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If You Didn’t Think Elon Musk Was Insane Before …

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:23:50 +0000

This is absolutely bonkers. Even after a bonkers 12 months, or a bonkers 5 years, or a bonkers 9 years, they continue to shock. In particular, Elon Musk continues to shock. Regulations — Completely Gone, Eliminated, by Default Reportedly, Elon Musk said on a call early Monday morning, just after … [continued]

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Donald Trump Handing the World to China

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:40:02 +0000

Things that have existed since we were born are very hard to imagine not existing. That may be especially true for broad societal norms, structures, and assumptions. The United States has held an exceptional role in the world for more than 100 years, and especially since World War II. Through … [continued]

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Unions Warn Members Not To Trust Musk’s Masked Severance Promises

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Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:57:09 +0000

The Trump administration has let go hundreds of federal employees, including the removal of as many as 17 inspectors general, whose job is to conduct objective audits of federal agencies and promote efficiency. Emily Davies, Jeff Stein, and Faiz Siddiqui of the Washington Post reported this week that a proposal … [continued]

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Joseph Stiglitz Asks Whether America Is Witnessing The End Of Progress?

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Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:17:57 +0000

Joseph Stiglitz, form,er chief economist for the World Bank, writes that recent events of in the US signal an end to a liberal society.

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Tesla Robotaxis Coming to Austin in June — Probably. Maybe.

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:21:19 +0000

During the Tesla conference call for shareholders this week, where Tesla reportedly some not entirely positive financial results (and bad financial trends), there had to be a big announcement, right? Aside from Elon Musk thinking out loud that Tesla might be worth more than the next 5 most valuable companies … [continued]

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UK Survey Finds 60% Of Car Buyers Turned Off By Elon Musk

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 02:23:45 +0000

The UK’s Electrifying.com recently conducted a survey of car buyers in the UK. The survey found that “60% of car buyers now say Musk’s controversial reputation actively puts them off buying a Tesla,” the company writes. 60%! Is there any other company where 60% of potential buyers aren’t willing to … [continued]

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A Real Take On Tesla’s Finances — Good, Bad, & Unknown

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:53:11 +0000

There are clearly Tesla fans (and, more importantly, shareholders) who will try to spin any news as positive for Tesla. It happens constantly, and it’s quite annoying when it’s obviously false and unrealistic. On the flip side, I’ve covered Tesla closely for 13 years, which means I’ve covered the dramatic … [continued]

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Has Elon Musk Made A U-Turn On The US EV Tax Credit? Is The US Keeping It?

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:28:37 +0000

During the 2024 US  presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly attacked electric vehicles and Joe Biden’s EV policies, including the US EV tax credit (which was first passed under George W. Bush, but which was updated and strengthened under Joe Biden — and which revived tax credits for Tesla under Biden). … [continued]

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Honest Thinking: Why Did Elon Musk Say in 2017 a Self-Driving Tesla Would Go from LA to NYC in 2017?

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:23:45 +0000

One of the more wild claims Elon Musk has made — regarding Tesla, that is — was back in 2016 when he said a self-driving Tesla would be able to go from Los Angeles to New York City “in ~2 years” (in early 2018). A year and a few months … [continued]

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31% of Tesla Owners in Netherlands Consider Selling Their Cars Because of Elon Musk

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Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:24:48 +0000

Elon Musk has gone from dabbling in far right-wing conspiracy theories and ideas to doing what seems to be a full-on Nazi salute — twice. It seems this has hurt Tesla’s sales in California, one of its most significant markets, considerably, and Tesla actually had fewer automotive sales in 2024 … [continued]

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