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Imagine a boat that skims the ocean at 180 miles per hour, powered entirely by electricity, revolutionizing coastal travel. That’s the bold vision of Regent, a Rhode Island-based company, whose electric seagliders are set to redefine transportation. By blending boat and aircraft technology, founders Billy Thalheimer and Mike Klinker are bypassing the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
Elon Musk’s physical presence in the White House may be diminishing, but his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues, albeit remotely, as he signals an impending shift back towards steering Tesla. According to a Yahoo Finance report , White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles confirmed that Musk, who spent much of…
Fresh evidence suggests Tesla is making tangible progress on its highly anticipated robotaxi, often referred to as the Cybercab. Drone pilot and Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer recently shared images showing a significant number of what appear to be Cybercab body castings staged at the Texas factory, estimating around 75 units (possibly more) are visible…
Stellantis and partner Factorial Energy just dropped a bombshell in the electric vehicle world, announcing they’ve successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells that promise faster charging, higher energy density, and impressive performance even in tough temperatures. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent Stellantis press release, signals a major leap towards making next-gene
U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…
At the 2025 ACT Expo, Tesla’s Dan Priestley, Senior Manager of the Tesla Semi program, unveiled transformative updates for the Class 8 electric truck, signaling a robust push toward scaled production in 2026. Out of Spec Bits’ coverage captured Priestley’s presentation, highlighting Tesla’s unwavering commitment to electrifying freight transport with a low-cost, high-efficiency product poised…
In a bold push to electrify heavy-duty trucking, Tesla is hiring over 1,000 workers at its Nevada Gigafactory to kickstart mass production of its long-awaited Semi truck by late 2025, Business Insider reports. This hiring surge signals Tesla’s determination to deliver on a vision first unveiled in 2017, promising a cleaner, high-performance alternative to diesel…
On April 25, 2025, Tesla settled a disturbing racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee at its Fremont, California, manufacturing facility, exposing a troubling workplace culture at the electric vehicle giant. The plaintiff, Raina Pierce, accused the company of tolerating racist remarks and unfair treatment, with court records revealing a manager’s alleged use…
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