Tesla Launches Model Y in India at $66K

Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) are set to build a multibillion-dollar battery plant in Michigan, according to sources familiar with the matter. The plant, located about 100 miles west of Detroit, is expected to create approximately 2,500 jobs. The project has been mired in geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Despite the uncertainty around the interpretation of requirements in President Joe Biden’s signature climate package, the Inflation Reduction Act, Ford is moving ahead with the project. The White House has reportedly requested that Tesla makes its extensive charging network available to other electric vehicles, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The request was made during a private meeting between two senior White House officials, tasked with implementing President Biden's clean energy packages, and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, and other company officials at the company's D.C. office on Jan. 27. Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcast FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL Space News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spacenewspod STAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk Podcast The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.

13 Feb 202316min

Elon Musk is on the cusp of reclaiming his position as the world’s richest person after a surge in Tesla’s share price. The static fire test took place on Thursday, February 9, with the Booster 7 prototype standing tall on the launch mount at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As hoped, there were plenty of jaw-dropping visuals to go around and plenty to think about as SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious Starship program. https://patreon.com/stagezero

11 Feb 202316min

SpaceX, the leading private aerospace company, is taking a big step towards space exploration with its Super Heavy rocket booster. The company's first stage of the starship rocket is fully reusable, which is aimed to power NASA's return to the Moon and help humans settle on Mars one day. With 33 main engines, this is the first time in history that so many engines have been used on a rocket. The closest comparison to this is the Soviet Union's N1 rocket, which had 30 liquid-fueled engines, but each of them was only about two-thirds as powerful as the Raptor 2 engines used on the Super Heavy rocket. The Super Heavy rocket is a crucial component of SpaceX's starship program, and its successful ignition of all 33 engines marks a significant milestone for the company. Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, spoke at a commercial space conference in Washington, DC and stated that Thursday (the day of the engine ignition test) was going to be a "big day" for the company. Despite the significance of the moment, Shotwell emphasized that the test was just the first step and the real goal was not to "blow up the launch pad". SpaceX's Starship program has been in development for several years, and after rapid-fire prototype tests in 2020 and 2021, the company has moved more cautiously with its testing at the Starbase facility in South Texas. The company has likely invested over $1 billion in building a massive launch-and-catch tower, as well as ground systems, to support the Super Heavy and Starship vehicles. With so many assets in one small area near the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX is taking extra care not to risk destroying any infrastructure it has spent over a year building and testing. In the event of any destruction, the starship launch campaign would be set back for months, and regulatory concerns raised by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would likely increase. Thus, the primary goal of the engine ignition test was to not blow up the launch pad, and after that, SpaceX would analyze the performance of the Raptor engines and replace any that show deviations from expected behavior. The engine ignition test took place at around 3:15 pm local time in South Texas, and lasted for a "full duration" of the Raptor engines. According to SpaceX founder Elon Musk, one engine was turned off just prior to ignition, and another stopped itself, but 31 of the 33 engines would have provided enough thrust to reach orbit. Despite this, the launch infrastructure in South Texas remained mostly unscathed. This successful engine ignition test could lead to SpaceX's first orbital launch attempt, which is expected to occur in the second half of March or early April. The thrust output of the Super Heavy's engines was likely nearly double that of NASA's Saturn 5 rocket or Space Launch System, which is a huge achievement for SpaceX. Reusable Rockets: The Future of Space Exploration SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket booster is designed to be fully reusable, which is a major shift in the traditional aerospace industry. In the past, most rockets were used only once and then discarded after their mission was complete. This was because it was deemed too expensive and time-consuming to recover and refurbish the rockets for reuse. However, SpaceX has taken a different approach and is working towards a future where reusable rockets are the norm. Reusable rockets have several benefits. For starters, they significantly reduce the cost of launching into space. This is because the same rocket can be used repeatedly, reducing the need to build and launch new rockets for each mission. In addition, reusable rockets reduce the amount of debris generated during launches, which is crucial in maintaining a clean environment

10 Feb 20238min

Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, announced on Wednesday that the company is aiming to accomplish a significant milestone with its Starship project this week. The event scheduled for Thursday is known as a "static fire" and it involves testing all 33 engines of the starship's rocket booster simultaneously. In November, SpaceX carried out a test firing with 14 of these engines as part of its efforts to launch a starship prototype into orbit. #elonmusk #spacex

9 Feb 20238min

After a successful full stack wet dress rehearsal, SpaceX's starship Booster 7 is set to complete its 33-engine static fire on 6th Feb 2023. The rocket has already completed a complex fueling test and launch, and the stage is set for a record-breaking static fire. The results of the first fully-assembled wet dress rehearsal test indicate that caution has paid off, and there is a small chance that SpaceX simply got lucky. #SpaceX, #StarshipBooster7, #33EngineStaticFire, #SpaceExploration, #RocketLaunch, #RecordBreaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Feb 202314min

Elon Musk's former chief of staff, Sam Teller, recently testified in the ongoing class-action lawsuit filed by Tesla shareholders. Teller provided insight into the series of meetings that took place between Musk and representatives from the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in 2018, leading up to Musk's infamous tweets about taking Tesla private. Teller also revealed details about the billionaire's work style, including his aversion to filtered information and grueling work schedule. The trial is set to be handed over to the jury on Friday, where they will determine if Musk's tweets were posted recklessly or not. Get an inside look at the latest developments in the Tesla trial and what they mean for the future of the electric automaker. #ElonMusk #TeslaTrial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 202310min

Twitter users will be able to send and receive payments through tweets using debit and credit cards. To use the platform, users will need to verify their identity. With the potential to expand into the world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, this new payments feature on Twitter will provide fast and secure transactions. Stay tuned for this exciting development in the next 6-12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 202313min

https://patreon.com/stagezero The meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and senior members of US President Joe Biden's team demonstrated Biden's commitment to electric vehicles, as well as the importance he attaches to the infrastructure and inflation reduction laws passed last year, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The meeting took place on Friday and included Tony Podesta, a top lobbyist for Tesla, and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu. During the meeting, the topics discussed included the recent tax incentives for electric vehicles as well as the recent changes to battery sourcing restrictions. Despite the tensions between Biden and Musk, the US government continues to support Tesla through tax subsidies and contracts with SpaceX, Musk's rocket company. The meeting highlights the continued support of the Biden administration for electric vehicles and the industry's growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 202310min