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Elon Musk details two assassination attempts in past eight months

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Following assassination attempts on presidential candidate Donald Trump over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that he’s faced two assassination attempts of his own within recent months.

After Trump was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Musk shared an official endorsement for Trump, saying he “hoped for his rapid recovery,” and later talking about his own experiences being targeted.

Musk wrote that two people on different occasions had tried to kill him within the past eight months, both of whom had been arrested with guns roughly 20 minutes away from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.

Musk also referenced the situation in Tesla’s recent Annual Shareholder Meeting, in response to one shareholder asking about making sure he was safe and taking care of himself, especially being such a high-profile person. Echoing his Saturday sentiment about how dangerous things seemed to be getting, Musk noted that he appreciated the thought,

“I mean, it is getting a little crazy these days. Like to first approximation, the probability that a homicidal maniac will try to kill you is proportionate to how many homicidal maniacs hear your name. Okay.

“They hear my name a lot, so I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m on the list,’ you know.

“Yeah, so we actually did have two homicidal maniacs in the last roughly seven months come to aspirationally try to kill me, and a bunch of other people. So it’s not just me. And then there wasn’t like an actual issue that they articulated, they were just in the homicidal maniac career, so I do need to be kind of careful.”

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Following the attempted assassination on Trump, Musk officially announced that he would endorse Trump as the next U.S. President, adding that he thinks the “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.”

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Zach is a renewable energy reporter who has been covering electric vehicles since 2020. He grew up in Fremont, California, and he currently lives in Colorado. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, FOX31 Denver, InsideEVs, CleanTechnica, and many other publications. When he isn't covering Tesla or other EV companies, you can find him writing and performing music, drinking a good cup of coffee, or hanging out with his cats, Banks and Freddie. Reach out at zach@teslarati.com, find him on X at @zacharyvisconti, or send us tips at tips@teslarati.com.

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Neuralink’s Patient Registry is now open globally

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Neuralink opened its patient registry to people globally, broadening access to its brain-computer interface trials.

“The Neuralink Patient Registry is now open globally! If you have quadriplegia and are interested in exploring groundbreaking ways to control a computer using your thoughts, you can now sign up from anywhere in the world,” the company announced in a recent X post.

Interested individuals can join by submitting their email through Neuralink’s patient portal.

The tech firm currently runs two feasibility trials: the PRIME Study and the CONVOY Study. While Neuralink didn’t clarify which study the registry targets, accepted patients are likely to participate in the PRIME Study, which is focused on its Link brain-computer interface (BCI). The CONVOY Study explores brain-controlled assistive robotic devices.

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In February, Neuralink shared details on PRIME Study participants—Conrad, Alex, and Brad—who showcased transformative experiences with Link. Alex, a PRIME participant, also enrolled as the inaugural participant in the CONVOY Study. Unlike PRIME’s broad testing of Link, CONVOY zeroes in on controlling devices like an assistive robotic arm (ARA).

ARA control expands autonomy beyond smart devices and could allow people with paralysis to perform tasks in daily life such as feeding themselves and handling physical objects,” Neuralink explained.

The global registry rollout marks a milestone for Neuralink, amplifying its reach to those with quadriplegia. With PRIME and CONVOY advancing, the company edges closer to merging human cognition with technology, potentially reshaping assistive solutions.

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BYD to overtake Tesla in BEV sales this 2025: Counterpoint Research

Counterpoint’s insights were shared by the market researcher on its official website.

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Counterpoint Research has estimated that Chinese automaker BYD will be able to overtake American electric car maker Tesla in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales this 2025.

Counterpoint’s insights were shared by the market researcher on its official website.

The (Counter)Point

Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Passenger EV Forecast suggests that BYD will be capturing a 15.7% global market share this year. This is expected to be driven by scale, innovation, and strong backing from the Chinese government.

The market researcher highlighted a number of factors that could help BYD become the world’s premier BEV maker this year. These include the company’s 1,000-kW ultra-fast charging technology and 10C charging rate batteries, which exceed Tesla’s current Supercharger offerings.

“The system can deliver 400 km of range in just 5 minutes, setting a new industry benchmark, far outpacing Tesla’s Supercharger, which adds about 275 km in 10 minutes. This technological leap is expected to significantly ease consumer concerns around charging time and boost EV adoption by reducing charging anxiety,” Abhik Mukherjee, Research Analyst at Counterpoint, stated

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The Tesla Factor

Counterpoint argued that Tesla, in comparison, is confronting several challenges, from damaged public perception due to CEO Elon Musk’s politics to geopolitical tensions between the United States and key markets like China. The market researcher highlighted Tesla’s soft sales in Europe and other markets, though it did not seem to consider the company’s changeover to the new Model Y across its global factories in Q1 2025.

“CEO Elon Musk has scored somewhat of an own goal against Tesla, and we are about to catch a glimpse of how much the company’s sales were hurt in Q1 2025. This is a big opportunity for BYD and if they deliver on the fast-charging promise, this could be the turning point for BYD and the China BEV story globally,” Counterpoint Associate Director Liz Lee stated.

Not the First Forecast

As noted in a CNEV Post report, this is not the first time that Counterpoint has predicted that BYD will overtake Tesla’s BEV sales. Last July, the market researcher expected BYD to overtake Tesla in 2024 to become the world’s top BEV maker. Tesla still beat BYD’s BEV sales at the end of 2024, however, with the American EV maker delivering a total of 1,789,226 vehicles globally versus the Chinese automaker’s 1,764,992 units.

In Q1 2025, however, BYD does seem to have momentum. BYD sold 416,388 passenger BEVs in the first quarter. As per Tesla’s Q1 vehicle delivery and production report, the company was able to deliver a total of 336,681 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025.

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Starlink Expands in Brazil via John Deere Partnership

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Starlink is expanding in Brazil through John Deere and it is boosting connectivity for rural agriculture.

The agricultural equipment giant rolled out Starlink’s satellite broadband service in Brazil and parts of the U.S., targeting underserved regions. Shipments of Starlink equipment began in January 2025, according to Jahmy Hindman, SVP and CTO at John Deere, with sales already topping 2,000 units.

“We’re actually seeing sales surpass expectation at this point,” said Aaron Wetzel, VP of production and precision ag production systems at John Deere, in an interview with Mobile World Live. He added, “For us to really create the value for them through our technology solutions, we need to bring that connectivity to them.”

Wetzel noted that around 20% of the U.S. lacks reliable internet. Meanwhile, 70% of John Deere’s North American connectivity relies on AT&T’s 4G network.

John Deere integrates SpaceX’s internet service into its agricultural equipment by placing Starlink terminals on the machine’s cabs. The company offers Starlink equipment as an aftermarket product, shipped directly from factories. Starlink service delivers downlink speeds of 50Mb/s to 100Mb/s, uplink speeds of 10Mb/s to 20Mb/s, and latency between 20 and 70 milliseconds.

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Starlink’s internet services allow farmers to use John Deere’s mobile app. With Starlink and the mobile app, farmers can access live video feeds, sensor data, and real-time data sharing. Internet access also gives farmers access to advanced features like autonomy, remote diagnostics, enhanced self-repair, and machine-to-machine communication.

In August 2024, John Deere announced its partnership with Starlink. It is expected to sell an aftermarket solution of rugged Starlink terminals and cellular modems, enabling them to connect to agricultural machines and farm management systems. John Deere had an early access program for its ruggedized Starlink terminals, which were open to customers in the United States and Brazil.

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