Tesla in India: Musk's 2017 Promise — and What Actually Happened
In February 2017, Elon Musk tweeted he was 'hoping for summer this year' to bring Tesla to India. It took eight more years — the first showroom opened in
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In February 2017, Elon Musk tweeted he was 'hoping for summer this year' to bring Tesla to India. It took eight more years — the first showroom opened in
By Thoughtful India Staff|

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