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Robert Ferris
Verified
Multimedia Reporter, CNBC
New York
Beats
F1,Tuner cars Indy Car)., Car culture car shows and events, Motorsports (drifting Sportscars, Hypercars Racing games
news, sports, politics, religion
Content
By Robert Ferris Verified| WRC-TV (Washington, DC) Verified In just a decade, Tesla grew its electric vehicle sales from 32,000 units to 1.8 million - making it, for most of that stretch, the world's largest seller of pure EVs. But while it was aggressively ramping up EV production, the company was also changing its mission. In 2006, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla's purpose was to transition the world from fossil fuels to solar power and EVs. In recent years, Musk has turned his focus elsewhere.
By Robert Ferris Verified| CNBC Verified ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailWhy investors are divided on Tesla's turn to robots and self-driving carsTesla is one of the largest EV makers in the world, but the company seems to have changed its mission. CEO Elon Musk has invested billions into autonomous cars and humanoid robots - $10 billion into autonomy and driver assistance alone.
By Robert Ferris Verified| WRC-TV (Washington, DC) Verified In just a decade, Tesla grew its electric vehicle sales from 32,000 units to 1.8 million - making it, for most of that stretch, the world's largest seller of pure EVs. But while it was aggressively ramping up EV production, the company was also changing its mission. In 2006, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla's purpose was to transition the world from fossil fuels to solar power and EVs. In recent years, Musk has turned his focus elsewhere.
Company Info
CNBC
CNBC, or the Consumer News and Business Channel, is a prominent global business news television channel that launched on April 17, 1989. Founded by former NBC President Bob Wright, CNBC aims to provide viewers with insights into how business events impact their lives and finances. The network has grown to become the world's leading business news media company, reaching over 450 million consumers each month. CNBC offers a variety of services, including 23 hours of live TV programming each weekday, featuring popular shows like *Squawk Box* and *Fast Money*. It operates a 24/7 digital platform that delivers real-time news, analysis, and market data through its website and mobile apps. Additionally, CNBC provides subscription-based services for exclusive content and hosts numerous business events and conferences for networking among executives and thought leaders. With a global presence and more than 20 bureaus worldwide, CNBC also tailors its content for regional audiences through channels like CNBC Asia and CNBC Europe.
Los Gatos, California, United States