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Musk back on Twitter after 10-day hiatus, feeling 'little bored'
Musk took his longest-ever 'digital detox' from Twitter in nearly five years, leaving his more than 100 million followers and the media speculating. He last tweeted on June 22, before switching off from the micro-blogging platform which he uses to break news and fix people. "Feeling a perhaps a a little bored?" Tweeted Musk. A follower immediately replied: 'Daddy's home!'
Elon Musk is on his longest-ever Twitter break amid challenges
Musk, a serial Tweeter, last posted on June 22 on the battle between SpaceX and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over broadband usage. "Their attempt to bait and switch satellite spectrum for cellular spectrum is super shady and unethical.A If they are successful, it would hurt the least served and completely unserved of the world. Very messed up," he had tweeted before going into a hiatus.
Tesla ranks low on EV quality, battery vehicles more problematic: Report
According to consumer research and analytics firm JD Power, Polestar is ranked last while Elon Musk-run Tesla ranks seventh from the bottom on its list. JD Power recorded 226 problems per 100 Tesla vehicles. Owners of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) cite more problems with their vehicles than do owners of vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), the report noted.
Tesla lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cut: Report
According to Bloomberg, the majority of those who were let go were hourly workers, said the people, who asked not to be identified as discussing private information. As recently as last week, Musk had outlined plans to cut 10 per cent of salaried staff, but said he would be increasing hourly jobs, the report said.
Tesla stops India entry as strategy to negotiate well: Chinese state media
According to a report in Global Times, Tesla might just use the suspension as a "business strategy to further promote the negotiation". Musk last month categorically said that Tesla will not manufacture cars in India unless it is allowed to sell and provide service to its electric vehicles.
Elon Musk crosses 100 million followers on Twitter
Musk, touted to be the most successful tech entrepreneur and investor in the world, joined the platform in 2009 and now he ranks sixth among the most-followed people including former US president Barack Obama, singer Justin Bieber, and others. Obama is leading with 132.1 million followers, Bieber has 114.1 million.
World's richest person Elon Musk turns 51
Musk, born on June 28, 1971, often remains in the news for his updates on his ventures such as SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Co. He is also known to comment on politics, pop culture and world events. His fans and followers poured birthday wishes for him on the microblogging site Twitter. "Happy birthday @elonmusk. You are my superhero. I hope you will succeed in the mars mission," a user wrote.
Where is Elon Musk as America faces biggest issues of its times
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who made a whopping $44 billion deal, has been quiet on the social media platform since last tweeting on June 21, the Street reported. Musk, the world's richest man, often remains in news for his updates on his ventures such as SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Co. He is also known to comment on politics, pop culture and world events.
Tesla employees' electric dream meets sudden crash in mass layoffs
The electric car-maker started laying off salaried employees after Musk announced last week to cut the workforce, which would result in reducing Tesla's total headcount by roughly 3.5 per cent. Tesla employs more than 100,000 people across its facilities. In a LinkedIn post, Iain Abshier said that he had "a gut punch" that he would be included in the Tesla layoffs after just two weeks of work.
Tesla Enhanced Autopilot now available in US, China
According to Teslarati, in the US, Enhanced Autopilot costs $6,000. Meanwhile, in China, it costs approx 31,970 yuan ($4,779). The features included in Enhanced Autopilot are Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, and Smart Summon. Earlier this month, Tesla released Enhanced Autopilot in New Zealand and Australia.
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