Tesla Powerwall Facing Headwinds & Nasty Comments
Sales of Tesla Powerwall batteries are in danger of sputtering out, even as the company launches its own line of residential solar panels.
SpaceX
SpaceX Proposes One Million Solar Powered Data Centers In Earth Orbit
SpaceX has a plan to put a million solar powered data centers into orbit around the Earth to power the next generation of AI.
Tesla, SpaceX, & xAI Merging?
Well, things might be getting wild. When SolarCity was facing financial challenges, Tesla swallowed it up. Elon Musk was the Chairman of the Board at SolarCity, and his cousins were the cofounders, CEO, and CTO. The synergies were supposed to help both, but Tesla’s solar business has declined a great … [continued]
What Would A SpaceX Public Offering In 2026 Look Like?
The news headlines this morning celebrated the inauguration of New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. During his inaugural address the Democratic Socialist pledged to turn the city’s efforts to uplifting working people. That news of egalitarianism is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a recent SpaceX letter to … [continued]
Endless Sunlight, Endless Costs: The Economic Reality of Space Solar Power
Space-based solar power is having another moment in the sun. The idea has been circulating for more than half a century, rising and fading with each new wave of optimism about technology’s ability to overcome gravity. The renewed excitement today stems from one thing: China has joined the conversation. When … [continued]
Reusable Rockets Are All The Rage In China. Now Honda Wants In On The Fun.
Several Chinese companies are working on reusable rockets like SpaceX has. Even Honda wants a piece of that action.
Musk’s Pattern To Overpromise And Underdeliver
Tesla shareholders held onto an idealistic perception that CEO Elon Musk’s return to business would right the all-electric ship. Sure, the company gained more than 22% for the month of May. Yet, former fanbois continue to be disillusioned about Musk’s ties to Trump and Musk’s endorsement of right-wing politics such … [continued]
Why Musk Skipped Over US Military Excess In His DOGE Efficiency Goals
Over Memorial Day Weekend, 37,000 flags planted on Boston Common were a solemn tribute to Massachusetts’ state war dead through the generations. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Veterans Administration (VA) employees were in shock as they prepared for deep staffing cuts. VA reductions in force clearly will severely damage care … [continued]
Record Breaking Uptake of Starlink in Africa Reminds Us Again of the Continent’s Untapped Potential
According to the latest quarterly update from Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions — including subscriptions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services — jumped 513.79% in Q4 of 2024. In POTRAZ’s report, Starlink subscriptions have been grouped with traditional VSAT providers. The POTRAZ report says that … [continued]
From Solar Tiles to Starship: The Decade Musk Failed to Deliver Puts Semi At Risk
Tesla says the Semi is entering high-volume production in 2025, nearly eight years after its 2017 unveiling. At the time, Elon Musk promised a revolution in freight: 500 miles of electric range, faster acceleration than a diesel, and a cost-per-mile figure that would make it a no-brainer for fleet managers. … [continued]
