Tesla just celebrated its 12th year as a public company. Here are the most important moments in its history.

It has been 12 years since the company became a public company.

The electric-car company has had high and low points. Through all the ups and downs of the company, it was able to become the most valuable car company in the world.

The journey from startup to EV powerhouse has been rough. The company has had its share of setbacks.

The most defining moments of the company have been listed.

National Transportation Safety Board

The first fatal Autopilot accident took place in May 2016 but word about it didn't come until more than a month later.

There was a tie between the fatal accident and the autopilot feature. The incident was called a tragic loss by the company.

The Model S was driving down a divided highway when a tractor-trailer cut across the highway to hit it.

The driver didn't apply the brakes because he didn't notice the white side of the truck against the bright sky.

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