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"This is like deja vu all over again." "You can observe a lot just by watching." "He must have made that before he died." -- Referring to a Steve McQueen movie. "I want to thank you for making this day necessary." -- On Yogi Berra Appreciation Day in St. Louis in 1947. "I'd find the fellow who lost it, and, if he was poor, I'd return it." -- When asked what he would do if he found a million dollars. "Think! How the hell are you gonna think and hit at the same time?" "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there." "I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early." "If you don't know …

This makes me feel old..... Were commercials REALLY that cheesy back then?

The SpaceX steamroller continues to roll on, and the company’s recent launch of KT SatÂ’s Koreasat 5A satellite is no exception. The 16th Falcon 9 of 2017 took flight from Kennedy Space Center on October 30 and successfully placed its payload into a high-energy geostationary transfer orbit. Before the satellite had even separated from the second stage of Falcon 9, first stage 1042 had already successfully landed aboard SpaceXÂ’s East coast drone ship OCISLY. The floating landing pad extinguished a small fire that was seen creeping up the booster. Barely 72 hours later, the drone ship and its Falcon 9 cargo arrived back at Port Canaveral, docking soon after. Launch photog…

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Tesla has begun to send official email invitations to attend its upcoming truck unveiling event, to be held on Thursday, November 16 from the company’s Design Center in Hawthorne, California. The invitation teases with a new photo of the semi-truck thatÂ’s taken from the front three-quarter angle. While weÂ’re not able to see much of the vehicle beyond the large wind deflector thatÂ’s mounted above the main cabin and the attached tractor, the silhouette resembles the shape of a presumed TeslaÂ’s Semi that was captured in a recent spy photo. Details of the Tesla Truck event are light thus far, with the only information being provided in the RSVP form is the 7:00pm openin…

Model S owner and the Tesla community’s resident DIY expert, Erik Strait or otherwise known as DÆrik from his YouTube channel, is back at it with another impressive project: building a life-size Tesla Supercharger for his garage. One might recall that Erik previously showed us how to transform a home garage into a Tesla showroom, and fittingly, this time around giving us insight on how to install a personal Tesla Supercharger into oneÂ’s garage. ItÂ’s first worth noting that this isnÂ’t your standard Tesla DIY project given the projectÂ’s complexity and cost. Erik spent weeks planning for the project, first meticulously measuring every dimension including all radiuse…

Tesla has opened up a new “Secret Level” in its seemingly ever-expanding referral program, this time inviting Model S and X owners to witness a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch if they fulfill their “Level 3” requirements. With much of the space community anxious to see SpaceXÂ’s inaugural Falcon Heavy launch, which the company has described as the “WorldÂ’s most powerful rocket” (when it launches), the invitation to potentially witness history in the making is, yet, another one of TeslaÂ’s rare and exclusive “amazing adventures” being offered to owners and aimed at stimulating company sales. We recently reported that Tesla owner and YouTuber, Ben Sullins, won a Next G…

It’s no secret that Porsche is looking to soak up market share away from Tesla when the automaker releases its long range, all-electric Mission E in 2019. Arguably one of TeslaÂ’s strongest potential competitors, with decades of manufacturing expertise and support from parent company Volkswagen AG, the German automaker specializing in high performance vehicles is preparing to face financial headwinds as it aims to electrify its fleet. PorscheÂ’s CFO, Lutz Meschke, recently spoke with Automotive News Europe about the companyÂ’s plan to stay profitable as it invests billions into its electric vehicle program. “Today Porsche packs 8,000 to 10,000 euros in added conte…

Based on information released by NASASpaceflight.com, a highly reliable source of insider details, SpaceX’s first Falcon Heavy rocket could roll out to the LC-39A launch pad before the end of November, less than a month away. While the first roll-out (or two) will be dedicated solely to “Wet Dress Rehearsals” (WDR), this will be the first time the iconic vehicle makes it to the pad, and will be a historic event regardless of what follows. No earlier than (NET) “late-November”, the first WDR will see Falcon Heavy go through the usual motions of propellant loading while also conducting an array of systems checks and validations to verify that things are proceeding as e…

