Tesla starts Optimus production as third-quarter profit falls 43%
Tesla is investing in Optimus and AI while its third-quarter net income fell 43% and vehicle sales revenue remained flat.
• Tesla has started early Optimus robot production at its Fremont factory in California.
• Third-quarter net income fell 43% to $787 million as AI and Optimus spending weighed on profit.
• Tesla said some customer vehicles could join its robotaxi fleet around Q2 next year.
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