Tesla Misses 4Q Model 3 Deliveries

Tesla delivered fewer electric cars than expected in Q4, impacting its share price. Cultural preferences for pickups and SUVs, along with environmental factors like hurricanes and wildfires, influenced car sales. Tesla's unique approach in developing its own technology sets it apart, but scalability remains a challenge. The demand for electric cars is still weak, with major players like Nissan and Renault missing targets. Tesla's aggressive strategy highlights its go-it-alone approach in the electric car industry.

What was the number of Model 3 cars Tesla delivered in the last quarter?

• 20,000

• 15,150

• 10,000

• 25,000

What cultural preference in the U.S. helped ease the decline in car sales?

• Sedans

• Electric cars

• Pickups and SUVs

• Convertibles

What natural events contributed to the replacement demand for vehicles?

• Hurricanes and wildfires

• Droughts and heatwaves

• Earthquakes and floods

• Tornadoes and blizzards

How is Tesla's approach to electric car technology different from other carmakers?

• They outsource production

• They focus on hybrid models

• They develop their own technology

• They use existing battery technology

Which carmakers are currently the largest electric car producers?

• Hyundai and Kia

• Nissan and Renault

• BMW and Audi

• Ford and Toyota