the overarching purpose of Tesla Motors (and the reason I am funding the company) is to help expedite the move from a mine-and-burn hydrocarbon economy towards a solar electric economy, which I believe to be the primary, but not exclusive, sustainable solution.

Elon Musk

Date: 2006-08-02

Topics: Vision, Innovation, Life & Mindset

Source: The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me)

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