Elon Musk Takes on Panasonic

The transcript discusses Tesla's upcoming earnings report and its public spat with Panasonic over battery production. Panasonic, a Japanese company, is not typically involved in public disputes, but tensions with Elon Musk have escalated to Twitter. Tesla is exploring new battery partnerships in Asia, which may be causing additional friction. The company faces production challenges, impacting its stock performance. Despite these issues, Tesla plans to announce new developments, including self-driving cars, to divert attention from its financial concerns.

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What are the potential consequences if Tesla cannot meet its production goals?