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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible newpersonalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops.

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Tesla could be ‘passing the torch’ to this person as executives depart

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This week has already been a tumultuous one for Tesla employees, fans and shareholders, as two of the company’s top executives have departed alongside widespread layoffs. Upon leaving, however, one of the executives has hinted at who Tesla may plan to “pass the torch to” as the two depart.

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Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire

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Elon Musk told Tesla employees that he wants to approve every new hire at the company personally. more… The post Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire appeared first on Electrek. It’s a surprising move for a company hiring about 30,000 people per year.

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Elon Musk: Tesla Bot could develop a unique personality and become a companion

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Elon Musk says that he is considering Tesla Bot becoming more than just a humanoid robot to perform useful tasks but to have it potentially develop a unique personality and be a companion. He says Tesla Bot could make an “incredible buddy like C3PO or R2D2.”

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Elon Musk will not build personal airport near Austin

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk dismissed rumors that he would build a private airport in Austin, Texas, today, after reports circulated last week. Musk was rumored to be building an airport for personal use somewhere east of Austin, near the town of Bastrop. “Tesla is 5 mins from Austin International airport. ” Not true.

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Elon Musk is TIME Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year

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Elon Musk has been dubbed by TIME Magazine as its 2021 Person of the Year. Musk may be a controversy magnet — his personality and presence both in real life and online make it quite easy — but he does accomplish many things that critics previously thought impossible. elonmusk is TIME’s 2021 Person of the Year.

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Elon Musk net worth falls further behind world’s new richest person

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Earlier this month, Elon Musk lost his title as the world’s wealthiest person by net worth. But amidst the continued decline of Tesla stock, the gap between Musk and Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has only gotten more prominent. billion, Tesla’s shares were trading at $340.79.

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