Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a production version of the company's long-delayed Cybertruck on social media, as the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to enter the profitable pickup segment and compete with rivals Ford and Rivian.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk rallies employees to achieve the same build precision with the Cybertruck as that of LEGO and soda cans, addressing concerns about fit and finish issues before the vehicle's first deliveries.
Tesla's upcoming release of the Cybertruck faces quality concerns as users online point out fit and finish issues, posing challenges for the company's goal of mass production and competition from Ford and Rivian.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases updates on the progress of the Cybertruck, including a photo revealing ambient lighting in the vehicle's cabin, a leaked email emphasizing the importance of build quality, and the opportunity to earn invitations to the Cybertruck delivery event through the Tesla referral program; meanwhile, documents obtained through a freedom of information request reveal Ontario's efforts to attract Tesla investment and Musk's personal affinity for Canada, and rumors suggest that Tesla's upcoming Model 3 refresh, known as Project Highland, will feature an attractive design, begin production ramp-up and stress testing in August, and potentially reduce manufacturing costs.
Elon Musk expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the Cybertruck in a leaked email to Tesla workers, emphasizing the need for "sub 10 micron accuracy," leading to criticism and doubts about the feasibility of achieving such precision.
Tesla's lack of specifics on the Cybertruck, including its specs and starting price, has caused a decline in its stock value and uncertainty among analysts.
Tesla's stock performance has been mixed as of late, facing increasing competition and pressure to release the Cybertruck, but it remains a dominant EV maker with a strong charging network.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, despite previous prioritization of developing a robotaxi, has been convinced by company executives to focus on both a $25,000 electric car and the robotaxi, according to Musk's biographer Walter Isaacson.
New photos of Elon Musk's Cybertruck reveal an updated interior and a blocky exterior that may be prone to fingerprints, although it is still unclear when deliveries will begin due to delays in getting all the parts to fit together aesthetically.
Tesla's upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle will have a futuristic design similar to the Cybertruck, according to details revealed in an authorized biography of Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's new biography reveals shocking and bizarre details about the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, including volatile relationships, physical injuries, controversial statements, and his role in geopolitical conflicts.
Elon Musk's Cybertruck, which is a hard-edged electric reinterpretation of a pickup truck, has received mixed reactions, exciting his fans, puzzling auto experts, and drawing criticism from environmentalists who view it as unnecessary and not beneficial for the environment.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk would frequently berate his engineers after Autopilot's driver assistance technology performed dangerously during test drives, highlighting his stubbornness in how the technology should be built, as revealed in Walter Isaacson's biography on Musk.
