves digital license plates by startup Reviver
Michigan drivers now have the option of adorning their cars with digital license plates, which can locate lost vehicles and receive public safety alerts — for a fee. Reviver, the maker of the connected plates, announced that Michigan residents and businesses can now purchase the device (known as the RPlate) online. Consumers can choose between… Continue reading Michigan approves digital license plates by startup Reviver
Automakers want Congress to drop the EV tax credit cap
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit has been used for several years to entice consumers to make greener car purchasing decisions, but it has expired for some automakers — and they feel the government needs to remove limits on that incentive. Reuters has learned the CEOs of Ford, GM, Stellantis and Toyota sent a letter… Continue reading Automakers want Congress to drop the EV tax credit cap
Blizzard claims it won’t monetize ‘Diablo IV’ like ‘Diablo Immortal’
Diablo IV will feature a different set of monetization systems than those found in Diablo Immortal, according to Blizzard. “To be clear, D4 is a full-price game built for PC/PS/Xbox audiences,” said Diablo franchise general manager Rod Fergusson following the game’s latest showing during Microsoft’s Summer Game Fest presentation on Sunday. “We are committed to… Continue reading Blizzard claims it won’t monetize ‘Diablo IV’ like ‘Diablo Immortal’
How to buy a used car online
Despite what Dunkin’ Donuts would have you believe, America runs on gasoline. We are a nation of drivers with a transit infrastructure geared overwhelmingly towards automobile travel (with fewer than one percent of those on US roads today being of the electric variety). We’re awash in cars (276 million were registered in the US as… Continue reading How to buy a used car online
Partners Group sees more, larger SaaS opportunities amid correction in tech valuations …
Swiss private markets firm Partners Group expects more investment opportunities to emerge from the correction in tech valuations. The firm has turned to private equity investments in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector as a top priority for growth tech investments in Asia. And, it is likely to make more investments in later venture stages, such as… Continue reading Partners Group sees more, larger SaaS opportunities amid correction in tech valuations …
Sequoia Capital raises $850m for Southeast Asia-dedicated fund
Sequoia Capital, one of the world’s top venture capital firms, announced that it has raised $850 million for its first Southeast Asia-dedicated fund. The fund, Sequoia SEA Fund I, will double down the firm’s focus on the region, investing actively at the seed, Series A, and growth stages in various companies, according to the announcement.… Continue reading Sequoia Capital raises $850m for Southeast Asia-dedicated fund
Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, first official look
Chevrolet announced the reveal of the 2024 Blazer EV today and noted that the SS, or “Super Sport,” version would be in dealers’ hands in the spring of 2023 for model year 2024… GM has been drip-dropping news on the Chevrolet Blazer EV since it was first teased at the GM CES presentation by CEO… Continue reading Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, first official look
Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US
Elon Musk says that Tesla’s factory might not necessarily be in the US as the automaker is also considering options in Canada and Mexico for a new North American plant. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk held a company-wide meeting with employees. Electrek obtained a recording of the meeting, which included a Q&A with workers.… Continue reading Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US
Billionaire Larry Ellison is leaving Tesla’s board of directors
Tesla confirmed that Oracle’s billionaire founder, Larry Ellison, is leaving its board of directors, and he won’t be replaced. As part of Elon Musk’s and Tesla’s settlement with the SEC over the former’s comments about taking the company private, the board had to nominate two new “independent” directors within 90 days. The automaker complied by appointing… Continue reading Billionaire Larry Ellison is leaving Tesla’s board of directors