"Another Utterly False Article": Musk Blasts WSJ For Report On Tesla Potentially Building Saudi Gigafactory Update (1145ET): Elon Musk called The Wall Street Journal's report about Tesla and Saudi Arabia being in early talks for a gigafactory as "Yet another utterly false article from WSJ."  Yet another utterly false article from WSJ pic.twitter.com/sisFcxYKxI — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 18, 2023 Here's what X user said about Musk's comment: Sounds like this could have been solved by the journo emailing Tesla and asking if it's true. — U.S. Ministry of Truth (@USMiniTru) September 18, 2023 Msm is all about click maximizing — Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) September 18, 2023 pic.twitter.com/Y3gqnmKNK7 — Sir Doge of the Coin ⚔️ (@dogeofficialceo) September 18, 2023 *   *   * Elon Musk in May said that Tesla would pick a new gigafactory location by the end of the year. Lately, the billionaire has spoken with a handful of world leaders as they present enticing offers to persuade the world's wealthiest man to build a new factory in their respective countries.  On Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Musk met in New York City to discuss a potential Tesla factory in Turkey, which borders Southeast Europe and Western Asia.  Turkish state-owned Anadolu Agency confirmed the meeting at the Turkish House, a skyscraper near the United Nations, on Sunday afternoon. Images of the meeting were posted on X.  Cumhurbaşkanımız @RTErdogan, Tesla ve SpaceX şirketlerinin kurucusu Elon Musk’ı New York’taki Türkevi’nde kabul etti. pic.twitter.com/uQWSrFsCXt — T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı (@tcbestepe) September 17, 2023 "Recalling that with the Turkish electric car Togg hitting the roads in Türkiye, Tesla entered the Turkish market, Erdogan called on Tesla to establish its seventh factory in Türkiye," Anadolu reported, citing the country's communications directorate. Erdogan also offered a partnership with Musk's SpaceX and Turkey's space program. Musk told the president that several Turkish suppliers are already working with Tesla and that Turkey "is among the most important candidates" for Tesla's next factory.  In a separate report, The Wall Street Journal said Musk has spoken with Saudi Arabia about a new gigafactory factory. Sources familiar with the discussions said the talks were in the "very early stage and could fall apart" given the kingdom's interest in electric-vehicle rival Lucid Group. Earlier this summer, Musk met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in NYC about expanding Tesla operations inside the world's most populous country.  Tesla has six gigafactories in Fremont, California; Sparks, Nevada; Berlin, Germany; Shanghai, China; Austin, Texas; and Buffalo, New York. It's planning another and is a move to expand its international footprint.  Tyler Durden Mon, 09/18/2023 - 11:45.....»»

The Tesla owner said getting stuck in his driveway was "annoying as hell," and he tried everything from hosing the car down to jumping the battery. A Tesla owner says he was locked out of his EV after it died in the Texas heat.Courtesy of Dennis Hegstad Dennis Hegstad said his Model 3 was stuck in his driveway after its 12-volt battery died. The Tesla owner attributes the issue to the impact of the Texas summer heat on the battery. He had to get his EV towed and called the issue "annoying as hell." A Tesla owner said he was locked out of his Model 3 in his driveway after the 12-volt battery, which powers the car's smaller functions including windows and doors, died last week amid the Texas summer heat.The low-voltage battery is not only crucial for powering smaller electronics in the car, but also for charging the EVs main battery pack — and the Tesla can't charge without it, requiring a jump much like a traditional gas-powered car."What do you do when it's so hot your @tesla won't respond to the mobile app or physical key?" Dennis Hegstad, the founder of a startup, wrote on Twitter. "I can't open the car or move the car to reach a charging point." In a video that showed him unsuccessfully trying to get into the EV with his Tesla key card, Hegstad said his 2018 Model 3 had about 130 miles of range left when he woke up that morning. He also posted a photo from the Tesla app showing that it "could not find vehicle" to unlock it."Confusing situation when you need to leave to be somewhere @elonmusk," Hegstad tweeted.—dennis hegstad (@dennishegstad) June 21, 2023Tesla's don't have traditional keys so the key card uses short range radio signals to communicate with the car and unlock the door.Hegstad told Insider he later found out that the Tesla's 12-volt battery had died. It works alongside the much larger lithium-ion battery pack and powers smaller functions inside the vehicle, including the interior lights, door locks, and windshield wipers. As of last year, Tesla has begun sending push notifications to owners when it's time for the battery to be replaced — Hegstad said he doesn't remember receiving the notification. Newer Model 3 cars also have a 16-volt lithium-ion battery instead of a 12-volt.While Hegstad said Tesla didn't confirm how the battery died, Hegstad thinks it could be due to the high Texas heat, which ranged from 80 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit in Austin on June 21. Hot weather conditions are known to decrease a batteries life span, reduce the range of an EV, and increase the amount of time it takes the vehicle to recharge.Ultimately, Hegstad said on Twitter that the issue was "annoying as hell" and added that he felt he'd overpaid for the car by about $15,000 amid recent Tesla price cuts."Some buyer remorse," he said on Twitter.The Tesla owner said he had to spend about $200 to have the electric car towed to Tesla and was essentially stuck until the tow truck arrive because the dead Model 3 was blocking in his gas-powered car. But, before he called a tow truck, Hegstad said on Twitter that he tried all manner of things to get the car back up and running — from hosing it down to cool it off to attempting to jump the 12-volt battery and wasn't even able to get the access point to the charging port open. He also noted that he had kept the vehicle in the shade and had used Tesla's cabin overheat protection system, a function that prevents a Tesla's interior temperature from exceeding 105 degrees. Hegstad told Insider he got his Model 3 back under 24 hours after reporting the issue and spent about $117 to replace the 12-volt battery. Luckily, the Tesla's much more expensive main battery pack was still intact. Insider viewed Hegstad's invoice from Tesla, confirming the battery issue and its resolution.A spokesperson for Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Insider ahead of publication.Hegstad is not the first Tesla owner to report issues with getting into his EV. Last year, a Tesla owner went viral on TikTok after he said he was locked out of his Model S after the lithium-ion battery died. "BlackBerry" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor Glenn Howerton was also locked out of his Tesla last year after his key fob was unable to connect to WiFi on the lowest level of a Los Angeles parking garage.Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Billionaires’ success stories are always fascinating. Want to know how the world’s most popular Billionaire, Elon Musk is making money? ... Read more Billionaires’ success stories are always fascinating. Want to know how the world’s most popular Billionaire, Elon Musk is making money? If so, this article has got you all covered. According to Forbes, Elon Musk is one of the richest men in the world. Let’s see, how did Elon reach these heights?  Elon Musk is the founder of famous companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, and OpenAi. Unlike Jeff Bezos or others, he is currently making money through different companies and businesses. In addition, he co-founded a Boring Company that aims to reduce traffic. Elon also co-founded PayPal, the “Payoneer of Digital Payment.” Elon started his journey long ago and never looked back. We will uncover everything related to this Tech Freak in this detailed guide. Keep reading for expert business and life tips to help you learn from this exceptional talent. Let’s start with his profile and education in his business life. Elon Musk’s Profile Elon Musk is a South African-born American business magnate, industrial designer, and engineer. He is the son of Errol Musk. He is currently living in Taxes. This profile section will answer some of the most common questions about Elon Musk’s personality. These questions include his height, zodiac sign, Elon Musk’s net worth, and religion. Let’s uncover them one by one. How Tall Is Elon? Elon Musk is 6 feet and 2 inches tall, 188 cm. He is tall, and in 2014, he also claimed it in a tweet about his height. The Billionaire doesn’t seem this tall in the pictures, but people who know him in real life told he has a broad physique. What Is Elon Musk’s Zodiac Sign? Musk’s birth date is 28th June 1971, meaning his zodiac sign is Cancer. Musk has a Cancer sun with an analytical Virgo Moon. In addition, his moon sign is Leo which brings a certain fearlessness in him when making tough decisions. Cancers are solid leaders; people follow them, and we can find all these qualities in Elon. Elon Musk’s Current Net Worth Elon musk is currently the 2nd wealthiest person behind Bernard Arnault. His real-time net worth is around $151.8 billion. It is growing speedily daily due to his extremely successful tech projects considered as future.  