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Tesla has mysteriously announced that it is holding an ‘all-hands’ meeting in public live-streamed on X amid a tough quarter.

This is a first for the company.

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At around 9:00 PM ET Thursday, Tesla posted a live stream on X with some sound checks titled “all hands meeting Q1 2025”, but it went down shortly after.

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At 9:30PM ET, the stream went live again, but nothing started until 9:57 PM when a video about Tesla’s business started.

This new strategy of holding a surprise public meeting comes at the end of a challenging quarter for Tesla, as the automaker is expected to deliver fewer cars than it had in any quarter in the last 3 years.

  • Musk is now on stage:

A “all-hands”, or town hall, is a company-wide gathering where all employees, leaders, and stakeholders discuss company-wide matters, ensuring everyone is on the same page and updated on key information. 

  • Musk says that Tesla is the top place to work.
  • Musk release safety data:
  • Musk says that a better to think about a sustainable economy is “abundance for all.”
  • Musk claims that “everyone in the world will be able to get everything they want” – “good or service”.
  • He says that AI and robotics are the keys to that – hence why Tesla is working on Optimus.
  • Musk claims that Model Y is going to be the best-selling car this year despite having still 3 full quarters to go in the year.
  • The CEO jokes about people burning down Tesla vehicles.
  • Musk says “people should also buy the Model 3”.
  • He again claims that the Cybertruck is bulletproof despite this being a stretch.
  • Musk says that Tesla will make “millions of Tesla Semi trucks” and they will be autonomous in the future
  • Musk again claims that “autonomous Teslas will be everywhere”. We will have regulatory approval globally in 5 years.
  • The CEO again claims that “almost the entire existing fleet is autonomous”
  • Musk references the stock market, as Tesla stock is crumbling, and repeated his self-driving claims about increasing value of Tesla vehicles through software updates that will make the cars autonomous.
  • Musk literally just said “hold on to your stocks”
  • Tesla’s stock is down 40% so far this year.
  • Musk talks about Megapacks and Powerwalls. No real new information so far.
  • Musk: my predictions have been pretty good.
  • The CEO says that he believes Tesla makes the lowest cost per kWh battery cell in the world.
  • Musk releases a few manufacturing updates:
  • Musk says that Tesla is making progress with Dojo, which had fallen behind. The first version is active, but operating at “5% capacity”.
  • Musk says it is a “significant milestone” to see the cars drive themselves at the factory, six years after he said that Tesla would make cross-country trips autonomously.
  • Musk claims that Optimus is “the most sophisticated humanoid robot on earth”
  • Boston Dynamics posted this yesterday:

  • Musk claims that the difference is that Optimus has “real-world AI” even though he started a separate AI company: xAI.
  • Musk now takes questions from employees.
  • The CEO says that Tesla will make about 5,000 Optimus robots this year – 50,000 in 2026 and start selling them externally in the second of 2026.
  • He says that it will be available to Tesla employees first.
  • It’s getting pretty boring at this point. I might end this live blog.

Electrek’s Jamie Dow on the live stream: this whole thing is an AI video trained on elon videos from 10 years ago.

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Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest ‘SS’ model yet

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Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest 'SS' model yet

The 2025 Blazer EV isn’t just fast. It’s the quickest SS vehicle that Chevy has ever built. With a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of instant torque, the electric SUV can outrun most sports cars. Plus, with over 300 miles of range, it’s practical enough for an everyday drive. The best part? It’s now available to order.

Chevy opens orders for the 2025 Blazer EV SS

After launching the 2025 Chevy Blazer EV last year, GM promised a full lineup, including FWD, RWD, AWD, and a performance SS model.

Orders opened for the SS trim this week, starting at $61,995. The electric Blazer is the fastest to wear Chevy’s Super Sport, or SS, markings. A dual motor (AWD) powertrain packs up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.4 seconds (with Wide Open Watts).

Not only is it fast, but the Blazer EV SS is fit for an everyday SUV. It has an EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles, more than enough for an average day’s worth of driving.

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The exterior upgrades include 22″ machine-face aluminum wheels, a blacked-out roof, mirror caps, trim, and roof rails. It also gains a sporty-looking illuminated light bar up front.

Inside, the sporty electric SUV features a 17.7″ navigation screen with Google built-in and an 11″ driver display screen. You also get a premium 8-speaker Bose audio system, Head-Up Display (HUD), GM’s Super Cruise driver assist, and ambient lighting.

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Chevy Blazer EV SS interior (Source: GM)

Last month, Chevy’s Blazer EV SS became the first electric vehicle to pace the Daytona 500. Although GM said it would go on sale “later this year,” orders are now open online.

The base 2025 Chevy Blazer EV LT FWD model starts at $45,995 with up to 312 miles range. Starting at $48,995, the AWD model has 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque with up to 283 miles range.

2025 Chevy Blazer EV trim Starting MSRP (includes DFC)   Range
(EPA-estimated)
Horsepower   Torque  
FWD   $45,995    312 miles 220    243 lb-ft  
AWD   $48,995   283 miles (previously 279 mi)   300 (previously 288)   355 lb-ft (previously 333 lb-ft)  
RWD   $56,990   334 miles (previously 324 mi)   365 (previously 340)   325 lb-ft  
SS   $61,995   303 miles 615 with Wide Open Watts (previously announced 557) Wide Open Watts mode can accelerate from 0 – 60 in 3.4 seconds   650 lb-ft with Wide Open Watts  
2025 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range by trim (Source: Chevrolet)

All Blazer EV trims qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, bringing prices down to potentially as low as $38,495.

