The biggest U.S. automaker sold more trucks and sport-utility vehicles as supply chain problems eased and demand remained strong.
More technology and creature comforts, as well as a parade of new electric vehicles, have complicated the job after accidents.
Incentives and price cuts made Tesla electric cars cheaper than comparable gasoline models. But the company faces growing competition in China, a key market.
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
Deals with Ford and G.M. will make it easier to find a charger but could give Elon Musk control of critical infrastructure.
An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.
The electric car company, which operates the country’s most extensive charging network, struck a similar deal with Ford Motor recently.
Passenger cars dominate the electric vehicle market, but light delivery trucks could benefit from the cost savings and range E.V.s offer.
Some shareholders saw the automaker’s decision to move up the deadline by two months as a way to suppress criticism during the company’s annual meeting on Tuesday.
Elon Musk’s seemingly erratic behavior is rational if one looks at the true source of his wealth.