Tesla

Tesla starts a new company, the Tesla Electric Company, with a loan from A.K. Brown, the director of Western Union. He registers his most important patents, including the multiphase system of transmitting electricity, the induction motor, transformers, and generators.

Nikola Tesla, the influential inventor and electrical engineer, is born on July 10th, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia, marking the beginning of a remarkable life and career that would leave a lasting impact on science and technology.

On March 13th, a fire breaks out in Tesla's laboratory, inhibiting him from discovering X-rays and publishing his discovery of the electron. This event significantly impacts Tesla's research and experimental activities.

On January 7th, 1943, Tesla passed away at the age of 86 in his apartment at the New Yorker Hotel. It was also the year when the Supreme Court of America granted Tesla the rights to the invention of the radio.

Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk, known for its innovative technology and sustainable energy solutions.

Tesla, the electric vehicle and clean energy company, went public with its initial public offering (IPO) on July 1, 2003, marking a significant milestone in its journey to transform the automotive industry.

Tesla Motors, now known as Tesla, Inc., is an electric vehicle and clean energy company founded on July 1, 2003, by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. It is a leading player in the electric car market and sustainable energy solutions.

On July 19, 2006, Tesla Motors revealed The Roadster, its first 100% electric vehicle (EV) that refused to compromise on mileage or comfort.

On February 1, 2008, the first working Tesla Roadster was delivered to Elon Musk, marking a significant milestone under Ze’ev Drori’s leadership.

On January 29, 2010, Tesla Motors filed Form S-1 with the SEC, indicating its intentions to file an IPO. The IPO was underwritten by financiers Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank Securities, marking a significant step in Tesla's financial strategy.

In April 20, 2010, Daimler claimed a 10% stake in Tesla, following their collaboration on a potential electric Smart car. This partnership demonstrated the growing interest in electric vehicle technology and the strategic value of Tesla's innovations.

On May 21, 2010, Tesla and Toyota formed a strategic partnership, with Toyota purchasing $50 million in Tesla's common stock. This partnership led to the development of the 2012 electric Toyota RAV4.

On June 29, 2010, Tesla became the first automaker to go public in the U.S. since Ford in 1956. The IPO dropped 13.3 million shares at $17 apiece, netting the company an initial $226.1 million.

Tesla delivered its first Model S to customers, setting a new standard for what electric vehicles could be capable of. The Model S quickly gained recognition and became the best-selling plug-in EV globally in 2015 and 2016.

Tesla turned its first profit in 2013, marking a significant milestone in the company's financial success.

In 2016, a Model S driver died in a collision with a tractor-trailer while the vehicle was in Autopilot mode, marking the first fatality in a Tesla vehicle in Autopilot.

On March 31, 2016, Elon Musk teased the long-awaited Model 3, revealing that the car would have a range of 215 miles per charge and an acceleration from 0-60mph in under six seconds. Tesla planned to offer the Model 3 at an affordable starting price of $35,000 to make it accessible to a wider range of consumers. The vehicle was scheduled for high-volume production in early 2017.

On May 4, 2016, Elon Musk announced ambitious production targets, stating that 2018 would see a half-million vehicles delivered, two years ahead of planned production targets. He further claimed that by 2020, Tesla would be producing one million vehicles annually, fueling further speculation and market surprises.

On July 28, 2017, Tesla launched the Model 3, a significant event in the company's history. The Model 3 aimed to make electric vehicles more accessible to the mass market.

On November 16, 2017, Tesla unveiled the Semi truck concept, a sleek and futuristic rig with a center-mounted seat and a promised range of 500 miles. The concept also included potential self-driving capabilities and significant fuel cost savings for drivers.

On February 6, 2018, Tesla made headlines by launching a car into space. The company's stock price was $22.26 at the time. This event garnered significant attention and showcased the innovative and unconventional approach of Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk.

In March 2018, a driver of a Tesla Model X was killed in a crash while the vehicle was in 'self-driving' mode. The NTSB investigation revealed that the Tesla malfunctioned due to confusion by the system, leading to the fatal collision.

On July 1, 2018, Tesla achieved Musk’s goal of producing over 5,000 Model 3 sedans in a week, and later secured a deal to build a new auto plant in Shanghai, the first Chinese-based auto plant fully owned by outside interests.

On August 7, 2018, Elon Musk tweeted about considering taking Tesla private at $420, leading to subsequent legal and financial implications.

On August 8, 2018, Elon Musk announced on social media that he was considering taking Tesla private, leading to controversy and legal issues, including a securities fraud charge from the SEC. This event also resulted in Musk stepping down as the company's chairman.

On March 3, 2019, Tesla unveiled the Model Y, a midsize SUV that seats up to seven and boasts a 300 mile charge.

On October 23, 2019, Tesla started production at its Shanghai factory, marking the opening of its first Gigafactory outside the United States. The factory took just ten months to complete and propelled Tesla into the Chinese auto market.

On January 10, 2020, Tesla topped $86 billion, breaking the record for the highest valuation of any American automaker in history.

On June 10, 2020, Tesla’s market valuation soared to $1,000 per share, surpassing Toyota and topping the value of BMW, Daimler, and Volkswagen combined.

On July 23, 2020, Tesla announced Austin, Texas, as the site for its Gigafactory Texas, where the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y cars are produced, and later relocated its legal headquarters to the same site in Austin.

On December 21st, 2020, Tesla achieved a significant milestone by being included in the S&P 500 index after years of growth and challenges.

By December 31st, 2020, Tesla officially delivered 499,550 vehicles in 2020, just 450 vehicles short of its 500,000-unit production goal for the year, marking a significant achievement for the company.

On August 19, 2021, Tesla held its first 'AI Day,' where it unveiled the latest developments in software, hardware, AI, robotics, computing, and self-driving cars. The event aimed to attract potential candidates to assist in Tesla's innovative projects.

On October 25, 2021, Tesla achieved a significant milestone by reaching a $1 trillion valuation. This highlighted the company's remarkable growth and impact on the stock market.

On December 1, 2021, Tesla announced the relocation of its legal headquarters from Palo Alto to the Gigafactory Texas site in Austin, while retaining the Palo Alto building, signifying a strategic shift in the company's operational focus.

On December 30, 2021, Tesla announced a recall of more than 475,000 US model vehicles, including Model 3 and Model S, due to rear-view camera issues and potential problems with the trunk or boot.

In February 2022, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging racism and harassment towards Black employees at its Fremont, California plant. The lawsuit followed a three-year investigation, revealing claims of segregation, racist language, unequal career opportunities, and pay disparities for Black employees at the plant.

On March 22, 2022, Tesla opened its third car factory near Berlin, Germany. The factory is used to build Model Y SUVs for the European market, and Tesla has since begun expanding the factory to begin building batteries in the same location.

On April 7, 2022, Tesla officially opened its fourth Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, marking the occasion with a 'Cyber Rodeo.' The company currently makes Model Y vehicles there and plans to expand into Cybertruck production at this location in the future.

Tesla is discussing the possibility of licensing its Full Self-Driving technology with a major automaker.

Tesla is discussing the possibility of licensing its Full Self-Driving technology with a major automaker.