Religion Musk was brought up as a Christian, but he is an Atheist. He stated that he doesn’t believe in God or any religion. He praises Jesus but still doesn’t believe in any religion. In an interview, he also said he wouldn’t stand in Jesus’ way. How Did Elon Musk Start Out Making His Money? Musk’s story of earning starts by selling a video game. In his college Elon, alongside his fellow students, also rented a house and then converted it into a nightclub in his college days to pay the rent. He tried his fortune in many businesses and startups.  After he dropped out of Stanford University, he founded two technology startup companies in 1990. From a video game to Tesla and SpaceX, Elon has come a long way. Let’s see how Mr. Musk reached these heights.  Were Elon Musk’s Parents Rich? Although Elon’s parents were not Billionaires like him, they were not poor. His father, Errol Musk, was an electro-mechanical Engineer, pilot, and sailor. His mother, Maye Musk, was a model and dietitian. While they were not wealthy, they were relatively well-off and able to provide for their family’s needs. Elon denied a Twitter thread where he was responding to Berkeley professor Robert Reich who said that Musk’s father was a millionaire, so that’s why Musk is a billionaire now. Only the children of the rich get richer. So, we can say that Musk’s parents weren’t rich enough to make him a millionaire. Take a Look at The Wealth Of Elon Musk’s Family: Elon Musk As A Teenager Musk’s teenage life was more challenging as he used to live on $1 a day when he moved to Canada. He moved from his native home in South Africa to North America to start college studies. Elon Musk has been fascinated by technology and science since his childhood. He started reading the encyclopedia at a young age.  His aptitude for computer programming was recognized early on, and he began taking computer classes at a young age. At 12, he created and sold the code for his first video game, “Blastar.” He and his brother, Tosha, had plans to open their arcade, but their parents did not approve of the idea. Educational Background Musk started his education at Waterkloof House Preparatory School. He graduated from Pretoria Boys High School. He attended the University of Pretoria for 5 months. After that, he moved to Canada, where in 1990, he entered Queens University in Kingston. He also found his first wife, Justine, there. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor of science in economics from Wharton school. Musk says that he completed his degree in 1995, but on the records of UPenn, it was awarded in 1997. In 1995 he was accepted for a Ph.D. program at Stanford University, but after 2 days, he dropped the degree. After University He dropped out of the Ph.D. program offered by Stanford University. Musk, with his brother Kimbal Musk, co-founded the software company Zip2. Compaq then bought Zip2 for $307 million. Musk then co-founded X.com, which was an online bank. X.com, later in 2000, merged with Cofinity to become PayPal, which was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion. First Company Musk’s first company was Zip2 in 1995, an online city guide. Musk, with his brother, co-founded this company. According to multiple reports, his father gave him $28000 to start the project. This company changed Musk’s fortune and made him a millionaire. Later, many big newspaper companies like The New York Times and Hearst started using Zip2. The company grew rapidly, and many big companies like Compaq and CitySearch tried to merge with them.  After successfully selling Zip2, Musk invested in Xcom(Experimental.com), which later became Paypal. It was the first largest online payment succession. It was later sold to eBay in 2002 for $1.5 Billion.  First Million Elon Musk made his first Million by starting a software company called Zip 2. He built this company to help people get directions to businesses. Zip2 was a corporation that provided online city guide software to newspapers.  Zip2 allowed communications to take place among users and advertisers. One of the products of Zip2 was called Auto Guide. The purpose of AutoGuide was to connect online newspaper users with local dealerships. Up to 200 newspapers started using their platform in 1998. Still, Musk was far from the mark of 1 million. In 1996 Mohr Davidow Ventures invested $3 million in Zip2, but this investment made Musk hand over his CEO position to someone else. He was demoted to the CTO of the company.  In 1998 the CEO of Zip2 tried to merge the company with CitySearch, but Musk started a coup, and as a result, he took over the company again. Later on, Zip2 was sold to Compaq in 1999. Musk got $22 million as his share from the company. That’s how he made his first million. Starting Tesla and SpaceX Musk later invested the money earned from PayPal in Tesla and SpaceX. Although SpaceX initially failed in many experiments, both companies are highly successful these days. As electric vehicles are the future, their sales are increasing massively, and following the success of SpaceX, NASA has also shaken hands with them.  These two projects have been the key to reaching these heights. Tesla is ranked as the most valued automotive company in the world, with a brand value of $75.93 Bn in 2022. According to CNBC, SpaceX is valued at around $137 Bn as of 2023. Twitter Purchase Elon’s latest major purchase has been the famous social media application Twitter. Musk took over Twitter in October 2022 with a record $44 Billion price. He paid $54.20 per share of Twitter. He has bought it with ambitions of free speech for everyone. Activating Donald Trump’s Twitter account is one of its prime examples. Elon aims to make the brand revenue 4 times than now and have its user base by 2028. Since the takeover, he has been talking about improving this platform, like his concerns regarding fake accounts and spam on Twitter. Elon plans to make this platform free from bots acting as fake followers. Is Elon Musk Self-Made? Elon Musk is often referred to as a “self-made” billionaire, meaning that he built his wealth and success through his efforts rather than inheriting it from others. He was not born into a Billionaire or Millionaire family. He made his fortune through hard work. The journey from selling a video game to being the CEO of SpaceX is living proof.  Elon Musk has certainly achieved a great deal of success through his efforts. He has been involved in several successful business ventures, including PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla. Elon is widely considered a visionary entrepreneur and inventor known for his ambitious plans and innovative ideas. That’s why the tech genius is referred to as a self-made Billionaire.  List Of What Elon Musk Invent Elon has been inventing since his teenage years, and his early ideas revolved around software and companies in this field. As his vision evolved, he focused on mass transportation and consumer products. Most of his ideas have proven to be huge successes. Let’s have a look at his amazing inventions till now. Blaster Video Game Elon Musk has been a fan of video games since childhood, and at 12, he created his own video game and sold it to a computer magazine for $500. This early experience in creating and selling his own video game demonstrates his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, even at a young age. Web Calls Elon Musk had an idea about allowing computers to make phone calls to landlines by clicking on a company’s contact information online. The calls would then be routed to the company via a call center. He secured a patent for this technology in 2001. This concept is known as click-to-call.  It allows users to initiate a phone call to a business directly from a website or online advertisement by clicking a button or link. This feature uses a technology called Voice over IP (VoIP) to make the call through the internet instead of traditional phone lines. Click-to-call is commonly used by businesses to provide convenient customer service and support.  Zip2 Zip2 is Elon’s first very successful project. He initially ran the company out of a small apartment in Silicon Valley. It provided online business directories and maps to newspapers. He played an important role in developing the company’s technology, including the mapping and navigation software used to power the directories. Paypal (Electronic Payments) Elon Musk was one of the co-founders of PayPal, an online payment system that eBay later acquired. He was part of the board of directors and a significant shareholder in the company.  Musk was one of the company’s largest shareholders when eBay acquired it in 2002 for $1.5 billion. He played a key role in developing PayPal’s business strategy and was instrumental in securing funding for the company during its early stages. Tesla (Electric Vehicles) Electric cars company Tesla is the most important creation of Elon Musk. Although he is not the one who invented electric cars, he set the foundation of the first working marketplace for electronic vehicles. 