Tesla

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• Founded in 2003↗ Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Company Profile & Facts↗ Tesla↗ Tesla (TSLA) Company Profile & Description↗ Tesla, Inc.
• Headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA↗ Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Company Profile & Facts↗ Tesla↗ Tesla (TSLA) Company Profile & Description↗ Tesla, Inc.
• Public company (NASDAQ: TSLA)↗ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivery beat saw 28,368-car inventory drop, margins get attention · 2026-07-15↗ Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Company Profile & Facts↗ Tesla↗ Tesla (TSLA) Company Profile & Description↗ Tesla, Inc.
• Key products: electric vehicles (Model S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck, Semi), Powerwall, Megapack, solar panels, and solar roof↗ Tesla Expands Model Y Robotaxi Fleet in Texas by 50% in a Single Day · 2026-07-16↗ Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Company Profile & Facts↗ Tesla↗ Tesla (TSLA) Company Profile & Description↗ Tesla, Inc.
• Operates a Model Y robotaxi fleet in Texas (Houston and other cities) and Florida; robotaxi service active in 7 cities total as of late July 2026↗ Tesla now runs camera-only robotaxis in 7 cities, and 2 of them just launched in Florida - al.com · 2026-07-29↗ Tesla Expands Model Y Robotaxi Fleet in Texas by 50% in a Single Day · 2026-07-16
• FSD crossed 50 million kilometers driven in Europe after 3 months↗ Tesla Expands Model Y Robotaxi Fleet in Texas by 50% in a Single Day · 2026-07-16
• Q2 2026 deliveries beat analyst consensus by ~74,102 vehicles; inventory dropped by 28,368 cars↗ Tesla (TSLA) Posts 25% Q2 Sales Surge As EV Dominance Holds Firm · 2026-08-02↗ Tesla’s Stock Slides Ahead of Q2 Earnings on Margin Concerns and Tech Sell-Off · 2026-07-20↗ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivery beat saw 28,368-car inventory drop, margins get attention · 2026-07-15
• Launched in Latvia (completing Tesla's presence across all three Baltic states)↗ Tesla launches in Latvia and Uruguay, expanding on two continents | Electrek · 2026-07-17
• Launched in Uruguay (Tesla's third market in South America)↗ Tesla launches in Latvia and Uruguay, expanding on two continents | Electrek · 2026-07-17
• Opened first Semi Megacharger station with up to 1.2 MW charging power per stall↗ Tesla opens first Megacharger station with 1.2 MW stalls for Semi electric trucks - The Driven IO · 2026-07-18
• Tesla Semi enters high-volume commercial production (as of mid-2026)↗ Tesla opens first Megacharger station with 1.2 MW stalls for Semi electric trucks - The Driven IO · 2026-07-18
• Tesla Semi Standard Range variant has a 548 kWh battery pack↗ Tesla opens first Megacharger station with 1.2 MW stalls for Semi electric trucks - The Driven IO · 2026-07-18
• Operates a lithium refinery near Corpus Christi, Texas — the largest of its kind in North America as of 2026, operational and expanding↗ Tesla’s Corpus Christi Lithium Plant: Inside the 2026 Buildout - EVCUBE.NET · 2026-07-17
• FSD to gain personalized driving behavior: remembers driver interventions and individual habits (announced by Musk, mid-2026)↗ Tesla FSD Will Be Able to Remember Interventions and Driver Habits: Musk - Not a Tesla App · 2026-07-18
• Recall of ~20,000 older vehicles for hardware-level correction of headlight brightness compliance issue (July 2026)↗ Tesla Must Recall 20,000 Vehicles Over Bright Headlights - Not a Tesla App · 2026-07-18
• Recall of a small batch of Cybertrucks for cracking around brake rotor stud holes, potentially causing wheel detachment (July 2026)↗ Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Cracking Parts That Could Make Wheels Detach - AMOverview · 2026-07-18
• Grünheide (Germany) plant targeted for 7,500 cars/week (~375,000/year) output, with 3,500 new hires planned (announced July 2026)↗ Tesla is ramping up its German plant and hiring 3,500 · 2026-07-20
• 245 Cybercab units staged at Gigafactory Texas as of July 18, 2026, indicating accelerating production ramp↗ Tesla Stages 245 Cybercabs at Giga Texas, Hitting EVXL's 200-Unit Call Ten Weeks Early — EVXL · 2026-07-19
