Tesla is charging just over US$85,300 for its Solar Roof solution for a 9.45 kW system on a 1,862-square foot roof, Electrek reported on Friday, citing an actual Tesla quote sent to a client it has obtained. According to the Tesla quote that a reader from the Bay Area sent to Electrek, the solar roof […]
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Three Canadian radar surveillance satellites ride SpaceX rocket into orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fired through a dense shroud of coastal fog and climbed into orbit Wednesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, deploying a trio of radar observation satellites to begin a $900 million mission surveying the Arctic, maritime waters, forests and farmland for the Canadian government. The Radarsat Constellation Mission, made […]
Oil rallies after apparent attack on tankers near Strait of Hormuz, but finish off session high
Oil futures rallied Thursday, as an attack on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of a potential disruption to the global flow of oil, but failed to recoup the previous days losses by the close. “Supply concern flare-ups are not infrequent occurrences in crude markets,” said Ryan Giannotto, director of research […]
Tesla lets go of service employees in ‘restructuring’, says it’s still expanding headcount
We were surprised to hear from sources that Tesla was letting go some employees in the service teams at several locations today because the automaker claims to be focusing on expanding its service coverage. In response, Tesla told Electrek that they are still expanding service and the employees were let go in a ‘restructuring’ of […]
The Star Trek Starfleet Logo Has Been Spotted on Mars
Here on Earth we’re making big plans to send the first humans to Mars, but it looks like Starfleet may have gotten there first. In the expanse of the Hellas Planitia, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has photographed a huge formation in the shape of the organisation’s famous chevron logo. “Enterprising viewers will make the discovery […]
China’s Vice Premier Liu calls for more measures to support economy
Chinese regulators should step up support for the economy and keep ample liquidity in the financial system, Vice Premier Liu He said on Thursday, suggesting Beijing would soon unveil more policies to bolster growth amid rising U.S. trade pressure. Beijing has plenty of policy tools and is capable of dealing with various challenges, Liu said […]
Oil extends decline after slump on high inventories, demand outlook
Oil prices fell for a second day on Thursday, extending declines of as much as 4% in the previous session, on continued increases in U.S. crude stockpiles and concerns about lower demand growth. Brent crude futures were down 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $59.91 a barrel by 0336 GMT after earlier rising slightly. Prices fell […]
Uber, Lyft Drivers In New York Now Earn More Than $16 Per Trip On Average, According To The City
Ride-hail drivers’ average pay per trip in New York City has increased to $16.63 from $14.22 since the city implemented a minimum pay requirement in February — the first wage rule imposed on these companies in the US — according to data from ride-hailing companies that the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission shared exclusively with […]
The Ocean on Jupiter’s Moon Europa Has Table Salt, Just Like Earth’s Seas
The huge ocean sloshing beneath the ice shell of the Jupiter moon Europa may be intriguingly similar to the seas of Earth, a new study suggests. Scientists have generally thought that sulfate salts dominate Europa’s subsurface ocean, which harbors about twice as much water as all of Earth’s seas put together. But the Hubble Space […]
Three Canadian radar satellites ready for launch from California
SpaceX teams working at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California were finalizing preparations Tuesday ahead of the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday carrying a trio of Canadian-built radar observation satellites into orbit. A few minutes after liftoff Wednesday morning, the Falcon 9’s first stage will return to a landing zone back at Vandenberg […]
French tech giant Dassault to buy health software company Medidata in $5.8 billion deal
French technology company Dassault Systemes has agreed to acquire Medidata Solutions in an all-cash deal worth $5.8 billion on an enterprise value basis. Dassault said it was offering $92.25 per share for Medidata, a slight discount to Medidata Solutions’ closing price of $94.75 on June 11. “It’s a logical evolution of the scope of what […]
Ten U.S. states sue to stop Sprint-T-Mobile deal, saying consumers will be hurt
Ten states led by New York and California filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to stop T-Mobile US Inc’s $26 billion purchase of Sprint Corp, warning that consumer prices will jump due to reduced competition. The complaint comes as the U.S. Justice Department is close to making a final decision on the merger, which would reduce […]