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Elon Musk wants to expand Tesla diners to major cities worldwide

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  • Elon Musk has proposed expanding Tesla's new 1950s-style Hollywood diner into a global network, including at Supercharger sites.
  • The diners would offer American comfort food and allow electric vehicle owners to charge their cars while dining.
  • A prototype 'Optimus' robot served popcorn at a pre-launch event for the Hollywood diner, which features 32 fast charging stations and LED screens.
  • Musk also announced plans for a second Tesla diner at Starbase, his SpaceX launch complex in South Texas.
  • The expansion idea comes as Tesla faces declining sales and profits, attributed to increased competition and political repercussions from Musk's association with Donald Trump.
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