Tesla Optimus Production Stumbles Amid Chinese Export Curbs

April 23, 2025, 2:20 am

Tesla's humanoid robot production faces significant delays as China's export restrictions on rare earth elements impact the rollout of Optimus models. Elon Musk has highlighted these supply chain hurdles amid growing concerns over production delays and investor confidence, underscoring the unpredictable nature of global tech manufacturing in a tightly regulated market.

cnbc.com / Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots hit by China's rare earth restrictions, says Musk

techinasia.com / China’s export rules delay Tesla’s Optimus robot production

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Musk Cuts Back on DOGE Duties Starting Next Month

April 22, 2025, 5:20 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced he will drastically reduce his involvement in DOGE-related projects beginning in May. During earnings calls, he revealed plans to limit his DOGE work to a mere “day or two” per week—though hints at remaining involved through Trump’s term add an extra twist to his shifting priorities.

reuters.com/business / Tesla shares rise 6.5%, Musk says to cut back DOGE work - Reuters

techinasia.com / Elon Musk to reduce role in DOGE starting May 2025

zerohedge.com / "Future Brighter Than Ever": Tesla Shares Pop 5% After Musk Says He'll Limit Time With DOGE In May

theregister.com / Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE

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Tesla Q1 turmoil draws fire from insiders and treasurers

April 22, 2025, 11:21 am

Tesla’s Q1 report has raised eyebrows with falling profit margins, missed delivery targets and a slew of eyebrow-raising hints about future robotaxis and affordable EVs. Meanwhile, state treasurers have let loose their discontent with CEO Musk’s distracted focus, making for a truly electrifying quarter.

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techinasia.com / Tesla short sellers gain $11.5b in 2025 selloff

cnbc.com / Tesla is ‘carefully’ working on its India entry amid tariff concerns, says CFO

cnbc.com / Here's what Elon Musk said about tariffs and their potential effect on Tesla

gizmodo.com / Elon Sounds Extremely Depressed After Tesla Profits Plunge 71%

wired.com / After Tesla's Earnings Slide, Pressure's on for Cybercab

theinformation.com / Sales Fall Drags Down Tesla’s Profit 66% - The Information

zerohedge.com / Tesla Misses Across The Board; Slams "Uncertainty" In Automotive Market, But Affirms Affordable Model "Remains On Track" For H1 2025

theverge.com / Tesla’s revenue and profits tank amid political chaos

reuters.com/business / Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses - Reuters

bloomberg.com/technology / Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Tesla profits disappoint on lower sales - Financial Times

techcrunch.com / Tesla profits drop 71% on weak sales and anti-Elon Musk sentiment

techcrunch.com / Tesla earnings Q1 2025: What we’re watching for

cnbc.com / Tesla short sellers have made $11.5 billion from this year's selloff

cnbc.com / Tesla set to report first-quarter results after the bell

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