• Q2 2026 earnings report: total revenue $28.2B (up 26% YoY), automotive gross margin 1.4%, free cash flow negative, trailing twelve-month revenue exceeded $100B↗ Tesla Q2 2026: Record $28.2B Revenue, Operating Margin 1.4%, Stock Testing $338 Resistance · 2026-08-10↗ Tesla posts $28.2B Q2 revenue, margin 1.4% | TSLA 8-K Filing · 2026-07-22↗ Tesla’s Stock Slides Ahead of Q2 Earnings on Margin Concerns and Tech Sell-Off · 2026-07-20
• NHTSA recall (26V445): incorrectly imported 2024 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y may not meet FMVSS 208 and 201 standards↗ NHTSA Announces Recalls Affecting Subaru, Toyota, BMW, Volvo, Tesla, Ford and Hyundai Vehicles - Franklin County Free Press · 2026-07-20
• Partnered with UAE-based Esyasoft to develop and deploy an initial portfolio exceeding 15 GWh of utility-scale battery storage↗ Tesla and Esyasoft Target More Than 15 GWh of Battery Storage as Grid Demand and AI Infrastructure Accelerate - Energy News · 2026-07-21
• Repurchasing 15 Canadian-market EVs from U.S. owners due to safety certification error (vehicles did not meet U.S. federal safety standards)↗ Tesla to Repurchase 15 Canadian-Market EVs From U.S. Owners Over Safety Certification Error - Motor Illustrated · 2026-07-23
• Trailing twelve-month revenue exceeded $100B as of Q2 2026↗ Tesla Hit $100B in Revenue. Operating Profit Fell 57% · 2026-07-29↗ Tesla posts $28.2B Q2 revenue, margin 1.4% | TSLA 8-K Filing · 2026-07-22
• Free cash flow negative↗ Tesla Q2 2026: Record $28.2B Revenue, Operating Margin 1.4%, Stock Testing $338 Resistance · 2026-08-10↗ Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) drop by $214 billion as capital expenditures surpass operating cash flow – The Wall Street Journal · 2026-07-24
• NHTSA denied a petition seeking a defect investigation into Tesla door-release mechanism (July 2026)↗ US auto safety regulator denies petition seeking Tesla door-release defect probe | My 95.7 · 2026-07-24
• Tesla shares dropped ~$214 billion in market cap and fell ~18% (worst weekly slump since 2022) after Q2 2026 capex exceeded operating cash flow and a $25B+ investment plan raised further concerns (July 2026)↗ Tesla earnings recap: Stock drops 4% after EV maker misses big on profit (2026) · 2026-08-07↗ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares fall 18% as $25 billion-plus investment plan raises concerns over cash flow · 2026-07-25↗ Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) drop by $214 billion as capital expenditures surpass operating cash flow – The Wall Street Journal · 2026-07-24
• Building a dedicated Optimus humanoid robot production line at Fremont, California factory↗ Musk Updates Progress of Tesla's Optimus Humanoid Robot, Warns of Initial 'Long and Flat' Production Ramp · 2026-07-25
• Optimus production ramp described by Musk as initially 'long and flat' (July 2026)↗ Musk Updates Progress of Tesla's Optimus Humanoid Robot, Warns of Initial 'Long and Flat' Production Ramp · 2026-07-25
• Musk announced plans to open-source Model S and Model X designs (announced July 2026)↗ Tesla to Open Source Software and Design for Model S and Model X - Not a Tesla App · 2026-08-02↗ Musk says Tesla to 'open source' Model S and X, but prior release makes us skeptical | Electrek · 2026-07-24
• $25 billion-plus investment plan announced (July 2026)↗ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares fall 18% as $25 billion-plus investment plan raises concerns over cash flow · 2026-07-25
• Traction Control Modes feature added to Model 3 and Model Y via summer 2026 software update↗ Tesla adds new 'Traction Control Modes' for better handling in any conditions · 2026-07-26
• Closed an ~$2 billion AI hardware acquisition (announced April 2026, closed July 2026); identity of acquired company not publicly disclosed↗ Tesla quietly closes mystery AI acquisition, still no details | Automotive World · 2026-07-27
• Filed lawsuit against Austin-based supplier Angstrom, alleging it is withholding parts and threatening Cybertruck production (July 2026)↗ Tesla Cybertruck supplier claims $11.9 million in losses · 2026-08-03↗ Tesla says supplier holding parts threatens Cybertruck production · 2026-07-27
• Won UK Supreme Court appeal reviving FRAND licensing claim against InterDigital over 5G patent terms for 5G-enabled vehicles in the UK (July 2026)↗ Tesla wins UK 5G patent appeal over $32 fee · 2026-07-27
