While its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and the state’s conservative lawmakers share libertarian sensibilities, they differ greatly on climate change and renewable energy.
While its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and the state’s conservative lawmakers share libertarian sensibilities, they differ greatly on climate change and renewable energy.
Elon Musk announced the move at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, hosted at a factory Tesla is building near Austin.
Activist shareholders have submitted five proposals to compel Tesla to disclose more information about its efforts to diversify its work force, how it handles employee disputes and its human rights record.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said battery fires in Tesla’s electric vehicles when no crash was involved were “rare events.”
The electric-car maker has weathered the global shortage of semiconductors better than more established rivals.
The company, which is backed by Amazon and Ford, is seeking to sell shares in one of the biggest initial public offerings of the year.
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
Tesla, which makes about two-thirds of electric vehicles sold in the United States, has long produced the cars with the best range.
Small trucks from Ford and Hyundai are joining a growing field of electric models as America’s go-to vehicle adapts to an evolving market.