Tesla, Inc. declares bankruptcy!

Following the suicide of founder and CEO, Elon Musk, Tesla struggled to find a new direction. The innovative spirit and daring leadership that Musk had embodied seemed to dissipate as quickly as the news of his untimely demise spread across the globe. The board of directors, in a desperate attempt to stabilize the company, appointed interim CEOs in rapid succession, none of whom were able to steer the company back to its former glory. Share prices plummeted, and confidence in Tesla’s groundbreaking technology wavered. The electric vehicle market, now fiercely competitive due to the entry of several heavyweight traditional automakers, became a battleground from which Tesla emerged bruised and beaten.   The final blow came unexpectedly when the much-anticipated “Model Z” was revealed to have critical battery design flaws, leading to a series of high-profile breakdowns and accidents. These incidents received sensational coverage in the media, exacerbating the public's growing mistrust. A class-action lawsuit ensued, adding financial insult to injury. Despite a massive recall and an attempt to salvage the situation with a brand new battery design, the damage to the company's reputation was insurmountable. The once loyal customer base began to dwindle as confidence shattered and safety concerns soared. Competitors seized the opportunity to highlight their own advancements in electric vehicles, often emphasizing their superior safety records and reliability compared to Tesla’s recent failings.   It wasn't long before the effects cascaded down the supply chain. Key suppliers, once exclusive to Tesla, began seeking other partnerships to hedge against the sinking titan. Orders for raw materials were reduced, then canceled outright as Tesla's production lines ground to a halt. On April 23, 2044, Tesla formally declared bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the automotive industry and the stock market alike. The announcement dominated the news for months, as pundits and analysts dissected the downfall of what had once been a symbol of American innovation and environmental progress.