I Believe in Jesus - Toxic environment 🚷 . . . . . . . Ten Unknown Facts About #Tesla Founding: Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, not Elon Musk. Musk joined the company as a major investor and became its public face. Model Naming Quirk: Tesla's car lineup follows a playful pattern: Model S, 3, X, and Y. Elon Musk has said it was meant to spell "S3XY," with the number 3 replacing an "E," Battery Focus: Tesla's breakthrough isn't just in electric cars but also in battery technology. Tesla has invested heavily in creating powerful and long-lasting batteries, not only for cars but also for energy storage solutions like Powerwall. Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla's Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance system, but it's not fully autonomous.