With the 2025 Blazer EV arriving, Chevy is offering some solid deals on 2024 models. GM is promoting 0% APR for 60 months, with leases starting as low as $369 per month.

If you’re ready to test out Chevy’s electric SUV for yourself, we are here to help you get started. You can use our link to find 2024 and 2025 Chevy Blazer EV models at the best price in your area.

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Elon tells Tesla employees not to sell TSLA stocks as board and execs are dumping

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At an all-hands meeting last night, Elon Musk stood before Tesla employees and told them to “hang on to their TSLA stocks” as Tesla board members and top executive are dumping their shares amid a 40% crash.

Tesla has frequently held “all-hands” meetings for employees over the years, but last night, it was the first time that they were streamed publicly.

CEO Elon Musk didn’t announce anything new during the meeting. He mostly recapped Tesla’s latest milestones over the last year, thanked employees for their work, and reinstated several of his overly optimistic predictions about Tesla’s future regarding self-driving cars, robots, and stock valuation.

The CEO again claimed that he believed that Tesla would become the world’s most valuable company by a wide margin.

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Musk went as far as asking employees, and indirectly the public as this was publicly live-streamed, to “hang on to their stocks.”

This comes after Tesla’s stock dropped more than 40% so far this year and Tesla is expected to have its worst quarter of the last 3 years.

The suggestion that Tesla employees and the public should hold on to their shares is a bold statement given that Tesla board members and executives have been selling recently.

We recently reported that several board members and Tesla’s own chief financial officer have been selling millions of Tesla stocks lately.

Here’s a summary of Tesla board members and executives selling their Tesla stocks over the last 3 months:

Insider Position Shares Sold Total Value (approx.)
Robyn M. Denholm Board Chair 224,780 ~$76.9 million​
Kimbal Musk Director (Board Member) 75,000 ~$27.6 million​
James R. Murdoch Director (Board Member) 54,776 ~$13.2 million​
Vaibhav Taneja Chief Financial Officer ~13,500 ~$4.5 million
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson Director (Board Member) 100,000 ~$41.2 million​

Electrek’s Take

I wonder if Elon has given them the same speech about holding on to their shares and that Tesla would soon be the most valuable company in the world?

If they believed him, they would buy Tesla stocks, not sell them.

Not a single Tesla insider who requires SEC reporting to buy or sell Tesla stocks has purchased it in the last few years.

None.

To me, it looks like Elon is getting desperate here. He knows that Tesla is about to have a terrible quarter. April is likely going to be tough for Tesla’s stock with the delivery report in the first week and the earnings later in the month.

He wanted to boost the stock before those events happened in order to limit the damages.

It’s likely going to work for a bit. He exposed his new fans on the right to his now well-known speech about Tesla becoming the most valuable company in the world through robotaxis and humanoid robots. Some of those new fans might decide to buy on this recommendation.

However, they are likely to get burned within weeks. This has become the new normal with this administration pumping cryptos, DJT, etc.

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Leader manufacturer recalls hundreds of thousands of electric scooters

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Leader manufacturer recalls hundreds of thousands of electric scooters

Segway has issued a significant recall affecting approximately 220,000 units of its popular Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP electric scooters. The recall addresses a safety issue involving the scooters’ folding mechanism, which can unexpectedly fail during use.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), this malfunction can lead to a sudden collapse of the handlebars or scooter stem, posing a substantial fall risk and potentially resulting in serious injuries to riders.

Segway has reported receiving 68 incidents of the folding mechanism failing, with 20 reported injuries so far. These injuries have ranged in severity from minor abrasions and bruises to more severe incidents involving lacerations and broken bones.

The scooters involved in the recall were widely sold across the United States at major brick-and-mortar retailers, including Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club, as well as through online platforms like Amazon and Segway’s official website. Sales occurred over an extensive period, from January 2020 through as recently as February 2025, highlighting the popularity and broad consumer adoption of these affordable and compact electric scooters.

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The Segway Ninebot Max series has been particularly favored among urban commuters and college students due to its combination of performance, affordability, and portability. These scooters typically offer ranges exceeding 20 miles per charge, making them an attractive alternative to cars, public transportation, or even traditional bicycles for short to medium-distance commutes. The ability to fold and conveniently store or carry these scooters has further boosted their appeal, especially in dense urban environments.

However, this recall and others like it in the industry emphasize ongoing concerns within the broader micromobility industry regarding safety standards and manufacturing quality control. As electric scooters continue to grow rapidly in popularity, questions persist about the long-term reliability and durability of certain models, especially in lower-priced segments of the market. Segway has long remained a trusted brand, even after its purchase by Chinese giant Ninebot, but incidents like these can influence public perception, highlighting the importance of robust engineering and rigorous testing procedures.

In response to the recall, Segway advises consumers who own these models to cease using the scooters immediately until repairs can be completed. Owners should contact Segway directly to obtain a free maintenance kit, which includes the necessary tools and detailed instructions for inspecting and adjusting the scooter’s folding mechanism. Consumers can reach Segway’s dedicated customer service team at 1-800-914-6110 or via email at recall@segway.com. Additional resources and details about the recall process are available on Segway’s official recall webpage.

This recall also underscores the critical importance for riders to regularly inspect their vehicles and remain informed about product recalls and safety notices. As the electric scooter market continues to expand and mature, companies will likely face increased scrutiny and pressure to uphold safety standards.

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