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From Grok: SpaceX has accelerated Starship production at Starbase and the new Starfactory, with early prototypes taking weeks to assemble sections while the long-term goal is one full vehicle per day using high-rate manufacturing of stainless steel barrels and components. Hundreds of technicians and engineers work on Starship assembly at the Texas facility, where managers oversee teams of up to 120 per shift as part of 24/7 operations supporting rapid iteration on versions like the newly unveiled Starship V3.

@JuneSlatte54167 @ns123abc Your question is not dumb at all, it's beautiful coz it carries a curiosity which will take you a level up from where you are before, on rockets. For starters, being in the age of AI, let's use grok for help, it's an interesting question! @grok , please answer June Marie's Q.

🚨 STARSHIP V3 UPGRADES SpaceX just unveiled Starship Version 3 Every major system redesigned: > payload tripled to 100 metric tons > all 33 Raptors now fire simultaneously > 3 grid fins instead of 4, 50% bigger > hot-stage adapter now fully reusable > engine shielding deleted > fuel transfer tube the size of a Falcon 9 first stage > 60 Starlink V3 sats per launch > new docking ports for in-orbit refueling The redesigned internal fuel transfer tube is so massive, it's literally the size of a Falcon 9 first stage. "We kind of put a rocket inside of a rocket"

HNoMS Otto Sverdrup, a Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate of the Royal Norwegian Navy, pictured at anchor in Plymouth Sound on 30 April 2026. The ship is undergoing training with Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST) to prepare her for operations.

@TheCinesthetic I love the transition in Highlander when the camera moves up through the fish tank and then the surface is a Scottish Loch.

That cut in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) from the bone in the air to the spaceship is still unreal. One edit jumps millions of years and says everything about human progress in a single moment.

@messedupfoods Cheese and marmite toasted sandwiches, a big dollop of HP sauce and a nice cup of tea is top tier.

@elecclassiccars I prefer the space in a bay (like mine) but love the looks of the splitty.

Electric VW Splitty or Bay window? 😎⚡️👌 #vwcamper #voltswagen #vwbus #camperlife

FGS BONN sailed from HMNB Devonport this afternoon to continue training with FOST. I managed to dodge the rain showers and capture these images 😀

As a motorcycle rider for for over 30 years I disagree. I test rode a Zero electric motorcycle just out of curiosity. After 20 seconds on the bike I realised that I wanted one. I traded in a BMW F650GS for the Zero over 5 years ago and have no regrets. I use it to commute, I've used it to tour. I love the motor whine it makes. I like the fact that servicing is a breeze. So whilst they are not universally popular amongst the motorcycling community, saying that absolutely no one will buy them is nonsense. In my opinion of course 😀

@SawyerMerritt This company is going to ZERO! As a motorcycle rider for over 10 years. This is by far, a lifestyle and a STRONG community. NO ONE, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE IS BUYING BIKES THAT GENERATE ZERO SOUND OR HAVE NO EXHAUST. You read it here first.

NEWS: The world's first production ready all-solid-state battery vehicle has been unveiled, a fully electric motorcycle. • Starting price: $30,900 ($44,900 for top trim) • Range: Up to 370 miles (top trim) • 80% charge in 10 minutes • Native NACS port • Peak charging speed: 200kW • 33.3 kWh battery pack • 0-60mph: as little as 2.5s • Energy density of 400 watt-hours/kilogram (vs ~300 Wh/kg in Tesla's new 2170 cell in the Model Y Performance) • 100,000 cycles, without needing to limit charging to 80% • Retains over 99% of its capacity at temperatures as low as -22°F (-30°C) and as high as 212°F (100°C) • Battery will not ignite if it’s damaged, and doesn't use any rare earth materials • Modular architecture • Up to 201HP • 124mph top speed • Deliveries start in the US in Q1 2026. Orders open today. The specs are impressive on paper, but whether all this is actually true will need to be confirmed when deliveries start in a couple months. More images in thread below, including of the native NACS port:

@WillFealey @teslaeurope Don’t hold your breath. This is the same country that needs until at least 2028 to decide if a 25 kg electric scooter with a 500 W motor and a bell needs MOT, tax and registration. Level 4 autonomy will be here right after that… maybe. 😐

@teslaeurope Any news for the UK? Are we uniquely placed or back of the queue?

Tesla has been working hard toward shipping Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe for over 12 months now. We have given FSD demos to regulators of almost every EU country. We have requested early access, pilot release programs or exemptions where possible. We have developed & shared detailed safety evidence for FSD, now public in our latest Safety Report. And we have driven over 1 million kilometers safely on EU roads across 17 different countries (internal testing).  Our main path to success is partnering with the Dutch approval authority RDW to gain exemption for the feature. This involves proving compliance with existing regulations (UN-R-171 DCAS) + filing an exemption (EU Article 39) for yet-to-be-regulated behaviors like Level 2 systems off-highway, system-initiated lane changes with hands-off the wheel etc.  Some of these regulations are outdated and rules-based, which makes FSD illegal in its current form. Changing FSD to be compliant with these rules would make it unsafe and unusable in many cases. While we have changed FSD to be maximally compliant where it is logical and reasonable, we won't sacrifice the safety of a proven system or materially deteriorate customer usability.  As a result, we are gathering evidence to get exemptions on a specific rule-by-rule basis. Unfortunately, the real world fleet-proven safety wins alone are considered insufficient.  Currently, RDW has committed to granting Netherlands National approval in February 2026. Please contact them via link below to express your excitement & thank them for making this happen as soon as possible. Upon NL National approval, other EU countries can immediately recognize the exemption and also allow rollout within their country. Then we will bring it to a TCMV vote for official EU-wide approval.  We're excited to bring FSD to our owners in Europe soon! rdw.nl/en/contact/our…

@KateFantom VW need to get their act in gear and bring out the ID.Polo (formerly known as ID.2all), otherwise they will be frozen out by cheaper Chinese vehicles.