65% of electric vehicles being used in the US in 2022 were manufactured by Tesla motors. Its current net worth is $146B. Elon Musk’s goal for the company is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through producing and selling electric vehicles, solar products, and energy storage systems. It is to address the CO2 emissions and climate change with an entire ecosystem. SpaceX (Falcon rocket) Falcon rocket is an invention of SpaceX. Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX. He led its foundation in 2002 with Tom Mueller with the main objective of reducing travel costs to space. Falcon 9 is its major invention which is a medium-lift launch vehicle. It can carry cargo and crew into Earth orbit and is partially reusable.  The rocket is two-staged, with the first stage reusable and the second stage expendable. The reusable first stage is intended to return to the launch site or a drone ship for recovery, enabling multiple launches with the same vehicle. SpaceX is currently valued at around $137 Bn. NASA has also awarded contracts to SpaceX and is working together on some projects.  Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has stated that his goal for the company is to make life multi-planetary by developing the technology needed to establish a permanent, self-sustaining human presence on Mars. He also aims to reduce the cost of space launches, making it possible for more companies and individuals to access space. Solar City Elon Musk played a central role in the formation and development of SolarCity, a solar energy services company. Musk had the idea to start SolarCity to address the need for clean, sustainable energy and help combat climate change. He believed that by making solar power more affordable and accessible, more people and businesses would adopt it as an energy source. Musk was actively involved in the company’s strategy, funding, and operations.  How Does Elon Musk Spend His Money? Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known for investing a significant portion of his wealth into his companies and other ventures. He has also made significant charitable donations to renewable energy and education. Let’s take a look at some of his prominent spending ways.  Reinvestments Elon Musk is known for reinvesting a significant portion of his wealth into his companies, particularly Tesla and SpaceX. He has used his wealth to help fund the development and production of electric cars, solar energy systems, and space exploration technology. Like Elon, after selling Zip2, reinvested $10 million in Xcom, which later became PayPal. He made $180 million from Paypal shares sale but reinvested $100 Million in SpaceX, $70 Million in Tesla, and the remaining $10 Million in his SolarCity project.  Donations Elon Musk has made many significant donations, primarily to education and renewable energy. Elon believes in giving or contributing back to society, so he has made several donations over the years. In 2015, he donated $10 million to the Future of Life Institute to support research to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed safely and efficiently.  In 2018, he donated $100 million to the global non-profit organization OpenAI, which aims to promote friendly AI and advance digital intelligence for the betterment of humanity. In addition, in 2020, he pledged $100 million to plant 100 million trees via a campaign named TeamTrees. Real Estate Elon Musk has a history of making high-profile real estate purchases. In 2012, he purchased a 20,248-square-foot mansion in Bel-Air, California, for $17 million. In 2016, he purchased four adjacent properties in the same neighborhood for $24.25 million. Also, in 2018, he purchased a $6.4 million ranch in Texas that includes a main house, a guesthouse, a pool, and a barn.  In addition to these personal properties, Musk’s companies, such as SpaceX, also own and operate several properties, including a launch facility at Cape Canaveral in Florida and a rocket development and testing facility in McGregor, Texas. Business & Life Tips From Elon Musk Elon Musk has had some really difficult challenges in business and life. He always overcomes those challenges. There’s a saying of Socrates, “Smart people learn from everything and everyone”. We have gathered some amazing tips from Elon to help you achieve your business and life goals.  Keep Investing Elon has been making money since his childhood. He was business minded and always looked forward to ways of reinvesting his earned money. Elon successfully sold Zip2 for $22 Million but chose to reinvest it rather than spend. Then he made $180 Million from the sale of shares in PayPal but again went on to invest in projects like SpaceX etc. This habit has been a key factor in his success till now.. Work On Your Strengths Elon and other Entrepreneurs always advise you to work on your strengths. Once Elon said, “Forcing yourself to do anything or be anyone you do not want to always ends up in disappointment. Play to your strengths, and you’ll succeed.” It means you should work in those fields you love to work in. If you are forcefully working in any place, you will never be able to get the best out of yourself. There’s a famous saying: You succeed when your passion and profession are the same. Elon has always been a tech guy since his childhood. He has always worked in relevant companies and places. Tesla, SpaceX, and Paypal are proof of it.  Take Risks There is no surety in business. Elon once said, “Take risks and do something bold.” We can also see this from his personal decisions. He made huge money from selling some companies to invest in new companies he never knew would succeed. SpaceX also failed in many major experiments, primarily Elon Musk decided to continue investing. When Musk was asked about bankruptcy, Musk replied, “My kids might have to go to a sort of government school. I mean big deal, I went to a government school.” So Elon never feared taking risks while making decisions. Even SpaceX nearly got bankrupt after the continuous failure of experiments. Work On Communication Skills Communication skills are very important ,no matter your profession. He advises, “Talk to people from different walks of life and industries, professions and skills”. To improve your communication skills. Communication skills are key, especially in a department like sales. Spend Wisely One more thing we learned from Elon’s life is to spend wisely. Usually, when people start earning, they start to spend more on luxuries and extravagance. Elon strictly opposes the idea. According to him, you must enjoy and spend too, within your domains.  We can see this idea in his personal life. Elon lives in a two-bedroom house within walking distance of his SpaceX facility, but he spent $78 Million to buy a private jet. So what matters is spending where it’s needed.  Stay Focused Focus is a key lesson if you want to succeed in any field. Whether you are getting results is only sometimes staying disciplined and focused on your goal. Stay focused like Elon has been through his whole journey; even as a Billionaire, he is working 80 to 100 hours a week. Affordable Hobbies Another thing to learn from Elon is always to have affordable hobbies. It helps you save a lot of money. Surely Billionaires don’t have time for hobbies, but Elon’s hobbies are inspiring. These are affordable hobbies, from spending time with family, listening to music in the car, and hanging out with friends to playing video games like Halo Infinite. Contribute To Society Elon musk believes in contributing to society. He has contributed a lot to charities. Its prime example is the donation of shares of Tesla worth $5.7 Billion. Elon once told Fridman, “Try to have a positive net contribution to society.” His company’s motto is living proof of it.  Tesla is the largest electronic vehicle-producing company aiming to reduce CO2 emissions. SpaceX is finding ways for humans to live on other planets. Musk once said during a podcast, “A lot of respect for someone who puts in an honest day’s work.” Think Big Businesses run by Elon Musk are known for their daring and forward-thinking outlook. As Elon says, work on “stuff that’s going to matter.” Getting away from fossil fuels and ensuring humanity’s long-term existence by populating Mars, are what drive him.  He believes that low ambition is baked into most companies’ incentive structures. Many companies focus on making small improvements to their existing products rather than daring to imagine completely new ones. Ignore the Critics Elon is known for his ambition and bold vision, which has led to some criticism and skepticism from others. He doesn’t let the opinions of others affect his decisions and instead focuses on his problems. As he refused, “I think it would be arrogant if we said we were definitely going to do it, as opposed to we’re aspiring to do it, and we’re going to give it our best shot.” He doesn’t worry about the potential for failure or looking foolish, as his passion for pursuing important ideas drives him. He believes that success should be measured by the problems solved rather than the money made. This mindset allows him to make decisions more easily and stay focused on what he believes is important.  Timeline Of Elon Musk  1971: Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa.  1989: Musk moved to Canada to attend Queen’s University.  1992: Musk moved to the University of Pennsylvania, receiving dual undergraduate degrees in economics and physics.  1995: Musk co-founded web software company Zip2 with his brother, which provided online business directories and maps to newspapers.  