ELON CHRON: Your 24hr Musk Companies Update (Patreon)
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27th of March, 2025
"The essence of science is continuously looking at the evidence to lessen the error between your understanding of reality and reality itself..." - Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
■ TESLA $TSLA ($273.13, +0.39%):
- Per Izabela Miric, Tesla Director of Sales, Service & Delivery Operations, "Grateful to lead such an incredible service and sales team! As we wrap up this quarter, I want to thank you all for your resilience and dedication. Your hard work truly inspires me. Let’s continue to embrace challenges and drive innovation together!"
- Today, New York Democratic State Senator Patricia Fahy introduced legislation to revoke Tesla's permits for its five showrooms in the state. She claims this is to end the company's direct-to-consumer sales model and open the market to other EV manufacturers. The bill threatens a 2014 deal allowing Tesla to operate its stores. Make no mistake, this move targets Tesla due to Elon's role in the Trump administration.
- Chef Eric Greenspan will run the Tesla Diner. It will feature a "1950s retro charm, dazzling neon lights, the unmistakable scent of freshly grilled burgers & hand-spun milkshakes." Eric was named to the 2020 National Restaurant News Power List for his work on the Alt/Grub/Faction.
- The Model Y is at the Exponor event in Porto, Portugal, from until the 28th of March. Go see the team and Y while you can.
- The initial lawsuit against a man recorded by Sentry Mode vandalizing a Tesla has been initiated. An unnamed Tesla owner filed a legal complaint against Rafael Hernandez, who was apprehended after Sentry Mode footage captured him intentionally scratching the car. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for emotional distress, psychological suffering, wage loss, and damage to property.
- Martin Woods (@supersportsmg) spotted the first Right Hand Drive refresh Model Y in Reading, Berkshire Showroom & Service Centre in the UK. No Launch Edition Badge, but the Long Range instead.
- The first batch of Megapacks we saw leave the Shanghai Megafactory are going to Queensland, Australia. Specifically, they are headed towards the southeast of Queensland for the second stage of the giant Western Downs battery project. This is a 270 MW, 540 MWh stage of the Western Downs battery being built by Neoen. Tesla has also been named as the supplier of the newly announced Calala battery near Tamworth in New England.
- President Trump on the 25% Automotive Tariffs impact to Tesla. "It could be a net neutral or maybe good. He has a big plant in Texas and California. Anybody that has pants in the US it's going to be good for."
Per Elon, "To be clear, this will affect the price of parts in Tesla cars that come from other countries. The cost impact is not trivial."
- A new Tesla store is coming soon to Gurney Plaza, Penang, Malaysia. Pic by Billy ES (@esooi).
- Cybertruck leasing in Canada can now be done with $0 down.
- Tesla topped the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. EVX Home Charging Study for the fifth year. Tesla excelled in Level 2 permanently mounted chargers despite an 11-point satisfaction drop to 733 (out of 1,000). The study surveyed 10,472 EV owners from November 2024 to January 2025.
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- Tesla Semi spotted by TikTok u/Aragon_bullys.
- Per Tesla's Lars Moravy (@larsmoravy), "Responsive steering does not have to come from ratio alone. We worked to calm the dartiness and improve response by making it more linear and predictable, but keep that turning circle as small as possible —> maximize customer happiness. The team is f*ing amazing. The cars are the testament. I am in so many ways honored to represent their great work, for this and many other reasons I work for them."
Also Lars, "Tesla has for a long time tried to build the car where it will be sold - hard to be true always, but also can’t accept not trying. It just makes sense from an environmental standpoint. This is true in all major markets. Supply chain at Tesla is next level."
- 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim has been arrested for the attacked of the Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas. He used Molotov cocktails and a firearm, setting fire to five Tesla vehicles, firing three rounds into them, and spray-painting "RESIST" on the center's doors. Kim has been booked on 15 counts, including arson, possession of an explosive device, discharging a firearm into a vehicle, and property destruction over $5,000. The incident, labeled a "targeted attack" by Las Vegas police, is under FBI investigation as potential terrorism.
- The European Union granted final approval to Tesla's 2025 emissions carbon credit pool, which now includes Honda and Suzuki alongside Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru. Tesla earned a record $2.76 billion from carbon credit sales in 2024.
FLYOVERS (flight links in sources section):
Fremont Factory: MetGod, 27th of March, '25
Giga Texas: Brad Sloan, 27th of March, '25.
■ SPACEX:
- Yesterday evening, launch 37 of Falcon 9 Starlink 11-7 took place from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This was the 24th flight for first stage booster B1063. It launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, SDA-0B, NROL-113, NROL-167, NROL-149, and 15 Starlink missions. The booster landed on drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. 27 Starlinks were deployed. This was the 450th of a Falcon 9 rocket!
- At Starbase, SpaceX tested the new fluid systems at Pad B. A combined vent for the liquid oxygen (LOX) side released vapor upward. This is a small portion too. You can hear when the two high speed ventilation fans turn on and off. Videos via @LabPadre's live feed. H/T Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase).
- Anthony Gomez (@AnthonyFGomez) with the great shot of the Roundabout progress. "Old section of tired HWY 4 beside the new 1 inch rebarred solid concrete roundabout, which should be completed in one month."
