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A Tesla Vice President Just Quit and Sold $181 Million of Its Stock

Longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006, has sold $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares.

futurism.com

APR 26, 12:27 PM EDT

by VICTOR TANGERMANN
/ ADVANCED TRANSPORT

PEACE OUT

A TESLA VICE PRESIDENT JUST QUIT AND SOLD $181 MILLION OF ITS STOCK​

CASHING OUT.​

GETTY / FUTURISM

Abandon Ship​

Tesla is going through a crisis right now.

The company, which posted disastrous first-quarter results earlier this month, isn't just losing over ten percent of its rank-and-file workforce due to layoffs. A number of high-profile insiders have also abandoned ship.

Take longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006 — and now, just ten days after announcing his resignation, he's sold a staggering $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares, according to a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Baglino is one of three top executives who resigned this month, including VP of investor relations Martin Viecha and longtime public policy VP Rohan Patel.

It doesn't take much reading between the lines to see that the EV maker is in for some big changes — and a very tough year ahead. Even the company's stalwart executives, who have stood by CEO Elon Musk's side for well over a decade, are looking to leave for greener pastures — and, strikingly, cashing out on the way out the door.

"I made the difficult decision to move on from Tesla after 18 years yesterday," Baglino tweeted earlier this month, making no mention of a stock dump. "I am so thankful to have worked with and learned from the countless incredibly talented people at Tesla over the years."

Hands-Free Leadership​

Baglino became the company's VP of powertrain and energy engineering in 2016 and started reporting to Musk directly at the time, as CNBC reports. Many colleagues saw him as the unofficial chief of operations.

"Thanks for everything you’ve done for Tesla," Musk tweeted in response to Baglino's announcement. "Few have contributed as much as you."

Baglino and his two fellow executives' departures highlight a signifcant shift in strategy, with Musk announcing that the company is doubling down on realizing a "robotaxi" nicknamed "Cybercab" — which likely won't materialize for a number of years, given the billionaire's long-established track record of making empty promises and overly optimistic predictions.

"If somebody doesn’t believe Tesla’s going to solve autonomy, I think they should not be an investor in the company," Musk told investors during this month's earnings call.

For their part, however, investors are seemingly unimpressed with Musk's plans. The company's stock is down around 40 percent so far this year — and analysts fear the worst is still to come.

More on Tesla: Facebook Cofounder Says Tesla Has Committed "Consumer Fraud on a Massive Scale," Will End in Jail

 

[AAKing23]

Everything this cac touches turns to shyt

 

[IIVI]

I mean, think of all the ponzi scheme bullshyt:

Offers a shytty product.
Nothing really groundbreaking or useful.
Have shills and celebrities pump it.
Actually ends up being another money grab.



That's honestly most of Tesla now.

These people really let Elon turn useful projects like the High Speed Rail to shyt.

 

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A Tesla Vice President Just Quit and Sold $181 Million of Its Stock

Longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006, has sold $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares.

futurism.com

APR 26, 12:27 PM EDT

by VICTOR TANGERMANN
/ ADVANCED TRANSPORT

PEACE OUT

A TESLA VICE PRESIDENT JUST QUIT AND SOLD $181 MILLION OF ITS STOCK​

CASHING OUT.​

GETTY / FUTURISM

Abandon Ship​

Tesla is going through a crisis right now.

The company, which posted disastrous first-quarter results earlier this month, isn't just losing over ten percent of its rank-and-file workforce due to layoffs. A number of high-profile insiders have also abandoned ship.

Take longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006 — and now, just ten days after announcing his resignation, he's sold a staggering $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares, according to a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Baglino is one of three top executives who resigned this month, including VP of investor relations Martin Viecha and longtime public policy VP Rohan Patel.

It doesn't take much reading between the lines to see that the EV maker is in for some big changes — and a very tough year ahead. Even the company's stalwart executives, who have stood by CEO Elon Musk's side for well over a decade, are looking to leave for greener pastures — and, strikingly, cashing out on the way out the door.

"I made the difficult decision to move on from Tesla after 18 years yesterday," Baglino tweeted earlier this month, making no mention of a stock dump. "I am so thankful to have worked with and learned from the countless incredibly talented people at Tesla over the years."