1999: Zip2 was sold to Compaq for $307 million, providing the initial funding for Musk to start X.com, an online payment company.  2002: X.com was renamed PayPal and was sold to eBay for $1.5 billion. Musk founded SpaceX to reduce the cost of space exploration and make it possible for humans to live on other planets.  2004: Musk joined the board of directors of Tesla, an electric car company.  2006: Musk became CEO of Tesla, leading the company to launch its first car, the Roadster, in 2008.  2008: Musk founded SolarCity, a solar energy services company.  2015: SpaceX landed the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket, a major milestone in reusable rocket technology.  2016: Tesla acquired SolarCity, furthering Musk’s goal of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem. 2018: SpaceX launched its first Falcon Heavy rocket, which carried a Tesla Roadster into orbit around the sun.  2020: SpaceX sent its first crewed spacecraft, the Crew Dragon, to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone in commercial spaceflight. 2022: Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion.  FAQs Did Elon Musk Get Saved? Elon musk, in an interview, shared his thoughts about religion and Jesus Christ. He mentioned that he agrees with the principles of Jesus and that if Jesus is saving people, he won’t stay in his way. Musk also said he has a lot of questions about God, Faith, and religion. But he says he accepts “God as his savior.” How Much Does Elon Make A Minute? The co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, makes $29,200 per minute and $1.75 million per hour. These figures are not fixed because a lot of his money comes from the stocks of his companies, including Tesla, Space x, and others. How To Contact Elon Musk For Money? You can’t contact Elon Musk directly for money, but you can contact the company through emails and they may get you in touch with him. Here’s an email where you can contact him NAsales@teslamotors.com. If you are a resident of North America, you can contact Tesla by this email Press@tesla.com. Is Elon Buying Country Music? Yes there are rumors that Elon Musk plans to buy Country Music for $89 billion. The deal will include all music labels of the company. This deal aims to bring the genre to its past greatness. Country music is one of the oldest music institutions in America.  Did Tesla Buy KTM? Neither Musk nor his company Tesla has partnered with or bought the KTM. Musk clearly said that Tesla would never make an electric two-wheeler. He also recalled an event of his teenage years where he was nearly killed while riding a bike. Hence Tesla is not interested in any Bike projects. What Kind Of Phone Does Elon Musk Have? Musk stated that he uses both iPhone and Samsung phones, but Musk has been often seen using iPhone since 2012. The tech genius also mentioned iPhones in some of his interviews. However, he has yet to collaborate with any smartphone brands.  Final Thoughts That was all about the inspiring journey of Elon Musk. Now that you know how Elon Musk makes his money, you can follow in his footsteps to have a bright future. You may not be the world’s most influential Billionaire, but following Elon’s business and life tips will certainly help you a lot in achieving your goals. Elon Musk has always been a technology fan; it was his passion. You can also follow your passion and reach the heights in your field like Elon became the CEO of companies like Tesla and SpaceX. You have also learned about his money-making and spending ways and complete profile. Keep learning and following all these things if you idolize him. .....»»

Celebrities including Lil Nas X and Bette Midler tweeted to say they didn't pay for Twitter Blue, but got checkmarks from Elon Musk anyway. Elon Musk owns Twitter.Getty Images Elon Musk is giving out free blue checkmarks to some who complain about Twitter Blue.  He gave them to some users who've been vocal about blocking others who now pay for verification. Lil Nas X and Bette Midler are among the celebrities who say they didn't pay for Twitter Blue. Twitter users who complain about being given blue checkmarks for free or back a campaign to block those who do pay for them are being trolled by Elon Musk. Paul Krugman, the economist and New York Times columnist, tweeted Sunday that his blue checkmark reappeared but that he had "nothing to do with that" and insisted he wasn't paying for it. Musk replied to the tweet and shared a photo of a crying baby with a Twitter Blue check mark. —Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 23, 2023 The billionaire also appeared to make light of the situation by replying "A troll, me??" when account T(w)itter Daily News shared screenshots of users who'd backed the #BlockTheBlue campaign and were given blue checkmarks for free. It comes after some Twitter users started a movement to encourage others to block accounts that pay for Twitter Blue by tweeting with the hashtag #BlockTheBlue. Twitter then started giving some of them free checkmarks. Mashable journalist Matt Binder was among the group of users to get a free checkmark after he wrote about the #BlockTheBlue campaign. Binder told Insider that Musk started handing them out when the push started "gaining steam"."That's the whole reason why Musk decided to start 'gifting' or really 'shaming' big accounts that had been vocal about Twitter removing all legacy verified accounts, only verifying people willing to pay Musk for the honor, and wanted to block these accounts," he said.The reporter said that receiving the checkmarks was "proof" that the campaign was "getting to Musk." "I'd say the vast majority of people blocking Twitter Blue subscribers are doing so as they come across them being annoying in their replies or in the mentions of others, and it'll likely continue unabated," Binder said. "However, I will say, I think this is the very first funny thing Elon Musk has ever done." Celebrities including Lil Nas X and Bette Midler tweeted to announce they hadn't paid for Twitter Blue. "On my soul i didn't pay for twitter blue, u will feel my wrath tesla man!" Lil Nas X wrote. Bette Midler said: "Yes, Elon gave me back my blue check but I didn't pay for it.  Does that make me a good guy or a bad guy?  I'm so confused.  So far only 400 people have signed on to get their checks back. Guess #Twitter's going thru an 'unscheduled disassembly', too."Twitter responded to a request for comment from Insider with an automated email that didn't address the query. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Rumors of the first redesign for Elon Musk's Tesla are intensifying this week after a Reddit user claimed to snap a photo of the new Model 3 front end. As vehicles like the Model 3 and Model Y – Tesla's most affordable cars – become more ubiquitous, investors and analysts say redesigning these vehicles will be key to increasing deliveries this year.Reddit Reddit post reignites Model 3 redesign rumors. Tesla is in dire need of some design refreshes. Elon Musk is positioning Tesla to take on the mass market this year. Rumors of Tesla's first-ever major redesign are intensifying after pictures appeared to leak online this week of a refreshed Model 3.Tesla analysts have long suspected that a Model 3 redesign is in the pipeline for this year, and some Tesla fans have started posting suspected photos of these models online in recent months. Speculation intensified this week with one Reddit poster claiming to have captured an un-camouflaged photo of the new front-end for the Model 3. (It's unclear if the photo is real or not). Model 3 Refresh by u/ffiarpg in teslamotors  CEO Elon Musk has long avoided – and even criticized – the common industry practice of vehicle redesigns. Tesla has instead focused on providing drivers with constant software updates designed to improve the driving experience.Tesla is taking on the mass marketMusk has said Tesla aims to build 2 million vehicles this year, nearly doubling its 2022 production capacity. To get there, the company is likely going to have to engage in more demand-juicing behavior – a new frontier for a company that once struggled to build enough vehicles to meet demand.As vehicles like the Model 3 and Model Y – Tesla's most affordable cars – become more ubiquitous, investors and analysts say redesigning these vehicles will be key to increasing deliveries this year.Tesla is aiming to take on the mass market in a big way this year, teasing the release of a long-promised $25,000 car and setting a new production date for the Cybertruck. These moves, coupled with redesigns, are all but necessary in order for Tesla to truly compete with the likes of GM and Toyota.Meanwhile, signs of slumping demand have plagued Tesla since late last year, leading the company to slash prices and offer Supercharger incentives more akin to the clearance sales found on traditional dealer lots.Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was tight-lipped about details of hinted next-gen EVs and a $25,000 model, but promised to cut production costs in half at an investor day. Elon Musk speaks at the opening of a new Tesla factory.Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty Images Tesla shares slid 7% early on Thursday after the EV maker fell short on details at its investor day. CEO Elon Musk was tight-lipped on details about new models after hopes built for a $25,000 car.  