Exactly this….. Nobody cares.

HNLMS EVERTSEN returning to HMNB Devonport last night, 10th October 2025. The ship is undergoing training with FOST.

@dennisyu @elonmusk The BYD cars have figures split between BEV and PHEV. If you just add up the BEV ones that comes to 165,184. So Tesla still leads for now.

@elonmusk Not to be "that guy", but what if we added up all the BYD models?

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@HMSDauntless There's a disappointing lack of loud shirts on display 😜

Before arriving in Crete, we took the opportunity for a hands to bathe and a bbq arranged by the Junior Rates BZ Clubz @COMUKCSG @NATO

@elonmusk Moony McMoonface 😜

Moonbase name: Auda City Or is too luney? 🤔

HDMS Esbern Snare, an Absalon-class frigate of the Royal Danish Navy, returns to HMNB Devonport on the evening of Oct 21, 2025, after sailing out in the morning for training with Fleet Operational Standards and Training (FOST).

Grok Imagine 💫

HMS PORTLAND sailing back into HMNB Devonport yesterday evening.

@MaevingElectric How come you guys aren't at Everything Electric? There are loads of electric cars here but hardly any motorbikes!

@firstdirect Hey firstdirect, your app isn't working and it's payday. People have bills to pay....please sort it out!

@dashsent4 @stevenmarkryan I did it last night. Log on to your account on the desktop site, on the right look for "View shareholder Meetings". All done in less than 5 mins. Now waiting on Trading 212 as well.

@stevenmarkryan I'm in the UK with Hargreaves Lansdown. They say that they don't support voting (I've called them!). I would move brokerage but I'm in a tax free ISA so it's very difficult. Anyone else been able to vote with HL?

Dear $TSLA Shareholders, Every year, lots of people ask if/when/how they can PROXY vote. To help others, feel free to post your: - Country - Brokerage - Proxy Vote Status (Have you been able to vote? Has your brokerage shared any timelines?) DO NOT share your control ID! DO NOT post screenshots that include this or any sensitive information. DO NOT BE A MORON.

I just logged in to my account on the desktop version. Right hand side of the screen, below messages, section called "View Shareholder Meetings". I clicked on that and it came up with the entry for TSLA. Then I clicked on "Give Instruction" and up popped the proxy vote page. Hope this helps😀

@raylikestea @SawyerMerritt @Tesla I'm still waiting to hear from them, did you have to reach out proactively?

Here's how to vote in @Tesla's shareholder meeting: For $TSLA shareholders who use Fidelity: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). The email may come from one of several different addresses. Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “Tesla”, “Fidelity.Investments.email@shareholderdocs.fidelity.com”, “e-notification@edocs.mybrokerageinfo.com”, or “id@proxyvote.com”. Open the email and follow described instructions to vote. Robinhood: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “noreply@robinhood.com Tesla”. Open the email and click VOTE. Interactive Brokers: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “interactivebrokers@proxydocs.com Tesla”. Open the email and follow described instructions. Charles Schwab: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “id@proxyvote.com Tesla”. Additionally, you can log into your brokerage account, use the keywords ‘proxy events’ in the search bar and navigate to proxy events. Alternatively, search for a 16-digit control number in your postal mail. Visit proxyvote.com and submit your 16-digit control number to vote. Morgan Stanley/E*Trade: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “id@proxyvote.com Tesla”. Open the email and follow described instructions. Merrill Lynch: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “id@proxyvote.com Tesla”. The email may come from one of several different addresses so please search your inbox for “Tesla” as well. Open the email and follow described instructions. Vanguard Brokerage: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: “id@proxyvote.com Tesla”. Open the email and follow described instructions. J.P. Morgan: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Search for an email received in 2025 using the following keywords: "id@proxyvote.com Tesla" Open the email and follow described instructions. If you cannot locate this email, contact JPM support at 888-938-4409 to learn how to vote. All Other Brokerages: • To cast your vote online, you’ll need to search for a specific email in your inbox, which may be in your spam folder (same email address that is associated with your broker account). Try searching for each of these three terms to see if you can locate an email from your broker sent in 2025: “id@proxyvote.com Tesla” “@proxydocs.com Tesla” “@saytechnologies.com Tesla” If you find an email, open it and follow described instructions. International $TSLA holders: Some brokers outside of the U.S. don’t allow retail shareholders to vote. If you have not received any voting instructions, please contact your broker to confirm if they provide for proxy voting and, if so, to request such instructions. If you have any additional questions regarding how to vote, please contact Tesla's proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, at (877) 717-3936 (from the United States or Canada) or +1 (412) 232-3651 (from other locations). Sometimes, when you don't participate in proxy voting, brokers may exercise their discretion to cast votes on your behalf, so be proactive! General info: If you cannot locate any emails, try voting by mail, phone or QR code. If you have not received any instructions whether via email or by mail, contact your broker as soon as possible to request such instructions. More info here: • Vote by phone: votetesla.com/how-to-vote/vo… • Vote by QR code: votetesla.com/how-to-vote/vo… • Vote by mail: votetesla.com/how-to-vote/vo… Every vote counts, whether you own one share or many. Make your voices heard. It only takes a few minutes. Reminder: You must have been a Tesla shareholder as of the September 15th record date to be able to vote. Tesla's shareholder meeting will take place on November 6, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Voting is now open, so go vote!