What will the Thursday announcement be about?

[StealthP3D]

Partnership with Apple

Oh, I sincerely hope not. That would give far too much fodder to the detractors.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Partnership with Apple

Oh, I sincerely hope not. That would give far too much fodder to the detractors.

Ok, a partnership with Microsoft then?

 

[StealthP3D]

Ok, a partnership with Microsoft then?

I wouldn't be in favor of that either. This isn't about AAPL vs. MSFT, I just think if Tesla is going to partner with anyone, it should be with an honorable company.

 

[HankLloydRight]

It was a joke.

Steve Jobs: 'My worst and stupidest staging event'

 

[Atari2600]

I wouldn't be in favor of that either. This isn't about AAPL vs. MSFT, I just think if Tesla is going to partner with anyone, it should be with an honorable company.

Partner with Google or Facebook then? What is an honorable company?

 

[dww12]

There will be lots of stuff, but Elon Musk, Elon Tusk, Elon Truck. Like “release the D”. The bed will haul an elephant, 13,000lbs.

 

[SalisburySam]

Clearly the announcement will be the addition of the long-awaited sensitivity adjustment for Auto Wipers!

 

[Oldschool496]

Apple

Not the favorite idea of probably a lot of people, but that would be a powerhouse that would be truly unstoppable. After all Apple has been saying its looking for ways to diversify its cash on hand into an acquired or joint venture.

 

[SageBrush]

The negativity and concerted trolling by vested interests is getting to me a little since I feel a little anxiety that this is going to be Elon taking another step away from Tesla, e.g by announcing a replacement.

I hope I am wrong and the shorts have more to cry about.

In the meantime, I have to admit that 'Tusk' has stumped me.

 

[StealthP3D]

Partner with Google or Facebook then? What is an honorable company?

I would like to see them partner with a company who, like Tesla, is a true tech innovator. If full self-driving is going to become a reality I think a closer integration with a low-latency 5G cellular network would be a huge boon. So I'm thinking of a company like Qualcomm who is on the leading edge of cellular data and wi-fi networks. They also have some leading edge AI technology.

But if that's the announcement they have done a good job of keeping the wrap on. So low probability. But you asked.

 

[J1mbo]

Either:

Partnership with Polestar to allow them to use the SuC network (charging port is in the right place on the Polestar 2...)

or

Opening the Model 3 order book for RHD markets

 

[bro1999]

Other: Tesla Semi announcement

 

[biotour]

He's either announcing a recall of the model s drive units, or revealing the truck.

 

[Atari2600]

I would like to see them partner with a company who, like Tesla, is a true tech innovator. If full self-driving is going to become a reality I think a closer integration with a low-latency 5G cellular network would be a huge boon. So I'm thinking of a company like Qualcomm who is on the leading edge of cellular data and wi-fi networks. They also have some leading edge AI technology.

But if that's the announcement they have done a good job of keeping the wrap on. So low probability. But you asked.

I would expect the SpaceX Starlink satellite constellation to be used instead of Qualcomm. Qualcomm may be on the leading edge of 5G but have they not had a history of being heavy handed with their tech in the past?

 

[StealthP3D]

I would expect the SpaceX Starlink satellite constellation to be used instead of Qualcomm. Qualcomm may be on the leading edge of 5G but have they not had a history of being heavy handed with their tech in the past?

If you mean wanting to be paid a reasonable sum for their development work, yes. They don't like to be "Trumped".

If you mean having breached contracts, lied and cheated, no.

 

[Wyomingtim]

He's buying a pot company and La-Z-Boy so you'll have a comfortable place to zone out while you wait on your car to be serviced...
You heard it here first!

 

[sjjanz]

Ummmmmm... the Spoilers and badging have finally arrived at a Tesla Service Center near you?

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

The announcement is at 2pm Pacific, 5pm Eastern, so after the markets close for the day. Therefore a reasonable expectation that whatever is said and announced will be market-moving.
Given the timing, I still view the primary purpose will be to announce the paying off of the bond due March 1st.

However, Elon may add additional information about the following:
- More hints about the Model Y
- Another bond offering (IMHO Tesla should borrow more money for sales and manufacturing expansion, provided they can get a good interest rate)
- Updates on Model 3, such as RHD and expansions to more markets
- Statement on Model 3 production for Jan & Feb.

 

[Brando]

Looking at all the SEC filings of the last week or two, I'd strongly suspect

Mawell purchase/merger agreement - Board meets at Lunch time and votes.

Surprised that all these investors don't seem to read SEC filings? I'm not an investor and I sometimes check them. How else to see thru the BS of Wall St. banksters/analysis ??

Anyone reading the annual report yet? no need to answer, only you investors (or truth seakers) would care.

 

[chadever]

Model 3 leasing
New autopilot hardware