Tesla said it plans to cut production costs in half to reach its goal of selling 20 million EVs a year by 2030. Tesla shares fell 7% Thursday, after the automaker's much-anticipated investor day failed to live up to hopes for details of its next generation of cars and a rumored sub-$30,000 model.A "Master Plan 3" presentation by CEO Elon Musk and key engineers at the four-hour event Wednesday hinted at two new models but lacked concrete detail on products or how it plans to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded market."It's no surprise that Tesla stock fell over 5% in the hours following Tesla's Investor Day, as it fell short for investors regarding details on any new Tesla products or services," Greg Bassuk, the CEO of asset management firm AXS Investments, wrote in a Wednesday note seen by Insider.Shares were down 7% at $188.56 at last check in early trading Thursday.Before the event, anticipation built at to what Musk might announce about Tesla's strategy. Plans for robotaxis and a budget-friendly Tesla were some items investors hoped to see on the agenda.However, the Tesla CEO remained tight-lipped about the prospects for a $25,000 model, which would be one of the cheapest EVs on the market. He also declined to elaborate on the need to double the number of models offered by Tesla to 10 by 2030. Its fifth, the Cybertruck pickup, is expected later this year.But there was a hint in a presentation slide on Tesla's fleet of vehicles that showed two cloaked models, Yahoo Finance and others reported. One appeared to be an SUV model, while the other could be a third-generation EV.Before the investor day, Reuters reported Tesla is planning a revamp of its Model Y, code-named Project Juniper, which would begin production in 2024. During the presentation, Tesla laid out broad plans aimed at making it the world's largest car company. It gave more background to its goal of selling 20 million cars a year by 2030, compared with the 1.3 million delivered last year.That would involve cutting production costs by 50%, Tesla's chief financial officer, Zach Kirkhorn, said.The company detailed an overhauled manufacturing process and confirmed its expansion into Mexico at the event.Activist investor Ross Gerber, who recently dropped his bid for a seat on Tesla's board, suggested in a tweet that the reveal was a huge tease that Tesla would be able to deliver a sub-$30,000 model in the future."Huge tease on the nex Gen tesla. It's coming. They laid it all out. 50% less cost to build. Would get you a $25-$30k EV!" he tweeted.The projected cost of that goal, though, may also have made investors wince, with Kirkhorn saying production plans would require $175 billion of investment, a six-fold increase on Tesla's outlay so far. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was tight-lipped about details of hinted next-gen EVs and a $25,000 model, but promised to cut production costs in half at an investor day. Elon Musk speaks at the opening of a new Tesla factory.Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty Images Tesla shares slid 6% in premarket Thursday after the EV maker fell short on details at its investor day. CEO Elon Musk was tight-lipped on details about new models after hopes built for a $25,000 car.  Tesla said it plans to cut production costs in half to reach its goal of selling 20 million EVs a year by 2030. Tesla shares fell almost 6% Thursday, after the automaker's much-anticipated investor day failed to live up to hopes for details of its next generation of cars and a rumored sub-$30,000 model.A "Master Plan 3" presentation by CEO Elon Musk and key engineers at the four-hour event Wednesday hinted at two new models but lacked concrete detail on products or how it plans to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded market."It's no surprise that Tesla stock fell over 5% in the hours following Tesla's Investor Day, as it fell short for investors regarding details on any new Tesla products or services," Greg Bassuk, the CEO of asset management firm AXS Investments, wrote in a Wednesday note seen by Insider.Shares were down 5.6% at $191.33 at last check in premarket trading Thursday.Before the event, anticipation built at to what Musk might announce about Tesla's strategy. Plans for robotaxis and a budget-friendly Tesla were some items investors hoped to see on the agenda.However, the Tesla CEO remained tight-lipped about the prospects for a $25,000 model, which would be one of the cheapest EVs on the market. He also declined to elaborate on the need to double the number of models offered by Tesla to 10 by 2030. Its fifth, the Cybertruck pickup, is expected later this year.But there was a hint in a presentation slide on Tesla's fleet of vehicles that showed two cloaked models, Yahoo Finance and others reported. One appeared to be an SUV model, while the other could be a third-generation EV.Before the investor day, Reuters reported Tesla is planning a revamp of its Model Y, code-named Project Juniper, which would begin production in 2024. During the presentation, Tesla laid out broad plans aimed at making it the world's largest car company. It gave more background to its goal of selling 20 million cars a year by 2030, compared with the 1.3 million delivered last year.That would involve cutting production costs by 50%, Tesla's chief financial officer, Zach Kirkhorn, said.The company detailed an overhauled manufacturing process and confirmed its expansion into Mexico at the event.Activist investor Ross Gerber, who recently dropped his bid for a seat on Tesla's board, suggested in a tweet that the reveal was a huge tease that Tesla would be able to deliver a sub-$30,000 model in the future."Huge tease on the nex Gen tesla. It's coming. They laid it all out. 50% less cost to build. Would get you a $25-$30k EV!" he tweeted.The projected cost of that goal, though, may also have made investors wince, with Kirkhorn saying production plans would require $175 billion of investment, a six-fold increase on Tesla's outlay so far. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

The landlord of Twitter's San Francisco headquarters has alleged that Twitter hasn't paid rent since December 2022, per a new lawsuit. Elon Musk.Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Getty Images Twitter's landlord in SF accused the company of skipping out on rent since December. The rent amounted to roughly $3.4 million each month in December and January.  It's the latest landlord scuffle for Twitter, which was sued in the UK by King Charles III's firm. The landlord of Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco says things have taken a turn since Elon Musk took over the platform. In a lawsuit filed this month in San Francisco state court, SRI Nine Market Square LLC, an entity related to the real estate company Shorenstein, accused Twitter of shirking its rent payments over the last two months, amounting to roughly $3.4 million in each December and January. The building is located at 1355 Market Street, where Twitter occupies several floors, according to the suit. The real estate firm said that it has gotten by so far by using Twitter's letter of credit to help cover some of the unpaid rent, but that Twitter currently still owes some $3.2 million this month, according to the suit which was previously reported by the San Francisco Business Times.The landlord is also accusing Twitter of violating their agreement by allegedly refusing to raise the size of its letter of credit since Musk officially bought the platform in October. The landlord's suit alleged that the change in ownership triggered a requirement for Twitter to increase the size of its letter of credit, but noted that Twitter denied this was the case. Twitter's headquarters at 1355 Market Street, where its landlord is suing over unpaid rent.Matt RosoffAn email to Twitter's press address and Musk's tesla email address did not receive a response ahead of publication. Shorenstein declined to comment.The lawsuit is the latest since Musk imposed a change in style to running the platform, which has involved laying off thousands of workers and reportedly not paying rent. Earlier this month, the landlord of Twitter's Hartford Building at 650 California Street, sued the social media company over some $136,260 in unpaid rent. It seems that not even royalty is safe from Twitter's alleged rent shenanigans. In the UK, a real estate firm for King Charles III is also pursuing claims against Twitter there for unpaid rent. Twitter has also been sued by laid off employees alleging that they weren't being offered the severance package they'd expected based on the assurances of Twitter's former management before Musk's takeover. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