• Signed long-term PPA to buy entire output of a 140 MWac solar farm in northeast Texas (Zelestra project, announced July 2026)↗ Tesla Commits to 140-MW PPA with Zelestra’s Lumen Solar Farm Project in Texas | Energy Tech · 2026-08-05↗ Tesla buys the entire output of a new 140 MW Texas solar farm | Electrek · 2026-07-28
• Signed PPA to buy power from a KKR-backed 1 GW solar-plus-storage facility in Arizona (July 2026)↗ Tesla to buy power from KKR-backed Arizona solar and battery plant · 2026-07-28
• 2026 Summer Update adds Grok-powered in-car assistant features (phone call answering, playlist queuing, cabin temperature control); availability varies by vehicle generation↗ Tesla Just Admitted Its Cars Aren't All Equal Anymore, and the Proof Is Buried in a Chatbot Update · 2026-07-28
• Q2 2026 operating profit fell 57% year-over-year↗ Tesla Hit $100B in Revenue. Operating Profit Fell 57% · 2026-07-29
• Wrongful-termination lawsuit filed by former Houston robotaxi operational manager Javier Medrano, alleging Tesla's Houston robotaxi fleet presented 'rolling hazards' (July 2026)↗ Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech is at the center of two Texas suits · 2026-07-30↗ Tesla Houston robotaxi lawsuit: ex-manager details 'rolling hazards' claim - ok.com · 2026-07-29
• Produced its 10 millionth electric vehicle (announced July 30, 2026); reached 1 million EVs six years prior↗ Tesla made its 10 millionth EV | TechCrunch · 2026-07-30
• Securities lawsuit filed alleging investors purchased TSLA shares at artificially inflated prices (related to FSD/robotaxi representations, July 2026)↗ Tesla's Full Self-Driving tech is at the center of two Texas suits · 2026-07-30
• TSLA shares fell below 52-week low (~$296.14) as of July 30, 2026, amid sustained post-Q2 selling pressure↗ TSLA Down 0.73% and Approaching 52-Week Low | TrendSpider · 2026-07-30
• Musk dismissed as 'fake news' reports of Tesla considering selling its China business to facilitate a potential merger with SpaceX (dismissed August 2026)↗ Tesla's China footprint complicates path to possible SpaceX merger - The Economic Times · 2026-08-04↗ Musk dismisses report of Tesla’s potential China business sale · 2026-08-03↗ Tesla reportedly might sell its China business ahead of a SpaceX merger | TechCrunch · 2026-07-31
• NHTSA opened investigation into ~1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports that could cause loss of directional control (July 2026)↗ The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports | The Verge · 2026-07-31
• Megapacks now shipping with American-made Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cells (as of late July/August 2026)↗ Tesla Begins Shipping First Megapacks Powered by American-Made LFP Cells | TeslaNorth.com · 2026-08-01
• Next-generation Tesla Roadster reveal imminent (announced August 2026), nearly nine years after prototype debut↗ Tesla Roadster set for long-awaited reveal, nearly nine years after prototype debut · 2026-08-01
• Extended Cybertruck Power Conversion System (PCS) warranty to 8 years; will reimburse owners for prior out-of-pocket PCS repair costs (announced August 2026)↗ Tesla admits Cybertruck PCS defect, extends warranty to 8 years | Electrek · 2026-08-07↗ Tesla Extends Cybertruck PCS Warranty to 8 Years, Will Reimburse Owners for Repairs - Not a Tesla App · 2026-08-01
• Plans to open-source Model S and Model X include both software and design (not just designs); Tesla previously published all documentation for the original 2012 Roadster↗ Tesla to Open Source Software and Design for Model S and Model X - Not a Tesla App · 2026-08-02
• Q2 2026 total vehicle deliveries: 480,126 EVs (25% YoY increase)↗ Tesla Q2 2026: Record $28.2B Revenue, Operating Margin 1.4%, Stock Testing $338 Resistance · 2026-08-10↗ Tesla (TSLA) Posts 25% Q2 Sales Surge As EV Dominance Holds Firm · 2026-08-02
• $10.3 million lawsuit filed against Tesla after a Model Y test drive crash into a hair salon (August 2026)↗ Tesla Struck With $10.3M Lawsuit After Woman Crashes Into a Hair Salon During Model Y Test Drive - MotorBiscuit · 2026-08-02
• Gigafactory Shanghai has annual production capacity of more than 950,000 vehicles↗ Musk dismisses report of Tesla’s potential China business sale · 2026-08-03
• July 2026 European registrations were mixed across markets despite broader regional EV momentum↗ Tesla's European registrations mixed in July despite broader EV momentum | MarketScreener Saudi Arabia · 2026-08-03
