Tesla finally hits 5,000 Model 3s per week. Can the pace continue?

By Tom Krisher, The Associated Press
Tesla Inc. made 5,031 lower-priced Model 3 electric cars during the last week of June, surpassing its often-missed goal of 5,000 per week. But the company still only managed to crank out an average of 2,198 per week for the quarter.
Tesla reported making 28,578 Model 3s from April through June, according to its quarterly production release on Monday.
The Model 3, which starts at $35,000, is the key to turning Tesla from a niche maker of expensive electric car