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Elon Musk
The owner of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter
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China beats competition to secure Zimbabwe lithium source
Chinese firms at the center of the EV battery market are rushing to invest in Zimbabwe's lithium mines.
Elon Musk terminating $44 billion deal for Twitter
Musk said he was terminating his deal for Twitter, citing material breach of multiple provisions of the agreement.
The future of mobility - Shift Special
SHIFT Special: the future of mobility and efforts to make travelling more eco-friendly.
Drought in Germany
The water level of many lakes in Germany is dwindling, especially around the capital Berlin.
Musk laments costs of Berlin, Texas Tesla factories
Musk said low output and supply chain issues are making the new factories an expensive endeavor.
Twitter board endorses Musk's $44 billion bid
Elon Musk says there are still unresolved questions about his takeover bid for Twitter.
REV - The Global Auto- and Mobility Show
Battery swapping explained, bicycle sharing in Ahmedabad, and the unicycling record holder.
Is battery swapping good or bad?
Automotive battery swapping's pros and cons analyzed.
Elon Musk threatens to withdraw Twitter buyout bid
Musk accused Twitter of not providing data on fake accounts, saying he reserves "his right to terminate" the deal.
Elon Musk tells Tesla to cut staff by 10% — report
The Tesla chief sent an email to executives announcing staff cuts and a worldwide hiring pause, according to Reuters.
Twitter shares details of Elon Musk deal
Twitter has published an account of its deal with Elon Musk suggesting his concerns about "fake users" only arose later.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is 'temporarily on hold'
The tech billionaire has tweeted that his $44 billion proposed takeover is on ice pending details of fake accounts.
Elon Musk vows to reverse Trump Twitter ban
The South African-born entrepreneur said the move to ban former US President Donald Trump from Twitter was "stupid."
Will buying cars online really take off?
UBS thinks the web will make up half of all car sales by 2030, but what will that mean for dealers?
NASA astronauts enter space station in latest SpaceX flight
SpaceX has become NASA's space taxi, with astronauts having arrived at the space station in one of the fastest flights.
What Elon Musk's takeover means for Twitter
Musk's vision of creating a bastion of free speech could lead to more abusive content, critics fear.
What will Elon Musk's Twitter be like?
Eric Jensen from Warwick University helps us understand what the sale of Twitter to Elon Musk will mean for free speech.
Twitter board accepts Elon Musk takeover bid
The sale is a dramatic reversal, after the board adopted a so-called "poison pill" defense against his takeover bid.
Elon Musk claims he has financing to buy Twitter
The billionaire entrepreneur says he has $46.5 billion in financing for his bid to take over the social media giant.
Twitter board attempts to block Musk takeover
Elon Musk has made an offer to buy the social media platform for more than $43 billion.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter outright for $41 billion
Billionaire and avid platform user Elon Musk has made an offer to purchase the social media giant.
Elon Musk will not join Twitter board
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will not be joining the board of directors at Twitter as announced last week.
Elon Musk joins Twitter's board, pledges 'improvements'
The Tesla CEO has criticized Twitter in the past, questioning if the platform was truly committed to free speech.
Twitter soars on news Elon Musk has 9.2% stake
Stock in Twitter soared more than 25% before markets opened in New York.
The future of satellite internet access
Can satellites provide the whole planet with internet coverage? And is it good for the environment?
Biden budget plan proposes higher taxes on the rich
The new plan appeases progressives in Biden's Party, who have called for higher taxes on the rich to address inequalty.
Ukraine using Starlink for drone strikes
Elon Musk's satellites are connecting Ukraine with the Internet — but the military is also using it to guide its drones.
Tesla's Gigafactory in Germany ready to roll
The plant outside Berlin will eventually produce 500,000 electric vehicles annually as well as batteries for the cars.
Elon Musk hosts Tesla Gigafactory opening
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the Tesla plant showed eastern Germany was "at the forefront of industry."
Teen's Twitter tracks Russia's oligarchs
A college student is tracking and posting the movements of Russian oligarchs on Twitter. Almost anyone can do it.
Ukraine: How Elon Musk got involved
Tech tycoon Elon Musk has indicated that his internet and rocket companies, Starlink and SpaceX, can help. But how?
VW guns for Tesla with homegrown software talent
The strategy involves hiring more IT professionals, who are proving hard to find. VW believes it has a solution.
Is Tesla right in criticizing red tape?
As Tesla waits to get its Gigafactory near Berlin approved, many wonder whether administrative hurdles are harmful.
How SpaceX's Starship rocket could change the space business
Elon Musk's megarocket has yet to be tested in orbit, but some say the industry isn't prepared for Starship.
World population to decrease from 2064, researchers say
A less populated world might hinder Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars.
Global energy transformation - MADE
How is the global energy mix changing?
Meet you at the charging hub!
Tesla drivers tend to be a bit religious about their cars. Can the brand live up to the hype?
World's richest men doubled wealth amid pandemic: Oxfam
Increasing inequalities are "are tearing our world apart," according to the anti-poverty charity.
China blasts US 'hypocrisy' over Tesla Xinjiang showroom
Critics of a new Tesla showroom in Urumqi want to "carry out economic coercion and political repression," says China.
Tesla slammed over new Xinjiang showroom
A Washington-based Muslim group accused Tesla of "supporting genocide" against Uyghurs with its Xinjiang showroom.
Tesla posts sales of almost 1 million cars in 2021
The electric carmaker sold 936,000 vehicles last year, up 87% from its 2020 sales.
China slams US over space station near misses
Two "close encounters" in outer space have sparked outrage against US billionaire Elon Musk among Chinese web users.
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
Smarter and stronger than humanly possible — are we on the path to becoming cyborgs?
US probes gaming feature in 580,000 Tesla vehicles
US safety regulators are trying to determine if Tesla vehicles are safe enough to allow drivers to play video games.
Time names Elon Musk 'Person of the Year'
The founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company also became the richest person in the world in 2021.
Nio gets a foothold in Europe
Nio’s luxury e-SUV is the Chinese carmaker’s first model to be available on the European market.
Musk sells nearly $7 bln worth of Tesla shares
The electric car maker's CEO has benefitted from a stock price rally that vaulted the firm's value to over $1 trillion.
Musk sells $1.1 billion Tesla shares to pay taxes
Musk had asked his followers whether he should sell 10% of his stocks, with 58% voting in favor of the sale.
Volkswagen's Trinity plant rationale
Amid competition with Tesla, German carmaker VW plans to build a factory for its new Trinity electric model,
Tesla eases after Musk floats share sale plan
A Twitter poll told the CEO to sell 10% of his Tesla shares. Musk has hinted he could use the money to feed the hungry.
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