Key Takeaways Tesla’s stock has been pressured by CEO Elon Musk’s government role and other factors like tariffs and low delivery figures. Analyst Mickey Legg believes Tesla’s short-term issues are overstated, urging investors to focus on future opportunities. Tesla shares have dropped 32% since the start of the year but saw a 90% increase post-election.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk and Tim Walz are continuing their public verbal exchange, with Walz criticizing Musk on tax issues. Walz described Musk as a “greedy bastard” and accused him of not paying taxes after achieving success. Musk responded to Walz’s comments by calling him “a liar,” citing his significant tax contributions. Kevin O’Leary criticized…
Key Takeaways Tesla plans to produce its first “legion” of Optimus robots in 2025, aiming for 5,000 units. There are approximately 80 job openings related to Optimus on Tesla’s Careers page, spanning various departments and locations. Elon Musk suggests that Optimus could become Tesla’s most impactful product, surpassing the scale of its current top offerings.…
Key Takeaways A Tesla Supercharger station in Lacey, Washington, was the target of an apparent bombing, with damage to transformers. The Lacey police and FBI are investigating the incident, reviewing camera footage and collaborating with Puget Sound Energy for repairs. Pictures of the incident shared on Facebook by the adjacent property owner, who intends to…
Key Takeaways Starting April 10, X will enforce stricter rules on parody accounts, requiring them to label clearly and use distinct images. Parody accounts must begin their names with “fake” or “parody” to prevent confusion. The new policy addresses issues with current handles being too long and confusing due to similar visuals. Elon Musk parody…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s vehicles at Giga Texas now autonomously drive to the outbound lot, following a previous implementation at the Fremont factory. Drone footage shared by observer Joe Tegtmeyer showcases the Model Y and Cybertruck driving autonomously at Giga Texas. Tesla aims to launch Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Austin soon, enhancing overall efficiency. Plans…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s in-house 4680 battery cells have achieved the lowest cost per kWh production. The Texas manufacturing team has scaled production to become more cost-effective than external suppliers. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the achievement, emphasizing its significance given Tesla’s diverse business focus. Michael Guilfoy, Tesla’s Giga Texas Director, praised the team’s hard work and…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is a partially automated driving system, not yet ready for unsupervised use. Tesla is facing financial challenges, including a 36% stock drop and a 13% vehicle delivery decline in early 2025. Tesla plans to launch a driverless ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, later this year despite skepticism about FSD…
Key Takeaways Tesla has shared a new video of its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) tests in Europe, particularly in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The launch of FSD in European and Middle Eastern markets is pending regulatory approval, with tests still labeled as “engineering test drives.” These test drives require active driver supervision and are not fully autonomous;…
Key Takeaways David Lau, Tesla’s VP of Software Engineering, is departing after nearly 12 years, having made significant contributions to the company’s vehicle software and cloud services. Lau’s work included developing firmware for powertrain systems, managing battery software, and overseeing the user interface for navigation. Lau joined Tesla as a Senior Manager and climbed to…