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55. Giga Texas
Giga Texas became a key milestone in Tesla’s expansion strategy in early 2020 when Elon Musk and his executive team, including Omead Afshar, explored potential locations for the next Gigafactory. As Tesla’s Fremont plant neared full capacity, the need for a larger, more efficient manufacturing hub became increasingly evident. Various U.S. cities were considered, but Musk sought a location that would align with his long-term vision for innovation, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory ease. California’s…-
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54. Autonomy Day
Autonomy Day in April 2019 was a defining moment for Tesla, orchestrated by Elon Musk during a critical period when the company faced financial challenges and mounting skepticism over its self-driving technology. With Tesla experiencing cash flow constraints and growing competition in the autonomous vehicle sector, Musk recognized the event as an opportunity to inspire investor confidence and demonstrate the company's progress toward full self-driving capabilities. Despite juggling multiple high-pressure…-
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53. Starship
Starship was born out of Elon Musk’s deep-rooted aspiration to make humanity an interplanetary species, a goal that required a spacecraft far beyond the capabilities of the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. While those rockets had revolutionized spaceflight through reusability, they were ultimately insufficient for the scale of Mars colonization that Musk envisioned. In response, he launched an ambitious project originally called the BFR (Big F**king Rocket), later rebranded as Starship, a fully reusable rocket…-
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52. Starlink
Starlink emerged as a bold initiative by SpaceX, transforming from a mere concept into a crucial project aimed at reshaping global internet accessibility while generating substantial revenue to support Musk’s long-term vision of Mars colonization. Unlike traditional satellite providers that relied on large, geostationary satellites orbiting 22,000 miles above Earth, Starlink was designed as a low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, positioning thousands of small satellites at just 340 miles. This innovative…-
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51. Cybertruck
Cybertruck emerged as one of Tesla’s most ambitious projects, a vehicle that challenged every preconceived notion about what a pickup truck should look like and how it should function. In the late 2010s, while competitors focused on refining conventional designs, Elon Musk sought a radical departure from industry norms, driven by a desire to merge cutting-edge technology with extreme durability. His collaboration with Tesla’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, became an exercise in creative…-
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50. Shanghai
Shanghai became the focal point of Tesla’s most aggressive expansion strategy, fundamentally altering its global influence and reinforcing its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Between 2015 and 2019, Tesla faced significant obstacles in China, grappling with slow sales, import tariffs, and stringent regulatory requirements that mandated foreign automakers to form joint ventures with domestic companies. While Tesla’s cutting-edge technology and premium brand recognition held promise, the…-
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49. Grimes
Grimes became an unexpected yet pivotal presence in Elon Musk’s life during a particularly chaotic period in 2018, when he faced mounting scrutiny over Tesla’s financial struggles and his increasingly unpredictable public persona. Their connection was rooted in a shared fascination with technology, philosophy, and the intersection of art and artificial intelligence, creating a bond that was both unconventional and intellectually charged. Their relationship gained public attention after Musk playfully…-
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48. Fallout
Fallout from 2018 proved to be one of the most tumultuous periods in Elon Musk’s career, marked by personal struggles, corporate instability, and intense public scrutiny. As the pressure to keep Tesla afloat mounted, Musk found himself caught in a whirlwind of controversies that took a toll on both his mental well-being and the company’s market value. During a revealing interview with David Gelles of The New York Times, Musk admitted to experiencing extreme exhaustion, spending long nights on Tesla’s…-
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47. Open-Loop Warning
Open-Loop Warning encapsulates a turbulent period in Elon Musk's life, blending moments of innovation with impulsive and controversial decisions that sparked public and regulatory scrutiny. In July 2018, while Kimbal Musk was away on his honeymoon, Antonio Gracias, a close advisor, raised concerns about Elon’s deteriorating mental state despite Tesla achieving record production numbers and SpaceX securing critical launches. Around the same time, Musk became deeply involved in the international effort to…-
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46. Fremont Factory Hell
Fremont Factory Hell encapsulates one of the most grueling yet transformative periods in Tesla’s history, when Elon Musk pushed his team to their limits to overcome a production crisis. In early 2018, Tesla struggled to scale the production of its Model 3 beyond 2,000 units per week, yet Musk set an audacious goal—ramping up to 5,000 by the end of June. Wall Street analysts and industry experts doubted Tesla’s ability to meet such an ambitious target, and short-sellers capitalized on the skepticism,…-
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