Will the Model S be domestically produced?
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Model S is a vehicle model produced by Tesla. Tesla Motors was founded in 2003. Although its electric vehicles are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, the company struggled to find its market and remained unprofitable for the past decade. However, in the first quarter of 2013, Tesla finally turned a profit, largely due to the launch of the Model S on June 22, 2012. It is expected that the Model S will not be domestically produced in the short to medium term. Tesla's current focus at its domestic factory is on increasing production volume. Therefore, introducing the Model S, a niche model, for domestic production would impact the capacity and supply chain localization of other mass-produced models.