Perhaps the base Tesla Model 3 will come in five or six months? Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he’s not the most punctual individual. He explains that he’s dumb at predicting dates, but that surely doesn’t make him dishonest. Musk is one of very few CEOs that regularly “talks” to the public via social media. […]
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Tesla owners will commute “with no driver input” soon, Musk says
Over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla is testing new features on its Autopilot “self-driving” system, that will allow its cars to recognize stoplights and stop signs and negotiate traffic on roundabouts. “Your Tesla will soon be able…
Tesla (TSLA) could be in striking distance of a short squeeze soon: Piper Jaffray
Back in the second quarter, Elon Musk predicted that the “short burn of the century” was coming soon. During that time, Tesla was racing to hit a Model 3 production rate of 5,000 units per week. The electric car maker did reach its Q2 production goals for the Model 3, though Elon Musk’s prediction did […]
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Elon Musk makes mockery of SEC settlement in 60 Minutes interview
Tesla says it is complying with the SEC settlement regarding Musk’s communications.
Inside Tesla’s ‘tent’-based Model 3 line that set a path to profitability
Tesla attracted more headlines than usual when Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the company is introducing a new Model 3 assembly line inside a sprung structure on the grounds of the Fremont factory. Casually dubbed by Elon Musk as a “tent,” the assembly line, dubbed GA4, played a huge part in pushing Tesla towards […]
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk On 60 Minutes: Videos Galore
Elon Musk talks Twitter, GM, the SEC and more Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sat down with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes for a lengthy discussion. But rather than simply focusing on production numbers or future products, Lesley’s interview often dives into more personal topics. Namely Elon’s social media presence. Some have criticized her interview for being […]
Musk welcomes GM to EV race, but also might buy its factories
Tesla CEO Elon Musk happy to be outsold by General Motors, but would also consider buying one of its closed auto factories.
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Tesla puts EV autopilot tech to test on roundabouts, intersections
Elon Musk says Tesla already testing EV autopilot tech in complex traffic situations, in development software. The result: “mind blowing.”
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Tesla had “Faraday” as a backup name before buying “Tesla Motors” trademark for $75k
In a few informative tweets on Saturday evening, Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk revealed some trivia about the company’s naming history: “Faraday” was the alternative name proposed for the electric vehicle manufacturer before “Tesla Motors” was purchased for $75,000. A man named Brad Siewert had filed for the mark in 1994 and maintained its […]
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Musk Says Tesla Would Consider Buying Shuttered GM Factories
Here is the idea: purchase a Volt plant and produce the Model V The question of what to do with General Motors’ plants scheduled for close arose from day one. Some speculated that maybe Tesla could purchase some of them to produce more electric cars. In one of the most recent interviews, Elon Musk said that […]
