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Tesla's AI Bet vs. Car Sales Surge | Durham News

Tesla’s Q2 sales surged 25% with over 480,000 deliveries, but the financials tell a more complex story: EPS plummeted, operating margin shrunk to 1.4%, and free cash flow turned negative by over $1 billion—driven by massive spending on AI, Robotaxis, and robotics. While car demand rebounds, investors are being asked to bet on Tesla’s tech ambitions, even as R&D and capex climb and energy storage margins dip. With cash reserves intact, the real test is whether these bold bets will eventually pay off—or drain the company’s future profitability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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