April 2022

Subaru Solterra EV starts at $46,220: More expensive than Toyota BZ4X cousin

The 2023 Subaru Solterra, the automaker’s first mass-market EV, will start at $46,220 (including destination), Subaru confirmed Monday. For buyers that can claim the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, the base price is effectively lowered to $38,720. Subaru said the Solterra will be available in all 50 states, so regional incentives may also be…

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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey voices support of Musk’s acquisition: “Elon is the singular solution I trust”

Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition may have rung alarm bells from the CEO’s critics, but the social media company’s co-founder, Jack Dorsey, seems to be completely supportive of the buyout. In a recent set of tweets, Dorsey noted that Musk’s acquisition is the correct path for the company.  Dorsey’s thoughts about Twitter’s buyout started with a

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SpaceX rapidly turns around drone ship for sixth launch this month

SpaceX has rapidly turned around one of its two East Coast ‘autonomous spaceport drone ships’ and sent the vessel back to sea to support the sixth and final Falcon 9 launch planned this month. SpaceX began the month with the successful launch of Transporter-4 – its fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission – on April 1st.

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Tesla sold 75% of EVs in Q1 2022, maintaining its dominance on the US market

According to Kelley Blue Book’s (KKB) data, Tesla dominated the United States electric vehicle market in the first quarter. Tesla vehicle sales accounted for 75% of all EVs sold between January and March 2022.  Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made up 68% of US EV market sales in Q1 2022. Based on those calculations, the

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The Boring Company launches Prufrock-2 in TX, prepares for Hyperloop testing in late 2022

The Boring Company (TBC) has made some notable moves recently, including launching Prufrock-2. Elon Musk’s tunneling company also announced its aim to conduct full-scale Hyperloop tests later this year.  Pictures on TBC’s official website reveal that it has launched Prufrock-2 in Bastrop, Texas. Preparations for Prufrock-2 were spotted at TBC’s Bastrop location in September 2021. The recently

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SpaceX’s Starlink service coming to Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines will offer SpaceX’s Starlink internet service onboard flights.  In a press release published on Monday, April 25, Hawaiian Airlines announced that it would be offering complimentary high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access to passengers on flights between the United States, Asia, and Oceania. Starlink’s airline antennas will be installed in the airlines’ Airbuss A330 and A321

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RAM 1500 BEV debut set for Fall 2022, teaser takes jab at Ford F-150 Lightning 

The RAM Trucks’ official Twitter account announced the RAM 1500 BEV’s official debut for the Fall of 2022. The announcement included a slight nod to its perceived competitor, the Ford F-150 Lightning, with the line: “Time to steal the thunder.” The company that will unleash the RAM 1500 BEV is Dodge, which is part of

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