• China-made EV sales rose 37.8% year-over-year in July 2026↗ Tesla's July China-made EV sales rise 37.8% y/y - SRN News · 2026-08-04
• Federal court granted Tesla right to enter Angstrom's Texas facility and retrieve Cybertruck tooling (August 2026); Angstrom filed counterclaims alleging $11.9 million in losses↗ Tesla Can Retrieve Disputed Cybertruck Tooling in Texas · 2026-08-04
• SpaceX purchased $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks in the first portion of 2026 (including $295M in Q2 alone)↗ SpaceX has bought $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks so far this year | TechCrunch · 2026-08-04
• Zelestra's Lumen Solar Farm (subject of Tesla PPA) is anticipated to enter construction in 2027 and reach full operations by 2028↗ Tesla Commits to 140-MW PPA with Zelestra’s Lumen Solar Farm Project in Texas | Energy Tech · 2026-08-05
• Tesla confirmed participation in a limited-run California EV incentive program championed by Governor Gavin Newsom (August 2026)↗ Tesla Confirms It Will Participate in Limited-Run California EV Program Touted By Gavin Newsom— Here’s Wh - Benzinga · 2026-08-04
• Tesla topped imported car sales in South Korea for the sixth consecutive month in July 2026↗ Tesla tops imported car sales for 6th consecutive month in July - The Korea Times · 2026-08-05
• Grok AI deployed on Model Y in India via software update, with support for six Indian languages alongside English (August 2026)↗ Tesla Model Y Gets Grok AI In India With 6 Indian Language Support | Times Now · 2026-08-04
• Co-building 'Terafab' semiconductor megafactory in Grimes County, Texas with SpaceX; first phase valued at $16.8 billion (confirmed August 2026)↗ SpaceX and Tesla to Build Natural Gas Plants and Battery Arrays for $16.8 Billion Texas Chip Factory - gHacks Tech News · 2026-08-08↗ Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase | Electrek · 2026-08-06
• FSD safety case documents sealed under confidentiality as a prerequisite for cooperating with Dutch road authority ahead of an October 2026 EU-wide regulatory vote on FSD (revealed August 2026)↗ Tesla Emails Reveal FSD Safety Case Sealed Before October EU-Wide Vote · 2026-08-06
• Secured a federal design patent covering the exterior body of the Robovan autonomous mass-transit vehicle concept (August 2026)↗ Tesla Secures New Robovan Design Patent - Not a Tesla App · 2026-08-06
• Model Y L (stretched three-row, six-seat variant, previously China-only) made its first US public appearance (August 2026)↗ Tesla's China-only Model Y L makes its US debut with new six-seat interior · 2026-08-05
• Megapack 3 production started at Tesla's Megafactory in Texas; offers 28% more energy per unit than previous generation (August 2026)↗ Tesla starts Megapack 3 production with 28% more energy per unit | Electrek · 2026-08-06
• 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass NHTSA's new eight-part ADAS safety benchmark (August 2026)↗ 2026 Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass NHTSA's new eight-part ADAS safety benchmark · 2026-08-06
• Seeking tax break from Lamar CISD (Fort Bend County, Texas) for a proposed $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing plant (filed August 2026)↗ Tesla Seeks Tax Break for Proposed $10.1B Fort Bend County Solar Cell Plant · 2026-08-08
• SpaceX will build natural gas power plants and battery arrays to supply electricity for the Terafab chip factory in Grimes County, Texas↗ SpaceX and Tesla to Build Natural Gas Plants and Battery Arrays for $16.8 Billion Texas Chip Factory - gHacks Tech News · 2026-08-08
• Musk's team reached out to chip equipment suppliers (including Applied Materials) urging rapid action on the Terafab semiconductor factory plan (August 2026)↗ Musk Asks Suppliers To Move At ‘Light Speed’ On Terafab Plan Martin Short (6SsQVtLVpO) · 2026-08-09
• Planning to open additional delivery sites in Japan to handle a sales surge driven by government subsidies and company perks (August 2026)↗ Tesla to open more delivery sites in Japan to deal with sales surge - Nikkei Asia · 2026-08-09
• Planning to open a new Megapack factory outside Houston, Texas (announced August 2026)↗ Beyond EVs: Why Tesla is betting big on batteries, solar and energy · 2026-08-10
• $10 million lawsuit filed involving Tesla's 'Insane' mode acceleration feature following a crash (August 2026)↗ Tesla’s 'Insane' mode at center of lawsuit: What is it? · 2026-08-09

