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Why do we care about Tesla?

Ben Bradford Oct 25, 2018
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A Tesla showroom stands in the Meatpacking district in Manhattan on June 6, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Why do we care about Tesla?

Ben Bradford Oct 25, 2018
A Tesla showroom stands in the Meatpacking district in Manhattan on June 6, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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After years of posting heavy operating losses, the electric car maker Tesla has made it into the black. On Wednesday, the company reported earning more than a $300 million profit in the July to September months. We hear a lot about Tesla, even though it holds a tiny share of the auto market. So, does the company deserve all that attention? 

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