Tesla

Clearly the robotaxi company with the weakest sensors, the worst software, and the most deranged CEO. Fortunately reality has not been tainted by an actual robotaxis implementation, though long promised by their leader…

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Electrek – Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations

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08/1/24
Rev 08/3/24

Electrek reports on how crowd sourced data, limited as it is, shows that Tesla is nowhere near achieving a claimed 5x-10x improvement in miles between interventions for FSD.

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AP – Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

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07/30/24
Rev 08/8/24

AP reports that a Tesla driver using FSD struck an killed a motorcyclist in the Seattle area.

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CNN – Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxi skeptics should try ‘full self driving.’ A Wall Street analyst nearly crashed

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07/30/24
Rev 07/31/24

CNN reports on how an analyst from Truist Securities took up Elon Musk's statement that doubters of FSD should test-drive it. It did not work out well.

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Wall Street Journal – The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash

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07/30/24

Wall Street Journal created two fascinating videos showing how investigators were able to obtain hidden Autopilot videos showing why Teslas have crashed. This is information that Tesla has tried to keep hidden, but hackers to the rescue. Tesla not using LiDAR sensors has been a deadly mistake.

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NY Times – Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.

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07/29/24

NY Times reports on how Elon Musk's claim of Tesla magically creating robotaxis is completely detached from reality. Also, analysis don't even see how Waymo could turn robotaxis into a profitable business.

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Business Insider – Elon Musk is probably getting a little nervous

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07/24/24

Business Insider reports on the Q2 earnings call, and how Tesla investors are not happy with the situation. Elon Musk is definitely feeling the heat, though continues to spout falsehoods about the alleged Tesla robotaxi.

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Jalopnik – Tesla’s Aging Cars Aren’t Selling So Elon’s Making Promises About AI And New Models

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07/23/24

Editors note: this article is worthwhile for this one quote: In a lot of ways, Elon Musk has built a complete house of cards for his stock based on promises and ideas that’ll just get kicked further down the road. In the meantime, though, enjoy the meme possibilities. See original article by Andy…

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NY Times – Tesla’s Profit Fell 45% in the Second Quarter on Weak E.V. Sales

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07/23/24

NY Times reports that Tesla had another awful quarter, with year-over-year sales decline of 4.8% and profit drop of 45%. Meanwhile, other EV manufacturers are doing much better.

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TechCrunch – Elon Musk sets new date for Tesla robotaxi reveal, calls everything beyond autonomy ‘noise’

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07/23/24
Rev 07/24/24

TechCrunch reports that a new date of October 10th has been set for the Tesla robotaxi "unveiling". Unanswered is whether this "unveiling" will be even more embarassing than the Tesla robot mime one.

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The Verge – Elon Musk is not answering the most important questions about the Tesla robotaxi

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07/23/24
Rev 07/24/24

The Verge reports that Elon Musk is still avoiding the most basic question on the supposed Tesla robotaxi: will it have a steering wheel? If not, as has been hinted, then there would be incredibly long delays due to regulatory issues.

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Fortune – Tesla shares will surge 10-fold on Elon Musk’s robotaxi plan, says Ark CEO Cathie Wood

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07/17/24
Rev 07/18/24

Fortune reports on Cathie Wood still being absurdly bullish on Tesla stock based on Musk's false promises of robotaxis, robots, and AI.

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Electrek – Elon Musk confirms Tesla Robotaxi delay, says front design change

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07/15/24
Rev 07/18/24

Electrek reports on Elon Musk's dubious claims that the 8/8 robotaxi event had to be delayed due to him asking for "front end changes".

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Jalopnik – Of Course Tesla Is A Meme Stock Now

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07/11/24
Rev 07/23/24

Jalopnik reports: yup, Tesla is a pure meme stock now, completely adrift from the company's financials.

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Washington Post – Tesla sells ‘Self-Driving’ cars. Is it fraud?

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07/11/24

Washington Post reports on how Tesla claims of 'self-driving' cars is now being called, by some, "fraud". An excellent article that explains the legal jeopardy that Tesla has been placed into by its CEO.

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Inside EVs – Tesla Reportedly Delays Robotaxi Event By Two Months

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07/11/24

Inside EVs reports that the Tesla robotaxi reveal has been delayed by a couple of months. Importantly, they also cast doubts on Tesla being able to create a robotaxi in the first place.