I know, I know. There are at least a dozen good topics from all your responses for this week’s blog. But I can’t help it – we had such a great time at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach this weekend that I have to tell you about it. Read more…
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Archive for August, 2006
A Glimpse of the Future at a Celebration of the Past
Published on Thursday, August 24th, 2006 in Company, On the road.
The Future of Cars is Electric
Published on Wednesday, August 16th, 2006 in Performance, Environment, Energy Efficiency.
Not too long from now, most cars will be electric. Why? Two reasons: because electric cars are far more efficient than any other kind of car, and because they are the ultimate multi-fuel cars. Sound bold, maybe crazy? Read on. Read more…
One Brick at a Time
Published on Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 in Company.
I continue to be blown away by the number and breadth of responses to our blog. Thank you and keep them coming! Once again, I can’t possibly answer every question, but I will try to answer a few more today.
The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me)
Published on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006 in Company, First Post, Environment, Energy Efficiency.
Backgrounder: My day job is running a space transportation company called SpaceX, but on the side I am the chairman of Tesla Motors and help formulate the business and product strategy with Martin and the rest of the team. I have also been Tesla Motor’s primary funding source from when the company was just three people and a business plan. As you know, the initial product of Tesla Motors is a high performance electric sports car called the Tesla Roadster. However, some readers may not be aware of the fact that our long term plan is to build a wide range of models, including affordably priced family cars. This is because 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. Read more… |
