11 hours ago · Global
Elon Musk says merging Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea. Why?
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What we know
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
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Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss merger idea
- Picked up by The Guardian Business
- New development reported by BBC News World
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- Picked up by BBC News US and Canada
Elon Musk says merging Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea. Why?
- Picked up by BBC News US and Canada
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
- New development reported by BBC News US and Canada
How likely is a merger of Tesla and SpaceX - and what would it mean for you?
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