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Tesla Seen Set for Delivery Record, Beating Supply-Chain Turmoil
- Analysts project about 224,000 vehicles were shipped
- China factory’s output will be crucial to hitting forecasts
An auto carrier transports Tesla vehicles in Lathrop, California, on Sept. 27.
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Tesla Inc. is expected to report record deliveries of roughly 224,000 vehicles in the most recent quarter, another milestone for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and his trailblazing electric-car brand.
Deliveries are one of the most closely watched metrics at Tesla: They underpin the company’s financial results and are widely seen as a barometer of consumer demand for electric vehicles amid a global shift away from the internal combustion engine.