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Tesla Drops 'Motors' From Name As CEO Musk Looks Beyond Cars (reuters.com)

Posted by msmash on from the what's-in-a-name dept.

Tesla Motors changed its name to "Tesla Inc" as Chief Executive Elon Musk looks to transform the Silicon Valley firm from an electric car maker to a diversified energy products company. From a report on Reuters: In October, Musk unveiled solar-powered roof tiles that eliminate the need for traditional panels and a longer-lasting home battery illustrating the benefits of combining his electric car and battery maker with solar installer SolarCity Corp.

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  1. Re:they need to drop Tesla from the name by donaggie03 · · Score: 3, Funny

    But Newton did make those cookies right?

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