In 2008, Tesla faced a critical financial crisis that nearly led to its collapse. The global economic downturn severely restricted access to capital, leaving the company with only $9 million in cash reserves. During this challenging period, Tesla managed to sell 937 cars but still incurred a loss of $31.5 million. Elon Musk, who had already invested heavily in Tesla and SpaceX, found himself in a precarious financial position. He had to make a difficult decision: divide his remaining funds betwe