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Summary: Elon Musk frets over controlling Tesla’s ‘robot army’ as car biz rebounds slightly Crunch

1. Tesla achieved a record sales quarter, delivering 497,099 vehicles and generating $21.2 billion in revenue. However, the profit was only $1.4 billion, a decrease from the same period last year.
2. The increase in expenses due to AI and R&D projects, restructuring charges, and tariffs were significant factors contributing to lower profits.
3. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, is focusing on developing self-driving cars and a "robot army," including the humanoid robot Optimus, which will require substantial investment in 2026. The success of these projects is crucial for unlocking the full potential of the proposed $1 trillion compensation package for Musk.
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Tesla surpassed quarterly sales with 497,099 vehicle deliveries and $21.2 billion revenue, but profit dropped to $1.4 billion compared to the previous year. Reasons for lower profits include higher AI/R&D expenses, restructuring charges, and tariffs. CEO Elon Musk is planning significant
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/22/elon-musk-frets-over-controlling-teslas-robot-army-as-car-biz-rebounds/#summary

Date: Oct. 23, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-23

Created: 2025/10/23 08:12

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:41

Last Read: 2025/10/23 08:40