Even if producing CO2 was good for the environment, given that we're going to run out of hydrocarbons, we need to find some sustainable means of operating. Elon Musk co2environmentfind Change image and share on social
I think there are more politicians in favor of electric cars than against. There are still some that are against, and I think the reasoning for that varies depending on the person, but in some cases, they just don't believe in climate change - they think oil will last forever. Elon Musk carcasechange share on social
It is definitely true that the fundamental enabling technology for electric cars is lithium-ion as a cell chemistry technology. In the absence of that, I don't think it's possible to make an electric car that is competitive with a gasoline car. Elon Musk absencecarcell share on social
I do love email. Wherever possible I try to communicate asynchronously. I'm really good at email. Elon Musk asynchronouslycommunicateemail Change image and share on social
I've actually made a prediction that within 30 years a majority of new cars made in the United States will be electric. And I don't mean hybrid, I mean fully electric. Elon Musk carelectricfully Change image and share on social
If we're going to have any chance of sending stuff to other star systems, we need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilisation. Elon Musk chancecivilisationfocus Change image and share on social
SpaceX has the potential of saving the U.S. government $1 billion a year. We are opposed to creating an entrenched monopoly with no realistic means for anyone to compete. Elon Musk billioncompetecreate Change image and share on social
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. Elon Musk favorimportantodd Change image and share on social
I had so many people try to talk me out of starting a rocket company, it was crazy. Elon Musk companycrazypeople Change image and share on social
There's a silly notion that failure's not an option at NASA. Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough. Elon Musk failfailureinnovate Change image and share on social
