Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor known for revolutionizing multiple industries, including electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk moved to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. He first gained attention as a co-founder of PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002. With his share of the profits, Musk turned his attention to ambitious ventures aimed at shaping the future of humanity.

Tesla Sales Plunge 13% Amid Backlash Against Elon Musk

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Tesla sales plunge 13% | CNN Business
  • Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Tesla sales fell 13% to a three-year low, with the company delivering 336,681 vehicles in the quarter ending March, below industry analysts' predictions. The decline is attributed to backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s social media activity and alleged Nazi salute, as well as growing competition from Chinese brands. This has led to anti-Tesla protests and vandalism, resulting in a two percent drop in Tesla's share price.

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