Elon, Inc. Elon Musk Is Not Having a Happy New Year
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Jan 2, 2025 
Max Chafkin, a Bloomberg Businessweek journalist, and Dana Hull, a reporter with deep insights into Elon Musk's ventures, dive into Musk's turbulent New Year. They discuss a shocking Cybertruck explosion near a Trump Hotel and its fallout on Tesla's already shaky sales numbers. The duo analyzes the growing media scrutiny surrounding Tesla and the complexities of Musk's political entanglements with the MAGA crowd. Their insights shed light on the challenges Musk faces in maintaining his empire amidst controversies and declining consumer perceptions.
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Tesla Data Logs
- Tesla vehicles provide extensive data logs.
- This data can help authorities track the driver's route and charging locations.
Cybertruck Explosion
- A man drove a Cybertruck packed with explosives to a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
- The truck detonated, killing the driver but causing no other serious injuries.
Tesla Sales Decline
- Tesla experienced its first year-over-year sales decline in over a decade.
- This decline poses a challenge as Tesla's model lineup is aging.