Extreme emotional distress can cause the heart muscles to weaken. When someone loses a loved one or endures a terrible loss, people might say they have a broken heart. But that’s a figure of speech, of course, typically meant to describe the mental pain associated with losing someone extremely close to you. But a proverbial broken heart can cause physical symptoms, too. And sometimes, in rare cases, those physiological changes—often accompanied by other underlying conditions—can be life threatening. A number of high-profile examples over the years have hinted at this: The most recent is Debbie Reynolds, who passed away last December just a few days after her dau…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided additional insight on the company’s plans to operate a factory in China during the company’s third-quarter Q&A call with analysts on Wednesday. When asked by Deutsche Bank’s Rod Lache on whether Tesla had plans to invest in building a factory in China and what the impact might be on the company’s capital expenditures, Musk noted that Tesla will not have any significant expenditures in China next year. “In respect to China, I wouldn’t expect any significant CapEx on China until 2019. It won’t be material in 2018.” Musk’s response follows reports that Tesla has received approval from the Shanghai municipal government to operate a factory in…

Engineering enthusiasts in Irkutsk, Russia, have transformed a bitcoin miner to a sufficient power generator for private housing, footage filmed Wednesday reveals. 'Cryptohouse' is a new generator that turns the heat produced by bitcoin miners into private heating energy for the monthly cost of USD 430 (EUR 370).

A mass death of over 130 seals has been recorded by local environmental services on the shore of Lake Baikal, in the regions of Irkutsk and Buryatia, Wednesday. Authorities are investigating whether the seals died from infection. According to preliminary autopsy data, the animals died of cardiac arrest. The deaths could also have been caused by natural circumstances such as a storm. Investigations initiated by Slyudyansky district's prosecutor’s office are ongoing.

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Following Tesla’s report that Model 3 volume production has been delayed by three months to March 2018, the electric car maker officially updated its expected Model 3 vehicle delivery window on its website. “Thank you again for your Model 3 reservation. WeÂ’re making significant progress clearing early production bottlenecks but, as we continue to work through them, your estimated delivery timing will now be slightly later than we originally expected. Over the next 24 hours, you can log into your Tesla Account at any time to view your updated delivery window.” read an email sent to Model 3 reservation holders. Reports from day-1 reservation holders in Calif…

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Tesla has confirmed the source of its Model 3 production bottleneck to be the battery module assembly line at its $5 billion Gigafactory 1 facility in Sparks, Nevada. The Silicon Valley electric car maker noted in its third-quarter 2017 earnings report that the manufacturing process for Model 3Â’s battery modules – processes that were “done by manufacturing systems suppliers” – were taken over and “significantly redesigned” by Tesla, thus causing the delays. “To date, our primary production constraint has been in the battery module assembly line at Gigafactory 1, where cells are packaged into modules.” reads the statement from Tesla in its update letter. Furtherm…

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Tesla released its third quarter 2017 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, summarized in the Q3’17 Update Letter. The results beat Wall StreetÂ’s revenue expectations and missed on bottom line. The company posted third-quarter earnings loss of $2.92 per share, representing a wider loss than analyst estimates of a $2.27 per share loss. Revenue was $2.98 billion versus an estimate of $2.92 billion. REVENUE The companyÂ’s revenue consisted of $2.36B in automotive revenue, $317.5M in energy generation and storage, and $304M in service and other revenue. Automotive revenue increased 3.33% over the second quarter, while energy generation and storage grew 10.7%. Automo…

Tesla [Nasdaq: TSLA] shares fell 3% in Wednesday morning trading, shedding nearly all of its gains from the day prior when Panasonic’s CEO said that battery production at the Tesla-Panasonic Gigafactory plant will soon be automated. “This process (for battery packs) will be soon automated, and then the number of vehicles to be produced will rise sharply,” said PanasonicÂ’s chief  Kazuhiro Tsuga. As Tesla prepares to announced its third-quarter results after todayÂ’s closing bell, all eyes are on the companyÂ’s Model 3 demand and production numbers. CEO Elon Musk is expected to address questions pertaining to Model 3Â’s “manufacturing bottleneck” in a Q&A sessi…

