LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
Elon Musk is the man behind the world ’ s biggest EV company Tesla ; an influential force in overall automotive electrification and decarbonisation
When speaking to anyone about electric vehicles ( EVs ), the name Elon Musk is rarely unsaid . The charismatic CEO of Tesla is a controversial figure – currently valued at US $ 242bn he is also the wealthiest person in the world .
TESLA – THE WORLD ’ S BIGGEST EV COMPANY
Tesla is the most dominant company in the EV market , with around 20 % market share of BEVs sold in 2023 globally . In his role as Co-Founder and CEO of the EV giant , Musk leads all product design , engineering and global manufacturing of the company ’ s vehicle range , battery products and solar energy solutions .
Musk founded Tesla in 2003 in a bid to accelerate the world ’ s transition to sustainable energy . The company ’ s first wheels hit the ground in 2008 in the form of the Roadster , an electric sports car . The Model S sedan and Model X SUV followed , before the Model 3 launch offered 405 miles per charge , with the ‘ Plaid ’ version achieving acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds – an incredible increase compared to the average model ’ s 3.1 seconds .
The Cybertruck , one of the automotive industry ’ s most intriguing releases , is the brainchild of Musk . Launched in 2019 , Tesla confounded the world of
EVs with its newly developed exterior materials , its expressive shape , its impressive technology promises and unclear timeline .
The company is also active in the energy storage space , offering home battery , commercial battery and utility-scale power options . In 2016 , Tesla acquired SolarCity , the leading provider of solar power systems in the United States , which made the EV company the world ’ s first vertically-integrated sustainable energy company . In 2017 , Tesla released its energy generation product , Solar Roof .
ELON MUSK TITLE : CEO COMPANY : TESLA INDUSTRY : AUTOMOTIVE LOCATION : UNITED STATES
Elon Musk , a visionary entrepreneur , has profoundly impacted technology and space exploration . As CEO of SpaceX and Tesla , he revolutionises aerospace and sustainable energy . His ventures , including Neuralink and The Boring Company , showcase his penchant for innovative , ambitious projects . Musk ’ s influence extends globally , shaping both the present and future of tech and space .
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