From Jalopnik · Amber DaSilva · · 30s
Elon Musk's Politics and Tesla Cars
Elon Musk's political actions directly impact Tesla's cars through funding and influence.
In brief
Elon Musk's political actions directly impact Tesla's cars through funding and influence. Elon Musk's political funding connects to Tesla's car development and autonomy promises. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Documentary reveals Musk's network
Alex Gibney's 'Musk' documentary shows how Musk's tech, space, and political ventures are interconnected.
“Everything Musk does is connected”
Musk's funding cycle
Zip2 gave Musk money for PayPal, which funded SpaceX, then Tesla stock growth through autonomy promises.
“Zip2 gave him the money to do PayPal, which gave him the money to do SpaceX”
Political influence on Tesla
Musk buys politicians to keep investigations off his back and secure government funding for Tesla.
“Musk buys politicians, politicians that keep investigations off Musk's back and government funding in his pockets”
Here's the gist
Elon Musk's political funding connects to Tesla's car development and autonomy promises.
