Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal.
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A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
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Elon Musk announced that Tesla is already building a third Megafactory to produce more Megapacks just as the competition in the energy storage space heats up
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers. He said it would be difficult, but Tesla would do it.
However, no concrete plan has been shared.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
Elon Musk said today that Tesla will launch “unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as a paid service” in June.
It’s a similar claim that he previously made with a few more details.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving
With the release of its financial results today, Tesla is guiding a return to growth in 2025 thanks to new models and self-driving.
Where did we hear that before?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year 2024 after market close today.
We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk says that Tesla ‘unsupervised self-driving begins’, but don’t get too excited
Elon Musk says that Tesla’s “unsupervised self-driving begins,” but as usual with the CEO’s statements about self-driving, it’s just “corporate puffery.”
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) Q4 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q4 2024 and full-year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results.
Here, we’ll look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla shareholders have a long list of questions about failed promises for TSLA earnings
Tesla shareholders have voted for the questions they want to ask Elon Musk and Tesla’s management at the upcoming earning results this week. The questions have something in common: they are primarily about failed promises.
It should be interesting to see Elon Musk skate around all those questions.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Tesla Model Y vs Old Model Y – which do you prefer?
Now that the new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh has been fully unveiled and we know all the details, which one do you prefer: the new one or the old Model Y?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: new Tesla Model Y launches in NA/EU, Rivian is popular, Trump’s effect on EVs, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump’s effect on EVs, and more.
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Expand Expanding CloseJoe Rogan’s new custom Tesla Model S Plaid looks sick
Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick.
Dope or nope?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y in North America and Europe after launching it in China earlier this month.
The difference is that Tesla is now taking orders for both the older and newer versions of its best-selling electric SUV.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada
Tesla has announced some important price hikes across its entire lineup in Canada amid incentives going away and a struggling Canadian dollar.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation
Elon Musk is technically a “founder” of Tesla, as per a court settlement. He deserves credit for Tesla’s succes, but it is true that he isn’t behind Tesla’s main innovation.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller sees Elon Musk’s politics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla as many owners are looking at other electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
Tesla update points to the automaker’s upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for using (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseTrump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
President Trump has already attacked electric vehicles with executive orders on his first day, but he is mostly signaling upcoming attacks on EVs that would further damage the environment.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybercab spotted with steering wheel raises questions
A Tesla Cybercab, or Robotaxi, Tesla has been using the names alternatively, has been spotted with a steering wheel – raising questions.
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