Connections

• Applied Materials — Tesla (via Musk's team) has reached out to Applied Materials as a potential supplier for the Terafab semiconductor megafactory project.↗ Tesla to open more delivery sites in Japan to deal with sales surge - Nikkei Asia
• Boston Dynamics — Tesla and Boston Dynamics are identified as parallel beneficiaries of US regulatory actions against Chinese robotics firms.↗ Boston Dynamics CEO warns against Chinese robots in US, citing active data leaks
• SpaceX — Tesla is reportedly considering selling its China business to facilitate a potential merger with SpaceX.↗ Tesla reportedly might sell its China business ahead of a SpaceX merger | TechCrunch
• SpaceX — Tesla and SpaceX are jointly building 'Terafab,' a semiconductor megafactory in Grimes County, Texas, with a $16.8 billion first phase.↗ Tesla, SpaceX confirm 'Terafab' chip fab site — $16.8B first phase | Electrek
• TSMC — Tesla named TSMC as a key manufacturing partner for scaling up its Optimus humanoid robot program.↗ "China's Ministry of Commerce Moves to Block Domestic Firms from Outsourcing Foundry Contracts to TSMC" - The Asia Business Daily

Recent developments

• Tesla reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $28.24 billion and deliveries of 480,126 vehicles, though profitability remained under pressure with operating margin at 1.4% and free cash flow negative.

  Read more ↗tradingkey.com10 Aug

• Tesla's 'Insane' mode acceleration feature is at the center of a $10 million lawsuit following a crash; the suit highlights the company's high-performance driving modes as a potential liability.

  Read more ↗ktsm.com9 Aug

• Tesla is preparing to open a new Megapack factory outside Houston, Texas, as it pushes further into energy storage and generation alongside its automotive business.

  Read more ↗statesman.com10 Aug

• Linked to Applied Materials: Tesla (via Musk's team) has reached out to Applied Materials as a potential supplier for the Terafab semiconductor megafactory project.

  Read more ↗asia.nikkei.com9 Aug

• Tesla is planning to open additional delivery sites in Japan to cope with a sales surge driven by government subsidies and company perks.

  Read more ↗asia.nikkei.com9 Aug

• Elon Musk's lieutenants have reached out to chip industry suppliers including Applied Materials, urging them to move at 'light speed' on the Terafab semiconductor factory plan.

  Read more ↗amelica.org9 Aug

• SpaceX will build natural gas power plants and large battery arrays to supply electricity for the Terafab semiconductor megafactory being co-developed with Tesla in Grimes County, Texas, adding new infrastructure detail to the $16.8 billion first-phase project.

  Read more ↗ghacks.net8 Aug

• Tesla has officially acknowledged that the Power Conversion System (PCS) in pre-2026 Cybertrucks is defective, extending the warranty on affected units to 8 years and committing to reimburse owners for prior out-of-pocket PCS repair costs.

  Read more ↗electrek.co7 Aug

• Tesla has filed an application with Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (Lamar CISD) in Fort Bend County, Texas, seeking a tax break for a proposed $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing plant, signaling a major expansion of its domestic solar production capacity.

  Read more ↗constructionreviewonline.com8 Aug

• Tesla's stock dropped 4% after Q2 2026 earnings missed profit expectations significantly; the recap highlighted the company's ambitious capital plans alongside missed bottom-line results.

  Read more ↗cfirehose.org7 Aug

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