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Tesla’s Q4 earnings were above revenue consensus but showed declining automotive gross margin at 17.6% versus 23.8% YoY. Finance specialists note this compression might limit aggressive expansion funding unless energy segment margins expand in H1 Ford and GM are working smarter, not harder, to extend the $7,500 federal tax incentive on EVs in the U.S. to help mitigate what was expected to be a fairly large slump following the end of the credit. It seems that all EV makers are on the hunt for potential cost savings right now that they can ultimately pass down to the customer in lieu of the bygone tax credit. In the latest EV industry finance briefing, Tesla’s market cap stands around $620B, ranking third globally in automaker valuations. Active traders see $190 as a psychological pivot; breaking below may trigger wider technical selling pressure in the sector.