Key Takeaways Falcon Heavy’s 2018 launch with Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster was a bold, non-commercial stunt amid SpaceX and Tesla’s uncertainties, inspiring millions. Tesla’s market cap grew from $55-60B (seen as overvalued) to $1.54T; Model Y is world’s best-selling car for 3 years, with vision-only autonomy advances. Tesla evolved beyond cars via Optimus humanoid robots,…
Key Takeaways Tesla launched Powershare Grid Support, a V2G program in Texas for eligible Cybertruck owners to send energy back to the grid during high-demand events and earn bill credits. Program builds on Cybertruck’s Powershare capability, providing up to 11.5 kW for home backup, now extending to grid support. Announced by Tesla Energy (@teslaenergy) on…
Key Takeaways SpaceX structured xAI acquisition as a triangular merger, keeping xAI as a wholly owned subsidiary to isolate its legal liabilities and debt from SpaceX’s balance sheet. The deal avoids repaying xAI’s $12B debt from X plus billions more raised, preventing change-of-control clauses from triggering immediate repayment to bondholders. Gary Simon (corporate attorney) explained…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk twice confirmed on X that SpaceX is not developing a Starlink-based phone, directly stating “We are not developing a phone” and accusing Reuters of “lying relentlessly.” Reuters reported internal SpaceX discussions about building a direct-to-satellite mobile device, citing sources familiar with the matter. Musk previously noted in January that a phone…
Key Takeaways SpaceX and xAI merger confirmed by Elon Musk, combining launch expertise with AI for space-based data centers. Musk states his companies are “trending toward convergence,” setting stage for umbrella entity. Analyst Dan Ives (Wedbush) predicts “growing chance” of Tesla merging with SpaceX/xAI in 12-18 months. Triple merger creates “Musk Trinity”: Tesla’s Robotaxi/Optimus/FSD, SpaceX’s…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is exploring a Starlink-branded phone for direct-to-device satellite internet connectivity. The potential device would connect directly to the Starlink constellation, though details and release remain unclear. SpaceX has prior mobile efforts, including T-Mobile partnership for smartphones and $19.6B EchoStar spectrum acquisition. Elon Musk tweeted it’s “not out of the question,” but would…
Key Takeaways FCC has accepted SpaceX’s filing for up to 1 million NGSO satellites for the “Orbital Data Center” system. Satellites to operate at 500-2,000 km altitudes using optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. Proposal opened for public comment until early March, as highlighted by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on X. SpaceX describes it as…
” Key Takeaways The Boring Company signed a definitive agreement with Dubaiu2019s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the World Governments Summit 2026 to implement the Dubai Loop, its first project outside the US; signed by Mattar Al Tayer (RTA) and James Fitzgerald (Boring Company). Pilot phase: 4-mile (6.4 km) route with 4 stations linking…
Key TakeawaysTesla executive Sendil Palani confirmed on X that Full Self-Driving (FSD), the most robust US driver assistance program, isn’t attracting interest from lagging competitors despite Tesla’s efforts.Palani responded to a Tesla fan’s question about continued vehicle manufacturing, noting sharing FSD tech “has not been proven to be easy.”Tesla previously discussed licensing FSD with a…
” Key Takeaways Lars Moravy testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advocating for a federal framework on autonomous vehicles to replace patchwork state rules. This framework would reward innovation, boost U.S. manufacturing, and prevent falling behind rivals like China. Current state regulations slow AV progress by forcing companies to battle local legislators. Tesla’s Full…