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Introduction to
TESLA
Tesla was incorporated in July 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning as Tesla Motors. The company’s name is a tribute to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.
In February 2004, via a $6.5 million investment, Elon Musk became the largest shareholder of the company. He has served as CEO since 2008. According to Musk, the purpose of Tesla is to help expedite the move to sustainable transport and energy, obtained through electric vehicles and solar power.
In 2008, Tesla released its first electric car, the Roadster. Tesla aims to create more affordable electric car option. Tesla expanded its geographic footprint, with production facilities in China and the U.S, as well as 438 stores and 100 service centers in various countries.
MARTIN EBERHARD
Eberhard grew up in Kensington, Calif., and studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a bachelor’s degree (1982) in computer engineering and a master’s degree (1984) in electrical engineering. He then held a number of positions, including electrical engineer at Wyse Technology, vice president of electronics at Belfort Memory International, and chief engineer at Network Computing Devices, which he cofounded.
MARC TARPENNING
Tarpenning was raised in Sacramento, Calif., and earned a bachelor’s degree (1985) in computer science
from the University of California, Berkeley. He began his career working for the conglomerate Textron in Saudi Arabia. Tarpenning then developed software and firmware products for several companies, including Seagate Technology and Bechtel, and later served as vice president of engineering at Packet Design, a network technology company.
THE COLLABORATION
In 1997 Eberhard and Tarpenning cofounded NuvoMedia, an e-book venture that produced the Rocket eBook (1998). Eberhard served as CEO and Tarpenning led development until 2000, when NuvoMedia was sold to Gemstar–TV Guide International for $187 million. In 2003 Eberhard and Tarpenning teamed up again to launch Tesla Motors, a company dedicated to developing an electric sports car. Funding for the company was obtained from a variety of sources, most notably PayPal cofounder Elon Musk, who contributed more than $30 million to the new venture and served as chairman of the company.
In late 2007 Eberhard resigned as CEO and president of technology and joined the advisory board of the company. It was announced in 2008 that he had left the company, though he remained a shareholder. Tarpenning was vice president of electrical engineering, supervising the development of electronic and software systems for the roadster, and was CFO for several years. He also left the company in 2008.
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Martin Eberhard & Marc Tarpenning
Elon Musk
As the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, Elon leads all product design, engineering and global manufacturing of the company’s electric vehicles, battery products and solar energy products.
Musk backed the number second spot in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 2021 ranking of top givers.
A $20 million donation to schools in a Texas county and a $10 million gift to a Texas city for downtown revitalization.
In 2018, more than $100 million in Tesla stock was donated for charity.
Musk donated roughly $5.7 billion of Tesla shares to charity in 2021.
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2022 Impact Report
In 2020, the global fleet of Tesla vehicles and solar panels enabled our customers to avoid emitting 5.0 million metric tons of CO2e.
The 3.5 million metric tons of vehicle CO2e savings estimate is based on the net CO2e savings during the use phase of a Tesla vehicle compared to an ICE vehicle with a real-world fuel economy of ~25 mpg.
The 1.5 million metric tons of solar CO2e savings estimate is based on CO2e avoided through generation of zero-emission electricity from Tesla solar panels.
CHARGING
Supercharger Freedom to Travel
The Supercharger network allows you to stay charged on the go. Plug in at a convenient location, grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat, and get back on the road. With 40,000+ global Superchargers, the network gives you the freedom to travel.
Wall Connector
Home Charging
Get a full charge with Tesla Wall Connector without having to leave the house. Easily installed in a variety of homes and designed for both indoor and outdoor use, Wall Connector provides convenient, fast charging for every homeowner and tenant, any time of the day.
Destination Charging
Power at Your Destination
Destination Charging sites are conveniently situated for you to charge upon arrival at hotels, vineyards, restaurants and more. With over 35,000 Wall Connectors at Destination Charging locations, you can relax and recharge for a few hours or overnight.
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MODELS OF TESLA
TESLA 7 Model Range/Charge Top Speed Peak Power Starting Price Model S 600 km 322 km/h 1020 hp $94,990 Model 3 602 km 261 km/h 1020 hp $48,490 Model X 543 km 262 km/h 1020 hp $114,990 Model Y 533 km 250 km/h 1020 hp $58,990
MODEL S MODEL 3 MODEL X MODEL Y
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CAREERS
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FIRST RESPONDERS
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