Hands-Free Leadership​

Baglino became the company's VP of powertrain and energy engineering in 2016 and started reporting to Musk directly at the time, as CNBC reports. Many colleagues saw him as the unofficial chief of operations.

"Thanks for everything you’ve done for Tesla," Musk tweeted in response to Baglino's announcement. "Few have contributed as much as you."

Baglino and his two fellow executives' departures highlight a signifcant shift in strategy, with Musk announcing that the company is doubling down on realizing a "robotaxi" nicknamed "Cybercab" — which likely won't materialize for a number of years, given the billionaire's long-established track record of making empty promises and overly optimistic predictions.

"If somebody doesn’t believe Tesla’s going to solve autonomy, I think they should not be an investor in the company," Musk told investors during this month's earnings call.

For their part, however, investors are seemingly unimpressed with Musk's plans. The company's stock is down around 40 percent so far this year — and analysts fear the worst is still to come.

More on Tesla: Facebook Cofounder Says Tesla Has Committed "Consumer Fraud on a Massive Scale," Will End in Jail

$181M sheesh i know he's pissed it should be more right???

 

[Meowth tote da Uzi]

What he expect from that gay ass truck

 

[GzUp]

So does that mean the highland model 3 gonna drop in price?

 

[ORDER_66]

What he expect from that gay ass truck

 

[Buckeye Fever]

 

[null]

that 911 call from the dad with his family in the car with the struck gas pedal in their Toyota was some scary shyt wow

rip to them. god damn

couldnt the father have thrown it into neutral? so the engine revs but doesnt accelerate?

press the brake and the clutch at the same time will do the job.

 

[Dr. Acula]

I've been saying Elon was a scammer for the longest. Look at the shyt he pulled with the hyperloop in California. Dude needs to be jailed. People who buy the bullshyt con art shyt he sells are the same who fall for MLM schemes.

I saw the stock increased after the bad earnings call but because he promised a cheaper model early next year people bought stock. He is bullshytting but people keep buying it. I don't get it.

 

[Dont@Me]

polygon lookin ahhhh

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

A Tesla Vice President Just Quit and Sold $181 Million of Its Stock

Longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006, has sold $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares.

futurism.com

APR 26, 12:27 PM EDT

by VICTOR TANGERMANN
/ ADVANCED TRANSPORT

PEACE OUT

A TESLA VICE PRESIDENT JUST QUIT AND SOLD $181 MILLION OF ITS STOCK​

CASHING OUT.​

GETTY / FUTURISM

Abandon Ship​

Tesla is going through a crisis right now.

The company, which posted disastrous first-quarter results earlier this month, isn't just losing over ten percent of its rank-and-file workforce due to layoffs. A number of high-profile insiders have also abandoned ship.

Take longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006 — and now, just ten days after announcing his resignation, he's sold a staggering $181.5 million worth of Tesla shares, according to a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Baglino is one of three top executives who resigned this month, including VP of investor relations Martin Viecha and longtime public policy VP Rohan Patel.

It doesn't take much reading between the lines to see that the EV maker is in for some big changes — and a very tough year ahead. Even the company's stalwart executives, who have stood by CEO Elon Musk's side for well over a decade, are looking to leave for greener pastures — and, strikingly, cashing out on the way out the door.

"I made the difficult decision to move on from Tesla after 18 years yesterday," Baglino tweeted earlier this month, making no mention of a stock dump. "I am so thankful to have worked with and learned from the countless incredibly talented people at Tesla over the years."

Hands-Free Leadership​

Baglino became the company's VP of powertrain and energy engineering in 2016 and started reporting to Musk directly at the time, as CNBC reports. Many colleagues saw him as the unofficial chief of operations.

"Thanks for everything you’ve done for Tesla," Musk tweeted in response to Baglino's announcement. "Few have contributed as much as you."

Baglino and his two fellow executives' departures highlight a signifcant shift in strategy, with Musk announcing that the company is doubling down on realizing a "robotaxi" nicknamed "Cybercab" — which likely won't materialize for a number of years, given the billionaire's long-established track record of making empty promises and overly optimistic predictions.

"If somebody doesn’t believe Tesla’s going to solve autonomy, I think they should not be an investor in the company," Musk told investors during this month's earnings call.

