
Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that manufactures and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage systems. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA, it was initially founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk joined the company in 2004 and led its Series A funding round. The founders named the company Tesla Motors. Logo Meaning: In recent years, Tesla's T-shaped logo has become widely recognized. However, this simple emblem is not just the initials of inventor Nikola Tesla's name—it holds deeper significance. Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained on Twitter that this stylized 'T' also subtly represents the company's products, symbolizing the cross-section of an electric motor. Tesla's main vehicle models include the Model Y, Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model 3 (imported). Tesla's Development Timeline: 2002: Engineer Al Cocconi, who worked on the EV-1 project, founded AC Propulsion in California, producing the T-Zero, a lead-acid battery car for single-person use. July 1, 2003: Martin Eberhard and long-time business partner Marc Tarpenning co-founded Tesla Motors, headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. 2003: After switching to lithium batteries, the T-Zero achieved a range of 480 km. Tesla spent roughly five years refining the Roadster before its market launch. February 2008: Tesla delivered its first Roadster. June 22, 2012: At Tesla's Fremont factory in California, the first Model S electric sports car was officially delivered. February 1, 2017: Tesla Motors Inc. officially renamed itself Tesla Inc.


