1. What statement is incorrect about the Tesla case that we study this semester?

• If we consider the entire automobile industry, Tesla's market share was smaller than competitors, such as GM, Toyota, and Volkswagen, in recent years.
• From its early years, Tesla has used its own batteries designed and manufactured internally.
• Several state regulations prohibited auto manufacturers from selling directly to consumers in the U.S.
• Musk, Tesla's charismatic chief executive officer, had drawn a lot of publicity for the company.

2. What statement is incorrect about the Tesla case that we study this semester?

• The cost of batteries has been one of the critical determinants of Tesla car prices.
• The lack of charging stations has been one of the key challenges to Tesla car owners.
• Tesla has been on a journey to becoming a comprehensive sustainable energy company.
• Tesla's sales have been heavily dependent on external dealers' network as consumers directly purchase Tesla cars from local dealers.

3. What statement isincorrectabout the Tesla case that we study this semester?

• In recent years, Tesla has been building the Gigafactory to secure battery supplies.
• Tesla has not visioned SolarCity to be closely related to its EV business.
• Environmentally conscious Tesla buyers want a product that has a minimal carbon footprint.
• Tesla cars have been attractive to several consumer groups, including tech-savvy early adopters, environmentally conscious buyers, and automotive performance enthusiasts.

4. What statement isincorrectabout the Tesla case that we study this semester?

• Tesla's emergence has aroused its competitors to expand their lineups of EV models.
• Tesla has never used strategic alliances with established automakers, to prevent technology leakages.
• The price points of Tesla's new models are in a more affordable range compared to its early models.
• Tesla has improved the driving range and efficiency of its cars over the years.