trump administration Trump Administration Clears Ford, GM, and Tesla to Build Ventilators The federal government officially grants Ford, General Motors, and Tesla permission to manufacture critical ventilators amid the ongoing pandemic. This move aims to significantly boost the national supply of life-saving medical equipment.
apple Apple and Tesla Execute Major Stock Splits to Lower Share Prices Apple and Tesla implement a 4-for-1 and 5-for-1 stock split respectively, making shares more affordable for everyday investors without changing the overall market value of the companies.
tesla Tesla Workers Report Internal Pressure to Return Despite Virus Fears Several Tesla factory employees claim the company pushes them to resume work against local health orders. Workers express serious concerns about exposing vulnerable family members to the coronavirus.
tesla Tesla Defies California Health Orders to Reopen Fremont Factory Elon Musk reopens Tesla's California factory against local coronavirus restrictions and dares authorities to arrest him. Local officials push back, stating the plant must limit operations until it submits an approved safety plan.
tesla Tesla Defies Alameda County Orders to Restart Fremont Factory Tesla CEO Elon Musk restarts the company's Fremont factory in direct defiance of local coronavirus health orders. The move draws a warning from Alameda County officials as thousands of employees return to work.
tesla Tesla Sues California County Over Pandemic Factory Closure Tesla files a federal lawsuit against Alameda County for keeping its Fremont manufacturing plant closed during the coronavirus pandemic. CEO Elon Musk threatens to move the company's headquarters and future programs to Texas or Nevada.
tesla Tesla Wins Legal Battle to Reopen California Factory After Standoff Tesla emerges victorious in its fight against Alameda County to resume operations at its Fremont manufacturing plant. The factory receives approval to fully reopen next week after implementing new safety guidelines.
tesla Tesla Tells Furloughed Workers Returning Home Means Losing Unemployment Tesla informs furloughed employees that staying home instead of returning to work could result in the loss of unemployment benefits, leaving workers with a difficult choice amid the pandemic.
tesla Tesla Defies Health Orders to Reopen California Factory Tesla reopens its Fremont factory against local stay-at-home orders, setting up a clash with health officials over COVID-19 restrictions.
tesla Tesla HR Warns Returning Workers Could Lose Unemployment Pay Tesla's HR chief informs California employees that skipping recalled work shifts may jeopardize their unemployment benefits, though the company promises no internal penalties. This warning follows Elon Musk's decision to reopen the Fremont factory in defiance of local health orders.
tesla Tesla Defies Local Health Orders to Resume Fremont Factory Production Tesla reopens its California car plant against Alameda County mandates, implementing masks and temperature checks as local officials demand a shutdown. Workers report ongoing production of all models despite social distancing challenges on the floor.
tesla Tesla Promotes Paint Director to Lead Fremont Factory Amid Reopening Clash Tesla names Richard Miller as the new head of production at its Fremont factory just as Elon Musk defiantly reopens the facility in violation of local health orders. The leadership shakeup occurs while the company faces a lawsuit and ongoing conflict with Alameda County officials.
tesla Elon Musk Defies Local Orders to Restart Tesla Factory Tesla CEO Elon Musk openly defies Alameda County health orders by restarting production at the company's Fremont factory. The bold move puts local officials in a difficult position as they navigate pandemic restrictions.
tesla Tesla Defies Alameda County to Resume Factory Production Elon Musk restarts Tesla's California manufacturing plant against local health orders, risking further clashes with Alameda County officials.
tesla Tesla Sues California County Over Pandemic Restrictions, Vows to Move HQ Elon Musk announces Tesla is suing Alameda County and plans to move its headquarters to Texas or Nevada immediately due to local coronavirus restrictions.