TikTok user ddcustomz shares videos of "the facts of a Tesla," including videos showing what issues one may face with the vehicle during winter. A Tesla owner shares "the facts of a Tesla" during winter.Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images A Tesla owner shared TikTok videos showing he can't open the door, the frunk, or even charge it. User ddcustomz shares "the facts of a Tesla," highlighting issues with the car during winter. The owner also experimented with the car, such as covering sensors to see if Autopilot still works. An owner shares TikTok videos of his frozen Tesla showing he can't open the door, the frunk, or even charge it. TikTok user ddcustomz shares videos about "the facts of a Tesla," including videos showing what issues one may face with the vehicle during winter. In one video, the owner showed that he couldn't get the door open because the handle wouldn't budge after being frozen shut in wintry conditions. "I'm stuck outside in the cold," he wrote in the video's caption. @ddcustomz Frozen Tesla Door Opens #tesla #teslatok #teslacheck #fyp #carlife #carlover #carcommunity #trending #teslamodel3 #viral #fypシ #elonmusk #carsoftiktok ♬ Steven Universe - L.Dre In two other videos, the user showed he couldn't get the frunk open or charge his Tesla because of the ice covering it.Tesla cars have a detector so that whenever a charging port is getting closer to it, it lifts a small panel that reveals where to plug it. The owner, ddcustomz, didn't respond to a request for comment by Insider. He shares videos all year long of what it's like to own a Tesla, from maintenance tips to reviewing the Autopilot system. He also experimented with the car, such as covering all the vehicle's sensors to see if it would be able to drive itself without bumping into a trash can or another car.One Tesla owner shared his mishap with Insider last week after his car ordered him to pull over despite a full charge. Another one took to TikTok to share videos after a pitbull attacked her and she found refuge in her car. Then, the dog attacked her car. Tesla didn't immediately respond to a request for comment by Insider made outside normal working hours, asking whether the company had tips on how to prevent the issues faced by the TikToker. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

The TikTok user posted four videos of her altercation with the dog in a parking lot in Temple Hills, Maryland. The incident took place in Temple Hills, Maryland on Thursday.Sean Gallup/Getty Images A Tesla owner shared videos showing a pitbull attacking her car. Liv, who is toodieangelxx on TikTok, documented the incident in videos on the social media platform. She also posted a screenshot of a conversation with the dog's owner. A Tesla owner shared TikTok videos showing a pitbull attacking her car after she took refuge from the dog in the vehicle. Liv, whose username is toodieangelxx, documented the attack that took place in a residential parking lot in Temple Hills, Maryland. She wrote in one of the videos: "I couldn't believe him eating my car."The incident appeared to have occurred on Thursday, according to timestamps.After her first TikTok went viral, she posted three more videos explaining what had happened. "The attack started outside because he didn't have the collar on. I was able to run to my car with my dog and close the door but he got my window before I could get it up," she wrote in one of the videos.The pitbull can be seen chewing the Tesla above one of the back tires, before coming to the driver's window and tearing a piece of insulation off the door frame.  @toodiesangelxx #fyp #dogattack #pitbull #pitbullsoftiktok #tesla #omg #scarey ♬ Oh no, oh no, oh no, no no - Hip Hop  The woman also shared a screenshot of the conversation she had with someone who appeared to be the dog's owner. "He did scratch me on my back so I had to go to patient first but it's really my car that he messed up so bad," she said.The dog's owner offered to cover medical bills and the cost of repairing the car. "We raised him from a puppy till 5 years old and I never in my life seen him like that. I told them to put him down because I can't have nobody else getting hurt," they added.Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Tesla CEO becomes sole director of social media giant after finalising $44bn takeover. #takeover #elonmusk #director #tesla.....»»

The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids all-terrain vehicle (ATV) by Radio Flyer was recalled, as it failed to comply with federal mandatory safety standard requirements for youth ATVs. The recall affects about 5,000 units of the model number 914, which have both the Tesla "T" and Radio Flyer logos printed on the batteries, and were sold exclusively online at Tesla Inc.'s "shop.tesla.com" in December 2021 for $1,900, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website. The ATV's were made by China's Feishen Vehicle Industry Co. Ltd. and imported by Radio Flyer. There has been one report of an incident involving the Cyberquad, in which the single-rider ATV tipped over when driven by an 8-year-old child and a 36-year-old adult, resulting in a bruised left shoulder to the adult. Radio Flyer said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Cyberquad and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news......»»

The independent tests are not subject to US testing standards and Elon Musk called one of the negative videos a "scam." Tesla FSD test by The Dawn ProjectCourtesy of The Dawn Project Tesla drivers are testing whether the Full Self-Driving software stops for children with varying results. One video that did not use FSD went viral after it showed a Tesla plowing over a child-sized mannequin. The tests are not subject to US testing standards and Elon Musk called one of the videos a "scam." Tesla drivers are staging their own tests to determine if the carmaker's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software stops for children.On Tuesday, a video from Tesla critic Taylor Ogan went viral after it showed a side-by-side comparison of a Tesla next to a Lexus that appears to be equipped with Luminar autonomous driving sensors. In the clip, the Tesla plows over a child-sized mannequin, while the Lexus slows to a halt mere feet from another mannequin. The video — which was taken in May in San Mateo, California and now has over 12 million views on Twitter —has since spurred multiple users to test how Tesla's FSD interacts with children.—Taylor Ogan (@TaylorOgan) August 9, 2022 However, Ogan told Insider the original video shows a failure of Tesla's Automatic Emergency Braking system (AEB) and FSD was not in use. Tesla's AEB is designed to work at speeds between 3 to 90 miles per hour, though the company has added the disclaimer that it is "designed to reduce the severity of an impact" and not to "avoid a collision.""Of course it's not going to stop for a child consistently on an advanced software if it's not stopping on AEB," Ogan said.Independent tests yield varying resultsOgan has been known to repost videos of Tesla FSD gaffs. His recent viral video was posted after tech CEO Dan O'Dowd shared a similar video of a Tesla that was allegedly using FSD driving through a toddler-sized mannequin at about 25 miles per hour.A spokesperson for O'Dowd said the CEO has been in touch with Ogan, but their videos were performed and posted independently. O'Dowd's video spurred debates on Twitter as to whether FSD was truly activated during the test, and several users attempted to recreate the test with varying results.The tests conducted by O'Dowd, Ogan, and other Twitter users were all done independently without the oversight of a US regulator, which means they are not subject to testing standards. The raw materials needed to produce an EV battery have increased by an average of 140% since March 2020, according to data by Alix Partners.picture alliance / ContributorA Tesla spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from Insider, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk called O'Dowd's video a "scam" in a comment on Twitter. Tesla has told drivers that the system does not replace a licensed driver and instructs them to keep their hands on the wheel and be prepared to take over when the system is running.Though FSD claims to be fully self-driving, in reality it operates as an optional add-on that enables Teslas to automatically change lanes, enter and exit highways, recognize stop signs and traffic lights, and park. The software is still in a beta testing mode and requires a licensed driver to monitor it at all times.FSD currently has over 100,000 subscribers who Tesla can use to test the software in real time and allow the system's AI to learn from experienced drivers. Still, some drivers remain skeptical of the technology. One Twitter user posted a video that appeared to show Tesla's FSD identifying a cardboard cut-out of a child and slowing multiple times for it as a stationary object in the street, as well as an object in motion.—tesladriverperson (@tesladriver2022) August 10, 2022A YouTuber also tried his own test with a balloon imitation of a child. In the video, the Tesla slams into the dummy as it moves across the road."Generally speaking, I am very pro-Tesla and I really don't want to expose a situation like this, but I have to state the facts," the YouTuber known as TechGeek Tesla said. "Tesla has some work to do here."The driver said he felt his figure was representative of an actual child, though he noted the dummy did not move like a real person. Tesla fan blog @WholeMarsBlog reposted a series of videos that appeared to show Tesla FSD stopping for pedestrians.—Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) August 10, 2022"I drive with FSD Beta with my kids in the car all the time," Twitter user @TeslaDriver2022 told EV blog Teslarati. "I see how safe it is. It's safer than anything else that's out there."  Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

