GrokAI, A Tesla, and a Robotaxi walk into a Shareholder Meeting...

GrokAI, A Tesla, and a Robotaxi walk into a Shareholder Meeting...

Author: 918Digital July 13, 2025 Duration: 24:41
Kilowatt 618: Tesla's Shareholder Shake-Up & Robotaxi PushIn this episode of Kilowatt, we dive deep into Tesla's upcoming 2025 shareholder meeting, which has been pushed back to November 6th. We explore the reasons behind the delay and the expectations surrounding the event. Also on the agenda: Tesla’s clearing in the Canadian EV rebate investigation and the company’s accelerating robotaxi certification efforts in Arizona. We touch on the controversy over GrokAI's recent issues, highlight which EVs qualify for the 2025 federal tax credit, and examine a potential $200 billion valuation for Elon Musk’s xAI venture. Plus, we take a look at who the top Tesla shareholders are.Support the Show:www.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews Links:Top Tesla Shareholders – InvestopediaMusk’s xAI Seeks $200 Billion Valuation – ReutersBest EVs for Federal Tax Credit in 2025 – InsideEVsTesla Cleared in Canada EV Rebate Probe – TeslaratiTesla 2025 Shareholder Meeting Details – Not A Tesla AppWhy Tesla Delayed its Shareholder Meeting – ElectrekMore Insight on the Delay – CleanTechnicaTesla GrokAI Returns After Controversy – InsideEVsTesla's Robotaxi Certification Begins in Arizona – Teslarati*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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