Autonomous Mining Truck Market to Reach $12.5 Bn, Globally, by 2031 at 23.2% CAGR: Says Allied Market Research

Rise in demand for smart mining and surge in demand for technologically-advanced mining equipment have boosted the growth of the global autonomous mining truck market. PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research recently published a report, titled, “Autonomous Mining Truck Market by Size (Small, Medium, Large), by Propulsion (Diesel, Electric and Hybrid),… Continue reading Autonomous Mining Truck Market to Reach $12.5 Bn, Globally, by 2031 at 23.2% CAGR: Says Allied Market Research

Tesla makes its charging connector available to all

Yes, Tesla can still do great things. “In pursuit of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, today we are opening our EV connector design to the world,” says the Prodigal Pioneer. “We invite charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers to put the Tesla charging connector and charge port, now called the… Continue reading Tesla makes its charging connector available to all

Clean Tecnica: Veterans Day: Tesla Pays Tribute With “Special Ops” Project 002368

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out this stunning “Special Ops” project from Tesla in conjunction with SS Customs. They’ve created an eye-catching camouflage Tesla that announces the company’s U.S. Veterans Program across the side of the vehicle. At EVANNEX, we’re also proud to be part of Tesla’s “Special Ops” project with SS Customs. Aftermarket parts including the Refresh Front Fascia and Wheel Bands add… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Veterans Day: Tesla Pays Tribute With “Special Ops” Project 002368

Tesla Reportedly Canceling Solar Roof Installations Across the Country

Sun’s out, funds out. The Sun Sets Eager customers of Tesla’s solar roof program have been left holding the bag as the EV automaker says it’s nixing operations in numerous markets, Electrek reports. The cancellations underscore the degree to which the program has never really taken off. By Elecktrek‘s estimates, Tesla only installed its solar… Continue reading Tesla Reportedly Canceling Solar Roof Installations Across the Country

Elon Musk Might Get Thrashed by Lawsuit From Heavy Metal Drummer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s just might get shredded this time. Richard Tornetta, a former metal drummer who made a small investment in Tesla, sued CEO Elon Musk and the company’s board in what is called a “shareholder derivative lawsuit” back in 2018, Reuters reports. The case survived a 2019 motion to dismiss and is set… Continue reading Elon Musk Might Get Thrashed by Lawsuit From Heavy Metal Drummer

Senator Markey demands answers from Elon Musk over Twitter impersonators

Twitter’s rash of impersonators is attracting scrutiny from politicians. Senator Ed Markey has sent a letter to company chief Elon Musk demanding answers regarding imposters on the platform. Markey wants to know how Twitter not only let a reporter for The Washington Post create a verified account impersonating the senator (now trivial with an $8… Continue reading Senator Markey demands answers from Elon Musk over Twitter impersonators

Twitter Blue verification was a complete disaster in exactly the ways everyone predicted

Elon Musk’s plan to democratize Twitter verification lasted less than two days. Twitter has temporarily pulled new signups for Twitter Blue after the platform was overrun by verified trolls. The company told staffers subscriptions were on hold to “help address impersonation issues,” according to Platformer’s Zoe Schiffer. It turns out paid verification was as much… Continue reading Twitter Blue verification was a complete disaster in exactly the ways everyone predicted

Tesla is offering its proprietary charge connector as a new North American standard

When it comes to charging your EV in the US, Canada and Mexico, the only two connector types available aren’t cross-compatible. Tesla has its proprietary connector, which in the company’s defense was developed when Tesla was still the only EV game in town. Everybody else uses the current North American standard, the Combined Charging System… Continue reading Tesla is offering its proprietary charge connector as a new North American standard

Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers

Tesla is sharing its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. Tesla said in a blog post Friday that its design and specification files are available for download. The company said it is “actively working… Continue reading Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers

GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs

General Motors (GM) is looking to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in EVs. A new partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will investigate integrating bidirectional charging into the grid to improve energy distribution. It’s no secret by now, GM is going all in on electric vehicles with its strategy to provide… Continue reading GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs