Elon Musk

Elon Musk has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons. His involvement with the Thai cave rescue effort has been a topic of debate, and many interwoven allegations rose over the last week. Was Musk’s commitment just a PR stunt? Did his ‘expensive toy’ render any value to rescue...

The Q2 production came in at 53,339 vehicles, as Model 3 (28,578) accounted for more than 50% of the production. But this drastic Model 3 production said to be achieved by ignoring the brake and roll test. How much of this is real? Tesla shares battered amid doubts over quality of Model 3 and...

Tesla shareholders voted Tuesday to keep Elon Musk in the position of chairman following a proposal to boot him from the board of directors. “I’ve had the most excruciating, hellish months I’ve ever had. And a lot of other people at Tesla,” Musk told shareholders attending their annual...

So I was driving home today in my Model X on Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara, CA and stopped at the red light. When the light turned green, I pushed on the gas and noticed that the car did not move and put itself into park and threw up a bunch of warnings on the dash and on the main screen...

Musk is planning to link Boring’s hyperloop project with his SpaceX company’s projects for a much more advanced transportation system. Musk’s company has begun work on a tunnel between Washington DC and New York City while work on another tunnel between Los Angeles and San Francisco is set to...

If you consider the statements that Tesla’s chief executive makes on Twitter as official corporate communications, then mark your calendar for the debut of the company’s crossover SUV for March 15, 2019. Here’s how Elon Musk handled the announcement on Twitter. Tesla YouTuber Ben Sullins...

Responding to Consumer Reports’ criticism of the Model 3’s braking ability, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Monday that the company will “make sure all Model 3’s having amazing braking ability at no expense to customers.” Consumer Reports said the Model 3’s stopping distance of 152 feet from 60...

A memo sent to Tesla employees Monday lays out a plan to “flatten” its management structure in an effort to improve communication and efficiency. The full memo obtained by CNBC says: To ensure that Tesla is well prepared for the future, we have been undertaking a thorough reorganization of...

Elon Musk said Thursday that the the Boring Company’s tunnel under Los Angeles is “almost done” and pending regulatory approval will be offering free rides in “a few months.” The 2-mile tunnel was proposed to originate in Hawthorne and extend to the Los Angeles International Airport. The...

On Wednesday’s Q1 earnings call, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk dismissed two questions from analysts, calling them “boneheaded” and “dry.” Then, Friday, he took to Twitter to defend the diss. Musk suggested that followers not interested in “a tedious discussion about Tesla stock” ignore the...

During Wednesday’s Q1 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon musk dropped a few new details on the company’s factory plans. After China recently said it will allow full foreign ownership of auto factories, Musk announced on the call that Tesla’s next Gigafactory will be built in China. In fact, Musk...

Elon Musk said the company’s Q1 letter to shareholders covered just about all he had to say about the company’s progress and instead wanted to devote the bulk of Tuesday’s earning’s call to questions. At one point he teased those on the call that their questions were too dry, but ultimately...

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Leaked Tesla email says Model 3 will go to 24/7 production Seems like email leaks are becoming a regular occurrence.

"Tesla is a drama magnet." Ain't it the truth. So why does Elon do it? Some on easy street might wonder. Why does Musk, Chief Executive, of two competitive companies divvy up his time between SpaceX and Tesla. They're like siblings. The elder for this article's purpose being SpaceX. The favored...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he now has a “clear understanding of the path out of hell.” In an interview with CBS This Morning, Musk gave viewers a look at the Model 3 production line that he’s anxious to improve. Musk even showed the “narrow” couch and conference room floor he’s taken to...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an early morning tweet that the electric car maker will be profitable and cash flow positive this year. The tweet was in reply to The Economist, which shared a story saying Tesla will need to raise $2.5 billion by the end of the year. The guidance is in line...

Just saw a promo for tomorrow's CBS This Morning show (Thurs 4/12) when Gayle King interviews Elon about Model 3 production. Found this on the CBS website: Watch CBS This Morning: Tesla CEO talks stress of Model 3 production - Full show on CBS All Access Full report airs during the show...

This was just so cool, I had to share!

I'm sure I'm not the only one who instantly thought Mr Musk's April Fool post should develop into yet another marketing ploy. So here's a thread about that. First question from me: Whoever first tries this, what are your impressions of the joy juice? There have been a spate of celebrity...

Tesla’s first quarter production numbers show the company is gaining speed building the Model 3, still CEO Elon Musk says he’s back to sleeping on the factory floor. “Car biz is hell,” Musk said in a series of tweets addressing a report of an engineering personnel shake-up related to the...

See Elon Musk deletes own, SpaceX and Tesla Facebook pages after #deletefacebook Good for him. FB is a mess; the company has no regard for their users data or that their platform is used to spread malicious propaganda. All FB wants to do is make money off advertising no matter what its source...

Wow, Elon appears to have deleted the Tesla and SpaceX Facebook pages after being asked to on Twitter! See the thread here: Elon Musk on Twitter

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk’s proposed multibillion-dollar compensation plan was approved Wednesday by shareholders, according to multiple outlets. The plan is unique in that it is contingent on achieving market cap and operational milestones that would make Tesla one of the most valuable...

Elon Musk has launched some wild ideas that have caused some to ask “Is he joking?” His latest endeavor, however, seems to be a real effort for humor. The Daily Beast is reporting that Musk is backing a new media project led by several former top staffers and writers of satirical news...

I'm fascinated by the Tesla equation - would their cars be as coveted if they were mediocre performers? It's not just about climate change - Tesla hit on so many angles. I'd like to know what about Tesla is most important to you owning one (or wanting to own one). (Anyone know how to conduct a...

Elon Musk says The Boring Company is shifting its plan a bit to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over cars. A video the company previously published showed cars being transported on sled-like platforms. Cars would be lowered into the tunnel by street-level elevators and then transported...

Charlie Rose interviews Bob Lutz and Elon Musk.

A Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows Tesla will hold a special meeting of shareholders on March 21 to vote on a unique new compensation plan for Elon Musk. The plan is all-or-nothing. It would keep Musk at the company for the next 10 years and be entirely contingent on achieving...

The specs Tesla announced for its upcoming Semi outpaced the industry standard to such a degree that it raised eyebrows. Daimler AG’s head of trucks has even gone so far as to question the legitimacy of Tesla’s claims. “If Tesla really delivers on this promise, we’ll obviously buy two trucks...

This is cool on the link below. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page page you can see the Roadster's speed and distance from Earth in real time as the clock is always moving. Currently, as of this posting, it is 2,140,202 miles out and has a speed of 6,749mph. Where is Starman? Track...

Do you think Tesla should offer a Ludicrous Upgrade for an additional $5,000 on all the 31 CPO P85D's to get them sold? This definitely would make them more attractive to buyers IMHO... especially the "unicorn" P85D's with the Plus Suspension. 8-) If you agree Tweet or email Elon and/or Tesla...

Hi All, Here are a few items I would love to see added to all Tesla Models: 1) 12VT Electrical Plug(s) (Custom not old cigarette lighter plugs) in various places such as behind the RV Mirror and near the center console(s) and cargo bays. (Why have the end user get into the wiring) This...

National Geographic had its cameras pointed at SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during the Falcon Heavy launch, showing his delight as the rocket roared into the sky. “Holy flying f—,” Musk says in the video, filmed for the TV show “Mars.” “That thing took off.” The video shows Musk counting down the...

Tesla reports Q4 2017 earnings and forecasts growth for 2018. This after managing a rough and tumble manufacturing year with Model 3. Tesla has worked out those S curve maneuvers alongside an eruption of lawsuits. Speculatively, a result of Q3 numbers not being what some investors anticipated...

Where to buy? :) (Kind of a mandatory office desk thingie now, I guess)

As I watch Spaceman and his Roadster float serenely through space, I can’t help but wonder how much havoc the Van Allen is wreaking on that dash. I just hope Elon kept up with regular applications. Or maybe a sunshade? Cheers to Elon and the SpaceX team! Watching this with my 7 year old felt...

Elon Musk’s showmanship reached new heights Tuesday. Stunning livestream images showed his personal Tesla Roadster carried into space by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, which is now the most powerful rocket in operation. The midnight cherry Roadster is one of Elon Musk’s privately owned vehicles...

Might launch Feb 6th?

The Boring Company has sold 20,000 flamethrowers marked with the company logo at $500 a piece, a marketing stunt that captured headlines and $10 million in proceeds. But, customs agents are not keen on something called a “flamethrower” passing through their watch. So, to solve that problem...

Hi All, I took delivery of a 2008, #466, last week and could not be happier. I am a sports car enthusiast and have owned or currently own Corvette's C3-C7's, Porsche. Lotus Esprit's, and a couple Opel GT's. I am not new to Tesla as my wife's daily driver is a 2016 model S. What actually got me...

Flamethrower Elon Musk sold $2M in The Boring Company Flamethrowers in 24 hours

This week's installment inspired by reddit discussion thread. Found it quite insightful as to logic behind why folks are either all in on the rails or skirting outer realms of SpaceX mission impossible cumulative probable possibilities. The company being in the news much lately when successful...

Had my Tessie X for a month now and just love it. Drove Sydney to Melbourne last week to cure my range anxiety. No problems with Superchargers along the way. Seems the people with the most range anxiety are those that don't own a Tesla. To the point.......I would love to have the option of...

Tesla has announced a unique new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that would keep him at the company for the next 10 years. The package is entirely contingent on achieving market cap and operational milestones that would make Tesla one of the most valuable companies in the world. In order...

Feature request: When pressing the Keyfob to close all doors, all open windows should also close. Mobile App should be able to open and close any and all windows, including an open and close all feature. Of course the screen UI needs same features. Anyone like this idea?

I have now been a Tesla owner for about 3 months. Purchasing my car was one of the most exciting process I have ever experience. The car is great to have and I love to drive the car.... but.... I am not happy with something very critical and I am hoping the group here can help. I was led to...

2006-2017 49 overall launches 44 Falcon 9 13 Dragon 2018- 52 Launch Customers No one can argue SpaceX had a phenomenal year. Capping an awesome launch record. Sits at 49 overall. Falcon 9 boosting 44 of those liftoffs. 13 of which were flown with Dragon. 2018 stands to be another record...

So this is not exactly hot news... More like funeral memorial words :confused: I never really understood what happened between with Mobileye and Tesla. I mean truthfully: When and why did they actually decide to break up? Who took the initiative? Why would Mobileye want to leave Tesla, with...