For their part, however, investors are seemingly unimpressed with Musk's plans. The company's stock is down around 40 percent so far this year — and analysts fear the worst is still to come.

More on Tesla: Facebook Cofounder Says Tesla Has Committed "Consumer Fraud on a Massive Scale," Will End in Jail

Folk laughing but shyt bout to hit the fan

 

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Woman Stuck in Tesla For 40 Minutes With 115 Degrees Temperature During Vehicle Update

Tesla driver stuck in car during software update. Warns others to avoid in-car updates and highlights the importance of knowing manual release features.

www.ibtimes.co.uk

Woman Stuck in Tesla For 40 Minutes With 115 Degrees Temperature During Vehicle Update​

Brianna Janel regained control of her vehicle after 40 minutes​

By Vinay Patel @VinayPatelBlogs

Published 05/17/24 AT 12:45 PM BST

Tesla update trapped driver in hot car! They weren't aware of manual door release. TIKTOK SCREENSHOT / BRIANNA JANEL

A Tesla owner encountered a stressful experience after being stuck in her Tesla when she tried to update the car's system in a Chick-fil-A parking lot.

Brianna Janel anticipated the software update to take only 24 minutes, but she found herself trapped inside her vehicle in Costa Mesa, California, for nearly 40 minutes. Janel reported sweltering temperatures inside the Tesla, reaching 103 degrees.

Understandably, she grew anxious about running out of air as the windows wouldn't roll down. Janel documented her ordeal in a TikTok video, which has since garnered nearly 30 million views.

Tesla offers manual door releases for situations with depleted power, but Janel opted to wait, fearing potential damage to her car. "Inside my car, it's 103 degrees, so I'm slightly freaking out. I hope I don't run out of air," Janel said.

"I can't open up the doors or the windows otherwise I could potentially damage my car, so I'm just stuck in here roasting like a frickin chicken dripping sweat," she added. The car's screen displayed a message informing Janel that driving and charging were suspended for the duration of the update.

@brianna__janel

Note to self don’t update your car when you’re in it. #teslatok #tesla

♬ original sound - brianna | 2025 BRIDE

"My Chick-fil-A order has been done for 30 minutes. I'm literally sitting outside," she said. In a follow-up video, Janel confirmed her eventual escape and the blessed relief of air conditioning. She revealed the car's internal temperature had peaked at a scorching 115 degrees.

"I literally made it out of my car," Janel exclaimed, sweat dripping down her face. "The AC has never felt so good, and I've never felt better. I feel like I just took a bath."

Janel admitted she could have used the manual release, but fear of damaging her car kept her from trying it. Having owned her Tesla for six years, she confessed this was her first time updating inside the vehicle.

Janel said she even attempted to activate the air conditioning remotely via the app but to no avail. She concluded with a clear warning: "Do not update it when you're sitting in the car. "Stick to updating it at 2 am like I used to do it."

Electronic Door Releases Not Exclusive to Tesla​

Tesla isn't the only one offering electronic interior door releases. Consumer Reports lists other vehicles with this feature, including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Corvette, Audi E-Tron, Lexus NX, and the Lucid Air.

Consumer Reports also highlighted a cautionary tale: A 2006 Cadillac XLR driver became trapped for 14 hours due to a dead battery. While the electronic door release was disabled, the driver could have escaped using the manual release – if he had been aware of it. This incident highlighted the importance of driver awareness regarding manual override features, especially in modern cars with electronic systems.

Tesla has faced criticism lately on other fronts beyond software updates. For one, its Cybertruck launch has been mired in safety concerns. Leaked drone footage reveals a backlog of incomplete trucks at the Texas factory, further fueling anxieties sparked by an insider's claims of serious safety problems encountered during development.

Aside from this, reports indicate that Elon Musk's decision to prioritise a visit to China and postpone his trip to India has caused friction with the Indian government.

While Tesla maintains its position as a pioneer in electric vehicle technology, the recent incident involving Janel raises concerns that could tarnish the reputation of Elon Musk's company.

 

[Tha Gawd Amen]

press the brake and the clutch at the same time will do the job.

RIP to them but even in an auto, just put the car in neutral and brake? Idk how the first instinct was to call the cops instead of that.