After a political detour that angered customers and tanked profits, the billionaire CEO returns to a Tesla in crisis.

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.

In February, the “Tesla Takedown” movement staged anti-Musk demonstrations at dealerships in the U.S. and Europe, and there was a spate of vandalism against individual vehicles and charging stations. Cybertrucks were seen on video being set on fire, while other vehicles had the word “Nazi” spray-painted or etched into their sides.