SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees
Federal labor officials have accused SpaceX of unlawfully terminating eight employees who circulated a critical letter about the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
Rivian's Stock Dips 10% Following Fourth-Quarter Performance Reveal
Rivian’s stock took a bit of a dip - around 10% - after the company exposed its fourth-quarter performance.
Bill Gates-Backed Wind Energy Startup Airloom Energy Unveils Revolutionary Technology
There is a new company on the block called Airloom Energy, a wind energy startup supported by Bill Gates.
Costco CEOs Reflect on Unionization Vote in Candid Letter to Employees
Costco's current and former CEOs, Craig Jelinek and Ron Vachris, responded to a Virginia warehouse's recent unionization vote with a candid letter to employees.
Biden Administration's New EV Tax Credit Rules Impact Eligible Models
As of January 1st, the Biden administration's updated rules now have a significantly reduced number of electric vehicle models eligible for the popular $7,500 consumer tax credit.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Successfully Extinguished off Dutch Harbor, Alaska
After a few intense days, the fire that blazed in the cargo hold of the Genius Star XI - a huge cargo ship hauling lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to sunny San Diego - is finally out.
Elon Musk's Ire and the Tesla Factory Robot Incident: A Cautionary Tale
Elon Musk is not too thrilled about a recent report that indirectly hinted at one of his beloved robots being involved in an incident at Tesla's Austin, Texas factory two years back
2023 on Track to Break Hottest Year Record, 2024 Could Follow
2023 is likely to become the hottest year on record, with a more than 99% chance of surpassing the previous record holder, 2016, according to climate scientists.
GM Sues San Francisco for Overcharging Taxes
General Motors is suing San Francisco, alleging that the city improperly overcharged the company by more than $100 million in taxes over seven years, based on calculations that included its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise.
Navigating the Winds of Change in the U.S. Offshore Wind Industry
The U.S. offshore wind industry is experiencing both challenges and progress in 2023.
Apple Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset to Launch Ahead of Schedule in 2024
Apple is gearing up to mass ship its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in the first week of January, with plans to launch it in Apple Stores in late January or early February, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
European Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain Faces Delays as Companies Prioritize US Market
The development of a European battery supply chain for electric vehicles independent of China is facing significant delays as companies shift their focus to the US market due to clean energy subsidies offered by the US Inflation Reduction Act.
Downslope Windstorm Is Possible Cause Behind America's Deadliest Wildfire in Maui
The Lahaina Fire on Maui, responsible for the deadliest wildfire in American history, was fueled by a downslope windstorm, debunking earlier links to nearby Hurricane Dora.
Concerns Mount as North Korea Suspected of Reactivating Nuclear Reactor
North Korea is suspected of starting operations at a light-water reactor in its Yongbyon nuclear complex, raising concerns that it may be aiming to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons.
U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Aims for Revival in 2024 Amidst Challenges
The U.S. offshore wind industry is looking to rebound in 2024 after a challenging year in 2023, marked by project cancellations and financial write-offs.
Tesla Accused of Negligence in Addressing Vehicle Defects
A Reuters report highlights Tesla's alleged negligence in addressing known defects in its vehicles, including suspension and steering systems, and making customers pay for repairs.
Global Outage Disrupts Social Media Platform X, Affecting Thousands of Users Worldwide
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a global outage affecting over 77,000 U.S. users at its peak.
Tesla's Response to 2-Million-Vehicle Autopilot 'Recall' Sparks Debate on Autonomous Driving Safety
Tesla addressed a 2-million-vehicle Autopilot "recall" by releasing software version 2023.44.30 as a free over-the-air update to affected vehicles, enhancing safety alerts.
Tesla Raises Wages for Hourly Workers Amidst Unionization Pressures
Tesla is increasing wages for hourly employees at its Sparks, Nevada, battery factory, with low-end hourly wages rising from $20 to $22 (a 10% increase) and high-end wages increasing from $30.65 to $34.50 (a 12.5% increase).
Spanish Amazon Workers Plan Strike Over Wages Ahead of Epiphany Holiday
Spanish workers at an Amazon logistics center in northern Spain, near the border with France, are planning a three-day strike from January 3 to 5 ahead of the Epiphany feast day.