Tesla delays reveal of production Roadster 2 to April Fools’ Day
Musk said he picked the date so he “could say I was just kidding” if it changes again. He had spent months teasing a reveal by the end of this year.
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1T pay package
The proposal received more than 75% approval. Musk can earn the $1 trillion in shares over the next 10 years if Tesla hits a number of milestones.
Ford execs reportedly discuss ending the F-150 Lightning
Production was already paused as Ford prioritizes gas and hybrid versions of the truck. The Lightning has been on the market for three years.
SpaceX’s Starlink secures more spectrum and airlines as it passes 8 million customers
The internet provider has bought more ‘direct to cell’ spectrum licenses from EchoStar and struck a deal with the owner of British Airways.
Anker-backed hybrid RV startup Evotrex comes out of stealth
Evotrex joins startups like Lightship, Pebble, and Grounded in trying to disrupt the RV market, which is skewing younger.
Blue Origin plans second launch of New Glenn mega-rocket on November 9
Blue Origin’s first New Glenn launch in January mostly went well, and now the long-delayed second mission is finally ready for takeoff.
Lucid Motors’ chief engineer leaves after 10 years
Eric Bach, who was once the director of engineering at Tesla, is out amid a larger executive shakeup at the company.
Lucid Motors’ chief engineer leaves after 10 years
Eric Bach, who was once the director of engineering at Tesla, is out amid a larger executive shakeup at the company.
Trump flips and re-nominates Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
The reversal comes after weeks of pressure from people like Elon Musk, who accused Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy of being ill-equipped for the job.
Rivian creates another spinoff company called Mind Robotics
It’s the second time this year Rivian has spun out a new company, after it created micromobility startup Also in March.