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Elon Musk recently restated a fact that still defines SpaceX’s origin story: if Falcon 1’s fourth launch had failed, the company would not exist. The comment answered a reminder that after three consecutive losses, SpaceX had money for only one more attempt. On X, Peter Diamandis said that the present-day acknowledgement of SpaceX’s success does not discount the rough start the company had. “Almost nobody remembers that Elon’s first rocket failed three times, and there was money for exactly only one more attempt.” Musk said, “If the 4th launch had failed, SpaceX would not exist.” If the 4th launch had…
Built in Slovenia, the all-new Dacia Spring gets a roomier body and up to 155 miles of range, starting at €17,900 in Italy. Source link
XPeng’s IRON robot walks off the company’s new production line in Guangzhou. Source: XPENG XPeng has switched on what it calls the world’s first automated production line for advanced humanoid robots, and its IRON robot walked off that line under its own power. The Chinese automaker says the line runs with more than 80% of its core processes automated. It’s the clearest signal yet that IRON is headed for real manufacturing and not just stage demos. XPeng is targeting mass production by the end of 2026. From a viral stage demo to a real line If IRON looks familiar, that’s…
All cars come with a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox. It’s a good combination with the 2.0-litre engine and delivers quick and sharp gear changes. The aluminium paddles on the steering column add a level of tactility that’s lacking in some of the Stelvio’s rivals – those cars tend to use flimsier plastic paddles. If you’re a keen driver who likes to take control, you’ll appreciate this touch. Town driving, visibility and parkingThe fundamental benefits of an SUV are clear in the Stelvio, as even with a high dash and thin glass, there’s still a good view out from the front…
A Tesla Model 3 ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, and hit a Honda Civic turning left through the intersection. The Civic’s driver, 82-year-old Stephen Field, was killed. Police reported it as a car that failed to stop. What no one reported is that Tesla’s own data says the car’s driver-assist system was engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data. What happened at Route 671 and Chestnut Around 6:57 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, New Jersey State Police troopers were called to the intersection of…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is working with leading transportation nonprofit CALSTART to roll out a $45 million incentive program to help electrify the port’s operators’ heavy truck fleets. CALSTART hopes this latest incentive push will act as a catalyst for change at the Port of New York and New Jersey, helping scale up zero-emission terminal and drayage trucks and the associated charging infrastructure from exploratory pilot programs to more mainstream choices for the busy port’s tenants. “Deploying zero-emission trucks at scale requires pairing accessible vehicle incentives with reliable, high-capacity charging,” said CALSTART Executive Vice President…
Photo: China News Service China’s clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it’s meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time. Coal generation has stopped growing in 17 of the 26 Chinese provinces and regions analyzed in a new report from energy think tank Ember. Those regions include industrial heavyweights such as Shandong and Hunan, and together they account for more than half of China’s thermal power capacity. Thermal generation – most of it coal – fell 0.7% in 2025, even as electricity demand jumped 5%. China’s thermal generation fell in 2015, when…
I’ve been working in the electric bike industry for nearly two decades, and publicly reviewing e-bikes for around half of that. I used to say I’ve touched hundreds of e-bikes, but now that I’ve lost count, I wouldn’t be surprised to find I need to add a digit to that. With so many saddles that I have to sit on, I get to ride a lot of e-bikes for a few weeks, but I rarely get to spend months on any one bike. So when I finished my one-month review of the Xtracycle Hopper electric cargo bike and had a…
Latvian automaker Dartz Vehicles recently announced that it was building a real-life version of the HVY Nightshark from GTA Online. We now know that it even has an ejection seat from a fighter jet. Dartz has released digital renderings showing the interior of the HVY Nightshark. Instead of a conventional cabin, the SUV’s rear compartment has been transformed into a private gaming area, complete with a gaming console paired with a massive LED screen and a high-end sound system and Metaxas & Sins electrostatic headphones. When we say ‘private’, the car only has a single passenger seat, which is actually…
Kia expanded its electric GT lineup with the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT, now on sale. more… Source link