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Tesla's Q1: Musk Tones Down Hype, Focuses on Reality
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Teslas Q1 earnings call took a more grounded approach, with Elon Musk tempering his usual enthusiasm. The company reported revenue slightly below estimates but beat earnings per share expectations. Vehicle deliveries increased by 6% to over 358,000 units. Musk emphasized the slow ramp-up of new products like the CyberCab and Semi, warning of production challenges. He also provided a realistic timeline for Optimus robot production, stating it would take months to switch Model S and X lines. Full self-driving updates are progressing, with version 14.3 already surpassing human safety levels. Tesla plans to build six new factories for CyberTaxi, Semi, and Optimus, leading to negative cash flow but positioning the company for its next phase.
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