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The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) released a comprehensive report on electric vehicles. The ILSR’s report, Choosing the Electric Avenue – Unlocking Savings, Emissions Reductions, and Community Benefits of Electric Vehicles, authored by John Farrell, is a treasure trove for those looking to learn more about the state of electric vehicles today and their exciting future ahead. The report points out “TeslaÂ’s supercharged role” in the EV space and highlights its happy customers, better batteries, and Uber-like opportunities. TeslaÂ’s CEO Elon Musk has carved out a coveted brand within the automotive industry. “Tesla has proved to have its own sex appeal, beyo…

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Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga provided clues on what might be causing Tesla’s Model 3 production bottleneck. Tsuga said during Panasonic’s earnings call on Tuesday that battery production at the Gigafactory had seen some delays, but the company expects to begin automation soon. The comment comes one day before Tesla is scheduled to report its Q3 earnings on Wednesday, November 1 after the closing bell. “This process (for battery packs) will be soon automated, and then the number of vehicles to be produced will rise sharply,” said Tsuga as first reported by Reuters. This is the first time we’re hearing Tesla’s main battery supplier and production partner acknowledge that b…

One of the most outspoken players in the race to autonomous cars has some strong thoughts on where the future of self-driving technology is headed. George Hotz, the CEO and founder of Comma.ai, believes heavily in a future where AI-driven computer vision powers our self-driving cars. I sat down with Hotz on the NextMobility podcast to discuss everything from Tesla’s Autopilot to Comma.aiÂ’s suite of products that take aim at converting the regular car into a self-driving vehicle. Listen below, or download it on Apple Podcasts or on other platforms. So how do we get there? According to Hotz, computer vision technology is already good enough to be comparable to LiDAR.…

Billionaire investor Ron Baron raised eyebrows in the past when he predicted that Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA] stock could hit $1,000 by 2020. However, following recent stock price declines amid concerns over Model 3 manufacturing bottlenecks and reports of supplier constraints, Baron’s Alex Umansky still maintains a positive outlook for the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker. “In today’s market environment, everyone is trigger happy because we are bombarded with information,” says Umansky. The star fund manager thinks long-term, emphasizing a patient investing approach. “It becomes very difficult for investors to do nothing.” Umansky points to Amazon and Tesla as stocks th…

*Science Has Found Proof of the Existence of God*.... Fact Reality Published, 25.12.2016 How to be Saved from Hell: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin an…

SpaceX completes 16th launch of 2017, aims for at least 19 before year’s end Following the successful separation of Koreasat 5A from SpaceXÂ’s Falcon 9 second stage, the rocket company has completed its 16th flawless mission of 2017. Several launches still remain in the 2017 manifest, leaving SpaceX with as many as 20 successful launches this year if all goes as planned, and this bodes well for SpaceXÂ’s 2018 goal of 30 or more missions.  Currently coasting in a comfortable geostationary transfer orbit after a wild ride aboard Falcon 9, the launch of Koreasat 5A exemplifies SpaceXÂ’s ever-maturing expertise and comfort with rapid and routine launches and booster…

All eyes are on Wednesday’s Tesla 3Q earnings report and the expected update by CEO Elon Musk on Model 3 production numbers. One might recall that the California-based electric car maker reported an unremarkable 260 Model 3 vehicles produced and 220 delivered in the third quarter, citing “manufacturing bottlenecks” as the reason for missing its original guidance of 1,500 Model units produced by the end of September. However, despite the downbeat production numbers, Wall St. firm Oppenheimer & Co. documented in a research note sent to investors that Model 3-specific machinery at Tesla’s factory was already operational and vehicles were making their way through the pro…