Slate Auto Unveils Minimalist EV Truck and Production Plans
April 25, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Slate Auto is making waves with its debut of a lean, two-seater electric truck that challenges America’s overbuilt vehicles. Alongside the product reveal, the company is finalizing plans to convert a former Indiana printing plant into its production hub, marking a bold step toward efficient, low-cost EV manufacturing.
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betanews.com / Here’s why I reserved the affordable and customizable Slate electric pickup truck
techcrunch.com / TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities
techcrunch.com / Slate Auto eyes former Indiana printing plant for its EV truck production
theverge.com / Is this the antidote to America’s truck bloat problem?
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Federal Easing of Safety Standards Boosts Autonomous Vehicle Research
April 24, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Federal regulators have eased safety standards for autonomous vehicle developers, streamlining crash reporting and testing for self-driving cars. This relaxed framework, which appears designed to boost domestic research and innovation, especially benefits Tesla and its peers in an industry racing against strict compliance measures.
cnbc.com / Pony.ai teams up with Tencent for robotaxi services on WeChat, other apps
techinasia.com / US to loosen safety rules for self-driving vehicles
wired.com / In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving
theinformation.com / Feds Exempt Autonomous Vehicle Developers from Federal Safety Standards - The Information
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Tesla launches employee-only robotaxi test
April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
Tesla has begun piloting a supervised full self‐driving ride‐hail service using its own employees in key markets like Austin and the Bay Area. This early test marks a significant step toward the summer robotaxi launch, with Tesla determined to fine-tune its autonomous mobility despite the obvious challenges.
techcrunch.com / Tesla begins ‘FSD Supervised’ ride-hail tests with employees in Austin, Bay Area
theinformation.com / Tesla Starts Testing Robotaxi Service With Employees - The Information
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Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors
April 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...
President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.
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theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption
zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months
zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs
zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"
tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs
reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters
tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues
zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic
tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule
zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters
arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say
zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral
zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System
techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China
bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell
reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters
techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief
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Tesla Optimus Production Stumbles Amid Chinese Export Curbs
April 23, 2025, 2:20 am more...
Tesla's humanoid robot production faces significant delays as China's export restrictions on rare earth elements impact the rollout of Optimus models. Elon Musk has highlighted these supply chain hurdles amid growing concerns over production delays and investor confidence, underscoring the unpredictable nature of global tech manufacturing in a tightly regulated market.
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wired.com / Is Tesla on the Outs in China?
theregister.com / Tesla's Optimus can't roll without rare earth magnets, and Beijing ain't budging yet
cnbc.com / 5 quotes: Elon Musk on robotaxi timeline, Optimus robots, tariffs, energy and Tesla's future
tomshardware.com / Tesla is impacted by China's export ban on rare earth minerals — Optimus production is delayed due to a “magnet issue”
cnbc.com / Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots hit by China's rare earth restrictions, says Musk
techinasia.com / China’s export rules delay Tesla’s Optimus robot production
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Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month
April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.
reuters.com/business / Tesla shares rise 6.5%, Musk says to cut back DOGE work - Reuters
techinasia.com / Elon Musk to reduce role in DOGE starting May 2025
zerohedge.com / "Future Brighter Than Ever": Tesla Shares Pop 5% After Musk Says He'll Limit Time With DOGE In May
theregister.com / Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE
cnbc.com / Tesla CEO Musk says time he spends on DOGE will drop significantly next month
theverge.com / Elon Musk says he’ll step back from DOGE starting in May
techcrunch.com / Elon Musk says he may keep doing DOGE work for ‘the remainder’ of Trump’s term
bloomberg.com/technology / Elon Musk Says He’ll Pull Back ‘Significantly’ From DOGE in May - Bloomberg.com
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Minneapolis Tesla vandalism triggers controversial legal shake-up
April 22, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In Minneapolis, a state employee charged with defacing six Teslas has been given a slap‐on‐the-wrist diversion instead of criminal prosecution—a decision that stoked public fury and led to the dramatic resignation of Adams prosecutors. Critics decry the apparent favoritism in handling the property damage case.
zerohedge.com / Democrat County Attorney Lets Anti-Tesla Terrorist Off the Hook
bloomberg.com/technology / Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to ‘Confess’ Wrongdoing - Bloomberg.com
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Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers
April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.
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techinasia.com / Tesla short sellers gain $11.5b in 2025 selloff
cnbc.com / Tesla is ‘carefully’ working on its India entry amid tariff concerns, says CFO
cnbc.com / Here's what Elon Musk said about tariffs and their potential effect on Tesla
gizmodo.com / Elon Sounds Extremely Depressed After Tesla Profits Plunge 71%
wired.com / After Tesla's Earnings Slide, Pressure's on for Cybercab
theinformation.com / Sales Fall Drags Down Tesla’s Profit 66% - The Information
zerohedge.com / Tesla Misses Across The Board; Slams "Uncertainty" In Automotive Market, But Affirms Affordable Model "Remains On Track" For H1 2025
theverge.com / Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos
reuters.com/business / Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses - Reuters
bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales - Financial Times
techcrunch.com / Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment
techcrunch.com / Tesla earnings Q1 2025: What we’re watching for
cnbc.com / Tesla short sellers have made $11.5 billion from this year's selloff
cnbc.com / Tesla set to report first-quarter results after the bell
zerohedge.com / Robotaxis, Margins And Musk's Moonlighting: Tesla Q1 Earnings And "Company Update" Preview
bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Board Gets an Earful From State Treasurers Over Musk’s Focus - Bloomberg.com
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Musk pursues fresh funding to turbocharge xAI’s billion-dollar ambitions
April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
Elon Musk is reportedly exploring new funding avenues for xAI, with insider sources hinting at a potential revenue run rate north of US$1 billion. This bold funding push underscores Musk’s relentless drive to reframe the AI landscape, even if it means shaking loose a few billion-dollar butterflies along the way.
tomshardware.com / Speculation mounts that Musk will raise tens of billions for AI supercomputer with 1 million GPUs: Report
techinasia.com / Musk eyes new funding for xAI: sources
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago #ai #startups #vc #genai #hardware +
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