This chapter analyzes Tesla's recent developments, focusing on the company's successes stemming from social media exposure and controversies linked to Elon Musk's statements. It explores Tesla's stock trends, critiques of Musk's technology predictions, and the implications on the company's primary operations.
With Tesla's core EV business losing all growth momentum, Elon Musk once again appears to be gambling the most valuable automaker in the world on a driving automation tech play that is clearly not viable. The gang chews on this meaty topic, after a round of AV appetizers featuring the return of Cruise and the death of Ghost.