Unmasking Elon Musk

[pete376403]

With regards to charging the trucks, would Walmart and Pepsi in the New York, New England and border regions have factored in the tariff increase (25%) in the price of electricity imported from Canada? Thats going to be passed on to consumers even if the products carried are of US origin

[SaferRides]

let alone the electricity to charge hundreds of them

And if it comes from burning fossil fuels, then the whole exercise is pointless.

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[TheDemonLord]

And if it comes from burning fossil fuels, then the whole exercise is pointless.

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I am not sure on that - I would imagine that the average fossil fueled power station is more efficient than the average car engine. Especially given that the power station can run at a near constant RPM, whereas a car engine is constantly accelerating and decelerating.

It might only be a few percent more efficient, but like Diesel-electric trains, it is more efficient to have a Diesel engine run a generator at a constant RPM and have the electricity run the motors than a direct drive system.

[neels]

It might only be a few percent more efficient, but like Diesel-electric trains, it is more efficient to have a Diesel engine run a generator at a constant RPM and have the electricity run the motors than a direct drive system.

Not so much for efficiency as controlled delivery of power, soft starting a DC motor by moving brushes on a commutator is far less strain on drive gear than engaging a clutch.

It is true that the diesel engines are running constantly at peak torque/power efficiency, so the acceleration losses are minimised.

Someone mentioned in a conversation recently that one (or maybe more) of the new generation of hybrids are petrol-electric in a similar way to trains, be interesting to see if that becomes the preferred arrangment.

[onearmedbandit]

Someone mentioned in a conversation recently that one (or maybe more) of the new generation of hybrids are petrol-electric in a similar way to trains, be interesting to see if that becomes the preferred arrangment.

Mazda are doing that with their rotary engine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MX-30

[SaferRides]

Someone mentioned in a conversation recently that one (or maybe more) of the new generation of hybrids are petrol-electric in a similar way to trains, be interesting to see if that becomes the preferred arrangment.

My wife's Corolla does that to some extent. When in EV mode, it runs the engine at constant low revs and doesn't use it for drive unless it needs more power for acceleration. That implies a separate generator and motor for the hybrid system.

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[SaferRides]

I am not sure on that - I would imagine that the average fossil fueled power station is more efficient than the average car engine. Especially given that the power station can run at a near constant RPM, whereas a car engine is constantly accelerating and decelerating.

It might only be a few percent more efficient, but like Diesel-electric trains, it is more efficient to have a Diesel engine run a generator at a constant RPM and have the electricity run the motors than a direct drive system.

There's quite a a variation in both, but a modern car engine and the coal fired units at Huntley would be similar. Then you have an average 7% transmission loss and 85-90% EV efficiency, so you're going backwards even before allowing for the higher CO2 emissions from burning coal.


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[R650R]

There's quite a a variation in both, but a modern car engine and the coal fired units at Huntley would be similar. Then you have an average 7% transmission loss and 85-90% EV efficiency, so you're going backwards even before allowing for the higher CO2 emissions from burning coal.


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And also losses when charging battery through heat.

[R650R]

Elon Musk's AI firm xAI announced the acquisition of his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in a significant all-stock deal. The transaction values X at $33 billion, excluding X's $12 billion debt, and the combined company at $80 billion.

In 2022, Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion.

This move marks a major step for xAI, which, since its inception two years ago, has quickly risen to prominence as one of the top AI labs globally.

xAI has been recognized for its rapid development of AI models and construction of data centers, both in terms of speed and scale. Meanwhile, X has established itself as a leading digital platform, boasting over 600 million active users who rely on it as a real-time source of information. Over the past two years, X has undergone a transformation, emerging as an exceptionally efficient company poised for scalable growth.

The merger of xAI and X is poised to create a powerhouse in the tech industry. Musk emphasized that the futures of both companies are deeply connected. With the official consolidation of their resources, including data, models, computing power, distribution networks, and talent, the combined entity is expected to leverage xAI's cutting-edge AI expertise alongside X's extensive user base.

Musk stated that this integration is set to deliver smarter and more impactful experiences to billions of people worldwide. He stressed that the combined company would remain committed to its fundamental mission of pursuing truth and fostering the advancement of knowledge. The goal is to create a platform that not only mirrors the world but also actively contributes to human progress.

In his announcement, Musk, also CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), expressed gratitude for the unwavering commitment of the teams at both xAI and X, which has been instrumental in reaching this milestone. He concluded by thanking all partners and supporters for their ongoing collaboration, signaling optimism for the future following this landmark acquisition.

Who owns xai?????

A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Vy Capital, among others.


No doubt musk will buy his own Tesla stock and make some new vapourware claims in couple months to pump price up again.

[Dean]

Sounds like we need to buy some stocks in xAI R650R - once the second tarrif round reaches its full downturn effect.

[R650R]

Sounds like we need to buy some stocks in xAI R650R - once the second tarrif round reaches its full downturn effect.

I’d be cautious, seems like an ipo style vehicle for musk to exit ownership of X. Needs a bit of charted history before I’m interested.

There are other opportunities I’m more interested in putting my spare cash into first.

[Pursang]

M Pathetic

[pritch]

M Pathetic

Excellent. Empathy is fine but it might be wasted on a mentally ill, drug adicted, sociopath. There will be people making a killing on Wall St but I can't imagine that the smart money is being invested in anything to do with Musk.

[Pursang]

Excellent. Empathy is fine but it might be wasted on a mentally ill, drug adicted, sociopath. There will be people making a killing on Wall St but I can't imagine that the smart money is being invested in anything to do with Musk.

Here is some insight from some Smart Money that was deeply invested in Elon & TESLA.

[pritch]

Here is some insight from some Smart Money that was deeply invested in Elon & TESLA.

Thanks for that. The clip is quite long but it's exceptionally interesting all the way. At the end he mentions the Pallisades fire. His house is one of three hundred that survived the fire. Almost five thousand seven hundred houses did not.