On Tuesday, a Tesla employee posted a screenshot of an automated email from Tesla on the tech platform Blind. Elon Musk.Picture Alliance/Getty Images Tesla is tracking office attendance by monitoring how often workers use their badges to sign in. The carmaker sent emails to employees who haven't 'badged in' enough, Insider confirmed. On May 31, Elon Musk told staff to return to the office for 40 hours a week or quit, reports said. Tesla is monitoring employees' office attendance, said a Tesla employee and posts on the professional network app Blind.On Tuesday, a Tesla employee posted a screenshot to Blind of an automated email from Tesla. The email notified the person that they hadn't used their badge to enter a Tesla facility on at least 16 days over the past month. A Tesla employee confirmed to Insider the authenticity of the email.A Tesla spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from Insider."This is an automated notification," the email read. "You are receiving this email because there is no record of you using your badge to enter a Tesla facility on at least 16 days over the 30-day period ending on June 28. As a reminder, all employees are expected to be back in the office, fulltime. We realize that there are various reasons why you may not have badged in, including illness, vacation or traveling for business. Whatever the case, please clear the reason for you absence with your manager by email, with a copy also sent to absence@tesla.com."Another Blind post about Tesla said the new policy could be a deterrent for workers. "This feels wrong," the person wrote. "I can't quite put it into words why it bothers me, it feels like it's an overstep. It's controlling. It's disrespectful."Blind is an anonymous forum for verified employees to discuss company issues. The platform verifies users' identities via their company emails. Neither Blind user responded to a request for comment in time for publication.On May 31, Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, issued an ultimatum to Tesla staff, calling for them to return to the office for a minimum of 40 hours a week or quit, reports said. The billionaire has said the move is part of an effort to promote equality between factory workers — who were  required to work in person throughout the pandemic — and executives.  On Monday, The Information reported that Tesla employees were having difficulty finding desk space and parking spots at Tesla's Fremont factory amid Musk's bid for Tesla's almost 100,000-person workforce to fully return to the office. The publication reported that some managers told workers to come in fewer than five days a week because of the lack of space — a direct conflict to Musk's mandate.Tesla is not the first to start tracking employee sign-ins. In April, Insider was the first to report that JPMorgan had begun tracking office attendance using "dashboards" and "reports." The company used the data to enforce return-to-office quotas, including through calls and emails from managers to staffers who were not meeting JPMorgan's return-to-office expectations, Insider previously reported.At the time, multiple employees told Insider the new policy had led them to search for jobs elsewhere.Tesla staffers could have a similar response. Earlier this month, recruiters at major companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, began targeting Tesla employees on LinkedIn who could be averse to Musk's return-to-office edict. Tesla's new policy comes after Musk said he plans to eliminate about 10% of salaried workers because of concerns regarding the future of the US economy. Insider previously reported that the layoffs have already begun.Do you work for Tesla or have a tip? Reach out to the reporter from a nonwork email at gkay@insider.com.Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

On Tuesday, a Tesla employee posted a screenshot of an automatic email from Tesla on the tech platform Blind. Elon Musk tweeted that the deal was on hold Friday.Picture Alliance/Getty Images Tesla is tracking office attendance by monitoring how often workers use their badge to sign in. The carmaker sent emails to employees who have not 'badged in' enough, reiterating its new policy, Insider confirmed. Elon Musk reportedly told Tesla staff to return to work for 40 hours a week or quit on May 31. Tesla is monitoring employees' office attendance, according to a Tesla employee and posts on the professional network app Blind.On Tuesday, a Tesla employee posted a screenshot to Blind of an automated email from Tesla. The email notified the individual they had not used their badge to enter a Tesla facility on at least 16 days over the last month. A Tesla employee confirmed to Insider the authenticity of the email.A Tesla spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from Insider."This is an automated notification," the email read. "You are receiving this email because there is no record of you using your badge to enter a Tesla facility on at least 16 days over the 30-day period ending on June 28. As a reminder, all employees are expected to be back in the office, fulltime. We realize that there are various reasons why you may not have badged in, including illness, vacation or traveling for business. Whatever the case, please clear the reason for you absence with your manager by email, with a copy also sent to absence@tesla.com."Another Blind poster from Tesla said the new policy could be a deterrent for workers. "This feels wrong," the individual wrote. "I can't quite put it into words why it bothers me, it feels like it's an overstep. It's controlling. It's disrespectful."Blind is an anonymous forum for verified employees to discuss company issues. The platform verifies users' identities via their company emails. Neither Blind user responded to a request for comment in time for publication.On May 31, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly issued an ultimatum to Tesla staff, calling for them to return to the office for a minimum of 40 hours a week or quit. The billionaire has said the move is part of an effort to promote equality between factory workers — who were  required to work in person throughout the pandemic — and executives.  On Monday, The Information reported that Tesla employees were having difficulty finding desk space and parking spots at Tesla's Fremont factory amid Musk's bid for Tesla's nearly 100,000 person workforce to fully return to the office. The publication reported that some managers were telling workers to come in fewer than five days a week due to the lack of space — a direct conflict to Musk's mandate.Tesla is not the first to start tracking employee sign-ins. In April, Insider was the first to report that JPMorgan had begun tracking office attendance using "dashboards" and "reports." The company used the data to enforce return-to-office quotas, including through call and emails from managers to staffers who were not meeting JPMorgan's return-to-office expectations, Insider previously reported.At the time, multiple employees told Insider the new policy had lead them to search for jobs elsewhere.Tesla staffers could have a similar response. Earlier this month, recruiters at major companies like Amazon and Microsoft began targeting Tesla employees who could be averse Musk's return-to-office edict on LinkedIn. Tesla's new policy comes after Musk said he is planning to eliminate about 10% of salaried workers due to concerns regarding the future of the US economy. Insider previously reported that the lay-offs have already begun.Do you work for Tesla or have a tip? Reach out to the reporter from a non-work email at gkay@insider.comRead the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Elon Musk 'Leaning Towards DeSantis' For President In 2024, Predicts 'Massive Red Wave' In Midterms Tesla (and soon to be Twitter) CEO Elon Musk says he's leaning towards supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024 - as former President Trump (who owns Twitter competitor Truth Social) didn't make the cut. In a Tuesday evening Twitter thread in which Musk admitted to voting for Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores, the "first time I ever voted Republican," adding "Massive red wave in 2022." When asked which Republican he would support for President, he initially replied "tbd" (to be determined), only to admit when pressed that he's leaning towards "DeSantis." I assume republican for president 2? — Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) June 15, 2022 DeSantis — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 15, 2022 Musk then said that he's thinking of creating a "Super Moderate Super PAC" that supports "candidates with centrist views from all parties." I’m thinking of creating a “Super Moderate Super PAC” that supports candidates with centrist views from all parties — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 15, 2022 As Bloomberg notes, DeSantis has positioned himself as a staunch conservative, and 'heir apparent to Donald Trump.' Trump, meanwhile, gave Musk the cold shoulder - announcing that he wouldn't return to Twitter even if allowed back once Musk takes the helm. Instead, Trump will remain on Truth social - telling Fox News in April: "I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth," adding "I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man, but I am going to be staying on Truth. The bottom line is, no, I am not going back to Twitter." Tyler Durden Wed, 06/15/2022 - 18:39.....»»

