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    Elon Musk sleeps on Tesla factory floor -- should you care?

    Elon Musk is back to sleeping at the Tesla factory. “Car biz is hell,” Musk tweeted. He was responding to reports revolving the production delays with the Model 3 electric car.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 3, 2018 • 1 min read

    Elon Musk is back to sleeping at the Tesla factory. “Car biz is hell,” Musk tweeted. He was responding to reports revolving the production delays with the Model 3 electric car. The last time the famous CEO kept a sleeping bag near the production line was before Tesla’s last vehicle launch—the Model X.

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