May 1st 2024.
In a surprising move, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has made the decision to disband the company's charging team in a recent round of layoffs. This unexpected action has left many people shocked and confused. Despite having recently partnered with major automakers like Ford and General Motors, the Supercharger network at Tesla will still be affected by these layoffs.
It is worth noting that Tesla's Supercharger network utilizes a connector technology known as the North American Charging Standard. This same technology is being adopted by other major automakers, making it a crucial aspect of the industry. However, in an email to senior staff, Musk stated that more employees who do not meet the standards of excellence and trustworthiness should either be let go or resign.
One of the affected employees, Will Jameson, took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation. He announced that the entire charging organization at Tesla had been let go. He also expressed uncertainty about the future of the charging network and the exciting work they were doing in the industry.
Despite these major changes, Musk has reassured that Tesla will continue to build new Supercharger locations where necessary and complete those that are currently under construction. This update comes after Tesla's previous decision to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce in order to restructure the company.
In addition to disbanding the charging team, Musk has also dissolved Tesla's public policy team. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact the company's future, but one thing is for sure: it has been a wild ride for all involved.
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