Musk just last week expressed his desire to meet Yilong Ma — a Chinese man who went viral for bearing a striking resemblance to him. Yilong Ma, left, is best known for being Elon Musk's Chinese doppelgänger — but he got suspended on the Chinese platforms Weibo and Douyin this week.MaYiLong/TikTok; Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk's Chinese doppelgänger, Yilong Ma, has been suspended on Chinese social media. Insider saw that his accounts on China's TikTok and Twitter were wiped clean at press time. Musk previously expressed a desire to meet Ma in person after Ma went viral on social media. Elon Musk's viral Chinese doppelgänger, Yilong Ma, appears to have been suspended on the Chinese versions of TikTok and Twitter.At press time, Insider saw that Ma's page on Douyin — China's version of TikTok — had been purged of all content. At the same time, a content-restriction notification citing a violation of the platform's policies was slapped on Ma's page on Weibo, the country's Twitter-like platform.Representatives from Douyin's parent company, Bytedance, and Weibo's parent company, Tencent, did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider. Ma also didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from Insider.At press time, Ma's page on the international version of TikTok, where he is known by the username "Elong Musk," was still active. Ma has more than 239,000 followers on the platform, with about 3.9 million likes on his videos."All platform videos are ported, I only have TikTok. I love you," said the profile description on Ma's TikTok page. Ma first went viral on Douyin in November 2020 for videos that appeared to show a striking resemblance to Musk. He later attracted the attention of Musk when the Tesla CEO quipped in response to a clip of Ma that he, too, may be "partly Chinese."Ma subsequently uploaded several videos on TikTok, including one in which he expressed his thoughts on Musk's high-profile acquisition of Twitter. In this clip, he points excitedly at a printout of the Twitter icon, calling it "my bird!" @mayilong0 This is a free bird. I like him and I'm going to go to him right now. Because Elon Musk is my brother#elonmusk #tesla #twitter ♬ dance(256762) - TimTaj Ma's latest video on TikTok is a photo compilation of him posing in front of a Tesla, captioned: "I want to take my brother for a ride in my Tesla! #elonmusk #tesla." @mayilong0 I want to take my brother for a ride in my Tesla!#elonmusk #tesla ♬ GASLIGHT - INJI Ma's popularity later led to the Tesla CEO saying he would like to meet Ma in person."I'd like to meet this guy (if he is real)," Musk tweeted. "Hard to tell with deepfakes these days.""I am here. I want very much to see you too! I love you, you are my hero," Ma wrote in response to the billionaire in a post on Weibo.Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Musk just last week expressed his desire to meet Yilong Ma — a Chinese man who went viral for bearing a striking resemblance to him. Yilong Ma (left) is best known for being Elon Musk's (right) Chinese doppelgänger — but he got suspended on China's Weibo and Douyin this week.MaYiLong/TikTok; Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk's Chinese doppelgänger Yilong Ma has been suspended on Chinese social media. Insider saw that his accounts on China's TikTok and Twitter were wiped clean at press time. Musk previously expressed a desire to meet Ma in person after the latter went viral on social media. Elon Musk's viral Chinese doppelgänger Yilong Ma appears to have been suspended on the Chinese versions of TikTok and Twitter. At press time, Insider saw that Ma's page on Douyin – China's version of TikTok – had been purged of all content. Meanwhile, a content restriction notification citing a violation of the platform's policies was slapped on Ma's page on Weibo, the country's Twitter-like platform. Representatives from Douyin's parent company Bytedance and Weibo's parent company Tencent did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider. Ma himself also did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Insider. At press time, Ma's page on the international version of TikTok, where he is known by the username "Elong Musk," was still active. Ma has just over 239,000 followers on the platform, with around 3.9 million likes on his videos. "All platform videos are ported, I only have TikTok. I love you," read the profile description on Ma's TikTok page. "Ma first went viral on China's version of TikTok, Douyin, in November 2020 for videos that appeared to show a striking resemblance to Musk. He later attracted the attention of Musk when the Tesla and SpaceX CEO quipped in response to a clip of Ma that he, too, may be "partly Chinese."Ma subsequently uploaded several videos on TikTok, including one where he expressed — in broken English — his thoughts on Musk's high-profile acquisition of Twitter. In this clip, he points excitedly at a printout of the Twitter icon, calling it "my bird!" @mayilong0 This is a free bird. I like him and I'm going to go to him right now. Because Elon Musk is my brother#elonmusk #tesla #twitter ♬ dance(256762) - TimTaj Ma's latest video on TikTok is a photo compilation of him posing in front of a Tesla, captioned: "I want to take my brother for a ride in my Tesla! #elonmusk #tesla."  @mayilong0 I want to take my brother for a ride in my Tesla!#elonmusk #tesla ♬ GASLIGHT - INJI  Ma's popularity later led to the Tesla CEO saying that he would like to meet Ma in the flesh if he proves to be a real person. "I'd like to meet this guy (if he is real). Hard to tell with deepfakes these days," Musk tweeted."I am here. I want very much to see you too! I love you, you are my hero," Ma wrote in response to the billionaire in a post on Weibo. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Musk first noticed Ma last year when a video of the latter surfaced on TikTok, prompting the billionaire to quip that he might be "partly Chinese." TikToker Yilong Ma (left) has gone viral on social media for being the Chinese lookalike of Tesla and SpaceX Ceo Elon Musk (right). Now Musk wants to meet him.MaYiLong0/TikTok; Taylor Hill/Getty Images Elon Musk says he'd like to meet his doppelgänger from China, Yilong Ma. Musk, however, wondered if the man was a "deepfake," saying it was "hard to tell." Ma, meanwhile, responded to Musk on social media, writing: "I love you. You are my hero."  Elon Musk says he'd like to meet his Chinese lookalike, a man from the northeastern Chinese province of Hebei — if he's real. Musk was responding this week to a Twitter user who suggested that the "Chinese Elon Musk" could be a "decoy" for the real deal. "I'd like to meet this guy (if he is real). Hard to tell with deepfakes these days," Musk tweeted. Ma, who bears a striking resemblance to Musk, first went viral on China's TikTok, Douyin, after a video of him standing next to a luxury car spread on the platform. The video found its way to Musk, prompting the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to quip on December 20, 2021, that he may be "partly Chinese."Ma now has a TikTok account under the username "Elong Musk," which has over 230,000 followers. He has since posted several videos on TikTok, including an introduction video where he refers to himself as "China's Elon Musk."  @mayilong0 My English is awful. But I will try my best to communicate with you！My bro！#tesla #elonmusk ♬ Horizon-Janji - 看见音乐 Ma also weighed in on Musk's high-profile acquisition of Twitter, posting a TikTok video where he animatedly points at a printout of the Twitter icon, calling it "my bird!"  @mayilong0 This is a free bird. I like him and I'm going to go to him right now. Because Elon Musk is my brother#elonmusk #tesla #twitter ♬ dance(256762) - TimTaj Ma's most recent video, posted this week, appeared to show him attempting to speak English. He  uploaded it with the caption: "Actually, I don't know what I'm talking about, please forgive me."  @mayilong0 Actually I don't know what I'm talking about, please forgive me. I'm embarrassed, I need an English teacher.#elonmusk #twins #tesla ♬ Canyons - Official Sound Studio  For his part, Ma has responded to Musk's overtures, saying that he would love to meet him too."I am here. I want very much to see you too! I love you, you are my hero," wrote Ma on Tuesday on China's Twitter-like Weibo. Read the original article on Business Insider.....»»

Watch: Tesla On 'Autopilot Summons' Hits Private Jet A video posted on Twitter went absolutely viral in hours on Friday morning because it shows the stupidity of people who have too much faith in Tesla's autonomous driver assistance system, also known as "Autopilot."  Twitter account "Phylan" tweeted security camera footage of what appears to be a Tesla crossover (Model Y) or SUV (Model X) driving straight into a multi-million dollar private jet at an airport.  "Lol, someone tried to summon their Tesla via autopilot at an aviation trade show and it crashed into a 3 million dollar jet," the tweet read.  lol someone tried to summon their Tesla via autopilot at an aviation trade show and it crashed into a 3 million dollar jet pic.twitter.com/ae1Th49YsG — waffle party planner (@Phylan) April 22, 2022 One commenter on the tweet said: "All the AI trainers at tesla are groaning that they have to start training on airplanes."  "Wow, it's not the back end of a fire truck," someone else said. For some context, at least one Tesla with Autopilot engaged crashed in the back of a firetruck on a Florida highway several years ago.  Another person said: "A robot-guided EV running into a private jet on Earth Day is pretty on-the-nose, actually."  Besides a Tesla on Autopilot hitting a private jet (maybe the first time ever), federal regulators in the US have increased scrutiny around the driving feature as a number of accidents concerning the automated driving feature have occurred.  Tyler Durden Fri, 04/22/2022 - 13:40.....»»