 SpaceX launched its seventh human spaceflight and fourth operational crew to orbit on Wednesday morning, using the Falcon 9 rocket. The Dragon capsule is expected to dock at the International Space Station 16 hours after launch at 8:15 p.m. More: - Crew-4 astronauts will conduct over 200 science experiments involving materials, health technologies, and plant science.
- The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage successfully landed after 9.5 minutes on the SpaceX AGOG droneship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the booster's fourth flight.
- Crew-4 astronauts will spend six months living on the ISS, during which they will attempt at least two spacewalks.
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During its earnings call, Boeing reported a net loss of $1.24B, down from a loss of $561M in Q1 2021. The aircraft manufacturer generated $4.16B in its commercial airplanes segment, for an operating margin of -20.6%. More: - The aircraft manufacturer attributes the negative operating margin decrease of 0.5% YoY to the abnormal costs and period expenses, including the impact of the war in Ukraine, in addition to higher R&D expenses.
- During Q1, Boeing launched sales of the 777-8 Freighter with an order from Qatar Airways. The manufacturer expects to begin deliveries of the 777-9 in 2025 after a temporary pause through 2023.
- The company expects to produce 31 units of the 737 aircraft during Q2.
- Boeing's defense, space, and security segments generated $5.48B, down from $7.28B in Q1 2021.
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 Polestar announced a series of updates for its second model, including increased battery capacity and re-designs. The automaker also revealed a partnership with Circulor, for the blockchain traceability of materials, such as mica and cobalt, used in Polestar 2 batteries. More: - The Polestar 2 standard-range battery has been improved to a capacity of 69 kWh, for a range of ~295 miles.
- According to the automaker, the aluminum tray that carries the battery casing for all versions of the second model reduces the CO2 emissions by approximately 1,653 pounds per car. Including all updates, Fredrika Klarén, Polestar's head of sustainability, estimates the vehicle to see a reduction of ~2,976 pounds of CO2 per unit.
- Polestar also updated its cabin filter and interior particulate matter sensor through a new in-car app.
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In its shareholder letter for Q1, QuantumScape gave an update on its progress in the development of solid-state EV batteries. The company uses a solid-electrolyte separator, which has resistance to lithium dendrites at high current densities. This turns one of the main constraints for fast-charging, lithium plating, into an advantage. More: - QuantumScape reported it reached an average of 3,700 weekly starts in separator manufacturing. The company expects to reach 8,000 separator production starts per week in 2022.
- In February, QS revealed it has developed solid-state batteries that can charge from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes, with the ability to retain 80% of the initial energy after 400 consecutive cycles.
- The company had $300.5M in cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1.
- QS is reportedly working with Porsche to develop solid-state batteries for the electric 911 model.
- QuantumScape stock was up 3.13% for the day on Wednesday afternoon.
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 Lucid Motors announced a deal with the government of Saudi Arabia, which includes the purchase of up to 100,000 vehicles over a 10-year period. The purchase involves an initial commitment by Saudi Arabia for 50,000 EVs, with an option to purchase an additional 50,000. More: - The purchase would involve the Lucid Air and other future models built at Lucid's Arizona facility and a future manufacturing site in Saudi Arabia.
- The order is expected to be delivered in batches of 1,000 to 2,000 per year and increase between 4,000 to 7,000 starting in 2025.
- Lucid stock was up 2.47% for the day on Wednesday afternoon.
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The EU's criminal justice cooperation agency performed coordinated raids in Germany, Italy, and Hungary in relation to allegedly faulty emission devices in engines. “The devices were allegedly fitted in the Italian-built diesel engines of large numbers of cars, giving the impression that the vehicles’ nitrogen oxide emissions were in line with EU regulations,” said the agency. More: - According to the Frankfurt public prosecutor's office, Suzuki is alleged to have sold more than 22,000 diesel vehicles with faulty devices in the exhaust treatment.
- Besides Suzuki, the agency is reportedly also investigating executives at Stellantis.
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