Tesla's Secret Source of Cash

The transcript discusses Tesla's revenue from selling credits, which has amounted to about $2 billion since 2010 and is accelerating. Last year alone, it generated $420 million, a small portion of Tesla's overall revenue but a high-margin business. With increasing emission standards and more countries imposing restrictions, the demand for credits is expected to grow. Tesla's CFO indicated that this will become a significant part of their revenue. The discussion also touches on the sustainability of this revenue stream as more competitors enter the electric vehicle market.

How much revenue has Tesla generated from emission credits since 2010?

• $4 billion

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

What was the revenue from emission credits for Tesla last year?

• $320 million

• $420 million

• $520 million

• $620 million

What factor might influence the sustainability of Tesla's revenue from emission credits?

• Increase in emission standards

• Decrease in electric vehicle production

• Decrease in fuel prices

• Reduction in global car sales

What role do competitors play in the future of Tesla's emission credit revenue?

• They will increase the demand for credits

• They may need fewer credits

• They will have no impact

• They will decrease emission standards

According to Tesla's CFO, what is the future significance of emission credits for Tesla?

• It will decrease over time

• It will remain the same

• It will play an increasing role

• It will become insignificant