Piecing Together the Messages of Elon Musk
A New York Times Presents documentary team had to assemble a visionary’s vision without his participation.
Sustainability Index Drops Tesla, Prompting Insult from Musk
S&P cited racial discrimination claims in deciding to exclude the electric carmaker from a listing of socially responsible companies.
The Problem With Elon Musk’s Vision of a Self-Driving Future
Our documentary explores Tesla’s difficulty in making automated driving a reality.
What’s Down the Road for Silicon?
Meet the new materials overpowering the electric economy.
The Tesla Effect: Snowmobiles, Boats and Mowers Go Electric
They’re quieter and better for the climate. But snow and water create new technological challenges for designers.
GM’s Mary Barra Has a Plan to Win the Electric Vehicle Race
The General Motors chief says efficiencies, innovations and learning from mistakes will allow her company to become a leader in electric vehicles.
Why Musk’s Twitter Bid Has Shaken Tesla Investors
The chief executive’s debt load, his divided attention and Twitter’s own challenges could all take a toll on his electric-car company.
Lucid Motors sticks to its production target despite a slow quarter.
The Tesla challenger said it continued to have problems finding needed parts.
Hurdle to Broad Adoption of E.V.s: The Misperception They’re Unsafe
Fully electric vehicles have fewer fires than gasoline-powered and hybrid cars, and their crash protection is at least equivalent.
How Elon Musk Winged It With Twitter, and Everything Else
To a degree unseen in any other mogul, the world’s richest man acts on impulse and the belief that he is absolutely right.
Elon Musk Sells Tesla Stock Ahead of Twitter Takeover
He raised $8.5 billion in a series of sales this week and said he didn’t have plans to sell any more.
Is Elon Musk Really That Bad?
His products are good for customers and good for the world.
How a Musk Sale of Tesla Stock Might Affect Markets
Tesla is highly traded, and Elon Musk’s sale of more than $16 billion worth of stock last year did not appear to push share prices lower.
How Tesla Stock Price Might Affect Markets
Tesla is highly traded, and Elon Musk’s sale of more than $16 billion worth of stock last year did not appear to push share prices lower.
Elon Musk Details Plan for $46.5 Billion Twitter Takeover
Mr. Musk has been building a stake in the social media company and last week made an unsolicited offer to acquire it outright.
Tesla’s Profits Jumped in the First Quarter but Challenges Loom
The electric carmaker had to close an important factory in Shanghai because of China’s efforts to stamp out a coronavirus outbreak.
Tesla Will Sell Its Cybertruck Next Year, Elon Musk Says
Delays in producing the pickup have allowed rivals like Ford to beat Tesla to market with electric pickups.
Koch Industries’ Bet on Batteries
The company is plugging $30 million into a start-up co-founded by one of Silicon Valley’s favorite scientists.
Tesla’s Sales Jumped in the First Quarter, Bucking Industry Trend Again
The electric carmaker maintained its momentum from last year even as larger automakers continue to struggle with parts shortages.
Tesla Opens Its First European Plant, Near Berlin
The $7 billion plant will eventually produce half a million S.U.V.s a year, the company said.