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10 Interesting Facts About Elon Musk and Tesla

Sumedha Sen

Elon Musk Tried to Sell Tesla to Google: In 2013, Tesla was struggling financially, and Elon Musk approached Google’s Larry Page with a proposal to sell Tesla for $6 billion.

Apple Had an Opportunity to Buy Tesla: Before Tesla became the electric vehicle giant it is today, Apple had the chance to buy the company. However, the deal never materialized, and Tesla continued to grow independently.

Tesla’s Roadster in Space: In 2018, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space aboard the Falcon Heavy rocket. The car, with a mannequin named "Starman" in the driver’s seat, is now orbiting the sun.

Tesla Cars Are Long Lasting: Elon Musk stated that on average, Tesla cars should last 300,000 to 500,000 miles, or 1,500 battery cycles, which is up to around 22–37 years.

Tesla’s Gigafactories: Tesla’s Gigafactories are massive manufacturing plants designed to produce batteries and electric vehicles at scale.

Tesla Model 3, the Cheapest Tesla: the Tesla Model 3 remains the most affordable one. The Tesla Model 3 has a consumer rating of 4.0 out of 5 on Edmunds and recommends the Long Range trim.

Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities are among the most advanced in the automotive industry.

Tesla’s Solar Roof: Tesla’s Solar Roof integrates solar panels into roof tiles, providing a sustainable energy solution that blends seamlessly with the home’s architecture.

Elon Musk’s Vision for Mars: Elon Musk’s ambition extends beyond Earth. Through SpaceX, he aims to colonize Mars and make humanity a multi-planetary species.

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Concept: Elon Musk proposed the Hyperloop, a high-speed transportation system that uses vacuum tubes to transport pods at speeds exceeding 700 mph.

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