- Chopsticks for Tower LC-39A Starship pad at KSC's LC-39A have returned to the closed position.
- Just Build!
Countdown to 180 (34 - Falcon 9, 0 - Falcon Heavy, and 2 - Starship):
Launch 38! Sunday, 30th of February, at 3:16 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 Starlink 6-80 will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Launch 39! Sunday, 30th of March, at 5:01 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 Starlink 11-13 will launch from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The booster will land on drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean.
Launch 40! Monday, 31st of March, at 9:47 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 Fram2 will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This is a classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office. The booster will return to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and land at Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1). Fram2 is the world’s first astronaut mission to polar orbit. Named after the Norwegian polar research ship Fram, the Crew Dragon spacecraft will launch into a 90° circular orbit from Florida, making it the first human spaceflight to fly over Earth’s polar regions from low-Earth orbit. A cupola will be installed on the Dragon spacecraft to allow for Earth observation from at an altitude of 425 – 450 km. For a breakdown of the crew and mission, click here!
■ THE BORING COMPANY:
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- TUM Boring at the Not-a-Boring-Competition. "Day 3 was all about making sure everything is in top shape before the big push! Our team powered through a series of inspections by the The Boring Company to double-check every detail. Meanwhile, we prepped our pipes and got the suction excavator ready for action with great help from RSP Suction Excavators. The power and controls team worked tirelessly to get their setup ready and fine-tune their systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly when it counts. With each step, we’re getting closer to launch. Stay tuned as we edge closer to making boring history!"
- The Diggeridoos, "Teamwork is in full force at the competition! From electrical and software to hardware and business, every corner of the Diggeridoos is grinding to keep things moving forward. It takes all hands and all minds to build something this ambitious. Proud of the dedication across the board!"
■ NEURALINK: N/A...
■ STARLINK:
- Today, Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau stated at a U.S Senate hearing stated that no Starlink terminals have been plugged into the air traffic control system and that no DOGE employees are involved in the decision-making process around the deployment of additional terminals.
- One of Uncrewed Survey Solutions' Starlink'd Accession-class USVs vessels called Bobby at port on the Cornish coast. The vessel was undergoing sea trials before deployment to the northeast coast for extended cable route surveys. It is a compact hybrid workhorse, capable of operating autonomously for days at a time and using a fraction of the fuel of conventional survey boats.
- Kriss Brown, owner at FilmWifi, has equipped his truck with 3 x 100ah batteries running off solar power with a split charge relay and two Starlink terminals. "Starlink satellites work in motion so it’s a perfect recce vehicle for Production Managers and producers to use and stay connected where ever the locations team takes us. No need for power when shooting in remote locations. To my knowledge this is the only 4x4 solar powered satellite truck in the film industry in the UK!"
- The Starlink Gateway at the Tesla Fremont Factory from today's flyover by MetGod.
- Starlink is now active in Oman and Armenia.
■ X:
- X posted they are in favor of device-based age verification through app stores and operating systems for online child safety, storing age ranges (e.g., under 13, 13-17, 18+) on devices and sharing simple signals with platforms without sensitive data.
- X Japan CEO Ayumu Matsuyama (@ayumu_matsuyama) will be giving a talk at Marketing Week at Tokyo Big Sight on the 4th of April at 10 a.m.
■ xAI:
- Grok is now available to all Android users in the US. Link in the sources section.
- Shelby County Commissioners voted 5-1 on Wednesday, recommending the Health Department hold a public meeting on the potential risks of installing 15 methane gas turbines as part of xAI’s continued expansion at the South Memphis Colossus facility. Per Shelby County Health Director Dr. Michelle Taylor, "There are solutions to the concerns of the community, but we have to work together and we have to be educated about the issues."
■ DOGE: N/A...
Estimated Savings: $130 Billion
Amount Saved Per Taxpayer: $807.45
■ ELON NEWS:
- Elon's America PAC (@america) announced that Scott A. from Green Bay, Wisconsin, is the first $1 million spokesperson for signing the Petition In Opposition To Activist Judges. Between now and April 1st, more surprise announcements will come from Wisconsin. Per Elon, "Next million dollar award will be announced in 2 days." The link to sign the petition is in the sources section. Remember to use referral signthepetition47@gmail.com.
- Per William Shatner (@WilliamShatner), "Have I ever said anything bad about Elon? No matter how murky the present may seem, the future is very bright and I believe Elon Musk represents the future. And no, I’m not going to Mars."
Per Elon, "Hop in, let’s go to Mars!"
William, "Only if you are there in the seat next to me, my friend... Oh, and I get a snazzy jacket too!"
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■ SOURCES:
FLYOVERS:
Fremont Factory: MetGod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1OMqcSwoE
Giga Texas: Brad Sloan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM2ojedRW9g
Tesla:
https://www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-tesla-emissions-europe-suzuki-honda-0326/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3361004/new-york-democrat-elon-musk-anti-tesla-bill/
SpaceX:
Starlink 11-7 https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOlXjVXqxR
Starlink:
X:
xAI:
Elon News:
Elon Quote: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1905289544926109986
America PAC Petition. Use referral signthepetition47@gmail.com: petition.theamericapac.org